Starwood Hotels-operated luxury lifestyle brand 1 Hotels has expanded its presence with the launch of a new property in Melbourne, Australia.
Situated along 220m of the Yarra River frontage in the revitalised North Wharf precinct, the property is established in collaboration with Riverlee.
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The property offers 277 guest rooms, encompassing 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 curated from discarded railway sleepers from New South Wales and Victoria.
1 Hotels founder and Starwood Hotels chairman Barry Sternlicht said: “The opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne 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.”
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By GlobalDataThe 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 provides more than 1,000m² of flexible event space, including the riverside Seafarers Event Space that can house 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 centre called The Field House Gym.
The hotel aims to garner LEED Silver certification, featuring 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.
