Top Green Hotels for the Sustainable Innovation Conference, UK
The Sustainable Innovation conference (30–31 October 2025) at University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom, Surrey offers attendees a range of accommodation with verified sustainability programs. This guide covers hotels in Epsom and along direct rail lines to minimize travel time and emissions.
Getting to UCA Epsom
UCA Epsom is a 10 minute walk from the Epsom Station. Direct trains run from London Waterloo (South Western Railway) and London Victoria (Southern) in 30–45 minutes. Many services stop at Vauxhall and Clapham Junction. Epsom accepts contactless payment. Use Transport for London's Journey Planner for London connections, then National Rail Enquiries for live platform information.
Epsom and Nearby Hotels
Premier Inn Epsom Town Centre is the closest option—a short walk from Epsom Station and 12 minutes to campus. Whitbread's Force for Good program includes energy-efficient lighting, linen reuse, and published emission and waste reduction targets. Rooms offer reliable Wi‑Fi and quiet workspaces.
Holiday Inn Express London – Epsom Downs sits near Epsom Downs Racecourse and uses IHG's Green Engage system to track energy, water, and waste. It's a short taxi ride to UCA. Breakfast is included with refill amenities. Note that nearby stations serve different branches; reaching Epsom usually requires a bus or taxi.
Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel near Dorking offers a quieter base on the direct Southern line—trains reach Epsom in 12–15 minutes from Dorking stations. Accor reports portfolio-wide actions on energy, water, and single-use plastics. Rooms include work desks and dependable Wi‑Fi. Verify current certifications on the hotel's site if needed for reporting.
Sutton Hotels
Holiday Inn London – Sutton is 10–15 minutes from Epsom by direct Southern train. Green Engage guides efficiency and waste reduction. Rooms feature proper desks, stable Wi‑Fi, and small meeting spaces. The town center location keeps shops and restaurants walkable.
ibis London Sutton Point sits next to Sutton Station for fast access to Epsom. Accor's program covers energy efficiency, water savings, and refill amenities. Many UK properties hold third-party recognition—check the hotel's current status for documentation. Rooms are soundproofed with a ground-floor lounge for informal meetings.
London Victoria Area
DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria faces Victoria Station with trains to Epsom every 15 minutes at peak. Hilton's LightStay platform tracks property-level energy, water, and waste with public reporting. Rooms include fast Wi‑Fi, in-room desks, and small meeting rooms. The trip to UCA Epsom takes roughly 40–45 minutes by train (about 20 miles).
Park Plaza Victoria London sits a short walk from Victoria. Guests can reach Epsom directly by Southern Railway in about 40–45 minutes. Many Park Plaza UK hotels hold Green Key certification, confirm on the property page. Rooms offer modern setups, fast Wi‑Fi, and event spaces. Direct Southern services make the Epsom commute simple.
London Waterloo and Vauxhall Area
Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is six minutes from Waterloo Station with easy access to South Western Railway services. The trains connect directly to Epsom in approximately 45 minutes. LightStay measures and reduces environmental impacts with brand-level data. Breakfast is included with lower-waste service. Rooms have good desks and reliable Wi‑Fi. The trip to UCA Epsom takes roughly 40–45 minutes by train (about 20 miles).
Novotel London Waterloo sits 12 minutes from Waterloo Station. Accor's program focuses on energy and water efficiency and reducing single-use plastics. Many UK Accor hotels hold third-party certifications, confirm this property's credentials if required. Rooms are quiet with workspace and fast Wi‑Fi. The journey to UCA Epsom takes around 45 minutes by train, making it suitable for business travelers attending the conference.
Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall near Vauxhall Station, where South Western Railway offers direct connections to Epsom in roughly 40 minutes. Green Engage tracks energy and water use. In-room kitchenettes reduce packaging waste. Wi‑Fi is dependable with laundry facilities for longer stays.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is walking distance from Waterloo with extensive meeting spaces and strong Wi‑Fi. The brand reports reductions in energy and waste across UK properties, many holding Green Key, verify current details if needed. The central location works for client visits while keeping the Epsom commute straightforward.Trains to Epsom take about 45 minutes
If you’re planning to stay closer to major rail hubs, see our guide to hotels near Elizabeth Line stations for additional low-carbon travel options across London.
Choosing Sustainable Hotels in The UK
Look for third-party certifications or transparent property-level reporting. Green Key is common in the UK. Chain frameworks like IHG Green Engage and Hilton LightStay track energy, water, and waste across hotels. Building efficiency (LED lighting, modern HVAC, insulation) and renewable electricity usually deliver the largest impact. Refill amenities, measured water savings, and food-waste reduction matter during high-occupancy weeks.
Supply choices include local seasonal menus, certified paper products, and recycled or responsibly sourced furnishings. For ESG reporting, ask hotels for current data or certificates and verify claims on brand or certification websites. For more guidance on sustainable business hotels in London, explore additional options across the city.
Offsite Venues and Managing Emissions
For offsite meetings, ask venues to measure event emissions and share their detailed reduction plans. Radisson hotels in EMEA offer carbon-neutral meetings by calculating event impacts and funding certified climate projects. Request transparent accounting, project details, and independent verification from any chain. Learn more about carbon offsetting for corporate travel to understand quality criteria and when to use these programs. For broader venue selection, see how to choose sustainable conference venues.
Booking Timing and Costs
Prices rise around major events in Epsom and central London. Book six to ten weeks ahead for suburbs like Sutton or Dorking, eight to twelve weeks for Waterloo and Victoria. Flexible or member rates often drop midweek. Staying near direct-line stations (Sutton, Vauxhall, Waterloo, Victoria, Dorking) keeps travel low-carbon and often reduces costs.
