PERCHED at the base of the Hollywood Hills, overlooking a glittering stretch of Los Angeles from Downtown to Santa Monica, 1 Hotel West Hollywood stands out as a striking blend of sustainability and luxury on the famed Sunset Strip. Part urban retreat, part eco-conscious showcase, the property weaves Southern California’s natural beauty into every detail of its design and guest experience.
Pool. Photograph: James Baigrie
The hotel’s 285 rooms and suites offer sweeping city views through floor-to-ceiling windows, framed by reclaimed wood, earthy textures, and in-room greenery. Thoughtful touches are in abundance, with yoga mats in every room, organic cotton linens, in-room greenery, and chalkboards in place of notepads — a nod to the brand’s rigorous sustainability ethos.
Studio Suite Living. Photograph: Eric Laignel
Dining here leans heavily into local produce. At 1 Kitchen, Culinary Director Ginger Pierce crafts vibrant garden-to-table dishes using produce from the hotel’s own organic garden and nearby farms. Pierce has joined the West Hollywood team to enhance the garden-to-table menu to feature a number of zero-waste dishes along with new highlights such as vegetable melt, super food salad, vegan yogurt & homemade granola, house made chick pea burger and much more.
1 Kitchen
Vegetable Melt and Shaved Farmer’s Market Salad at 1 Kitchen
The Lobby Farmstand offers guests, and locals fresh fruit, granola, and snacks daily, underscoring the property’s connection to its community and environment. Menus feature the multitude of seasonal organic produce, sourced directly from family owned farms such as Weiser Family Farms, and 2 Peas in a Pod. It’s clear that 1 Hotel West Hollywood takes great pride and care in knowing where their ingredients come from.
Harriet’s Rooftop
Among the hotel’s standout amenities is Harriet’s Rooftop, an elevated cocktail lounge with panoramic city views and a scene that glitters after dark. Wellness takes centre stage at the Bamford Wellness Spa, offering holistic treatments rooted in natural botanicals, while the rooftop pool deck and the landscaped Canyon walkway bring pockets of tranquility into the urban surroundings.
Housing olive trees and wild native plants, the Canyon is inspired by the landscape directly north of the hotel, designed to appear as though it naturally slid down the hill into its current location.
Pool Deck. Photograph: Eric Laignel
The Canyon | Photograph: Eric Laignel
Beyond aesthetics, 1 Hotel West Hollywood operates as a sustainability trailblazer: it’s the first hotel in Los Angeles certified LEED Silver under the v4 rating system and boasts initiatives like on-site composting, smart irrigation, fully electric Audi Q8 e-tron house cars, and interiors built with salvaged “urban lumber.” Even the front desk is crafted from fallen trees sourced locally.
Bamford Wellness Spa
Bamford Wellness Spa
For travellers seeking a stay that’s as conscientious as it is glamorous, 1 Hotel West Hollywood proves that luxury and sustainability can coexist beautifully — especially in Los Angeles.
by Vivian Hui
Address: 8490 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA90069
Website: 1hotels.com/west-hollywood