Meet The Melbourne Hotel That’s Setting A New Benchmark For Eco-Luxury In Australia
Hotels are no longer just a place to lay your head down, and gone are the days of average buffet breakfasts. Hotels can be wellness hubs, world-class dining destinations and eco-friendly sanctuaries, found in the heart of bustling city centres. And that’s exactly what award-winning 1 Hotel Melbourne stands to be. It’s pushing the boundaries of the hotel landscape not only in Melbourne, but across the country.
Here’s what you can expect when you sleep, eat and rejuvenate at 1 Hotel Melbourne.
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Sleep
Spending a night at 1 Hotel Melbourne is as luxe as it might get. Rain showers, free-standing bath tubs, plush cotton robes and slippers and awe-inspiring views. Plus, the location itself is a drawcard—right on the Yarra River. The ethos here is nature-inspired comfort with sustainability at the forefront. Whether you stay in a room or suite, that translates to reclaimed timber finishes, sustainability touches, eco-friendly mattresses and organic cotton linen.
You’ve got three options when it comes to booking a night:
Serene Guestrooms
First is a standalone room with a plush king bed. Choose between city, garden or river views; and a desk or a seating area. All decked out with primo amenities, walk-in rain showers and an experience that’ll leave you feeling utterly refreshed. Every room also has yoga mats and foam rollers to hire via Bamford Wellness Spa for your wellness fix.
Luxe Suites
The luxe suites are the next step up. Take the river penthouse suite, for instance—lush greenery, floor-to-ceiling windows, two lounge suites and a dining table. With a suite, you'll also have access to a chic Dyson hair dryer, Marshall speakers and a VIP bespoke arrival amenity tailored to each guest. If you’ve got the cash to splash, any of the suites will set you up for one of the best hotel stays you've had.
Retreat Collection Packages
Meanwhile, the retreat collection is the ultimate luxurious stay option. You get your own VIP guru who curates your experience exactly the way you want it. They’ll build you bespoke Melbourne itineraries, share local insights, walk you through personalised services like early check-in and late check-out times, and secure priority bookings for you at the dining venues. You’ll also score hotel credit you can use on spa treatments, wellness experiences and in-hotel dining.
Eat And Drink
From Here By Mike
Starting with the jewel in the crown, From Here By Mike. The all-day diner and restaurant has already earned itself one hat after swinging open its doors only twelve months ago. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, the restaurant is led by locally-grown produce—a love letter to Victoria, you might say.
One of the highlights at From Here By Mike is the weekend brunch offer, kicking off at 11.30am and wrapping service at 2.30pm. Chef Mike McEnearney brings his signature Sydney-style cooking techniques and love for fresh, locally-sourced produce to the menu. Think lush sharing plates of hot smoked salmon kedgeree, beef brisket and potato hash, and slow-roasted lamb shoulder pie. You can build-your-own Bloody Mary and add a caviar bump if you so wish, or go for a couple of mimosas for an indulgent arvo.
Neighbours Café
Neighbours Café is the brunch-forward spot for dialled-in coffee, revitalising energy shots, cold-press juices, and light bites including salads, house-baked treats and superfood bowls. It’s the spot to pop by for a quick bite before you head out to explore what Melbourne has to offer.
Crane Bar And Lounge
Meanwhile, Crane Bar and Lounge covers the drinks front—and then some. Light-filled by day, warmly-lit by night, this cocktail bar champions Australian producers from small-batch distillers to biodynamic vineyards. Think a medjool-spiked old-fashioned with Morris Rutherglen whiskey, boozy hot chocolates with house-made marshmallows, Bright Brewery draught on tap, La Sirene tinnies and Patrick Sullivan chardonnay from Gippsland. Plus, keep an eye out for special events. More often than not, you’ll find twilight DJ sets and live daytime tunes to spice up your night or unwind from a big day.
In-Room Dining
While there’s plenty to eat and sip your way through outside your room, the in-room dining experience is not to be overlooked. Because we get it, sometimes the epitome of a hotel getaway is staying in bed, wrapped up in your robe, and having the food come to you. The extensive menu goes beyond your eggs and toast (although they do have that, too). Expect collagen broth with turmeric and ginger, chicken and ginger congee, freshly shucked oysters, Rockliff spanner crab spaghettini and Boca Gelato.
Daily Market Stand
If you love a farmers' market, you’ll love the daily market stand, complete with fresh seasonal fruit. Keeping in line with the sustainability philosophy, the team don’t discard the produce with imperfections—they embrace nature’s beauty.
Rejuvenate
Bamford Wellness Spa
The 1 Hotel Melbourne team takes wellness and relaxation very seriously. So seriously that they’ve essentially built one of the city’s most tranquil spas. Just like every element of the hotel, Bamford Wellness Spa channels the same sustainability philosophy and connection to nature. The dedicated menu is extensive with over 34 treatment options including wellbeing and deluxe facials, silent ritual treatments, hot and cold stone massages, reflexology, compression boots and soundwave therapy.
In-Room Wellness
But if travel really has you questioning whether you can muster the strength to leave your room, you can still get the Bamford experience without moving a step. The in-room wellness treatments include sleep therapy to quiet the mind, a reset and recover treatment that focuses on recovery and restoration, and a solid session in a pair of compression boots.
Heated Pool, Sauna And Gym
You’re also set with an indoor heated pool, spa, dry sauna made from natural wood, steam room for deep relaxation, and the 24-hour Fieldhouse Gym equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and Yarra River and skyline views. You can even book private sessions with a personal trainer or jump into a complimentary group class as a hotel guest, if that’s your jam.
You’ll find 1 Hotel Melbourne at 9 Maritime Place, just a stone’s throw away from Melbourne’s CBD. Discover more about this eco-luxury hotel or book your stay here.
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Image credits: 1 Hotel Melbourne | Supplied, Jamie Alexander, Alex Squadrito, Mikkel Vang