Sustainability Matters
A sustainable and ethical approach has been at the core of everything we do since we welcomed our first guests in 2008
Being a sustainable business has been central to Staying Cool since we welcomed our first guests in 2008. Our focus on renewable energy sources, chemical-free cleaning, Living Wage employment and partnering with some of Brum’s best indie suppliers and festivals means as much to us as it does our guests.
We’re aware of the hospitality industry’s environmental impact and do everything we can to minimise this, encouraging our guests to do the same. We’re proud recipients of a Green Tourism Gold Award for our work that goes into this.
Below you’ll find our range of blogs that outline more about Staying Cool’s eco-friendly philosophy and the small things we can do on our constantly-improving sustainability journey.
Green Tourism Gold for Rotunda
We’ve very proud to have achieved accreditation under the Green Tourism scheme as Gold Award accommodation.
Birmingham Green Spaces to Enjoy
Our guide to Birmingham’s best green spaces for our guests to explore and enjoy.
How to be a sustainable traveller
We encourage our guests to be mindful of the environment. Be a sustainable traveller by following our Guest Charter.
Sustainability with style at Staying Cool
We pay attention to detail and make sure that the most stylish serviced apartments in Birmingham are also environmentally friendly. Here’s an insight into how we’re doing it.
What not to bring when you stay
From cooking essentials to kids’ games, 17 things that you can leave at home when you stay with us.
Seven Healthy Business Travel Tips
We’ve played host to thousands of business people over the years. Here are our top tips for working hard yet staying in shape.
Guide to the Jewellery Quarter
Take a leisurely 15 minute stroll from Rotunda to Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. From trendy bars and restaurants to the famous Jewellery Quarter museum.
Guide to Southside
One of the best things about our super central location is you have some of the best cultural attractions just a heartbeat away. Explore Birmingham’s cultural hub with just 5 minutes away on foot.
Guide to Digbeth
Take a wander to Birmingham’s uber trendy Digbeth district. Explore everything this ultra hip creative hub has to offer, from it’s craft beer to it’s retro fashion market. Just a 15 minute walk from Rotunda.
All About Staying Cool
Curious how Staying Cool got started? Want to learn more about our company ethos and who’s behind the brand? We’ve summed everything up below.
Guide to Brindleyplace
Filled with bustling bars and top-class restaurants, famous galleries and business headquarters, Brindleyplace hugs it way around Birmingham’s central canal network.
All about Rotunda
All you need to know about Rotunda today and the history of one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings.
48 Hours with Birmingham Independents
Looking to support local businesses during your stay? We’ve prepared the ultimate 48 hour guide to experience Birmingham’s thriving independent scene.
Public Art in Birmingham
Guest blogger and Birmingham arts writer Rosie Crabbe tells us about her favourite public art in Birmingham, many of which you’ll find just yards from us at Rotunda.
Cooking Cool
Not going out? Take advantage of your fully equipped Poggenpohl kitchen and cook up one of our bespoke Cooking Cool recipes, curated by local chef Alex Claridge.
We achieved Green Tourism Gold through various schemes such as constantly monitoring energy usage, supporting local charities with their wonderful work and working with Birmingham independents for our coffee and treats.
We switched from national cereal brands with plastic wrappers to cereals sourced in the Midlands in biodegradable packaging. Milk for guests is provided in glass, rather than plastic bottles. The same environmentally-friendly attention to detail goes into Staying Cool apartment cleaning products and guest toiletries, made with hand-blended aromatherapy oils and free of anything nasty. We’ve always chosen large bottles over small bottles as they are more eco-friendly.
And we do all this in Staying Cool’s inimitable style. Our smart sofas are built from wood from a sustainable source by Naughtone, an environmentally-friendly British company, and we mix mid-century furniture with specially commissioned pieces. We salvage items and restore them to their former glory.
And we constantly look at our more functional but no less important furnishings – the radiators – to ensure they’re the most energy efficient design, replacing or upgrading them when necessary to ensure your time at Staying Cool isn’t just cosy, it’s considerate, too.
“Stylish, well thought out, love strong commitment to sustainability – like the new coffee machines with no pods!”
“Clean, modern, super helpful staff, everything you need in the apartment, plus some locally-produced snack treats thrown in”
“It’s all about the little touches here – I particularly liked the ‘squeezing fresh’ note in the fruit bowl explaining that the fresh fruit was in the fridge awaiting juicing – a fab idea!”
“A lot of thought has gone into your experience and it shows”
Latest from the Blog
Public Art in Birmingham
Guest blogger and Birmingham arts writer Rosie Crabbe tells us about her favourite public art in Birmingham, many of which you’ll find just yards from us at Rotunda.
Birmingham Christmas Markets
All the info that you need on the Birmingham Christmas Markets in 2022.
Staying Cool Workspaces
Working from home (or the office) can be great. But sometimes you just need to work or host a meeting from somewhere extraordinary.
Here are our ten reasons why you should book Staying Cool’s meeting rooms (and workspaces) in Birmingham.