Hotel Saltus
A family run forest hotel at 1,100 metres above Bolzano, built from locally sourced larch, beeswax and red porphyry and certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standard.
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Google rating · 4.5/5 · 211 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.0/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 50%
Green flags
- Energy and climate, level 3/4.
The Saltus Green booklet lists pellet heating, solar, photovoltaics and a heat pump, plus all LED lighting and electric cars charged only from the solar array. The green electricity contract is not counted.
“Wir nutzen ausschließlich erneuerbare Energien (Pelletsheizung, Solar, Photovoltaik, Wärmepumpe und grüner Strom von Alperia Green Energy)”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Water, level 3/4.
The booklet says three tanks collect rainwater for irrigation and that toilets have water saving flush and showers have low flow heads.
“3 Wasserspeicher sammeln Regenwasser für die Außenbewässerung , Toiletten sind mit S parspülung ausgestattet , Duschen mit Sparbrausen .”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Measurement, transparency and certification, level 3/4.
GSTC certified via Vireo Srl. The GSTC certified hotels directory lists Hotel Saltus, San Genesio, as Active, certificate HAVR230135, certified 7 November 2023 with the current cycle expiring 6 November 2026.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature | 7.5 / 30 points | The Saltus Green booklet says a tree is planted each day for guests who skip room cleaning, with no named native planting or habitat area. “Als Dank dafür wird täglich ein Baum im Namen des Gastes gepflanzt.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | The Saltus Green booklet lists pellet heating, solar, photovoltaics and a heat pump, plus all LED lighting and electric cars charged only from the solar array. The green electricity contract is not counted. “Wir nutzen ausschließlich erneuerbare Energien (Pelletsheizung, Solar, Photovoltaik, Wärmepumpe und grüner Strom von Alperia Green Energy)” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Water | 10% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings | 7.5 / 10 points | The booklet says three tanks collect rainwater for irrigation and that toilets have water saving flush and showers have low flow heads. “3 Wasserspeicher sammeln Regenwasser für die Außenbewässerung , Toiletten sind mit S parspülung ausgestattet , Duschen mit Sparbrausen .” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as composting all organic waste or sorted recycling | 5 / 10 points | The booklet lists refillable soap and shampoo containers, waste separation and recycled paper, but names no composting and no measured diversion. “Einwegplastik vermeiden (nachfüllbare Seifen - , Shampoo - , Conditioner - etc.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu | 7.5 / 15 points | The breakfast concept avoids flown-in ingredients, using regional wild herbs, berries, seasonal vegetables and animal products from local producers (sustainability page, current). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design | 7.5 / 15 points | The architects used locally sourced building materials such as larch wood, beeswax and red porphyry, and the interiors use only local, sustainable materials (building materials page, current). Clay and lime are not mentioned on the site. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 3/4 · A current third party certificate confirmed in the certifier's own directory, or measured data published for one year. Tiers earned by years certified add nothing | 3.75 / 5 points | GSTC certified via Vireo Srl. The GSTC certified hotels directory lists Hotel Saltus, San Genesio, as Active, certificate HAVR230135, certified 7 November 2023 with the current cycle expiring 6 November 2026. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.9/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 21.3%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 2/4 · Public supply filtered at the tap or a refill station, with no single use bottled water as the default | 12.5 / 25 points | The booklet says local spring water is treated in the hotel and offered at drinking fountains, but does not say the spring is the hotel's own. “Jenesier Quellwasser wird in einer hotelinternen Wasseraufbearbeitungsanlage abgefüllt und im Pool und in der Spa als Trinkwasserbrunnen angeboten.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The restaurant page says the kitchen works with local farmers and producers without naming organic or own produce. “bis hin zu einem nachhaltigen Wirtschaftskreislauf mit lokalen Bauern und Produzenten.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The home page claims a health promoting altitude of 1,100 metres in forest, with no smoke free policy or air data. “In einer nachgewiesen gesundheitsfördernden Höhenlage von 1.100 Metern über dem Meer.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 1/4 · Claim only | 1.25 / 5 points | The pool page describes the infinity pool water as natural mountain water, without saying how it is treated or tested. “in erquickendem, naturbelassenem Bergwasser, das so frisch ist wie in einem Bergsee.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.4/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 33.8%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 2/4 · A named owner, with the share held locally or by the family stated | 15 / 30 points | The responsibility page says the hotel is family run, and the hosts page names the host family across several generations. “Unser Boutique Luxury Hotel ist familiengeführt, getragen von Partnerschaften über Generationen” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The booklet says the hotel positions itself as an employer in Jenesien and the surrounding area with fair pay, but gives no local staff share. “Arbeitgeber in Jenesien und Umgebung” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The restaurant page describes a local supply cycle with farmers and producers, and the booklet says the hotel skips half board to send guests to mountain farmers' huts. “bis hin zu einem nachhaltigen Wirtschaftskreislauf mit lokalen Bauern und Produzenten.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The philosophy page says the hotel keeps old South Tyrolean customs, dishes and service methods alive, with no makers named. “Wir leben alte Bräuche, sowie traditionelle Südtiroler Gerichte und Servicemethoden.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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