Star footballer Lionel Messi is in India as a part of his GOAT India Tour. The Argentinian footballer received a huge welcome from thousands of fans as he arrived at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata on Saturday. Messi was honoured with an exhibition match between Diamond Harbour and Mohun Bagan, after which he interacted with players, signing jerseys and taking selfies. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan also met Messi, with his youngest son Abram taking a photo with the football legend. This marks Messi’s first visit to India since 2011.
Where did Messi stay in Kolkata?
Messi arrived in Kolkata early this morning and due to the massive crowd gathered at airport, he was escorted directly to his hotel under tight security. Reports suggest that he stayed in room number 730 at the city’s five-star Hyatt Regency hotel, with the entire seventh floor sealed off to ensure his safety. According to PTI, the entire seventh floor was sealed off, with security ensuring no movement anywhere near the footballer’s suite. Here’s the approximate cost of the luxurious suite where Messi stayed during Kolkata visit.
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While the Hyatt Regency Kolkata did not officially disclose which suite Messi stayed in, availability data on the hotel’s website provided some clues. The Presidential Suite was marked unavailable on December 13, while it is listed for December 14 at a nightly rate of Rs 1,42,500. It includes a kitchen, a separate living area, a workspace, and a dining area with seating for eight. Messi is believed to have stayed in this luxurious Presidential Suite during his Kolkata visit.
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How much is the cost for other suites?
Similarly, the daily rent for the hotel's Diplomatic Suite is approximately Rs 1,12,500. The Regency Executive Suite costs around Rs 51,000 per day, while the Regency Suite King is priced at approximately Rs 38,000 per day. The Hyatt Regency was completely decked out in Argentine colours to welcome the star footballer.
Messi is currently in Hyderabad for the second leg of the tour, where he is expected to stay at the Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel. Specific hotel information for his stays in Mumbai and Delhi has not been disclosed for security reasons.