rssLodging At The Super Bowl

On February 5, 2012 the NFL SUPER BOWL will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Although Indianapolis has been host to many of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, it has never before had the honor of hosting a Super Bowl. This is America’s sports capital; it has the experience and the facilities to be a great host. If you plan to attend, this is what you need to know.

WHERE IS THE STADIUM?

The newly built Lucas Oil Stadium, where the game will be played, will accommodate 70,000 ticket holders for the Super Bowl. The stadium was completed in August of 2008. It is a state of the art facility. It is conveniently located on the south side of “the mile square”, which is the center most square mile area of the city. The mile square is bordered by West Street, North Street, East Street and South Street. The north side of the stadium sits directly on South Street. The stadium is also a few short blocks from Interstate 70, which runs through downtown Indianapolis. It is short walk (several blocks) to many of the best hotels downtown Indianapolis has to offer.

THE LAY OF THE LAND: Indianapolis is a sprawling city, surrounded by a circular beltway (I-465) and bisected by two major interstates, I-70 running east to west, and I-65 running north to south. There are many motels and hotels within the downtown area and around the outskirts of the city just off the beltway (I-465). The hotels located in downtown will be in high demand due to their proximity to everything related to the super bowl. The hotels and motels located on the outskirts of downtown, will offer a more suburban and sedate lodging experience.

THE PLACE TO BE: Spectator Guides, LLC., which is owned and operated by Indianapolis natives, has developed the “HOT LIST” of the very best places to stay while attending the 2012 Super Bowl in February. (See the Hot List below).

GROUND ZERO: As you are no doubt aware, the Super Bowl is more than just a football game; it’s a major event which includes ten days of celebration, the family friendly NFL Experience, and countless festivities in and around the Super Bowl Village. All this pre-game activity will take place just two blocks north of the stadium in the Indiana Convention Center and on Georgia Street, which connects the convention center with Conseco Field House, the home of the Indiana Pacers. So, if you want to be in the heart of it, these are the hotels and motels you want to book.

The Holiday Inn Express, 410 S. Missouri St., Indianapolis, Indiana. This hotel is located directly across the street from the Stadium. You can’t get any closer to the stadium. This hotel has the distinction of being the closest hotel to the stadium. It is a new hotel, built in 2008, but it is far from opulent.

The Omni Severin, 40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, Indiana. This opulent hotel is just south of Georgia Street, where most of the pre-game festivities will be held, and it is a short two blocks from the stadium. If you want it all, this is one of the best hotels we can recommend.

The Hilton Hotel & Suites, 120 West Market Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. This is another opulent hotel located just 4 blocks north of the stadium and 3 blocks from the heart of the pre-game festivities. It also has the advantage of being one block from Indianapolis’ Monument Circle, the center piece of downtown.

The J.W. Marriott, 10 South West Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. This newly constructed high-rise hotel is among the most state of the art five star hotels in the entire Marriott chain. It is located a three blocks north-west of the stadium. If you require the best in a luxurious hotel experience, book the J.W., you won’t be disappointed.

The Westin Hotel, 50 S. Capital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Located directly across from the Indiana Convention Center, where THE NFL EXPERIENCE will be hosted, and 3 blocks directly north of the stadium, you will find the Westin Hotel. This hotel is among the finest Indianapolis has to offer.

The Conrad Hotel, 50 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. This hotel is part of the Hilton chain, and named after the founder to signify its status as one of the best hotel properties the chain has to offer. It is conveniently located across from the Circle Center Mall, which houses many shops, restaurants, and bars, which will be catering to the Super Bowl fans in attendance for the game. It is located 3 and half blocks north-east of the Stadium and two blocks from the Super Bowl Village.

The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1 South Capital Ave., Indianapolis, Indian. This luxury hotel is famous for its Eagle’s Nest Restaurant, which rotates one revolution per hour to grant diners a 360 degree view of the circle city. It is located between the Circle Center Mall and the Convention Center and is a 3 blocks from the stadium.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 123 W. Louisiana Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Formerly a cleverly designed Holiday Inn carved out of the warehouse space located beneath the train tracks of Union Station (the downtown train depot), this high-end hotel is situated one block south of Georgia Street, where most of the pre-game festivities will be held, one block north of the stadium, and directly across the street from the Indiana Convention Center where The NFL Experience will be hosted. It is in the heart of everything. This hotel also offers guests a chance to sleep onboard one of its private train cars (reserve early, if you hope to stay on board), which are housed within the confines of the hotel. This hotel pays tribute to the history of the railroad with the addition of the Grand Ball Room, which is annexed to the hotel as part of the original Union Station train depot.

The Canterbury Hotel, 123 S. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. This fine hotel is an exceptional example of five star lodging. It’s old world charm and history coupled with its proximity (1/2 block) to Georgia Street, where most of the pre-game festivities will be located, make this another excellent choice for those who demand the very best. It also happens to be next door to St. Elmo’s Steak House, Indianapolis’ finest dining experience. Anyone who is anyone will likely be here sometime during the week of super bowl.

AND NOW FOR THE REST:

There are many more hotels to choose from in and about the Indianapolis area. They cover the entire spectrum from five star to flee bag. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with a review of each and every one of them. We can, however, recommend you follow this link to research and book your hotel for Super Bowl 2012.