1 Hotel Melbourne: Sustainable Luxury Along the Yarra River

Luxury lifestyle brand 1 Hotels, operated by Starwood Hotels, has further expanded its presence with the opening of a new property in Melbourne, Australia. Located along 220 meters of the Yarra River frontage in the revitalized North Wharf precinct, the hotel is a collaboration with Riverlee.

The hotel boasts 277 guest rooms, including 36 suites, featuring sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies. Guest rooms are equipped with smart thermostats, energy-saving switches, and low-VOC materials, while the walls are made from discarded railway sleepers from New South Wales and Victoria.

1 Hotels founder and Starwood Hotels chairman Barry Sternlicht commented on the opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne, stating, "This marks a powerful moment for our brand as we expand in the Asia Pacific region. As we grow our global footprint, we're focused on markets that reflect our values—places where nature, culture, and innovation converge in meaningful ways."

The property also includes 114 hotel-branded homes, providing residents with private dinners, in-residence spa treatments, a private outdoor terrace, and communal spaces with views. The 18th-floor penthouse is designed by Clement Lee OAM, founder of Melbourne-based Riverlee, in partnership with Fender Katsalidis. The hotel's design pays homage to the historic Seafarers Wharf.

The hotel also offers more than 1,000 square meters of flexible event space, including the riverside Seafarers Event Space that can accommodate up to 900 guests. Developed in collaboration with Carole Bamford, the Bamford Wellness Spa features a wellness area with an indoor pool and a fitness center called The Field House Gym.

The hotel aims to achieve LEED Silver certification and features a 50kW solar array and a rainwater harvesting system. Additional eco-friendly features include shower timers and operable windows in 85% of the rooms.

The opening of the Melbourne property follows the launch of 1 Hotel Mayfair in the UK in November 2023, the brand's first European property, developed in collaboration with Crosstree Real Estate Partners.

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