Reviewed by ShermansTravel Staff on 01/15/2009
Book By: ASAP
Travel By: December 2008
Catch a game in Dallas, Boston, and more U.S. cities
With the 2008 NFL season officially underway, football fans across the nation are rejoicing. There’s also another reason to cheer. Gridiron-friendly hotels are kicking off the 17-week competition with some highlights of their own - from tailgate goodies to tickets to specially priced rooms for game-bound guest. We found promotional packages in football cities coast to coast. Here’s a sampling from New Orleans, Jacksonville, Boston, Minneapolis, and Dallas. Nightly rates start at just $89. Who’s ready for some football?
New Orleans Saints: Marriott offer from $139/night
If you’re headed to the Big Easy to support the Saints, check out the offer from JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans. The “Saints”ational package scores fans, er, guests 21 and older a game day snack pack cooler containing an six pack of locally brewed Abita Amber beer and breakfast for two, in addition to overnight accommodations. The offer is valid daily through December 29, while supplies last. Note promo code SPE when making reservations. With its central Canal Street location, the Marriott is within walking distance of the Superdome, around the corner from the French Quarter and minutes from the Garden District. Promo rates at the smoke-free, 487-room hotel start at $139/night.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Omni package from $289/night
For all you Jaguar fans out there, the Omni Jacksonville Hotel has a tailgate-worthy package starting at $289/night. The promo includes overnight accommodations, full American breakfast through room service or in the hotel’s bistro, two caps, a football amenity, chips, salsa and beer, and complimentary parking for one car. Steps away from the St. John’s River and the Jacksonville Landing - a hub of shops and restaurants, the hotel is located a mile from Jackson Municipal Stadium. The offer is available from September 14 to December 13, with only one package per room.
New England Patriots: Boston hotel & tickets from $329
Starting at $329 per person, the Upper Level Endzone package to the Courtyard Boston Foxborough by Marriot provides an all-inclusive package for New England Patriots fans. Valid through December 21, the promo includes your tickets to the game, plus accommodations for two nights at this newly renovated hotel, just minutes from Gilette Stadium. Post-game, unwind in the hotel’s heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center, or visit The Market, a 24-hour café where you’ll find a variety of snacks, food, and beverages options.
Minnesota Vikings: Tickets plus lodging from $419
The Lower End Zone package from the Holiday Inn Minneapolis Metrodome is an all-in-one deal for Vikings fans. Starting at $419, the promo gets you one night in a deluxe room, two lower deck end zone tickets plus transportation to the game, breakfast for two, and overnight parking at the hotel. Taxes are included in the deal, which is valid until December 31. Newly renovated rooms in the downtown hotel feature free high-speed internet access. If you already have tickets and are just looking for a mid-range rate, check out the Crowne Plaza’s Vikings Special. Priced from $89/night and up, the package includes accommodations, parking, and two beverage coupons redeemable at the hotel bar.
Dallas Cowboys: Sports travel packages from $459
Offering a variety of home game tour packages to see the Dallas Cowboys play their final season at Texas Stadium, Five Points Texas Tours reserves luxury accommodations for Cowboy fans at the Embassy Suites Outdoor World in Dallas—providing sport-lovers with a smart splurge that includes game tickets for each person in your party as well as a private tour of the historic stadium in nearby Irving. Valid for games through December 20, the offer includes breakfast daily and free shuttle service between the airport, hotel, and stadium.
The offers are based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Tax is additional, except where noted above.
There are no guarantees in football.
For the Marriott’s New Orleans “Saints”ational package, see www.marriott.com or call 1-866-530-3763.
For the Jacksonville Omni football offer, visit www.omnihotels.com or call 1-888-444-OMNI.
For the Patriots offer, visit www.sportstraveler.net or call 1-888-654-7755.
For the Holiday Inn’s Vikings/Lower End Zone package, go to www.metrodome.com or call 1-800-HIT-DOME.
For Crowne Plaza’s Vikings Special, go to www.cpminneapolis.com or call 1-888-556-7827.
For the Dallas Cowboys Sports Travel package, www.fivepointstexastours.com or call 1-866-599-5787.
Check for the best rates on hotels anywhere across the globe with QuickSearch. All prices, dates, and booking details listed above were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.
See more related deals below
