1 Hotel Melbourne Redefines Sustainable Luxury Hospitality

1 Hotel Melbourne is now open for reservations ahead of its official June debut. Named by Esquire as one of the world’s best new hotels of 2025, this Yarra River address marks 1 Hotels’ entry into Australia with an unambiguous vision: to unite sustainability, design, and luxury experience within a single, cohesive concept.

The hotel rises from a heritage structure — the former Goods Shed No. 5 warehouse — meticulously restored to become the heart of a riverside complex where every detail serves a purpose. Floor-to-ceiling windows that mirror the river, more than 2,000 living plants, timber reclaimed from historic docks, and a rigorously biophilic design philosophy make this far more than accommodation: it is a sanctuary that invites genuine reconnection.

With 277 rooms — including 36 suites — 114 private residences, and event spaces along the riverfront, 1 Hotel Melbourne is a committed expression of conscious luxury. Low-energy technology, furniture with provenance, and a culinary program rooted in the local landscape reinforce its sustainability credentials without conceding an inch of comfort or style.

The hotel also integrates a world-class fitness center, holistic spa, indoor pool, and mindfulness programming. Every element is designed not merely to rest the guest, but to restore them. Reserving at 1 Hotel Melbourne is not simply a choice of where to stay — it is a decision about how to travel.