Cristiano Ronaldo's ambitions had stretched far beyond the football pitch, and his growing hotel business offered a clear example. While the Portuguese superstar continued his playing career, his Pestana CR7 brand had already established a presence in five major destinations. Its next expansion was planned for Paris, where a €60 million hotel project was expected to bring another high-profile property into the portfolio in 2027. The development also showed how Ronaldo had turned his global sporting fame into a long-term business venture, one that did not depend entirely on his performances or playing career.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Pestana CR7 hotel empire had reached five destinations
Ronaldo's hotel partnership with Portugal's Pestana Hotel Group began in 2015. The first Pestana CR7 property opened in Funchal, Madeira, in 2016, close to the footballer's hometown. A Lisbon hotel followed in the same year, giving the brand its first two locations.
The business later expanded beyond Portugal. Properties opened in Madrid and New York in 2021, followed by Marrakech in 2022. By 2026, the partnership had five operating hotels across four destinations: Funchal, Lisbon, Madrid,…