What is a luxury serviced apartment?

A luxury serviced apartment is a fully furnished, hotel-grade private residence combining the space and privacy of a home with five-star hotel amenities, housekeeping, concierge service, and a fully equipped kitchen. Unlike hotel rooms, serviced apartments offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and private entrances.

Which areas of London do you operate in?

We operate 3 residences in London, all in Canary Wharf (E14). These are our own residences, owned and operated by Luxury Experience AI. We also have a curated list of luxury apartments across London, which you can book through our online concierge, and we always say whose apartment it is before you book.

How much does a luxury serviced apartment in London cost?

Nightly rates run from £275 to £580: 1-bedroom residences from £275 to £427 per night and 2-bedroom residence at £580 per night. Each booking adds a per-stay cleaning fee (£80–£120) and a 5% service fee. The total you see before paying is the total you pay.

How is Luxury Experience AI different from a luxury hotel?

We offer fully private residences with no shared lobbies and no other guests behind your door. You receive a complete home, separate living space, full kitchen, private bedrooms, plus a concierge desk and a 24/7 AI concierge. In the residences we own and operate, the team you contact is the team that holds the key, and across our curated list of luxury apartments in London we always tell you whose apartment it is before you book.

How does the AI concierge work?

Describe your ideal stay in natural language, no forms, no menus. The AI knows our live portfolio, recommends the right residence for your party and preferences, and takes you straight to booking. It is available 24 hours a day; our human concierge desk operates 09:00–22:00 for complex or sensitive requests.

How do I book, and how do I pay?

Book directly on each residence page: choose your dates and party size, and pay securely by card at the moment of booking. Your reservation is confirmed instantly, with a confirmation email on its way before you close the tab. If plans change, cancellations arranged with our team are refunded in full to your original card.

What is the minimum stay?

Minimum stays vary by residence, from 1 to 5 nights: The John Cabot takes 1 night, The William Jessop takes 1 night and The Mellish Residence takes 5 nights. Extended stays are welcome, up to 180 nights in selected residences, which suits relocations and project-based corporate housing.

Are the apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, The Mellish Residence welcomes pets by prior arrangement, at £50 per night. Our other residences are not pet-friendly, so tell the concierge when you book and it will place you correctly.

What is the Luxury Experience AI membership?

Membership is by application, for individuals and companies who stay regularly. Private members receive priority access to residences before public release, preferential nightly rates, and a concierge that retains preferences between stays. Applications are reviewed personally, typically within two business days.

Can you handle corporate housing and company stays?

Yes. Corporate membership provides a standing arrangement across the portfolio: consistent residences for relocations and rotating leadership, residences as private venues for offsites and client entertainment, and consolidated reporting of stays and spend for your finance team.

Guides

Man City v Man United at the Etihad: Manchester Derby Hospitality, March 2027

By Luis Aparicio, Founder · 11 September 2026 · 8 min read

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Man City v Man United at the Etihad: Manchester Derby Hospitality, March 2027

The return Manchester derby, Manchester City v Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, is listed for Saturday 20 March 2027 at 3pm, subject to change for television. Hospitality ranges from lively sports bars to private boxes and pitch-view rooms, and at six months out there is time to choose properly. Luxury Experience AI sources VIP hospitality for the match per enquiry: ask our AI concierge and we will start with your group and your dates.

Checked 11 September 2026. The date and kick-off come from the fixture list published in June and are provisional: Premier League matches are regularly moved for television, and this one may be. Confirm on the Premier League fixture list and Manchester City's fixtures before you book travel.

What this guide covers

The fixture at a glance
Manchester City's hospitality for 2026/27
Timings on the day
A private box for your group
General admission versus VIP hospitality
Getting to Manchester from London
Getting to the Etihad on the day
Where to stay
Questions we are asked most
Plan the return derby

The fixture at a glance

Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 20 March 2027, listed at 3pm and subject to change. It is the second derby of the season: the first, at Old Trafford, is on Sunday 13 September 2026.


Fixture	Manchester City v Manchester United, Premier League
Date	Saturday 20 March 2027 (provisional)
Kick-off	3pm, subject to change for television
Venue	Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester
First derby	Sunday 13 September 2026, Old Trafford

Treat the date as fixed and the time as movable. Plan the trip around the weekend, keep the train or flight flexible, and firm up the travel once the television selection for March is announced.

Manchester City's hospitality for 2026/27

Manchester City sells its own hospitality directly and has added new spaces for the 2026/27 season, from sports bars to a private room for 12. Its men's team hospitality page groups them from informal to exclusive, and the right choice depends on the size of your group and how much of the day you want to spend together.

New for the season:

City Hall, a sports bar among fellow supporters.
Crossbar, a sports bar themed on the club's goalkeepers, with an inclusive drinks package.
Zadie's, a dining and entertainment space the club describes as where football and glamour collide.
Pitch View Rooms, a private space for 12 guests with panoramic views of the pitch.

Experiences and private spaces:

The Platinum Box Experience, a 20-seat private box built around your group.
VVIP Pitch Side, a private space where you see the team before they walk out.
The Icon Experience, with appearances from well-known names in the game.

Suites and boxes around the stadium: the club's matchday hub lists The Tunnel Club (Premier and Ground), The Chairman's Club and The Mancunian at the West Reception, the East Boxes and Citizens on the east side, Legends at the South Reception, and private boxes in the West and North stands.

