1 Hotel Seattle

In-Depth Review of the 1 Hotel Seattle - AFAR

"I found the 1 Hotel Seattle—located at 2125 Terry Ave.—to be a sustainability-minded, design-driven refuge that opened in April 2025 in the former Pan Pacific building in South Lake Union. Its biophilic, nature-first aesthetic—reclaimed wood, live-edge tables, undyed fabric wall hangings, clusters of greenery and live plantings—creates a calm counterpoint to the urban rush; rooms have wood floors, live-edge surfaces, side tables cut from reclaimed tree trunks, a firm nubby white sofa by broad windows, and a stone-tiled shower floor. I appreciated the refillable peppermint-inflected Bamford amenities, the filtered water tap with dark green carafes made from reused wine bottles, and the option to request higher floors for skyline or Space Needle views or suites with private terraces. Service felt friendly and unforced—valet was fast and staff delivered a “Seattle casual” hospitality—while accessibility features include step-free routes, elevators to all floors, and eight ADA rooms with roll-in showers, lowered sinks, and communication aids. It’s well suited to business travelers and guests who value design-centered sustainability and daytime exploration, less ideal if you want vibrant nightlife. The hotel is pursuing LEED Silver with measures such as high-efficiency systems, UV-filtered water, a target 37% reduction in water use, 70% construction waste diversion and an operating goal of 90% waste diversion through a True Zero Waste program." - Jennifer Flowers