Sudima Christchurch City:
Stylish and sustainable By Mandy Clarke, Editor
Sudima Hotels opened its $40 million luxury boutique hotel in Christchurch City last year, exciting much of the industry. Why? Because Sudima Christchurch City is not only one of the first new-build hotels to open since the earthquakes, nor its impressive style, but most the fact that it was built to be environmentally friendly. This property is in line with Sudima Hotels’ environmental commitment and focus on sustainability, the brand has consistently implemented a range of environmental initiatives across all their hotels. The thoughtfully designed, Sudima Christchurch City is a 5-star boutique hotel providing 86 stylishly appointed rooms, quality dining at standalone restaurant Vices & Virtues and pampering at the independent day spa Moss.
Supplier Spotlight: Vendella Vendella is an important supplier to Sudima Christchurch City. Supplying a range of products to this hotel including their Dreamticket 500gsm duvet inner and Eco Slippers. Vendella’s Marty Brodie said: “Our relationship with Sudima is important to us because we both share
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common values - we want to create a more sustainable future for our planet and generations to come. Sudima is actively pushing sustainability throughout all their hotels and pledged to go single use plastic free by the end of 2020.
Hotel manager Maree Welgus told us what the property’s environmentally focused yet bespoke accommodation experience means: “Building Sudima Christchurch City marked another milestone for Christchurch’s post-quake recovery, showed our support for the people of Christchurch and signified our confidence in the recovery of Christchurch as tourism destination.”
What is so special about this hotel? First, it looks good! Maree said: “The hotel’s architecture is designed to reflect a strong sense of connection to the rejuvenating city. It has a classic air with a touch of modernism and art deco in empathy with the surrounding city architecture. The hotel facade is clad in gold-hued aluminium panelling, with rounded corners and glass. The glass-clad central atrium plays an important part in the design, the two-canopy system keeps the rain out while allowing in fresh air and natural light. “We focused on connecting to the New Zealand environment with naturalistic use of wood and natural wood finishes, and our furnishings have tasteful natural earthy tones and textures. Even the bedheads capture the environment, with tonal paintings by up-and-coming New Zealand artist, Aroha Gossage. In Vices & Virtues we have also used colours that draw on the natural environment that surrounds Christchurch, with natural toned timber, terracotta and green. Moss is finished in natural Blackbutt timber, white painted brick and pastel colours to give a minimal yet warm and relaxing environment.”
Outstanding commitment to the environment Maree explained: “With sustainability a core brand value, at Sudima Christchurch
“As a supplier we look forward to supporting them in this initiative which aligns with our own sustainable efforts and partnership with Keep New Zealand Beautiful.”
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