Style	Examples	Best for
Sports bar	City Hall, Crossbar	Groups who want atmosphere and a good view of the build-up
Premium dining	Zadie's	Couples and clients who want the meal to matter
Private room	Pitch View Rooms (12 guests)	A group that wants its own space with a view of the pitch
Private box	Platinum Box (20 guests), West and North Boxes	Corporate hosting and celebrations
Behind the scenes	The Tunnel Club, VVIP Pitch Side	Seeing the players up close

Timings on the day

Most hospitality at the Etihad opens three hours before kick-off and stays open for an hour after the final whistle. Manchester City's matchday hub sets the rules clearly:

On-site suites open three hours before kick-off and remain open for one hour after the match.
The Tunnel Club Premier stays open for two hours after the match.
Off-site packages open four hours before kick-off and are pre-match only.
Campus hospitality, at the academy across the road, is also pre-match only.

For a 3pm kick-off, that means arriving from noon, which suits a morning train from London and a relaxed lunch before the match. If the kick-off moves later for television, the day moves with it.

A private box for your group

A private box is the strongest choice for a group of eight or more: your own space, your own table and a view of the pitch without sharing the room. At the Etihad, boxes range from the 20-seat Platinum Box to the private boxes in the West and North stands.

Three questions settle the choice. How many are in your party? Is the meal or the match the centre of the day? And does anyone want to see the players up close? A group of 12 that wants its own space and a view of the pitch points to a Pitch View Room; a larger party hosting clients points to a private box; a smaller group that wants atmosphere suits a sports bar such as City Hall or Crossbar; and seeing the players points to The Tunnel Club or VVIP Pitch Side.

Much of the best derby hospitality is never advertised on a venue's website; it is placed privately through hospitality sales teams, which is the service we provide. For the first derby we were able to offer an eight-seat private box at Old Trafford with dining and complimentary drinks. For the Etihad, tell our AI concierge the size of your group and what matters most, whether that is privacy, the meal or seeing the players, and we will source options per enquiry. The supplier, the inclusions and the price are confirmed in writing before you commit; an enquiry is a request, and nothing is confirmed until then.

General admission versus VIP hospitality

Luxury Experience AI does not sell general admission tickets. Manchester City sells those through the club's own ticketing, and for a derby demand far outstrips supply, so check the club's ticketing pages for eligibility well ahead.

We source VIP hospitality: private boxes, suites and packages, including options that are not listed publicly. Luxury Experience AI is not an official or authorised seller of tickets or hospitality, and we will always tell you who the supplier is.

Getting to Manchester from London

The fastest way from central London to Manchester is the direct train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, a little over two hours on the quickest services. A private jet to Manchester Airport suits a group that wants to fly, and a chauffeur suits a party that wants door-to-door travel.

	Journey time	Best for
Train, Euston to Piccadilly	From 2 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services	Most guests: city centre to city centre
Private jet to Manchester Airport	Well under an hour in the air	Groups flying up and back in a day
Chauffeur from London	Allow around four hours each way	Door-to-door comfort for the whole party

By train. Avanti West Coast runs direct trains between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly, with the fastest listed from 2 hours 6 minutes. Book once the kick-off time is confirmed, and check the last train back on the day.

By private jet. We arrange private jet charter as an agent: the flight is operated by a third-party licensed carrier, and you contract and pay the operator directly. London to Manchester is a short sector, and a light jet is the usual choice for a same-day return. Figures before an operator quote are indicative only; our guide to what a private jet costs from London explains the pricing, and private jet charter is where a quote starts.

By chauffeur. A chauffeur collects your party from home and waits after the match. It is the slowest option over this distance, but it keeps a group together in one vehicle for the whole day.

Getting to the Etihad on the day

The Etihad Stadium is a 25-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station, according to Transport for Greater Manchester, or a short tram ride. The Etihad Campus has its own Metrolink stop, connected to Piccadilly station, as Manchester City's tram guide explains.

The walk is worth considering on a dry day. Manchester City's Citylink walking route runs from Piccadilly through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town, and it avoids the tram queues at both ends of the match. After the final whistle, hospitality guests have the advantage: with suites open for an hour after the match, you can let the crowd clear before you leave.

Where to stay

Our apartments are in London, so for most guests the derby is a day trip from a London stay: a morning train north, lunch in the suite, the match, and back to London in the evening. We have a curated list of luxury apartments across London, which you can book through our online concierge, and a March visit is a good moment to combine the derby with a week in the capital.

A Saturday match also leaves the Sunday free for London: a late lunch, a gallery or a walk along the river, and a quiet evening back at the apartment before the week begins.

Our own residences are in Canary Wharf; see what is available on our residences page.

Questions we are asked most

When is Man City v Man United at the Etihad in 2027? It is listed for Saturday 20 March 2027 at 3pm. The time is provisional and may move for television, so confirm on the Premier League fixture list before you book travel.

What hospitality does Manchester City offer for the derby? The club's range runs from sports bars such as City Hall and Crossbar to premium dining at Zadie's, Pitch View Rooms for 12 guests and the 20-seat Platinum Box. Availability for the derby is confirmed per enquiry.

What time does Etihad hospitality open? On-site suites open three hours before kick-off and stay open for an hour after the match, with The Tunnel Club Premier open for two hours afterwards. Off-site packages open four hours before kick-off and are pre-match only.

Can I buy general admission tickets through you? No. General admission is sold by Manchester City through the club's own ticketing. We source VIP hospitality, including packages that are not advertised publicly, and confirm every detail in writing.

How far is the Etihad Stadium from Manchester Piccadilly? About a 25-minute walk, or a short tram ride to the Etihad Campus stop. The Citylink walking route runs through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town.

Plan the return derby

Six months is the right amount of time to plan a derby properly: choose the hospitality, fix the weekend and leave the travel flexible until the kick-off time is confirmed. Send our AI concierge the size of your party and the kind of day you want, and we will source the hospitality and build the journey around it. The wider picture of what we arrange around sport is on our VIP sport experiences page.