For once, there was no need to wait for those delays that new hotels are so prone to. Initially announced for the end of 2026, the Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel, Manchester has just opened its doors, offering a prestigious location for both football fans and business travellers visiting the British metropolis. Specifically, it is located within the Etihad Campus, which encompasses the home stadium of Manchester City's «Citizens» as well as England's largest arena, the Co-op Live.
To perfect this positioning as an events hub, the Etihad Campus is currently rounding off its offering with the development of Medlock Square – Medlock being the name of the river flowing beneath the stadium – as part of the transformation of its North Stand. This is a new year-round destination, the opening of the hotel being the first building block, which will be bolstered in the coming weeks by a host of restaurants, bars and cafes, a 3,000-capacity covered space, as well as a new immersive experience at the Manchester City museum, a stadium roof walk and a zipline.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain supporters will have a prime place to stay on 14 October next, when these two leading Champions League teams face each other. The hotel indeed features 401 rooms and suites, including Pitch View rooms that can be transformed into function spaces on match days and a spectacular 153 m² Penthouse spanning two floors, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, in addition to a 25 m² terrace and private access. This penthouse is also designed for corporate receptions accommodating up to 50 guests.
Because, while the activity of the Radisson Blu Medlock will certainly beat to the rhythm of matches and concerts, this high-end hotel has all the hallmarks of a grand business hotel, through its accommodation capacity as well as all the possibilities it offers for meetings and conferences as well as incentive trips. In addition to three floors of offices, Medlock Square will be able to make its event room and all its experiences available to groups. Within the City Football Academy, corporate teams will be able to enjoy round-ball team-building activities.
As for meeting spaces, the Etihad Stadium has 25 venues suitable for both intimate gatherings and major seminars. And, even larger, the Co-op Live arena can host conferences of 500 people as well as award ceremonies of up to 18,000 participants.« Whether visitors are coming to attend a football match, a concert, a conference, or simply to discover Manchester, the hotel and its location offer them a unique experience in the UK », said Joep Peeters, Chief Operating Officer Franchise EMEA at Radisson Hotel Group.
