Nobu Hotel Madrid Opens in Las Cortes, Bringing Destination Dining and Rooftop Glamour to the Spanish Capital
Madrid’s luxury hotel scene has a sophisticated new arrival. Located in the heart of the historic Las Cortes district, Nobu Hotel Madrid is now welcoming guests, marking the celebrated hospitality brand’s first opening in the Spanish capital.
Positioned between Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta del Sol, Nobu Madrid Hotel places visitors within easy reach of Madrid’s cultural landmarks, fashionable shopping streets and energetic dining scene. Yet despite its central location, the property has been conceived as an intimate urban retreat, with just 50 rooms and suites.
The opening comes at an important moment for Madrid, a city that has steadily strengthened its reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling luxury destinations. Long admired for its art, architecture and late-night lifestyle, the Spanish capital is now attracting a new generation of international hotels, chefs and designers. Nobu Hotel Madrid enters this evolving landscape with a formula that has become recognizable around the world: exceptional food, thoughtful contemporary design and service shaped by warmth rather than formality.
Nobu Dining Arrives in Madrid
Food naturally takes centre stage. At the heart of the hotel is Madrid’s first Nobu restaurant, introducing Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s globally celebrated cuisine to the city.
The restaurant forms part of a three-level dining destination that also includes an all-day Lobby Lounge and an intimate cocktail bar. Together, the venues are designed to create a continuous experience that changes throughout the day, from morning coffee and relaxed lunches to sunset drinks, dinner and late-night cocktails.
At the signature restaurant, Japanese culinary techniques meet the flavours and ingredients of South America. Long-standing Nobu favourites such as Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Jalapeño appear alongside dishes that connect the international identity of the brand with its Spanish setting.
Canarian sea bass and Mediterranean tuna are among the regional ingredients incorporated into the menu, creating a sense of place without losing the distinctive character of Nobu’s cuisine. The result is a dining experience that should feel familiar to loyal Nobu guests while remaining closely connected to Madrid and the wider Spanish culinary landscape.
International architecture and design studio GRONDA has created the restaurant’s interiors, interpreting Nobu’s Japanese heritage through a warm and contemporary aesthetic. Bronze-toned ceilings, dark stone floors and rich timber panelling give the space an elegant, grounded atmosphere, while floor-to-ceiling windows open the restaurant towards the surrounding streets.
The design balances intimacy with energy, allowing the rhythm of Madrid to become part of the dining experience. Rather than feeling removed from the city, the restaurant remains visually connected to it.
Cocktails Inside a Former Bank Vault
One of the hotel’s most distinctive spaces can be found on the lower ground floor. The intimate cocktail bar draws inspiration from the building’s previous life as a bank, preserving original architectural details such as the thick vault walls and old safety deposit boxes.
These historic elements provide an atmospheric backdrop for a bar centred around a high-fidelity vinyl DJ system. Music is expected to play an important role in the experience, bringing a relaxed, late-night character to the space.
The drinks menu focuses on martini-style cocktails, paired with creative interpretations of Spanish bar food. Nobu Style Gildas offer a playful take on the classic Basque pintxo, while Blue Cheese Croquetas bring the brand’s culinary personality to one of Spain’s most familiar comfort dishes.
The combination of original vault features, carefully selected music and locally inspired food gives the bar an identity of its own. It is not simply an extension of the restaurant, but a destination for guests and Madrid residents looking for a more discreet evening setting.
Sunset Above Madrid
At the opposite end of the hotel, the seventh-floor rooftop introduces a brighter and more expansive mood. The Rooftop offers panoramic views across Madrid and is designed as an effortlessly stylish setting for long afternoons and sunset gatherings.
Aperitivo-style cocktails accompany a relaxed menu of dishes created for sharing. Sea Bass and Coconut Ceviche brings freshness and acidity, while Tortilla with Dry Miso reimagines a Spanish staple through Nobu’s Japanese-influenced culinary perspective. A Salmon Bikini with Caviar transforms the traditional toasted sandwich into a more indulgent rooftop snack.
With its elevated position and informal approach to dining, The Rooftop is likely to become one of the hotel’s liveliest spaces. It offers international travellers a new vantage point over Madrid while giving local guests another reason to experience the property beyond the signature restaurant.
A Lobby Designed as Madrid’s Living Room
Located at the hotel entrance, the Lobby Lounge has been conceived as a welcoming living room for both hotel guests and the surrounding community.
Instead of functioning solely as a reception area, the space evolves throughout the day in step with the city. A specialty coffee programme developed in collaboration with local roasters anchors the morning offering, while kombucha, wines by the glass and cocktails introduce a more social atmosphere as the day progresses.
The food menu includes a selection of light dishes, among them Nobu’s interpretation of the classic club sandwich. The lounge’s all-day format reflects the increasingly flexible way in which modern travellers use hotel spaces—as places to work, meet, pause between appointments or simply observe the life of the city.
Its position at the entrance also makes it one of the hotel’s most accessible venues, helping establish a natural connection between Nobu Hotel Madrid and the Las Cortes neighbourhood.
An Intimate Urban Retreat
The hotel’s 50 rooms and suites have been designed by Studio Caramba as calm, comfortable refuges from the energy of central Madrid.
Interiors combine warm wood tones, organic textiles and deep green accents with softly layered lighting. The palette is restrained and contemporary, creating a residential atmosphere that encourages guests to slow down after a day spent exploring the capital.
Floor-to-ceiling windows bring natural light into the rooms and frame wide views over the surrounding cityscape. At the top end of the accommodation collection, the signature Nobu Suite offers 105 square metres of living space as well as a private terrace.
In-room details reinforce the wider Nobu experience. Guests can order from the Nobu in-room dining menu, enjoy priority access to the restaurant and rest in Nobu signature beds. Bathrooms are supplied with BYREDO amenities, adding another discreet luxury touch.
Space to Recharge
Although the hotel sits in one of Madrid’s most animated central districts, it also provides dedicated spaces for rest and well-being.
The wellness area includes an indoor swimming pool, offering a tranquil setting in which to unwind between meetings, museum visits or evenings in the city. A state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre allows guests to maintain their training routines throughout their stay.
The wellness facilities complete the hotel’s urban resort concept. Travellers can spend the morning exploring Madrid, return for an afternoon swim and then move seamlessly from cocktails in the former bank vault to dinner at Nobu and a final drink beneath the evening sky on the rooftop.
Nobu Hotel Madrid succeeds in bringing several experiences together within an unusually intimate property. It is simultaneously a luxury hotel, a culinary destination, a neighbourhood gathering place and a stylish base for discovering the Spanish capital.
For Madrid, the opening introduces one of the world’s most recognizable hospitality names to a city increasingly confident in its position on the international luxury travel map. For Nobu, it offers an opportunity to reinterpret the brand through the flavours, energy and social character of Spain.
With its landmark location, destination restaurant, atmospheric cocktail bar and panoramic rooftop, Nobu Hotel Madrid arrives ready to become part of the city rather than simply another place to stay.
For further information, visit www.nobuhotels.com/madrid.
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