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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, A Sanctuary For Sustainable Luxury

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Overlooking the East River in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge boasts expansive views of the East River and Manhattan skyline. Designed to show the dichotomy of the city and the beauty of nature, native greenery, and reclaimed materials are used throughout the hotel to better connect each guest to nature. The waterfront retreat, just a stone’s throw away from bustling downtown Manhattan, drew inspiration from the industrial history of the surrounding neighborhood with panoramic views. 

Located at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the hotel sits alongside the boutique shopping and art galleries of Dumbo and amidst leafy streets surrounding streets, providing a natural sanctuary. Just five blocks west of the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade, the 10-story hotel features 195 guest rooms, including 28 suites and 1 Riverhouse Suite along with communal spaces for working or relaxing and enjoying a cocktail, a 24-hour Field House fitness center, a 50-person screening room, rooftop plunge pool and more. 

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With over 2,000 square feet of space, the two-bedroom Riverhouse Suite offers a separate living room and dining area with a reclaimed wood table that seats 10. Similarly seen throughout the whole hotel, the nature-inspired interiors make use of reclaimed woods, bricks, marble, stone, and locally sourced glass along with native natal mahogany trees and floor-to-ceiling sliding windows. Comforts in each room include a yoga mat, living green elements, 100% organic cotton Keetsa mattresses and floor to ceiling windows which provide fresh air, stunning views, and welcome natural light into each guest room.

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The hotel’s signature restaurant The Osprey features an open kitchen serving a menu of market-fresh American comfort food. Designed to drive the energy of the room, the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and weekend brunch. Neighbors Café provides a perfect spot for something on-the-go from coffee, tea, smoothies, and light bites while Harriet’s Lounge, the hotel’s main bar and lounge, serves fine cocktails and bites on the 10th floor. Open seasonally, Harriet’s Rooftop welcomes guests to be at eye level with the Brooklyn Bridge and New York City skyline with summer-inspired snacks and inventive cocktails. 

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Devoted to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through a holistic approach to treatments, Bamford Haybarn Spa offers guests a selection of individually crafted experiences using specially formulated Bamford products. Recover from a day walking the city that never sleeps and book a massage or body treatment, rejuvenates with a facial treatment before a night out or choose a treatment package to fully restore and awaken your mind and body. Next to the spa, the Field House fitness center features state-of-the-art fitness equipment, regular workout classes from yoga to interval training as well as the option to book personal training sessions.  

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Guests should also take advantage of select nature-inspired experiences that encompass many aspects of the hotel and its natural surroundings. Enjoy “Dark Sky” where for one night each month the lobby’s lights will dim for a candlelit evening encouraging guests to unplug for a few hours. Stop by the Lobby Farmstand to purchase an array of goods from local farmers and purveyors or be a Do-Gooder and join a volunteer experience with local non-profits. 

Additional features of the hotel include 

-Access to Tesla premium electric vehicle for complimentary rides within a three-mile radius of the hotel,

-Rainwater reclamation system and low energy lightbulbs throughout the hotel

-Green cleaning solvents used to clean all rooms and linens

-Pet-friendly with pet amenities

-Complimentary bicycle valet parking

Jarone Ashkenazi

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