{"id":801198,"date":"2026-07-14T11:38:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/801198\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:38:15","slug":"world-cup-travel-8-luxury-hotels-where-you-can-experience-soccer-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/801198\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Travel: 8 Luxury Hotels Where You Can Experience Soccer Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just minutes from Brussels&#8217; historic Grand Place, Hotel Amigo has long welcomed discerning travelers exploring Belgium&#8217;s rich soccer culture and vibrant capital.<\/p>\n<p>Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte HotelBelgium: Hotel Amigo<\/p>\n<p>Steps from the Grand-Place, the Hotel Amigo is remarkably laid-back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/melissakravitz\/2025\/12\/29\/hotel-amigo-brussels-elegant-historic-charm-in-the-city-center\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/melissakravitz\/2025\/12\/29\/hotel-amigo-brussels-elegant-historic-charm-in-the-city-center\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"considering its proximity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">considering its proximity<\/a> to the heart of Brussels\u2019 shopping, dining scene, and city landmarks. Its origins trace to a former city prison \u2014 historically a safe distance from the Royal Palace, now just 10 minutes by car \u2014 but is more famous for its recent list of famous guests including world leaders, NATO officials, and professional athletes. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s 3 short miles from Lotto Park, the home venue for RSC Anderlecht, and 6 miles from King Baudouin Stadium \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland: Storchen Hotel<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, Swiss police arrested seven senior FIFA officials at Zurich&#8217;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&#8217;s resignation \u2014 the deepest governance crisis in soccer\u2019s recent history. There\u2019s a reason <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/beckbamberger\/2024\/03\/06\/the-baur-au-lac-is-zurichs-time-honored-icon\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/beckbamberger\/2024\/03\/06\/the-baur-au-lac-is-zurichs-time-honored-icon\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"the global elite choose the hotel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the global elite choose the hotel<\/a>: it\u2019s a historic palace, fortified over 175 years and six generations of family ownership, where suites routinely cost $8,000 or more per night. It\u2019s also steps from Lake Zurich and the FIFA museum, a must-see destination for World Cup fans. <\/p>\n<p>France: Ritz Paris<\/p>\n<p>The Ritz Paris on Place Vend\u00f4me has defined Parisian luxury for more than a century, placing guests within walking distance of the city&#8217;s finest shopping, dining and cultural landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>getty<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mamounia.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/mamounia.com\/en\/\" aria-label=\"La Mamounia\">La Mamounia<\/a> 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 \u2014 a private three-bedroom house featuring its own heated pool.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina: Four Seasons Buenos Aires<\/p>\n<p>The elegant Four Seasons hotel by night in Recoleta district, one of the city&#8217;s most prestigious addresses, combining historic architecture with modern luxury.<\/p>\n<p>getty<\/p>\n<p>Frequently used by visiting clubs playing Rosenborg BK in Trondheim, the Britannia Hotel is Norway\u2019s highest-end traditional luxury hotel. Since opening its doors in 1870 to attract Great Britain\u2019s affluent \u201cSalmon Lords,\u201d who traveled north to fish Norway&#8217;s legendary rivers, the hotel quickly became the city&#8217;s premier social address. A meticulous three-year restoration completed in 2019 elevated the Britannia into the ranks of Europe&#8217;s finest luxury hotels without sacrificing its historic character. The 233 rooms and suites pair handcrafted H\u00e4stens beds with Carrara marble bathrooms, while the palatial Tower Suite spans 220 square meters and features a grand piano, butler&#8217;s kitchen, and interiors worthy of a private residence.<\/p>\n<p>England: Claridge&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p>Claridge\u2019s in London has defined Mayfair elegance for generations, offering a storied base for travelers attending the capital\u2019s biggest football matches and sporting events.<\/p>\n<p>Getty Images <\/p>\n<p>Among Mayfair\u2019s many elegant hotels, Claridge\u2019s 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Spain: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid<\/p>\n<p>The Madrid installment of the Mandarin Oriental boasts the best of Spanish culture: Belle \u00c9poque architecture, Michelin-level dining, exceptional service \u2014 and soccer. Three miles to the north sits Santiago Bernab\u00e9u 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Just minutes from Brussels&#8217; historic Grand Place, Hotel Amigo has long welcomed discerning travelers exploring Belgium&#8217;s rich soccer&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":801199,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[440],"tags":[49,48,14990,282062,282060,20156,282063,561,191879,282061,82,258298,13009,282059],"class_list":["post-801198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-soccer","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-fifa-world-cup","tag-football-culture","tag-luxury-hotels","tag-luxury-travel","tag-luxury-vacation","tag-soccer","tag-soccer-stadiums","tag-soccer-travel","tag-sports","tag-sports-travel","tag-world-cup","tag-world-cup-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/801198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=801198"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/801198\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/801199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=801198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=801198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=801198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}