From the moment you enter a 1 Hotel, you’re wrapped in a sanctuary where nature and luxury are inseparable. Born from Barry Sternlicht’s vision, 1 Hotels was created for those who crave meaning alongside comfort. Since their debut in Miami’s South Beach in 2015, each property has become a living tribute to its locale-crafted from reclaimed materials, lush with thousands of living plants, and designed to reconnect guests with the natural world.
But this ethos is more than skin deep. Every detail, from zero-waste dining to filtered water in recycled glass, whispers a genuine care for the planet and its people. In Melbourne, the hotel’s design weaves together the city’s maritime history and a biophilic philosophy. Think salvaged wharf timber, moss wall panels, and over 2,000 living plants, all overlooking the Yarra River.
At the Brisbane launch, guests were treated to a meditative music therapy session by Olga Oniscenko-a gentle invitation to slow down and savour what 1 Hotels does best: nourish body, soul, and sense of wonder.
Melbourne’s first 1 Hotel opens mid-June. Keep an eye on This Magnificent Life for our full review-because this is one opening you won’t want to miss.
