Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans to open a 401-room hotel at Manchester City Football Club’s Etihad Stadium, set to launch in late 2026.
Radisson has announced that the hotel, named the Medlock, will cater to visitors attending events at the stadium as well as those at the nearby Co-op Live arena.
The hotel will feature suites, deluxe and standard rooms, along with a luxury penthouse, and will be managed by Valor Hospitality.
The hotel will offer a range of F&B options, a roof walk, a museum experience, and office space.
Elie Younes, executive vice-president and global chief development officer at Radisson, said: “Our brands are always relevant to both our owners and our guests. We are thrilled to collaborate with Manchester City Football Club and create a global flagship hotel within the world-class Etihad Campus in Manchester.
“This hotel is a fantastic addition to a growing portfolio of several stadium-based properties in the UK, like the renowned cricket ground, Edgbaston Stadium, the Allianz Stadium Twickenham, Home of England rugby, and worldwide in India and China. We are grateful for Manchester City’s trust in our brands, and confident that our long-standing co-operation will unlock further opportunities to all stakeholders.'
Roel de Vries, chief operating officer at City Football Group, said: “Today’s announcement is an exciting moment as we reveal the name of our hotel as the Medlock and welcome globally renowned hotelier, Radisson Hotel Group to the Etihad Campus.
“Radisson hotel group’s enthusiasm and passion for the club’s hotel project is clear, and we firmly believe that its industry experience, together with the club’s ambition and vision for the hotel, is the perfect combination.
“We look forward to working with Radisson as we move towards the opening of the hotel and a year-round sports and entertainment destination that our fans and visitors from both the UK and around the world can enjoy.”
The hotel will take Radisson Blu and Radisson Hotel Group’s portfolio to 1,520 hotels in operation or under development.