Just minutes from Brussels’ historic Grand Place, Hotel Amigo has long welcomed discerning travelers exploring Belgium’s rich soccer culture and vibrant capital.
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Steps from the Grand-Place, the Hotel Amigo is remarkably laid-back considering its proximity to the heart of Brussels’ shopping, dining scene, and city landmarks. Its origins trace to a former city prison — historically a safe distance from the Royal Palace, now just 10 minutes by car — but is more famous for its recent list of famous guests including world leaders, NATO officials, and professional athletes.
It’s 3 short miles from Lotto Park, the home venue for RSC Anderlecht, and 6 miles from King Baudouin Stadium — the home of the Belgian national team. Check out the 1,937-square-foot Blaton Suite, which occupies the top floor and offers stunning views of the city of Brussels.
Switzerland: Storchen Hotel
In 2015, Swiss police arrested seven senior FIFA officials at Zurich’s Baur au Lac hotel on U.S. corruption indictments alleging decades of bribery, kickbacks and money laundering. The dramatic dawn raid triggered worldwide scrutiny, leadership upheaval, and ultimately President Sepp Blatter’s resignation — the deepest governance crisis in soccer’s recent history. There’s a reason the global elite choose the hotel: it’s a historic palace, fortified over 175 years and six generations of family ownership, where suites routinely cost $8,000 or more per night. It’s also steps from Lake Zurich and the FIFA museum, a must-see destination for World Cup fans.
France: Ritz Paris
The Ritz Paris on Place Vendôme has defined Parisian luxury for more than a century, placing guests within walking distance of the city’s finest shopping, dining and cultural landmarks.
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La Mamounia earns high marks among luxury travelers for its gardens, palace architecture, exceptional spa, and fine dining. The Morocco national football team has used luxury Marrakesh hotels, including La Mamounia, for camps and celebrations before international competitions. Other famous guests include Winston Churchill, Alfred Hitchcock, and Madonna. While Morocco needs more than a little prayer to win its first World Cup, guests at La Mamounia only need about $10,000 a night to book one of its three Riads — a private three-bedroom house featuring its own heated pool.
Argentina: Four Seasons Buenos Aires
The elegant Four Seasons hotel by night in Recoleta district, one of the city’s most prestigious addresses, combining historic architecture with modern luxury.
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Frequently used by visiting clubs playing Rosenborg BK in Trondheim, the Britannia Hotel is Norway’s highest-end traditional luxury hotel. Since opening its doors in 1870 to attract Great Britain’s affluent “Salmon Lords,” who traveled north to fish Norway’s legendary rivers, the hotel quickly became the city’s premier social address. A meticulous three-year restoration completed in 2019 elevated the Britannia into the ranks of Europe’s finest luxury hotels without sacrificing its historic character. The 233 rooms and suites pair handcrafted Hästens beds with Carrara marble bathrooms, while the palatial Tower Suite spans 220 square meters and features a grand piano, butler’s kitchen, and interiors worthy of a private residence.
England: Claridge’s
Claridge’s in London has defined Mayfair elegance for generations, offering a storied base for travelers attending the capital’s biggest football matches and sporting events.
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Among Mayfair’s many elegant hotels, Claridge’s is exceptionally popular for those attending the FA Cup Final, UEFA Champions League matches, and other international football events in London. Its art Deco interiors, bespoke service, designer suites, historic afternoon tea, and legendary concierge appeal to luxury travelers. Documented guests include Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, Anne Hathaway, and Queen Victoria among other heads of state. When bringing the entire royal family, book the penthouse — an 11,840-square-foot retreat that sleeps up to eight guests, features a private rooftop pool, and offers a 360-degree view of the city skyline.
Spain: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
The Madrid installment of the Mandarin Oriental boasts the best of Spanish culture: Belle Époque architecture, Michelin-level dining, exceptional service — and soccer. Three miles to the north sits Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, an 83,186-seat retractable roof stadium that Real Madrid has called home since 1947. The Mandarin Oriental routinely hosts visiting Champions League teams, UEFA officials, and team functions — in addition to foreign heads of state, movie stars, and international royalty. Its five signature suites occupy the top of the hotel and offer sweeping views of the Madrid skyline.