Centara Grand Hotel at CentralWorld Turns Rooftop Garden into Organic Goldmine Saving Costs and Serving Health on a Plate

Bangkok Hotel News: Centara Grand Hotel & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld is making waves in the hospitality industry with an ambitious new green initiative that is transforming the way hotels approach sustainability. On the 26th floor of the property, what was once a vacant 1,296-square-meter space has been reborn as a fully functioning organic vegetable farm—a first of its kind within the Centara Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Designed as an open-system greenhouse with a clear roof and ventilated sides, the rooftop farm is now a thriving eco-hub producing chemical-free vegetables that go straight from farm to hotel table.

Driven by a commitment to environmental stewardship and guest wellbeing, this Bangkok Hotel News report highlights how Centara’s vertical farming vision is already yielding impressive results. In 2023 alone, the rooftop farm harvested over 3,700 kilograms of vegetables—including Butter Head, Green Oak, Kale, Red Oak, and Italian Basil—helping the hotel cut down on kitchen vegetable costs by nearly 900,000 baht compared to retail market prices. The farm also repurposes food waste from the staff canteen, converting it into nutrient-rich compost to enrich the soil, further enhancing the organic quality of its produce.

Guests dining at the hotel’s restaurants can now enjoy dishes made with fresh, home-grown vegetables like rocket, green butterhead, and red oak—all cultivated without the use of harmful chemicals. This not only elevates the health and taste profiles of the meals but also aligns with Centara’s broader social responsibility goals.

Looking ahead, Assistant General Manager Mr. Anop Kaewputtal has outlined plans for 2025 to take sustainability a step further. The next phase includes installing a dedicated food waste composter system designed to reduce household and hotel waste, create even richer organic fertilizer, and encourage learning about sustainable agriculture practices. The initiative is expected to further lower operational costs while boosting awareness of environmental preservation among staff, guests, and the wider community.

Centara’s rooftop farm project is more than just a cost-saving solution—it’s a living example of how innovation and sustainability can coexist in the heart of urban hospitality. By turning underutilized spaces into productive, eco-conscious food sources, Centara is not only redefining hotel dining standards but also setting a new precedent for the future of green hotels in Thailand and beyond.

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