Xieng Khouang Accommodation Dok Khoune Hotel Sustainability

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

The Dok Khoune Hotel focuses on local community awareness and environmental preservation.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

Conscious of the ever-depleting environment, Dok Khoune Hotel takes a number of measures to help reduce their carbon footprint. Due to the cooler climate of Phonsavan, the hotel has installed fans instead ceiling fans instead of air conditioning units in all guest rooms as it is deemed unnecessary with the cooler and comfortable year round temperatures.

Bed Linen and towels are changed on check out or for longer stays, every 3 days or on request by the guest. Linen and towels very rarely need to be changed on a daily basis with daily changes using high amounts of water, detergents and energy. By avoiding the unnecessary daily changes of bed linen and towels, this not only reduces precious resource usage but also prolongs the life of the towels and sheets.

Dok Khoune Hotel also supports the Lao Red Cross, Xieng Khouang branch. With a prominent donation box in the lobby, guests can donate to this worthy cause with funds being used to assist victims of disaster, help ethnic communities and the most vulnerable people within the province.