MANCHESTER, U.K.—Hilton Worldwide is preparing to bring its Hilton Garden Inn brand to one of the U.K.’s top sporting venues under a franchise agreement with Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC). Construction of Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford is expected to begin later this year, before the hotel opens in early 2017.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, “Our presence at top U.K. sporting venues is growing, and Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford will be another impressive addition to our portfolio, joining Hilton Wembley, Hilton at St George’s Park, DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, and Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, which is due to open this year. The hotel will play an important role in enhancing the growing mixed-use offer at Emirates Old Trafford, which has established itself as a thriving business and leisure hub.”
Emirates Old Trafford has been home to Lancashire County Cricket Club for more than 150 years and has played host to a wide range of international sporting, business and entertainment events. Once construction is complete, the hotel will offer 150 guestrooms, spread over five floors, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Each Hilton Garden Inn offers guests complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel, a 24 hour business center and a range of dining options. Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford will include a restaurant, bar and The Pavilion Pantry, which will serve snacks throughout the day.