I tried the new Nobu hotel service that lets you rent your holiday wardrobe
After an incredible night’s sleep, we headed up to breakfast at the Nobu restaurant on the 23rd floor. We were met with the most amazing views across the city while tucking into a delicious buffet breakfast — arguably my favourite part of any trip.The outfits:For my first day, I wore the KNWLS Bellona Dress, which turned out to be the perfect outfit for exploring Barcelona. We were lucky with the weather too — clear blue skies and around 20 degrees. I paired it with Topshop loafers, a burgundy bag and sunglasses, and we walked into the centre, grabbed some tapas for lunch, and dragged my husband around some of my favourite shops — as well as popping into Trent’s shop, located in the centre. A must if you’re into fashion.One thing I would say is that the Nobu Hotel is located a little out the way from the city centre. It was about a 40–45 minute walk, or a 10–20 minute taxi ride. As I’ve been to Barcelona a lot, I wasn’t too bothered about staying directly in the centre, but if it’s your first time, you may want somewhere closer. We didn’t mind the walk because the weather was good and we ended up exploring new areas — but I would say the immediate area around the hotel isn’t the best.After a busy day, we headed back to the hotel and went up to the rooftop bar for a drink before dinner. Despite it being a little chilly later on, the rooftop was full of atmosphere and had a really lovely vibe. Up there, there’s a small pool, sunbeds and the bar — a little oasis above the city.The rooftop bar and pool area is like a little oasis towering above the city.
The comfortable sunbeds are perfect for lounging around.
The food:That evening, we had dinner booked at Nobu’s restaurant and went for the omakase menu for two. It was my first time eating at Nobu, and this felt like the best way to experience it without getting overwhelmed by the menu. Standout dishes included the famous Yellowtail Jalapeño, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Black Cod Miso (our favourite — no surprises there), and Beef Tenderloin Toban Yaki, all paired with Nobu’s signature cocktails. I loved the element of surprise and not knowing what was coming next. We finished with the chocolate fondant and matcha ice cream and were completely stuffed. As a first Nobu experience, it lived up to the hype.For starters, we had the delicious Yellowtail Jalapeño.
The famous Black Cod Miso was easily our favourite dish.
We finished with the delicious Beef Tenderloin Toban Yaki which was full of flavour.
The spa:On our final day, we decided to make the most of the hotel and booked some time in the spa. I had the 50-minute Nobu Release massage, a deep tissue treatment using stretching techniques and pressure-point work — exactly what my body needed after two days of walking. Afterwards, we spent time in the sauna, steam room and indoor pool, before heading back up to the rooftop pool to enjoy the sunshine for our last few hours.On the last day we took a trip to the spa complete with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and massage rooms.
We also fit in a workout in the hotels state of the art gym.
Overall, the Nobu Hotel was just as luxurious as I expected, but with a relaxed, cool atmosphere that felt welcoming rather than intimidating. The location might not be ideal if it’s your first time in Barcelona, but if you know the city well and want a hotel you’ll actually enjoy spending time in, it’s perfect.As for Trent, I loved how easy it made everything. I arrived knowing my outfits were sorted, travelled lighter than I normally would, and at the end of the trip I just handed everything back to reception. No overpacking, no panic shopping beforehand, and no laundry mountain waiting for me when I got home. Honestly? This is the kind of holiday hack I’ll happily repeat.Deluxe rooms are available on a room-only basis from £213 per night: www.nobuhotels.com/barcelona/.
