IT has emerged as the ultimate destination for international Manchester United fans seeking accommodation.

With great anticipation, the four-star Hotel Football debuted in 2015, attracting significant attention.

Hotel Football, a renowned four-star establishment, boasts ownership by legendary figures associated with Manchester United.

Hotel Football is co-owned by Manchester United icons Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs.

The rooms at Hotel Football are designed with football themes, offering a unique experience for guests.

The fact that the owners of Hotel Football are esteemed Manchester United legends contributed to its success. Ryan Giggs, Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, and Nicky Butt, along with the support of the GG Hospitality Management Company, invested in the venture. With 133 rooms, the presence of Cafe Football restaurant, and even a five-a-side pitch on the rooftop, the hotel came with a hefty price tag of £24 million.

Furthermore, Hotel Football benefits from its prime location adjacent to Old Trafford, the home stadium of Manchester United.

The room rates at the hotel start at £89, but on match days, they can escalate to £299 due to increased demand.

In a positive development, the hotel has started to generate profits, with an estimated turnover of approximately £6.4 million.

The initial acquisition of the land for Hotel Football was made by Gary Neville, who purchased it from a group of Manchester United fans. These fans had originally intended to construct a club house near the stadium.

By 2011, plans were underway to develop a football-themed park, and the project enlisted the expertise of Stuart Proctor, the former general manager of the Stafford Hotel in London, to oversee the design and construction process.

The Class of ’92, consisting of Manchester United legends, aimed to create a hotel that would pay tribute to the glorious era of football prior to the 1990s, when ticket prices were more accessible.

In November 2014, the group successfully obtained planning permission to construct an astroturf five-a-side pitch on the hotel’s rooftop. This facility is available for hire all year round, except on match days when it is transformed into a vibrant bar and BBQ area for fans to enjoy.

On match days, the room rates at Hotel Football can reach up to £299, reflecting the high demand during these peak periods.

The hotel prides itself on providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for its guests, particularly considering that they are undoubtedly football enthusiasts. No expenses were spared to ensure this.

Each room is furnished with king-sized Hypnos mattresses, walk-in rainforest showers, and a complimentary minibar stocked with vintage candies.

The rooms are adorned with football-themed wall art, football-shaped amenities, and embroidered pillows featuring inspiring phrases like ‘Dream big’ and ‘Dream of victory,’ paying homage to the beautiful game.

Passionate Manchester United supporters often request rooms with a stadium view, allowing them to enjoy a captivating perspective of their beloved team’s home ground.

Cafe Football brings in punters on match days

Guests can indulge in a wide-ranging bar menu at Hotel Football, offering an extensive selection of beverages to suit their preferences.

Food enthusiasts will be delighted by the presence of Cafe Football, the hotel’s restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu for this 185-seat eatery was curated under the guidance of Michael Wignall, a two-Michelin-star chef known for his culinary expertise at The Angel at Hetton, a country inn boutique B&B.

Notably, a couple of the main dishes on the menu pay tribute to the hotel’s owners. For instance, “The Scholesy” comprises chips, gravy, mushy peas, and beef suet pudding, while “The Giggsy” features grilled Cumberland sausage, gravy, and mashed potato.

In addition to these specialties, pizzas and burgers are also recommended options. The presentation of these dishes is so visually appealing that glimpsing a mouthwatering dinner on social media may make it almost too good to eat.

Hotel Football is poised to achieve a record-breaking year financially in 2023, marking its first profitable year since its establishment in 2015.

According to recently-filed documents with Companies House, Gary Neville expressed in a statement that all key performance indicators indicate that the hotel’s revenue will surpass pre-Covid levels by the end of 2023. This growth is attributed to the rising demand, particularly through non-match day revenue streams such as accommodation, conferences and events, and food and beverage sales within the hotel’s outlets.

Remarkably, the hotel’s revenue surged from £3.5 million to £6.4 million in 2022, showcasing significant growth. Moreover, pre-tax losses were reduced from £1.1 million to £630,158, signifying a positive trend towards financial stability.

Hotel Football was opened in 2015