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News: Hotels + Resorts|Wellness + Sustainability
April 16, 2025

1 Hotel Melbourne Readies for Its Debut

Along the Yarra River, the property puts sustainable design at the forefront with reclaimed materials and biophilic elements

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Mikkel Vang

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Hotels + Resorts | Wellness + Sustainability
April 16, 2025

1 Hotel Melbourne Readies for Its Debut

Along the Yarra River, the property puts sustainable design at the forefront with reclaimed materials and biophilic elements

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Mikkel Vang

This June, 1 Hotels is set to unveil its latest sustainable luxury property along Melbourne’s waterfront. It will include 277 guestrooms, 36 suites, and 114 private residences under the 1 Homes brand.

1 Hotel Melbourne Exterior glass yarra riverDesigned by FK Architecture and One Design Office in collaboration with Starwood Capital Group’s in-house team, the project integrates history, nature, and wellness into the new Seafarers mixed-use development.

RELATED: SH Hotels & Resorts Rebrands as Starwood Hotels

Anchoring the property is the heritage-listed Goods Shed No. 5, a late-19th-century building that crucial role in Melbourne’s early maritime trade.

The asymmetrical façade nods to the site’s past with lower glazing that echoes the shed’s original panels and upper windows that reflect the rippling surface of the Yarra River. More than 2,000 living plants cascade throughout the hotel, blurring the lines between indoors and out.

In the 1 Hotel Melbourne lobby, natural and reclaimed materials set the tone: a reception desk crafted from fallen trees, furnishings made from salvaged timber, and restored elements from the Goods Shed No. 5 conjure a sense of place and history.

Guestrooms at 1 Hotel Melbourne

The hotel’s accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows with river or city views. Nods to the site’s maritime legacy are found throughout: headboards made from reclaimed timber railway bridges, preserved moss-paneled doors, and room numbers etched into salvaged wharf wood.

Dining and amenities

Dining options include a soon-to-be-revealed signature restaurant, Neighbours grab-and-go café, and a lobby bar—all echoing 1 Hotels’ commitment to hyperlocal and nature-inspired experiences.

The 1,000-square-meter Seafarers Event Space can host up to 900 guests, complemented by flexible meeting rooms, a boardroom, and a river-facing lounge.

Wellness is also central to the guest experience, with amenities such as the Field House Gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi-style spa, and a Bamford Wellness Spa.

1 Hotel Melbourne’s commitment to sustainability

Targeting a LEED Silver certification, sustainability is woven throughout the property—from lush, biophilic elements and reclaimed materials to advanced air quality systems and a zero-waste partnership with Foodprint Group. Single-use plastics are eliminated in favor of reusable and compostable alternatives.

In addition, nearly 2,000 reclaimed bluestone pavers form pathways throughout the hotel, while restored trusses and timber from local rail bridges and wharfs maintain the site’s industrial character.

“At 1 Hotels, we believe that luxury and sustainability can—and should—go hand in hand,” says Barry Sternlicht, founder of 1 Hotels and chairman of Starwood Hotels. “With 1 Hotel Melbourne, we’ve created a waterfront destination that immerses guests in nature while celebrating the city’s rich legacy and forward-thinking spirit.”

“This hotel isn’t just about where you stay—this is about how you feel, how you connect, and how travel can inspire a deeper commitment to the world around us,” he adds. “The water inspires calm and serenity, which is what our brand is meant to convey: an oasis for travelers to escape the rigors of travel.”

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