T he Grand Hyatt in Berlin attempts to be both practical and luxurious. It offers a “V.I.
D Service” — V.I.D standing for “very important dog”.
For only €35 (less than £30) a night, “your furry friend will receive a warm welcome with treats and a personalised card ...
a cosy dog bed, matching bowls and a map of walking routes”, the hotel website says. For Lee Carsley, it’s all still new, being a man of status in fancy surrounds. A recent visit to the Grand Hyatt was on Carsley’s mind at his squad announcement for England’s next Nations League games against Greece and Finland.
He was there on September 17 with John McDermott, the FA’s technical director, for a Uefa conference where — in a very Uefa way — delegates were issued matching Adidas polo shirts and jackets and debriefed on Euro 2024..
