Studio PCH Shares the Private Design Details Behind the Nobu Ryokan Malibu
Courtesy of Nobu Ryokan Malibu.
On a recent trip to California, we found ourselves about an hour east of Los Angeles in Malibu, zipping along the Pacific Coast Highway. The seaside road, nestled between mountainside cliffs and the ocean, leads city slickers and visitors alike to a serene atmosphere that's acclaimed for its approach to relaxed living, privacy, and fresh fare. With a horizon dotted by unforgettable oceanic views and hillside houses, Malibu is also home to a handful of world-famous food, beverage, and hospitality spaces. One notable oceanfront destination, acclaimed for its fresh sushi, unparalleled location, and celebrity guest list, is the Studio PCH-designed Nobu Malibu. Yet while many visit the famed restaurant, not many are aware of what is just steps away at Nobu Ryokan Malibu—and that's intended by design.
Nestled between Carbon Beach and the highway, the breathtaking two-floor luxury hotel, owned by Mr. Nobu Matsuhisa, alongside investors Larry Ellison and Robert De Niro, is a one-of-a-kind property for the hotel brand's portfolio. Also designed by Studio PCH, it opened in 2017 as the first Nobu Ryokan in the world, mimicking a traditional Japanese inn with refined, high-quality hospitality. Today, it is still the only ryokan in the brand's growing hotel portfolio.
Courtesy of Nobu Ryokan Malibu.
From the outside, a subdued 9,200-square-foot wood structure with sliding glass doors sits quietly, privately awaiting company with reservations far in advance. Inside, 16 calming and sophisticated guest rooms stun with memorable features—including limestone walls, teak soaking tubs, tatami mats, skylights, shoji-style closets, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, oceanfront patios, and garden views. Special comforts like Loro Piana cashmere robes, Bose sound systems, Nespresso machines, Anichini Italian linens, bamboo towels by Peacock Alley, and bath amenities by Mauro Spina of Beverly Hills and The Detox Market also put visitors at ease. For room service, the adjacent Nobu Malibu restaurant's menu is readily available.
In addition to the lavish lodging, Nobu Ryokan Malibu also invites its visitors to a personalized health and wellness approach through tailored experiences. Through a partnership with the local CURE Wellness Center, the hotel offers exclusive in-room spa treatments, or at the spa's standalone location just a short drive away. For fitness, Malibu Fit Concierge coordinates personal training sessions in the on-site gym by appointment, as well as yoga classes on the outside deck, surfing and paddle boarding on the private beach, and more.
Author: Eliza Jordan
February 18, 2022
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Photos: Nobu Ryokan Malibu
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