Premier Inn has opened its first all-electric hotel in Swindon, UK. Powered entirely by renewable electricity, the hotel features sustainable initiatives like solar panels, a heat pump, and LED lighting. New-build Premier Inn hotels will follow this model from 2026, as the company aims to remove all gas connections by 2040.
Whitbread has opened a fully electric, eco-friendly hotel in Swindon with 195 bedrooms, air-source heat pump, mechanical ventilation, and LED lighting. It is certified BREEAM 'Excellent' for energy efficiency.