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“I wanted to capture the beauty of nature in a hotel and commit to safeguarding it as best I can, a responsibility that I believe we all share. It's 1 world.

But 1 is more than a hotel - it's a philosophy and a platform for change.”

-Barry Sternlicht, Chairman, Starwood Capital Group

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A World That Is 1

Our sanctuaries serve as both catalysts and comfort, offering exquisite escapes, invigorating adventures, and profound wellness expeditions guided by the intuition in your soul and the hum of the natural world.

Where architecture adopts the natural curvature and fluidity of its surroundings, biophilic design details blur the lines between interior and exterior, culture inspires connection, nature drives nourishment—and everything comes into perspective.

Our sustainable retreats open the doors to a world where the desire for rest and adventure exist in harmony. Where routines are forgotten, rhythms are honored, and rituals are born. Where nature and nurture are 1, and you’re free to drift away.

A World That Is 1

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Tune In

We’re surrounded by the systems of the natural world that, when left untouched, know exactly how to self-balance, self-regulate, self-cleanse, and restore harmony.

When you escape to our sanctuaries, you’re welcome to surrender to nature and tap into your innate ability to give your mind, body, and soul exactly what they need. Whether you crave adrenaline or alleviation—or your needs balance delicately on the cusp between the two—our versatile venues and attuned experts encourage inward and outward explorations that both soothe your soul and satisfy your spontaneity.

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Live Local

We believe that luxury isn't derived from extravagance—it’s born from abundant beauty that surrounds us. True luxury is a collage of the sights that stop us in our tracks, the moments that effortlessly freeze time, and the connections that change the way we view the world around us. 

Our 360-degree approach to wellness extends beyond itineraries; it inspires our ethos from fabrication to operation. As guests on this planet, we plant roots with careful thought and vigilance—constructing each of our sanctuaries in a way that boosts economic vitality, promotes resiliency, generates renewed energy, honors cultural traditions, and sustains our surroundings.

Beyond our deliberate designs, every sight you see and bite you take is infused with the beauty and bounty of nature. Our distinguished chefs craft culinary adventures—utilizing herbs from our on-site gardens, produce from our neighboring farms, and inspiration from cultural influences to nourish your needs while taking you on a subliminal tour of the world around you.

Nature Is Our True North

With nature as our true north, sustainability comes naturally. We allow nature to guide our journey, breathe life into our vision, inspire us to place intuition before expectation, and continuously realign us with our sustainability keystones—environmental impact, health and wellbeing, resiliency and ongoing performance improvement, and food and beverage responsibility.

1 is more than a hotel, it’s a platform for substantiative change, and our channels take many forms. From global programs, partnerships, conversations, and mindsets—we aspire to transform an industry that relies on the prosperity of the planet and its people.

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Leading hospitality forward

A Platform For Change

1 Vision. The future of the world and the future of hospitality are one and the same. 1 Hotels aspires to be a platform to spark conversations, between innovators and guests, that transform the industry and our lives.

Join Our Mission

Our cause-driven loyalty program, MISSION, not only aims to fight the climate crisis but strives to deepen your connection with the natural world—the heart of our purpose at 1 Hotels. As a MISSION member, every time you escape to our sanctuaries, you cultivate exclusive rewards that allow you to offset the climate impact of your stay through carbon offset projects involving forest and river conservation, wind projects, and sustainable agroforestry. 

Our Sustainability Keystones

The foundation on which we base all our design, construction and operational decisions.

Environmental Impact

Energy binds everything and everyone, but we also need it to keep the lights on. We have implemented a wide range of energy, water, and environmental design strategies to keep our footprint small.

Advocacy, Education & Engagement

We look to spark conversations about the environment and our role in protecting it. We do this through organized volunteer activities and paid volunteer days for our teams, advocacy and educational initiatives like our partnerships with organizations such as the NRDC.

Human Health & Wellbeing

From air and water filtration systems, to biophilic design principles and the use of natural materials throughout our spaces, we place health and wellness at the center of design, construction, facilities and operational decisions.

Resiliency & Ongoing Performance Improvement

We are a platform for change. Sometimes this requires us to put our neck out a little further and try something new, and we encourage our guests to be a part of this change too. Through initiatives like our plastic reduction program and electric car activations, we continue to find ways to evolve.

