Melbourne’s coolest new hotel opens for bookings

A new eco-luxury hotel is coming to Melbourne’s waterfront.

Global eco-luxury brand 1 Hotel is making its long-awaited Australian debut this June, with the announcement that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Melbourne – a lush new waterfront retreat that brings the brand’s signature blend of sustainability and sophistication to the heart of the city.

If you’ve stayed at one of the group’s cult properties in Brooklyn or Mayfair (I stayed at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge and it was divine), you’ll know what kind of magic to expect: immersive design, reclaimed materials, nature woven into every detail and an atmosphere so Zen it feels like an antidote to modern life.

1 Hotel is making its long-awaited Australian debut this June. (Image: Mikkel Vang)

The Melbourne opening marks 1 Hotels’ first foray into Australia and a major moment for the city’s luxury hotel scene.

The centrepiece? The beautifully restored Goods Shed No. 5 – a relic of the city’s bustling maritime past and the last of its kind – is now reinvented as a sanctuary of green design and contemporary luxury. Over 2000 living plants, repurposed timber and steel and locally crafted, reclaimed materials tell a story of conscious construction.

And while the look is effortlessly cool, the substance is serious: the hotel is aiming for LEED Silver certification, with a mission to divert more than 90 per cent of waste and eliminate single-use plastics altogether.

1 Hotel Melbourne is serious about sustainability. (Image: Mikkel Vang)

Set on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, just minutes from the tram network and major attractions like Marvel Stadium and the Botanic Gardens, 1 Hotel Melbourne will feature 277 tranquil rooms (including 36 suites), a show-stopping riverside event space, holistic wellness spa, indoor pool and an extensive gym.

Its yet-to-be-revealed signature restaurant, helmed by a beloved chef, promises menus inspired by land and sea, with a strong emphasis on seasonal produce and local makers.

From preserved moss panels and salvaged wharf timber etched by naval worms to cocktails foraged from native botanicals, this hotel doesn’t just talk the sustainability talk – it lives and breathes it.

Whether you’re planning a city escape, a business trip or simply want to be among the first to experience one of the world’s most hyped hotel brands in an Australian setting, this is one opening worth booking early. Reservations are open now.

Book your stay at 1 Hotel Melbourne now. (Image: Mikkel Vang)