Hotel Football Ultimate football fan package – A review
This article was written after a gifted Hotel Football Ultimate fan package from Hotel Football.
When you are looking for the perfect Christmas present sometimes experiences are the best option for the person who has everything. If you are buying for a football fan, particularly a Manchester United fan then I have a great option for you here.
How did we find the package?
We arranged to visit to experience the Hotel Football Ultimate Fan package for Ben’s 14th Birthday. We had visited Hotel Football previously and Ben always enjoyed it so this seemed perfect.
Ben is a big football fan and supports Manchester United, along with a variety of other teams – he changes his allegiance regularly depending on how they are doing, but essentially loves most teams!
We had an amazing time, which I will share with you below, so you can see if it is perfect for you too.
What is the Hotel Football Ultimate fan package?
Hotel Football introduced the package to be a perfect stay for any football fan visiting. It is perfect for the whole family with a lovely hotel stay and a tour of Old Trafford included. The Hotel Football ultimate fan package includes staying in the Squad room and a tour of Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams, home of Manchester United Football Club.
Using your ticket for the tour, you can exchange it for an annual pass for the tour and visit as many times as you like over the coming year. This is especially great for those with young children who may not get to take in everything the first time.
The package includes breakfast in the morning of your stay before your tour. There is an amazing variety of breakfasts available in Cafe Football (part of the hotel), including the above breakfast pizza!
What is Hotel Football like?
I have previously reviewed Hotel Football, so feel free to read that post for more information. It is a football-themed hotel with amazing football-themed wallpaper throughout the building (as shown in the image above), and all the rooms feature a football theme.
The rooms have a mini bar, which includes fizzy drinks, water, crisps, and sweets, all available free of charge. A great little extra touch that you will love. Football-themed toiletries are also complimentary in the room.
How was the Old Trafford tour?
When we checked into Hotel Football we received tickets for our tour and lanyards to hold them. Ben, of course, was so excited.
We were very impressed by the tour and the fact that we can revisit again and again for a year is brilliant.
The tour included seeing inside the players’ dressing rooms, checking out the press room, and, of course, walking through the tunnel players walk through for a game.
There was so much to see, and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable on the ground, making it interesting even for a non-football fan like me!
Ben loved sitting in the dugout and trying out every seat so he can watch Manchester United on TV and be able to say, “I have sat there”!
A perfect gift?
We were staying for Ben’s birthday, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. The hotel truly spoiled him and made him feel like a VIP. He had a card, banners, balloons and Top Trumps cards as a gift in the room, which was lovely.
The restaurant staff brought him a dessert with Happy Birthday on it and a mocktail, too. Niamh was especially amazing and definitely an asset to their team.
The service was brilliant throughout. I would highly recommend it as a gift for a family or for a loved one. If you are all out of ideas for Christmas, this is so easy to book and would be a lovely surprise. The Hotel Football Ultimate Fan package would be great for birthdays, anniversaries or just a treat too!
Anything else you should know before booking the Hotel Football Ultimate Fan package?
The whole experience was amazing. Please be warned, however, that the tour ends in the gift shop, so make sure to take money with you. If you are worried about children wanting things, though, don’t panic. There are several cheaper options, and you can print a complimentary certificate to confirm you completed the tour. Perfect as a little gift for young ones who you don’t want to buy a kit for!
Remember to bring your tickets to the Museum and exchange them for an annual pass after your tour. If you don’t, you will not be able to visit again!
