ENGLAND’s Lionesses have been warned that they could face some sleepless nights throughout this year’s World Cup.
Sarina Wiegman and her squad landed in Australia earlier this month to prepare for the tournament, which is set to kick off on Thursday.
INSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacificThe Lionesses are staying at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Hotel[/caption]
INSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacificThe hotel is situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales[/caption]
INSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacificIt has been closed to the public while England are there[/caption]
The most expensive rooms are £270-a-nightINSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacific
FA chiefs selected the Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Hotel – situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales – as the team’s base earlier this year.
However, the hotel has received several noise complaints as it is directly opposite a nightclub.
One TripAdvisor user, named Maryanne C, gave it a scathing review, writing: “If you want to sleep don’t stay here. Paid far too much for a thumping headache and the worst night’s sleep EVER.
“The hotel is nice enough but the nightclub downstairs is LOUD until after midnight (we were there on a Saturday night). Reception kindly moved us to another room when we queried the noise but it was no better.”
Meanwhile, a local resident told The Mirror: “The area around the hotel can get quite rowdy at weekends. It’s popular with residents and visitors and is right next to the beach, so it’s a great place to enjoy yourself.
“But I’m not sure that I’d recommend it if you need a perfect night’s sleep!”
The most expensive rooms in the hotel are valued at $519AUD-a-night, which is equivalent to £270.
The complex includes 199 rooms, a pool, fitness centre and conference rooms, which will all be shut to the public during England’s stay.
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Sirens NightclubThe hotel is directly opposite Sirens Nightclub[/caption]
instagram @sirensthenightclubSirens describes itself as ‘the Central Coast’s best nightspot’[/caption]
Sirens, the nightclub next door to the hotel, describes itself as “the Central Coast’s best nightspot”.
The Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday, when New Zealand host Norway at Eden Park in Aukland.
England begin their campaign on Saturday against Haiti.
The Lionesses took a 90-minute flight to Brisbane from their base camp on Sunday ahead of their opening match.
After Saturday’s game, they will return to their hotel in New South Wales for their second group match against Denmark, which will take place in Sydney.
The England team will then fly another two hours to Adelaide, where they will take on China.