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Top Green Hotels for the Sustainable Innovation Conference, UK
The Sustainable Innovation conference (30–31 October 2025) at University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom, Surrey offers attendees a range of accommodation with verified sustainability programs. This guide covers hotels in Epsom and along direct rail lines to minimize travel time and emissions.
Getting to UCA Epsom
UCA Epsom is a 10 minute walk from the Epsom Station. Direct trains run from London Waterloo (South Western Railway) and London Victoria (Southern) in 30–45 minutes. Many services stop at Vauxhall and Clapham Junction. Epsom accepts contactless payment. Use Transport for London's Journey Planner for London connections, then National Rail Enquiries for live platform information.
Epsom and Nearby Hotels
Premier Inn Epsom Town Centre is the closest option—a short walk from Epsom Station and 12 minutes to campus. Whitbread's Force for Good program includes energy-efficient lighting, linen reuse, and published emission and waste reduction targets. Rooms offer reliable Wi‑Fi and quiet workspaces.
Holiday Inn Express London – Epsom Downs sits near Epsom Downs Racecourse and uses IHG's Green Engage system to track energy, water, and waste. It's a short taxi ride to UCA. Breakfast is included with refill amenities. Note that nearby stations serve different branches; reaching Epsom usually requires a bus or taxi.
Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel near Dorking offers a quieter base on the direct Southern line—trains reach Epsom in 12–15 minutes from Dorking stations. Accor reports portfolio-wide actions on energy, water, and single-use plastics. Rooms include work desks and dependable Wi‑Fi. Verify current certifications on the hotel's site if needed for reporting.
Sutton Hotels
Holiday Inn London – Sutton is 10–15 minutes from Epsom by direct Southern train. Green Engage guides efficiency and waste reduction. Rooms feature proper desks, stable Wi‑Fi, and small meeting spaces. The town center location keeps shops and restaurants walkable.
ibis London Sutton Point sits next to Sutton Station for fast access to Epsom. Accor's program covers energy efficiency, water savings, and refill amenities. Many UK properties hold third-party recognition—check the hotel's current status for documentation. Rooms are soundproofed with a ground-floor lounge for informal meetings.
London Victoria Area
DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria faces Victoria Station with trains to Epsom every 15 minutes at peak. Hilton's LightStay platform tracks property-level energy, water, and waste with public reporting. Rooms include fast Wi‑Fi, in-room desks, and small meeting rooms. The trip to UCA Epsom takes roughly 40–45 minutes by train (about 20 miles).
Park Plaza Victoria London sits a short walk from Victoria. Guests can reach Epsom directly by Southern Railway in about 40–45 minutes. Many Park Plaza UK hotels hold Green Key certification, confirm on the property page. Rooms offer modern setups, fast Wi‑Fi, and event spaces. Direct Southern services make the Epsom commute simple.
London Waterloo and Vauxhall Area
Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is six minutes from Waterloo Station with easy access to South Western Railway services. The trains connect directly to Epsom in approximately 45 minutes. LightStay measures and reduces environmental impacts with brand-level data. Breakfast is included with lower-waste service. Rooms have good desks and reliable Wi‑Fi. The trip to UCA Epsom takes roughly 40–45 minutes by train (about 20 miles).
Novotel London Waterloo sits 12 minutes from Waterloo Station. Accor's program focuses on energy and water efficiency and reducing single-use plastics. Many UK Accor hotels hold third-party certifications, confirm this property's credentials if required. Rooms are quiet with workspace and fast Wi‑Fi. The journey to UCA Epsom takes around 45 minutes by train, making it suitable for business travelers attending the conference.
Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall near Vauxhall Station, where South Western Railway offers direct connections to Epsom in roughly 40 minutes. Green Engage tracks energy and water use. In-room kitchenettes reduce packaging waste. Wi‑Fi is dependable with laundry facilities for longer stays.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is walking distance from Waterloo with extensive meeting spaces and strong Wi‑Fi. The brand reports reductions in energy and waste across UK properties, many holding Green Key, verify current details if needed. The central location works for client visits while keeping the Epsom commute straightforward.Trains to Epsom take about 45 minutes
If you’re planning to stay closer to major rail hubs, see our guide to hotels near Elizabeth Line stations for additional low-carbon travel options across London.
Choosing Sustainable Hotels in The UK
Look for third-party certifications or transparent property-level reporting. Green Key is common in the UK. Chain frameworks like IHG Green Engage and Hilton LightStay track energy, water, and waste across hotels. Building efficiency (LED lighting, modern HVAC, insulation) and renewable electricity usually deliver the largest impact. Refill amenities, measured water savings, and food-waste reduction matter during high-occupancy weeks.
Supply choices include local seasonal menus, certified paper products, and recycled or responsibly sourced furnishings. For ESG reporting, ask hotels for current data or certificates and verify claims on brand or certification websites. For more guidance on sustainable business hotels in London, explore additional options across the city.
Offsite Venues and Managing Emissions
For offsite meetings, ask venues to measure event emissions and share their detailed reduction plans. Radisson hotels in EMEA offer carbon-neutral meetings by calculating event impacts and funding certified climate projects. Request transparent accounting, project details, and independent verification from any chain. Learn more about carbon offsetting for corporate travel to understand quality criteria and when to use these programs. For broader venue selection, see how to choose sustainable conference venues.
Booking Timing and Costs
Prices rise around major events in Epsom and central London. Book six to ten weeks ahead for suburbs like Sutton or Dorking, eight to twelve weeks for Waterloo and Victoria. Flexible or member rates often drop midweek. Staying near direct-line stations (Sutton, Vauxhall, Waterloo, Victoria, Dorking) keeps travel low-carbon and often reduces costs.
Become a Dyme member to support cleaner, low-impact travel and unlock exclusive prices.
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