1 Hotel Melbourne

The eco-friendly ethos of 1 Hotel Melbourne is felt from the second you arrive. The soaring entrance opens to an industrial space built using reclaimed ironbark timbers from historic local wharves, softened by over a thousand indoor plants. Behind reception is a triple-height textile and wool tapestry resembling moss by Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão. Feeling peckish on arrival? Grab a complimentary piece of seasonal fruit grown by local farmers from the farm stand by the entrance. 

Its ingredients-first restaurant, From Here by Mike, prides itself on the provenance of its produce which is sourced from farms, wineries and producers around Victoria. 

The guest rooms are generous in size and earthy in aesthetic, with thoughtful hardware for a sustainable stay. Each room has live plants, filtered water taps that eliminate single-use plastics, and bedside blocks that prompt guests to leave behind gently used clothing for local charities. Up top, the indoor pool area offers glass-framed views of the city, and blissed-out treatments at its Bamford Wellness Spa.