The beautiful game: where the top FIFA squads will be...
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The beautiful game: where the top FIFA
squads will be staying this summer
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London, 10 June 2014 – All eyes will be on Brazil this summer as the best football teams
from around the world battle it out to be named the FIFA World Champion. But away from
the limelight, players and fans alike will need to rest up to stay at the top of their game.
Hotel search website trivago.ie has compiled a list of the best places to stay this summer
to follow in the footsteps of the tournament’s leading teams.
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1. ENGLAND – Royal Tulip, Rio de Janeiro
The English squad will be making the Royal Tulip their home this summer – a stone’s throw
from São Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro. The hotel offers 418 luxurious apartments with
private balconies, with excellent views over the beautifully green surroundings. Fully
equipped with an outdoor pool and stylish bar, the hotel certainly delivers on leisure
activities, with two tennis courts, a gym and a sauna to help unwind after a tough match.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/rio-de-janeiro-78506/hotel/royal-tulip-sao-conrado-beach-
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2. SPAIN – Master Express, Curitiba
Defending champions Spain will be making the Alfredia Gottardi ‘Caju’ Training Centre in
Cutiriba their base this summer, with eight private pitches for the team’s preparations. Fans
wishing to follow the Spanish team can stay at the Master Express, in the heart of Curitiba.
This modern hotel offers all the essentials a world class football team needs: a fitness centre,
fine dining, a conference room and, of course, a sports bar to keep up with the tournament.
Despite being just a stone’s throw from the city’s best attractions, guests should be able to
get plenty of rest in the hotel’s quiet setting.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/curitiba-78070/hotel/master-express-curitiba-1668561
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3. THE NETHERLANDS – Caesar Park, Ipanema
Obviously hoping to enjoy the sun, the Dutch national team have chosen the Caesar Park
hotel on the world famous Ipanema beach for their stay in Brazil. Combining sophistication
and elegance, the hotel offers 221 stylishly-furnished rooms, alongside high-quality dining,
a sauna, outdoor pool and of course – stunning views of one of the most beautiful beaches
in the world. With such a great location, the Dutch team will be hoping to extend their stay
as long as possible.
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4. BRAZIL – Atelier Molinaro Boutique, Petrópolis
Host team Brazil will be staying at their usual private training ground this summer, CBF
Training Centre in Granja Comary, on the edge of the mountainous Serra dos Orgaos
National Park. Just a stone’s throw away is the Atelier Molinaro Boutique Hotel. Located in
the idyllic Brazilian countryside with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, the hotel
is the best stop for those wishing to follow in the Brazilian team’s footsteps. With just 21
suites, this exclusive hotel boasts a swimming pool filled with natural mineral water, a jacuzzi
and sauna, as well as volleyball and football pitches. Inside, the hotel is elegantly funished –
perfect for resting up after watching the match.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/petropolis-78561/hotel/atelier-molinaro-boutique-518441
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5. ITALY – Portobello Resort & Safari, Mangaratiba
The Italian team are heading to the coast this summer, to Portobello Resort & Safari, just
outside the port town of Mangaratiba. With an outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees and
views over the pristine waters of the bay, the team won’t find it difficult to relax ahead of
their matches. Inside, the players will be treated to rooms facing out onto the Atlantic
Ocean, and a large bar – perfect for keeping an eye on the competition.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/mangaratiba-78548/hotel/portobello-resort---safari-1363189
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6. FRANCE – Hotel JP, Ribeirão Preto
The French national team will be staying in Ribeirão Preto, in Hotel JP. The city is nicknamed
the ‘Brazilian California’ for its good weather and with a range of rooms and suites set
around an outdoor pool, the resort certainly offers players the chance to make the most of
the sunshine. The team will also be able to enjoy a range of activities away from the
tournament, with three swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, a fitness centre, tennis
courts, volleyball courts and of course: a football pitch.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/ribeirao-preto-79456/hotel/jp-507121
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7. GERMANY – Toko Village, Porto Seguro
Unhappy with the amenities available in Brazil, the German national team chose to build
their own bespoke private training ground and hotel on the coast of Bahia, called Campo
Bahia. Fortunately for fans, further south along the coast is Toko Village, a unique resort of
ultra-modern holiday villas and vacation apartments set against the backdrop of Brazil’s
Atlantic coastline. The village also offers leisure activities such as massages and kitesurfing,
in addition to a communal pool – perfect for ultimate relaxation, without having to hire the
builders.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/porto-seguro-75912/hotel/toko-village-2643962
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8. PORTUGAL – The Royal Palm Plaza Resort, Campinas
Portugal’s national team will be soaking up the luxury of the five-star Royal Palm Plaza this
summer, in the city of Campinas. With a range of deluxe, super deluxe and special suites,
the resort promises comfort, quality and attention to detail in a fashionable contemporary
setting. The team will find an outdoor pool, a spa and a health club, as well as several shops
and a beauty salon and of course, a heliport. With eight restaurants and bars, the resort is
bound to impressive its Portuguese guests.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/campinas-79451/hotel/the-royal-palm-plaza--104763
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9. ARGENTINA – Boulevard Express, Belo Horizonte
Challengers Argentina will be staying in the city of Belo Horizonte during the tournament,
at the training ground of a local football club. But those wishing to follow the South
American team can stay at the Boulevard Express close by. Located in the heart of Belo
Horizonte, the Boulevard Express is close to the city’s main attractions and offers guests
comfort and simplicity, without being too far from the action.
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Hotel: http://www.trivago.ie/belo-horizonte-77213/hotel/boulevard-express-757181
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10. BELGIUM – Paradise Golf & Lake Resort, Mogi das Cruzes
The Paradise Golf & Lake resort will be playing host to the Belgian squad this summer, as
the team hope to secure their first World Cup title. A luxury hotel with a firm focus on sport
and relaxation, the Paradise Golf & Lake resort offers an 18-hole golf course, outdoor
swimming pool, tennis courts, football pitches and a spa – perfect for some much-needed
R&R in between intense training sessions.
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