If you’re a fan of the beautiful game, especially one who supports Manchester United, then a stay at Hotel Football should be on your Manchester sports travel bucket list.
Located next to Man Utd’s Old Trafford stadium at 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, the hotel was opened in 2015 by United legends and “Class of 92” icons Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs.
Described by The Telegraph as a “United fan’s dream venue”, Hotel Football offers some of the best views of the “Theatre of Dreams”. This might just be the most unique football hotel in the world right now.
Rooms and suites
Part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Hotel Football offers a total of 133 rooms with options including king rooms, stadium view rooms, squad rooms, and Class of 92 rooms. Rates start from £99 a night.
The squad rooms, ideal for families, can sleep four and include kids’ surprises such as chocolate footballs, while there is also a complimentary mini-fridge with retro goodies. The Class of 92 rooms come with memorabilia, Cafe Football beers and views of Old Trafford.
Facilities
Hotel Football has a range of unique football-themed facilities. The undoubted highlight is “Heaven” – an event space on the rooftop which is also a football pitch! Featuring a retractable roof, the Heaven rooftop terrace has hosted live music, five-a-side matches, team building days and even weddings.
At the Old Trafford Supporters Club, which can host up to 550 people, match days are rocking with eight 62-inch plasma TVs showing all the action. It also features a bar and terrace.
The hotel’s “Stadium Suite” plays host to conferences, banquets, events and offers views of Old Trafford. The 92 Suite is ideal for private meetings and hosting, and caters for up to ten guests. And the Players Lounge comes complete with a private bar, kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the stadium.
If footy merch is your thing, then the hotel’s shop offers a range of products including clothing, art prints, kit bags and mini footballs.
Food and drink
Cafe Football is Hotel Football’s place to eat and drink. It has a range of menus – main, breakfast, lunch, kids, afternoon tea and matchday – and some of the unique items include the “Home Team Burger”, the “Scholesy” (steak suet pudding, chips, mushy peas and gravy), and “Cantona’s Bowl” (Cantonese-style salad with teriyaki salmon). The drinks menu includes draught and craft beers, wines, hot drinks, soft drinks and cocktails such as the “Red Devil”, the “Player of the Season”, and the “Ballon d’Or”.
Packages and experiences
Kids staycations; matchday dinner, bed and breakfast; matchday experience; afternoon tea stay; and celebration are among the packages on offer. The “stay and tour” package offers an overnight stay with breakfast at the hotel coupled with a Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour experience.
Matchday hospitality at Hotel Football is held in the Stadium Suite and includes highlights such as a Q&A with a Manchester United legend; three-course dining experience; complimentary drinks; and official matchday programme for all guests.
Key details
- Address: Hotel Football, 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0SZ, England
- Website: hotelfootball.com / marriott.com
- Book through STM affiliates: Expedia UK / Hotels.com
Images: Hotel Football / Marriott