Driftwood forest retreat
Cascading greenery fills the lobby, where a central fireplace framed in local ceramic tiles anchors the cedar-scented gathering space.
“The lobby feels like a cedar-scented lodge resurrected in the city—wood underfoot, moss art by Rebecca Sheedy, and plenty of natural light.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
A Mount Rainier living wall and five hundred driftwood pieces sculpted from Puget Sound anchor the organic interiors.
Notable
Staff remember cocktail preferences, valets greet returning guests, and an electric house car provides local rides.
Notable
The Field House offers boxing and HIIT sessions, complemented by in-room infrared blankets and yoga equipment.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
In typical 1 Hotels style there’s as much nature inside as out, with a two-story green wall in the lobby and living plants…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Walk to the Amazon Spheres and Lake Union Park, with Belltown galleries and the Space Needle just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Bedside tables cut from tree trunks sit alongside reclaimed wood floors, undyed woven textiles, and views toward the Space Needle.
The spa
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over Denny Triangle from the second-floor gym, equipped with resistance treadmills, free weights, and Peloton bikes.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
La Loba
Chef Oscar Amador Edo serves Catalan tapas and tableside beef tartare beneath lush foliage and a live-edge bar.
The fit in Seattle feels even more aligned: The biophilic design reminiscent of the region’s evergreen forests and winding waterways takes center stage.
Bar
Drift
Fonté coffee and breakfast smoothies give way to evening craft cocktails on the covered timber terrace.
How it began
Taking over a 2000s tower in Denny Triangle, the renovation repurposed original floor tiles and added signage carved from biodegradable timber.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.