Nobu Hospitality to plant first flag in Italy

Nobu Hospitality has announced the launch of its first hotel and a second restaurant in Italy. Set to debut in Summer 2022, the 122-key property will open following the transformation of Grand Hotel Via Veneto.

Located in the historic heart of Rome just a short walk from Piazza Barberini, Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, Nobu Hotel Roma is the union of two 19th-century buildings combined to create a modern masterpiece that celebrates its grand, historic past. Amongst its spaces are a 500m² Nobu Suite, a green rooftop terrace, indoor and outdoor meeting areas, a full-service spa, a Nobu Restaurant offering 24-hour, in-room dining, and an exclusive club lounge.

“Nobu’s incredible dedication, Meir’s passion, Bob’s vision, and his boundless love for Italy, combined with the extraordinary leadership of Trevor and Struan, and the expertise of the entire management team, will make this opening exciting and unique in the global hotel industry,” says Carlo Acampora, Chairman and CEO Grand Hotel Via Veneto. “I am deeply honoured to have Nobu as a partner because we share the same values of quality, service and excellence. And here today, I cannot hide my love for Japan and for its exceptional culture of hospitality. So, I am very pleased to have opened the doors of the Eternal City to the first Nobu Hotel in Italy. The extraordinary experience that Nobu Roma will offer is what Romans and international tourists deeply need and we are all aware of the responsibility that awaits us towards our future guests.”

Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper comment: “Rome is the gastronomic hub of the world and the ideal location for the Nobu brand. We are pleased to be partnering with Carlo Acampora on this exciting project and to bring the famous Nobu cuisine to the residents of Rome as well as visitors from around the world. We share many values with Carlo, especially on the significance of hospitality. Rome is an extraordinary mix of high culture, the arts, fashion, and historic architecture. And so, we are honoured now to be able to be a part of the Eternal City through this thrilling opening!”

Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality, adds: “Partnerships and enduring relationships take time and investment and today our perseverance has been rewarded. On a personal level, I am very proud and excited to welcome our new alliance with Carlo. Not only do his philosophies and values closely match our own, but we share the same dreams and aspirations to create something extraordinary that will leave a positive impression on the Rome community as a whole.”