Inside the USA Women’s team luxury five-star World Cup hotel with stunning marina views and state-of-the-art gym
THE US Women's national soccer team is being treated to a life of luxury as they set their eyes on a third consecutive Women's World Cup win.
Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and the rest of the USWNT squad are staying at the five-star Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour for the duration of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, which runs from July 20 through August 20.
The USWNT arrived in New Zealand on July 11 and are already making themselves feel at home at the $64million waterfront facility.
The facility is located in the heart of Auckland and boasts panoramic views of Waitemata Harbour.
The Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, which was given an extensive revamp in 2020, offers "the very best of modern luxury" which combines "chic design with a hint of the French touch."
Each of the 172 luxury bedrooms and suites have private Juliet balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and oversized bathrooms with separate rain showers and deep soaking bathtubs.
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The hotel's facilities include a champagne bar, café, gourmet restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, and spa.
There is also a spacious indoor swimming pool, gym and Jacuzzi.
It is no wonder that numerous high-profile celebrities, politicians and guests have stayed at the hotel since it opened in 2012.
Located in the heart of Central Auckland between the upscale Viaduct Harbour and the attractions of Wynyard Quarter, players and staff will also have access to the numerous nearby restaurants and bars.
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Ahead of their World Cup opener against Vietnam on July 21, the players will train at Bay City Park, the home of the local East Coast Bays Football Club.
Women's World Cup veteran Rapinoe is clearly delighted with the facilities.
“It’s great. Obviously, beautiful pitch," Rapinoe told reporters this week.
"We have the whole setup and a really nice gym, hotel’s [the] bomb that we are staying at.
"We’re spoiled here.
"We feel good and comfortable, so excited to get this thing going.”
