Alexis Sanchez staying in similar £816-a-night luxury suite to Man United manager Jose Mourinho as Chilean checks into Lowry Hotel after move from Arsenal

  • Alexis Sanchez staying in a similar room to his manager at five-star Lowry Hotel
  • Jose Mourinho has lived in one of the hotel's Riverside Suites since he joined
  • Sanchez - plus his dogs Atom and Humber - have now checked in as well
  • The luxury rooms typically cost guests an average of £816 a night 
  • They feature a spacious bedroom, lounge, dining room, kitchenette and walk-in wardrobe and can be adjoined to another bedroom for more space 

Alexis Sanchez is under the same roof as his manager Jose Mourinho after checking in to the Lowry Hotel following his arrival at Manchester United.

The Chilean has checked in to one of the five-star hotel's luxury Riverside Suites, similar to the room Mourinho has been living in since his appointment at Old Trafford 18 months ago.

The Lowry has recently refurbished their half-a-dozen Riverside suites, which typically cost guests an average of £816 a night.

Sanchez has checked into one of the Lowry Hotel's luxury Riverside Suites after completing his transfer from Arsenal

Manchester United's new signing Alexis Sanchez has checked into one of the Lowry Hotel's luxury Riverside Suites after completing his transfer from Arsenal

The spacious suites feature a large bedroom, lounge and dining area, bathroom, kitchenette and walk-in wardrobe, plus can be connected to an adjoining room for more space

The spacious suites feature a large bedroom, lounge and dining area, bathroom, kitchenette and walk-in wardrobe, plus can be connected to an adjoining room for more space

The six Riverside Suites at the Lowry have recently been refurbished and based on the works of Oldham-born artist Alan Rankle

The six Riverside Suites at the Lowry have recently been refurbished and based on the works of Oldham-born artist Alan Rankle

Guests pay around £816 to stay in one of the Lowry's Riverside Suites ordinarily 

Guests pay around £816 to stay in one of the Lowry's Riverside Suites ordinarily 

Sanchez offered his Instagram followers a glimpse inside his room on Tuesday night and had dressed up his beloved dogs Atom and Humber in United shirts with 'Alexis 7' on the back.


Given that the suites are 90 square metres - the largest in the city, according to the hotel - Sanchez's pooches will have plenty of room.

There is a Riverside Suite on each floor of the hotel, all overlooking the adjacent River Irwell, and each is described as having 'the feeling of a stylish private apartment.'

Five of the six rooms can be connected to a deluxe room next door, meaning others can stay. Sanchez's mother is also staying at the hotel as he settles into life at United.

Alexis Sanchez dressed his dogs Atom and Humber in the Manchester United home kit
Accompanied by a young child, the trio all wore a United shirt with 'Alexis' printed on the back

Alexis Sanchez dressed his dogs Atom and Humber in the Manchester United home kit. a young relative was also wearing an 'Alexis' United shirt complete with his number 7

Sanchez described his dogs as his 'mates' and his 'kids' in a recent interview
The United star claimed they are 'worth a lot' to him for their understanding nature

Sanchez has described his dogs as his 'mates' and his 'kids' in a recent interview with United

Atom (left) and Humber (right) were escorted to meet their owner at the Lowry Hotel

Atom (left) and Humber (right) were escorted to meet their owner at the Lowry Hotel

RIVERSIDE SUITE FEATURES 

  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • En-suite bathroom with shower
  • In-room bar
  • Safe
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Kitchen area
  • Two direct-dial telephones
  • Two Smart TVs
  • High speed internet
  • Fax connection
  • Air-conditioning 
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The suites also boast a separate lounge and dining area for four people, bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and a kitchenette for preparing meals.

The recent upgrades have been inspired by the artworks of the painter Alan Rankle, who was born in nearby Oldham.

The bed headboards are a replica of one of Rankle's works and the rest of the decor is styled accordingly to blend in with it.

Tea and coffee making facilities are included, along with a fridge and coffee machine.

All six of the rooms are packed with technology, including two Smart TVs, high-speed broadband and two direct-dial telephones with voice messaging. There is also an ethernet dataport and a connection for a fax machine, with guests given the machine itself on request.

Manchester United announced the arrival of Alexis Sanchez on Monday evening

Manchester United announced the arrival of Alexis Sanchez on Monday evening

Sanchez posing in a Manchester United shirt after completing his mega move to the club
He completed his move to Manchester United on Monday

Sanchez posing in a Manchester United shirt after completing his mega move to the club

The forward was featured in a brief selfie video that he took on the Old Trafford pitch

The forward was featured in a brief selfie video that he took on the Old Trafford pitch

United unveiled Sanchez with a video posted on their official Twitter account on Monday

United unveiled Sanchez with a video posted on their official Twitter account on Monday

Sanchez was filmed playing the piano with the music running over the top of the video

Sanchez was filmed playing the piano with the music running over the top of the video

Within the hotel itself guests have access to a gym and spa area, 24-hour room service and a concierge, while all Riverside Suite guests are offered in-suite check in, a bag packing service, valet and a full English breakfast.

If guests so choose, they can enhance their stay with six chocolate-dipped strawberries for £12 or a bottle of champagne for £100.

Much was made of Mourinho's decision to continue staying in the Lowry, located just under three miles from Old Trafford and 12 miles from the Carrington training ground, rather than looks for a house.

But the manager's family are still living in London and Mourinho makes regular trips south to visit them.

Sanchez, having completed his move from Arsenal this week, is expected to look for more permanent accommodation but is well-situated for the time being, seeing as United meet up at the Lowry before every match.