Barry Sternlicht, the creator of W Hotels, presents his new vision of luxury with 1 Hotel Tokyo. This is the first property of the 1 Hotels chain in Asia, abandoning the vibrant hedonism of W for a quiet, sustainable luxury. Located in the Akasaka district, within the Akasaka Trust Tower, the hotel contrasts with the urban environment through a sky garden on the 38th floor, designed by Creme as a greenhouse with organic textures and warm wood.
Vertical garden and recycled materials: the engineering of rest 🌿
The technical development of 1 Hotel Tokyo focuses on sustainability without fanfare. The lobby on the 38th floor functions as a greenhouse that naturally regulates temperature and light. Materials include reclaimed woods, local stone, and organic textiles. Each room features energy efficiency systems and air purification. The Creme studio applied biophilic principles to integrate nature into the structure, creating a microclimate that reduces the building's energy consumption. There are no touch screens or neon lights; technology is hidden so that the user perceives only nature and silence.
From the rooftop jacuzzi to yoga in the zen garden 🧘
Sternlicht went from selling the pool party at W to selling morning meditation with skyline views. At 1 Hotel Tokyo, the bar is designed to look like a forest clearing, and the spa smells of bamboo instead of tequila. The funniest part is watching guests looking for a USB port and only finding a pot with ferns. Luxury now is not having to decide between going out partying or sleeping eight hours; here the decision is already made for them.