IDEAS: 1 Hotels Opens Nature-Inspired Hotel in London
Key Points
- 1 Hotels has opened its first European property, 1 Hotels Mayfair, in London, marking it as the brand's UK flagship location.
- The hotel emphasizes sustainability and biophilic design, achieving BREEAM Excellent standards with features like a living wall and reclaimed materials.
- Founder Barry Sternlicht describes the hotel as a blend of nature, culture, and luxury, aiming to connect guests with London's natural and historical landmarks.
Summary
1 Hotels has debuted its first European property, 1 Hotels Mayfair, in London, serving as the brand's flagship location in the UK. The hotel is designed with a focus on sustainability and biophilic principles, meeting BREEAM Excellent standards through features such as a living wall and the use of reclaimed materials. Founder Barry Sternlicht envisions the hotel as a harmonious blend of nature, culture, and luxury, providing a tranquil yet sophisticated atmosphere that connects guests to London's natural and historical heritage.
1 Hotels has launched its first European property, with 1 Hotels Mayfair now open in London, standing as the brands flagship location in the United Kingdom.
According to a release, a commitment to sustainability and biophilic design principles have been the 'driving force' behind the design of the property, with the new location meeting BREEAM Excellent standards - a rating used to measure the sustainability performance of buildings.
The nature inspired hotel features a number of naturally sourced design features, including a ‘living wall’ - featuring more than 1,300 individual plants - along with reclaimed Yorkshire dry-stone walls, private bars that have been hand-wrapped with woven jute and vanities crafted from Welsh slate.
"We are thrilled to bring our brand's one-of-a-kind blend of nature and culture, sustainability and luxury, and a holistic focus on health and wellness to what has been a hub of heritage for generations," said 1 Hotels founder and SH Hotels & Resorts chairman, Barry Sternlicht.
"We designed this soothing urban oasis as a fresh, fashionable, contemporary take on timeless traditions. With Green Park as our backdrop, we are focused on reconnecting our guests and visitors to the wonder and magic of London's natural, cultural, and historical landmarks in an atmosphere that is as relaxed as it is refined."
Photo Credit: Credit: Mikkel Vang 1 Hotel Mayfair / Mikkel Vang
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