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

Under a franchise agreement, Hotel Football remains majority owned by Singaporean business man 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.