Hotel Football partners with Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand

Tribute Portfolio, Marriott’s newest independent hotel brand, today announced its arrival in Manchester as Hotel Football joined its portfolio of extraordinary independent hotels.

Manchester’s Hotel Football has joined Marriot’s independent hotel brand Tribute, under a franchise agreement.

Hotel Football remains majority owned by Singaporean businessman Peter Lim and former Manchester United players Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and Philip Neville. GG Hospitality, the management company owned by the same group, will continue to manage and operate the property.

Situated just a few metres away from Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home ground, the experiential 133-room hotel marks Tribute Portfolio’s second opening in the UK as it continues to open more characterful hotels for travellers in high-demand destinations across Europe.

John Licence, VP Premium and Select Brands Europe, Marriott International, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hotel Football as the first Tribute Portfolio property in Manchester. With its playful character and bold identity, the hotel is a true reflection of Tribute Portfolio’s stay with character ethos.”

Inspired by its location next to Old Trafford, all 133 guest rooms feature nods to the owners’ joint passion for football, including bespoke Class of ’92 amenities. Room categories include King, Stadium View, Squad  and The Class of ’92 rooms.

Winston Zahra, CEO of GG Hospitality said: “We have established Hotel Football as a very strong concept in Manchester over the past four years. This new association with Marriott International helps us reach new travellers looking for remarkable accommodation, characterful design and vibrant social spaces. We are very much looking forward to working closely with Tribute Portfolio to continue to deliver the best in hospitality to our guests.”