Hotels We Love: 1Hotel – West Hollywood

The moment you step into the expansive lobby of eco-conscious 1Hotel West Hollywood, you’re transported into another world – one of effortlessness, tranquility, and zen. With stunning natural finishings – reclaimed wood, cork tiles, and cozy jute rugs – and boundless greenery, it gives luxury, boho chic Ibiza vibes. A dreamlike destination come to life, I recently was blown away by 1Hotel – and this is why.

Design
With curved concrete and exposed wood beams, an array of native fauna and earthy interiors, the design of 1Hotel is in a class of it’s own. Loving the staircase of plants, chic neutral tones, oversized couches in the lounge, and floor to ceiling windows throughout. Loving the wood heavy decor, textural detailing and minimalism. It’s cool, it’s chic, and it’s an absolute vibe.

Eco consciousness
1Hotels has made sustainability its signature, embracing a nature-inspired philosophy that blends conscious design with environmental responsibility. By incorporating natural materials, local sourcing, and energy-efficient systems, they minimize their ecological impact without sacrificing luxury. Eco-conscious touches are thoughtfully integrated throughout, from water-saving shower timers to cardboard hangers embossed with messages about reducing waste. Staying here isn’t just good for you – it’s good for the planet.

Wellness
As an avid wellness lover, the offerings here are second to none. Sound baths with crystal singing bowls to lull you into harmonic resonance? Yes please. Yoga overlooking the iconic LA downtown, palm trees and all, with Alo Moves? Sign me up. Soothing breath work meditation to realign, recentre, and reconnect with my higher self? I’m there. Unfortunately as I was on a late flight from New York on my first night, and at a long leisurely dinner the following evening, I personally did not have the pleasure of experiencing these offerings… so it looks like I’ll just have to come back again.

Views
In every corner of this luxury retreat (yes, rather than a hotel, ‘retreat’ is more fitting for 1Hotel), you’re greeted with floor-to-ceiling windows framing a panoramic LA skyline; inspiring a sense of wonder. In the garden outside, the lush greenery teleports you into divine nature, despite being smack back in the middle of Sunset Strip, West Hollywood. Up on the rooftop pool and The Field House, aka the gym kitted out with Peleton bikes, functional training equipment and fruit infused water, the iconic Hollywood Hills vista draws you in, inviting you to linger that little bit longer. Views here are unparalleled – encouraging you to be present, be mindful, and take it all in.

Bamford Wellness Spa
Like everything here, the spa is next level. Their signature body treatment is a journey through ancient rituals – Epsom salt bathing, Japanses shiastu massage (to unblock your meridians and open energy channels, of course), a warm Hilamayan stone on your abdomen to enhance digestion and assisted yogic breathing to oxygenate and invigorate the body. In the facial department, how about an arctic blasting cryo-therapy infused session, improving firmness, smoothness and fine lines? Or, while you’re lounging poolside sipping your spritz, you can detox while you retox with a HigherDose infrared blanket and LED mask.

Location
Located in one of LA’s most stylish neighborhoods, 1Hotel West Hollywood is exactly where you would want to be. Set on the iconic Sunset Strip, you’re only a short drive from exclusive restaurants like Crustacean (‘the’ spot to dine in Beverly Hills), flagship luxury designer stores with marble tiling on Rodeo Drive, and of course, Erewon, perhaps the most bougie LA experience of all. In fairness though, explore after you check out – trust me, you won’t want to leave.

Final thoughts
1Hotel sets a new standard for luxury, oozing boho chic Ibiza vibes. With every element intentionally designed to relax, rejuvenate and revive you – in mind, body and soul alike – 1Hotel is a must – it will redefine your LA experience into a calibre of its own.

Written by Olivia Arezzolo. Olivia Arezzolo is a leading sleep expert, speaker and author in 10 countries; partnering with luxury hotels across the globe such as The Westin and Marriott Bonvoy to deliver sleep retreats and masterclasses. In addition, she is our talented travel / wellness journalist and editor, always seeking her next destination. Want Olivia to feature you in her next story? Email olivia@thesleepretreat.com.au, or connect on instagram – @oliviaarezzolo – she’d love to hear from you.

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