Food & Beverage Responsibility

We believe that all food should be good, clean and fair; delicious and nutritious food is a right; natural resources should be protected for future generations; people and the environment depend on one another; and the dignity of labor from field to fork should be fought for.

Mindful Moments

Journal

Small Details Lead to Big Change

Thoughtfulness lies in every corner. Welcome to a world where sustainability and natural comforts exist in harmony.

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Hang in There, It's a Good One

Our hangers are made from 100% post consumer recycled materials. They're full of stories, too.

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Nothing Is Ever Really Lost

Our hotels are full of dozens of reclaimed materials that have withstood the test of time and keep on giving.

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Out With Plastic, In With The Wood

Our room keys come in 5 different types of recycled wood.

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Mindful Moments Are Everywhere

The shower timers in our rooms are a gentle reminder that just a few minutes saved can add up to make a big difference.

Lobby farmstand

The Market, Right Here At 1

Find deliciously ripe, just-picked seasonal fruits and vegetables at our lobby farm stand. Straight from regional farms, direct to you.

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Portable OMMM

All our guest rooms have yoga mats, available for your use in or outside of the hotel.

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Green Feels Good

Our hotels are home to thousands of different plants.

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Dogs (And Cats) Are Family Too

We would never ask you to leave your furry (or not furry) friend behind! Four-legged guests are welcome at our sustainable sanctuaries, and our concierge teams can help with recommendations for the best dog parks, pet shops, grooming salons, and more.

Please see specific hotel pet policies for details.

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Write On

In an effort to be paper-smart, you'll find a reclaimed chalkboard in your room for notes & doodles.

Bamford products

Naturally Fresh

Every room features custom 1 Hotels bath products in collaboration with Bamford, made with the highest quality organic ingredients and infused with the brand's signature blend of geranium, lavender, peppermint, and tonka to cleanse and refresh both body and mind.

Not Now Rock

Rock On

We've swapped the usual plastic privacy sign with a little touch of nature to let us know when you're ready.

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Back to the Tap

We provide clean, filtered water along with recycled glass carafes and glasses to encourage guests to refill and drink up.

1 Less Thing sign

1 Less Thing

We invite guests to leave gently used clothing items behind, and we donate them to a local charity to give them a second life.

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Travel with Care

We’re pleased to introduce the official electric vehicle of 1 Hotels, the all-electric Audi e-tron®. Guests are welcome to enjoy the Audi Electric Vehicle Experience to sustainably be whisked around the local area and even test drive the e-tron at a time that works for you.

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Mind & Movement

We understand the importance of taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. Our hotels have teamed up with premiere training services to create state-of-the-art gyms and provide fitness classes and personal training.

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Seedlings

Our Seedlings Basecamps and programs nurture nature's next great explorers with experiences that are healthy, active, educational, and fun.

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Full Moon

With the full moon comes the changing of the tides, cosmos, and energy. To respect the rise of each full moon, we host a celebration at every hotel.

Candles

Dark Sky

One night every month, we turn the lights down low for a candlelit evening in the lobby, raising awareness of global brightening.

Partners

Audi

We’re pleased to introduce the Official Electric Vehicle of 1 Hotels, the all-electric Audi e‑tron. Guests are welcome to enjoy the Audi Electric Vehicle Experience while taking advantage of the house car or test driving the e‑tron during your stay.

Bamford

Bamford was founded on the beliefs that we need to be mindful of our connection to the earth – to live consciously, respect nature’s resources and the land that provides for us – and that what we put on our body is as important as what we put into it.

NRDC

The Natural Resources Defense Council works to safeguard the earth – its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.

E2

E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) was founded in 2000 on the premise that what’s good for the environment is good for the economy, and that smart environmental policies promote economic growth. 1 Hotels has partnered with E2 to establish The 1 Hotels Fellowship.

Oceanic Global

Oceanic Global honors humanity’s essential relationship to our ocean. They empower behavior that protects our ocean’s health and, in turn, our own. They raise awareness for the devastating effects of human consumption on our aquatic ecosystems, and work with leading scientists, conservationists, artists, and industry experts to drive positive change.