The Iroko, a historic hotel
Built in the 18th century, the Iroko building was first used as a shed and stable by the owners. It was from 1895 that it became a hotel-restaurant. It was bought by the restaurateur Auguste Lille in 1903, who developed the establishment to become the most popular in the city. The restaurant even received a Michelin star in the 1970s. A major fire forced the building to be completely renovated a few years later.
After around thirty years of operation, the owners decided to sell their establishment. Several owners succeeded one another, but the “Lille” sign remained. In 2006, a major renovation campaign transformed the Iroko as we know it today. The building is separated into three parts: the Les Voiles restaurant, the Les Quais restaurant, and the Iroko Hotel.
Our actions for the planet
The tourism sector has the greatest impact on the environment, which is why Hotel Iroko implements effective practices on a daily basis to reduce its ecological footprint.
Labeled Clé Verte, we are committed to:
- Change sheets only on request for a stay of more than one night.
- Use low-energy bulbs and motion detectors outside and in common areas.
- Provide customers with a recycling space at reception and train teams on selective sorting.
- Set up a composting system to optimize bio-waste at breakfast.
- Work with eco-certified and environmentally friendly cleaning products.
- Install water savers on showers and faucets.
- Promote the short circuit for breakfast, as well as the seasonality of products thanks to local organic producers.
More information: The Green Key charter