Last Minute Super Bowl Hotels

Want to go to the Super Bowl? Haven't booked your room yet? Well it is still possible to get reasonably priced lodging (for the Super Bowl anyway). Despite what you will hear, numerous hotel rooms are still available throughout the Phoenix area. These include several hotels that are within 10 miles of the site of the Super Bowl, University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Here are a few:

(Prices are per night for 2 persons for a 3-night stay with a check-in on Friday, February 1, 2008)

La Quinta Inn Phoenix Thomas Road (9.2 miles from stadium) $229.00 per night
Windmill Suites in Surprise (8.5 miles from stadium) $350.00 per night
Holiday Inn Express Goodyear (7.7 miles from stadium) $369.00 per night
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Peoria (7.6 miles from stadium) $399.00 per night
Comfort Suites Tolleson (4.4 miles from stadium) $499.99 per night
Crowne Plaza Phoenix (9.3 miles from stadium) $599.00
Ramada Hotel and Convention Center (4.4 miles from stadium) $639.99 per night

A few tips on booking your room:

1) Stay at least 3 nights. Most hotels are requiring minimum night stays during the Super Bowl. Finding a 1-night or even 2-night reservation is going to be difficult.

2) Shop around. Many people will make Super Bowl reservations well in advance and will then need to cancel as plans change.

3) Be decisive. When you find a room that works for you in your price range book it. Hotels are still selling out quickly.

4) Confirm your room with the hotel directly. After booking your room online, call the hotel directly later that day with your confirmation number to confirm your reservation.

5) Take care of the rest of your travel needs now as well. Hotel rooms are not the only travel commodity in short supply Super Bowl week. Be sure to book any airport transfers, car rentals or other travel needs immediately after booking your room.

Enjoy the game everyone...

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