Luxury lifestyle brand company 1 Hotels has unveiled the opening of 1 Hotel Seattle, a property with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Set in the South Lake Union neighborhood—home to some of Seattle’s most innovative tech companies—this nature-inspired hotel combines sustainable luxury, hyper-local culinary experiences and the rugged elegance of the region’s landscapes, according to the company.
“Seattle is a city where nature and innovation coexist beautifully—and that’s exactly what we aimed to capture with this property,” Barry Sternlicht, founder of 1 Hotels and chairman of Starwood Hotels, said in a statement. “This city has long been a pioneer in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and progressive thinking. With 1 Hotel Seattle, we wanted to create a haven that not only pays homage to its forests, waters, and creative spirit, but also reflects the city’s deep-rooted commitment to living in harmony with the planet. It’s a place where conscious design meets the soul of the Pacific Northwest.”
“We’re proud to open our doors in one of the country’s most forward-thinking cities,” said Raul Leal, CEO of Starwood Hotels. “From the locally crafted furnishings to the reclaimed materials and moss art installations, every detail is designed to inspire both comfort and consciousness.”
1 Hotel Seattle is located in close proximity to Seattle’s iconic waterfront, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Climate Pledge Arena, and Amazon’s headquarters.
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a driftwood sculpture by local artist Alison Stigora, a bespoke piece designed to set the tone for the interior of the property. The lobby is anchored by a lush living wall and a sculptural winding staircase fashioned from reclaimed timber and stacked stone featuring a railing hand-stitched with domestic leather, according to the company. Overhead are massive Douglas fir beams—a nod to Seattle’s maritime and industrial past.
Sanctuary-Style Guestrooms
The 153 guestrooms, including 45 suites, are designed to be serene spaces inspired by the Pacific Northwest’s forests, shorelines and mountains. The spaces are layered with organic textures and handcrafted materials like reclaimed wood walls, pebble stone floors, Chiara quartzite counters and live-edge furnishings from Seattle’s own Tirto Furniture, according to the company.
Sustainable touches include in-room water filtration systems with carafes made from recycled wine bottles, 100 percent organic linens atop plush pillow-top mattresses, Nespresso machines with recyclable pods, yoga mats and Bamford bath products infused with essential oils.
Dining With a Sense of Place
1 Hotel Seattle’s culinary program celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest through a bold, hyper-local lens with global influences, according to the company. The signature restaurant is La Loba, Spanish for “the she-wolf.” An experience that channels the strength and mystery of the natural world, La Loba is led by acclaimed Chef Oscar Amador Edo—a James Beard Award finalist known for redefining tapas in Las Vegas. Chef Oscar’s dishes balance technique and storytelling, drawing on the rustic flavors of Spain and infusing them with Japanese influences, Mediterranean brightness, and Seattle’s rich ingredients, according to the company.
Built Better, Designed Smarter
1 Hotel Seattle underscores a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability that’s embedded into every detail, down to the wooden keycards and recycled cork coasters, according to the company. 1 Hotel Seattle is targeting LEED Silver certification with strategies that range from advanced air quality systems and UV water filtration to a 37 percent reduction in water use. Additionally, more than 70 percent of construction waste was diverted from landfills.
The building uses sustainable, low-VOC materials, and the property participates in a True Zero Waste program in partnership with Foodprint Group, aiming for 90 percent waste diversion across all operations. Single-use plastics have been replaced by reusable glassware, compostable packaging, and upcycled materials, including hangers made of recycled paper and amenity trays crafted from sustainable wood.