Nature-inspired 1 Hotel Melbourne to welcome guests in June

1 Hotel Melbourne will offer nature-inspired design, sustainable hospitality, and a focus on local experiences along the city’s waterfront

1 Hotel Melbourne will open its doors in June, marking the highly anticipated Australian debut of the nature-focused, sustainability-driven 1 Hotels brand. Located on the banks of the Yarra River, the hotel combines contemporary architecture with heritage restoration, integrating the historic Goods Shed No. 5 into its waterfront design.

Rooms

The property will offer 277 rooms, including 36 suites, each designed as a tranquil retreat with natural light and views of the Yarra River or Melbourne skyline. Interiors feature natural materials throughout, including live-edge timber furniture, moss wall panels, and salvaged wharf timber details that reference the site’s maritime history. Energy-efficient systems, smart thermostats, and low-VOC finishes complete the rooms’ focus on mindful, sustainable luxury.

Design

Public spaces continue the brand’s nature-inspired philosophy, shaped by biophilic design principles. More than 2,000 living plants are incorporated throughout the property, and the lobby showcases furnishings crafted from reclaimed timber and elements of the original Goods Shed No. 5. The building’s asymmetric façade, with its reflective glass panels, mirrors the movement of the river, connecting the hotel visually to its waterfront location.

Event spaces include the Seafarers Event Space, a 1,000-square-metre riverside venue for up to 900 guests, along with flexible meeting rooms designed with natural materials and state-of-the-art technology.

Sustainability

Sustainability is embedded across 1 Hotel Melbourne’s broader design and operations. The hotel is targeting LEED Silver certification and prioritises the use of recycled and reclaimed materials in its architecture. Advanced air quality management, water conservation technologies, and a zero single-use plastics policy are in place, while a partnership with Foodprint Group aims to divert over 90% of operational waste from landfill. 

Dining

Culinary offerings will highlight local sourcing, with a soon-to-be-announced signature restaurant led by a prominent chef. A grab-and-go café will offer organic, artisanal products, while the lobby bar will serve foraged cocktails and Victorian wines with views over the river.

Experiences

1 Hotel Melbourne is located in close proximity to Melbourne’s CBD, Marvel Stadium, and the Botanic Gardens, and guests have immediate access to riverfront walking and cycling trails. Wellness facilities include the Field House Gym, an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and the Bamford Wellness Spa, offering holistic treatments inspired by local therapies.

1 Hotel Melbourne follows the 2023 opening of 1 Hotel Mayfair, London – the brand’s first foray into Europe. Future openings are planned for Cabo San Lucas, Paris, Crete, Austin, Copenhagen, Riyadh, Seattle, and San Miguel de Allende.

Reservations for 1 Hotel Melbourne are now open.

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