According to Portuguese media, the Pestana CR7 hotel in Marrakech (Morocco) has officially opened and welcomed its first guests.
“Marrakech becomes the 5th city where we have opened a hotel. But beyond the numbers, this milestone marks my connection to the country that I am passionate about and have always received the warmest welcome” , Cristiano Ronaldo shared
Before Pestana CR7 Marrakech, the Portuguese superstar and the Pestana group cooperated to invest and build 4 other hotels in Madeira (Ronaldo’s hometown), Lisbon, Madrid and New York.
The hotel started construction in 2019 and is expected to open in early 2021. However, the plan to welcome guests had to be postponed a year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pestana CR7 Marrakech includes 174 rooms, with prices ranging from £158 to £372 per night
The hotel has both outdoor and indoor swimming pools. The outdoor swimming pool is located on the roof with views of the Atlas Mountains
Visitors here can enjoy a menu of healthy dishes and drinks, inspired by Ronaldo’s diet. In addition, spa services, beauty salons, gyms, fashion stores, exhibition centers… are also always available.
“It’s like a dream come true. This is not just a hotel, it is also an unforgettable experience space, in the exotic atmosphere of one of Africa’s most iconic cities” “, Chairman of Pestana Group, Dionisio Pestana, said
The joy was doubled for Ronaldo when he and the Portuguese team just overcame Turkey in the semi-finals to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in the early morning of March 25. To be present at the football festival in Qatar, CR7 and his teammates will have to defeat North Macedonia in the final match taking place on March 29.
