Team-mates invest in Giggs and Neville’s Hotel Football

HOTEL Football Manchester – the second venue to be launched by former Manchester United footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs – has secured financial backing from three other members of the Class of ’92, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville.

The new hotel, which will feature a rooftop five-a-side pitch will create 200 jobs when it opens this autumn, is being built on a site next to Old Trafford.

The 133 bedroom hotel will also house The Old Trafford Supporters Club. It will be led by general manager, Stewart Davies, who has previously run hotels in Manchester including the Mint Hotel and the Hilton Double Tree.

Like Café Football – Giggs and Nevilles’ first venture under their GG Hospitality vehicle, both men have been heavily involved in the creation of the hotel and its features.

Gary Neville said: “Ryan and I are looking forward to another new challenge, working with our former teammates again to create something special near to the stadium we all love.”

Paul Scholes added: “When Gary and Ryan mentioned the idea of Hotel Football and Old Trafford Supporters Club I was really keen to get involved – the hotel is our chance to create something special for the fans.”