Review: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

How did it strike you on arrival?
Calm and cool, modern, and with a palette of serene neutrals, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is meant to let the outdoors in, and accomplishes that with plenty of natural light and greenery (including lots of plants everywhere) and iconic DUMBO neighborhood views.

What’s the crowd like?
Gwyneth Paltrow was a guest at the hotel and documented the stay on her Instagram. Do with that information what you will..

Importantly: Tell us about your room.
The all-natural theme extends to the guest quarters, where even the smallest rooms are a spacious, natural light-filled 300 square feet. Eco-warriors will love the sustainable touches, like water glasses made from recycled bottles, reclaimed wood bed frames, and non-toxic, eco-friendly mattresses. Many rooms have stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?
The non-toxic, eco-friendly mattress and organic bed linens and corrugated leather headboard make for a special and peaceful night's sleep.

How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?
The water glasses, made from recycled green bottles, aren't only eco-friendly, but so pretty (we'd love them in our own kitchen), as are the pendent leather lampshades.

Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.
Mahogany, glass, and marble make up the gorgeous bathrooms, which features a triple-filtered rain shower and all natural bath products.

We could all use some good Wi-Fi. What’s the word on that?
Fast, free Wi-Fi.

Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.
At Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge, guests can enjoy creative cocktails and seasonal bites in a comfortable, open-air space, all while taking in panoramic Manhattan skyline views. Guests can visit Bamford Wellness Spa for a variety of treatments, originally created by Carole Bamford in the English countryside. Services use specially formulated products from the Bamford skincare lines, made from certified natural and organic ingredients. Guests on-the-go can take a spin in the property’s house car, a fully electric Audi Q8 e-tron available for cruises within a 3-mile radius of the hotel.

What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?
The serenity is amplified by knowing the hotel is sustainable and eco-friendly, using recycled and repurposed materials for furniture, LED lighting, and a rainwater harvesting system.

Bottom line: worth it, and why?
Few things are as "New York" as the 1 Hotel's location at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge. Aside from that, it's a thoughtfully designed, supremely attractive place to call home for as long you're a guest here. Plus, it has one of the prettiest farm-to-table restaurants in all of Brooklyn: the Osprey.