The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2020 - Issue 27

bite travel Travel News Spring-Summer 2020 Nobu Hospitality Europe’s Hottest New Hotel - Nobu Hotel Barcelona Now Open O pened earlier this year, global lifestyle brand Nobu Hos- pitality founded by celebrity chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert de Niro, and film producer Meir Teper added Nobu Barcelona to their portfolio of hotel proper- ties. The other Nobu hotels are located in Chicago, Las Vegas, Malibu, Miami Beach, and Palo Alto in the United States; Ibiza Bay and Marbella in Spain; Portman Square and Shoreditch in London; Los Cabos in Mexico; Manila in the Philippines; and Warsaw in Poland. The interior of this stylish new hip hotel in Barcelona offering 259 sleek and spacious guest rooms and suites, with thoughtfully tailored meeting and event spaces, is designed by the Rockwell Group. It reflects the Japanese influence of Kintsugi, a craft where cracked pottery is repaired with lacquer mixed with precious metals to create collages, textures, and spaces throughout the ho- tel, and cleverly paired with incredible works of art inspired by Catalonia’s legendary maestro, architect Antoni Gaudi. Nobu Hotel Barcelona features the city’s very first Nobu restau- rant, a stylish design, with a built-in celebrity following, and breathtaking views of one of the world’s most exciting cities. The bar and restaurant with its sky-high dining destination is located on the 23rd floor offering dishes that include Black Miso Cod and other new flavours that celebrate the hotel’s Catalan home. For those who do not wish to venture too far from their rooms, there is the option of the Nobu in-room dining menu with a wide selection of dishes. This year, The World of Nobu Brunch, will celebrate some of the most popular dishes from Nobu restaurants around the world including an impressive sushi bar buffet that guests will be de- lighted with. Taking place every Sunday from 12.30pm to 4pm, the brunch can be booked, and for an extra special touch, diners can enjoy half a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, served with a selection of fresh juices to create their own mimosas or bellinis. Secluded from the busy streets of Barcelona, the luxury hotel is located close to the charming neighbourhood of Eixample, meaning ‘Expansion’ that gives guests a genuinely Catalan feel of the city. Located near Plaza de España and just a mere stroll away from the high-speed rail links to Madrid, Paris, Lyon, and Mar- seille and conference centre Fira de Barcelona, guests have quick access to the Montjuic Olympic area, the cruise ship terminal, and Barcelona’s El Prat International airport. So for the opportunity to visit Robert De Niro’s favourite restau- rant, the bar Chef Nobu Matsuhisa visits when he’s in town or Meir Teper’s recommendation of where to dance, as well as other hidden spots of the city, visit and stay at Nobu Hotel Barcelona, deemed your ultimate playground among design hotels in the city that captures the vibrant energy and colourful character of the city. To make this visit even more exciting, Barcelona’s buzzy La Rambla is close by as well. Coming soon, the hotel will welcome a wellness centre complete with a gym and spa, auditorium, and a café serving fresh baris- ta-style coffee. Together with the Spanish hospitality group, Se- lenta, owned by Jordi Mestre, Nobu Hotel Barcelona offers guests and locals a super cool, luxury lifestyle experience with a genuine Catalan feel. https://barcelona.nobuhotels.com