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1 Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · 1 Hotels · High Luxury
Inside the heritage-listed 1895 Goods Shed on Melbourne's North Wharf, 1 Hotel Melbourne is the brand's Australian debut: Cox Architecture and Woods Bagot put more than 2,000 original bluestone pavers and steel trusses back to work along 220 metres of Yarra frontage. The wharf has been in maritime use since 1855. Michelin awarded One Key in 2025, the hotel's first year.
- 277 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Spencer Street / Northbank
- Rooms from 355 sq ft (33 m²)
- Architect: Cox Architecture
- Interiors: Woods Bagot
About 1 Hotel Melbourne
- The Goods Shed No. 5 at the hotel's core dates to 1895; its original bluestone pavers and steel trusses were retained and reintegrated, making the conservation work a central design feature rather than a backdrop.
- The Seafarers wharf site has been in continuous maritime use since 1855; the hotel's Mission/1 Less Thing sustainability program runs atop 170 years of industrial heritage.
- 1 Hotel Melbourne is the brand's first property in the Asia-Pacific and only the second outside North America after the London Mayfair opening, both in 2024-25.
- Entry-level rooms start at 355 sq ft (33 m²).
History
1 Hotel Melbourne opened in 2025 as the Australian debut of the 1 Hotels brand, occupying the Seafarers precinct on the North Wharf / Docklands waterfront. The hotel was developed as part of a broader mixed-use waterfront project and is positioned as a sustainable luxury property. Its design draws on the site’s maritime and industrial context, with a strong focus on adaptive reuse, natural materials, and biophilic cues. The property is notable for bringing a major global luxury brand to Melbourne’s Docklands with an explicit sustainability narrative.
The setting
1 Hotel Melbourne occupies the historic Seafarers wharf at 9 Maritime Place, Docklands, on 220 metres of Yarra River frontage — a site in continuous maritime use since 1855. The centrepiece is the heritage-listed Goods Shed No. 5, built in 1895, with over 2,000 original elements including bluestone pavers and steel trusses reintegrated into a biophilic design beside the native-planted Seafarers Rest Park. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is a 13-minute walk along the river promenade, while Marvel Stadium, the Convention Centre, and the city's free tram network connect this sustainably certified retreat to Melbourne's dining, arts, and corporate precincts.
Restaurants and bars
- From Here by Mike — Restaurant · Chef Mike
- Neighbours — Restaurant
- Crane Bar & Lounge — Bar
- Upstairs Lounge — Bar
- In-room dining — Room service
Experiences
- Wellness Day Pass at Bamford Wellness Spa — Wellness Day Pass at Bamford Wellness Spa, offered daily.
- Sommelier's Spotlight — Sommelier's Spotlight at From Here By Mike, daily.
- Weekend Brunch — Weekend brunch at From Here By Mike, Saturday and Sunday.
- Mike's Weekday Lunch — Weekday lunch at From Here By Mike, Monday to Friday.
- The Conscious Pour Mixology Masterclass — Mixology masterclass at Crane Terrace on Sunday 18th October.
- The Conscious Pour drinks programme — Crane Bar & Lounge drinks programme during October, including a Riviera Spritz.
Amenities
- Bamford Wellness Spa
- The Field House Gym
- waterfront views
- free tram access nearby
- pet-friendly stays
- Mission/1 Less Thing sustainability program
- e-bikes
- meeting and event spaces
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- LIV Hospitality Design Awards — Winner in Interior Design Brand New (2025)
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