All eyes are on the better Phoenix space as Arizona gears as much as host Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12. Not solely is it excessive season within the Valley of the Sun — when annual occasions such because the WM Phoenix Open, which may simply draw 300,000 guests on its Saturday, happen — however 1000’s of extra guests are anticipated to descend on the vacation spot for the massive recreation. According to the native Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee web site, the town noticed greater than 1 million guests throughout all occasions throughout Super Bowl XLIX, which occurred right here in 2015.
American Airlines, the most important provider servicing Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), mentioned it might add 91 flights between Phoenix and 22 U.S. cities so sports activities followers have extra journey choices.
Even in the event you don’t have tickets to the sport, there’s lots to see and do main as much as Super Bowl Sunday. The NFL has a slate of occasions open to the general public, together with the free Super Bowl Experience at Hance Park in downtown Phoenix which options concert events, family-friendly actions and native delicacies. The Super Bowl Music Fest in downtown Phoenix will characteristic acts similar to Paramore, Dave Matthews Band and Imagine Dragons.
Airline award redemptions
The groups enjoying within the Super Bowl haven’t but been decided. However, a fast seek for award redemptions on American’s web site revealed a couple of offers for followers touring from cities with groups at the moment within the playoffs — similar to Kansas City, Missouri, and San Francisco.
A most important cabin seat from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) on Feb. 8 begins at 8,500 miles with one cease. Nonstop flights had been solely 18,500 miles plus $5.60 in charges.
Prices bounce Feb. 9 (anticipated to be the preferred arrival day), so in the event you can swing it and arrive a day earlier, it may prevent miles. Prices return down once more for Feb. 10 arrivals.
A candy spot for a first-class seat at solely 18,500 miles appeared when trying to find nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Feb. 8. Main cabin redemptions began at solely 8,500 miles one-way.
Main cabin redemption charges bounce Feb. 9 to 25,500 miles and first-class redemptions bounce to 90,000 miles on the nonstop route from SFO.
The similar flights on Feb. 8 had money costs beginning at $99 for most important cabin fares and $298 for first-class fares.
Sign up for our every day e-newsletter
Flying non-public
If flying business doesn’t sound interesting, this may be the time to check out JSX and earn United MileagePlus award miles. JSX is a public constitution jet service that flies between non-public terminals on 30-seat jets. It’s the last word journey hack for these trying to journey like a sports activities star to and from the occasion (with out breaking the financial institution).
Flights will run from Dallas; Burbank and Oakland, California; Denver and Boulder, Colorado; Las Vegas; and San Diego. They will enable passengers to bypass the normal hassles and lengthy strains related to congested airports. Prices for JSX flights begin at $249 every manner.
Hotel redemptions
Don’t count on to redeem factors for a resort keep over these high-demand dates in February. It seems all the key resort manufacturers nearly completely blacked out redemption choices in favor of money costs; many are additionally imposing a four-night minimal and no cancellation.
Availability is few and much between additionally, however there are a couple of standouts.
If you don’t thoughts an airport resort, you’ll be able to nonetheless guide one king visitor room on the Marriott Phoenix Airport from Feb. 9 to 13 for 120,000 Bonvoy factors or $2,150 per night time if paying money.
The TownPlace Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall, south of the airport, exhibits availability for a similar dates at 84,000 Bonvoy factors or $849 per night time if paying money.
Luxury resorts
The Phoenix/Scottsdale space is dwelling to dozens of luxurious four- and five-star accommodations and resorts, many with wonderful golf programs. If you don’t thoughts paying money and need to splurge a bit on lodging, there are a couple of luxurious resorts within the space with restricted availability.
Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley has restricted availability with minimal keep necessities, no cancellation and full nonrefundable prepayment due on the time of affirmation. Room charges begin at $3,500 per night time and suites begin at $8,500 per night time. All inquiries ought to go to Rachelle Vroom at 480-624-5418 or rvroom@mountainshadows.com.
The close by midcentury trendy Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale additionally has restricted availability; that is the realm the place the bustling nightlife and ESPN Main Street Tailgate fan occasions and filming will happen. Room charges begin at $5,999 and have to be booked straight via Jay Cedillo at jcedillo@hotelvalleyho.com.
The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has restricted availability for a four-night minimal keep from Feb. 9 to 13. Full advance fee is due on the time of reserving and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Terms and situations are nonnegotiable. Due to the particular occasion interval, room charges and kinds are topic to availability till the time of affirmation. For availability, contact Erin Jette at 480-513-5011 or erin.jette@fourseasons.com.
Another luxurious possibility is Castle Hot Springs, an unique, historic gem within the northwest space of the Valley of the Sun. Regular arrival and departure days are Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday. There are a couple of Sky View Cabins accessible from $2,125 plus tax per night time for double occupancy; a couple of of the Spring Bungalows can be found beginning at $2,500 plus tax per night time primarily based on double occupancy. The charges at Castle Hot Springs at all times embody three meals per night time and related gratuities, resort service charges and a wide selection of resort actions together with yoga, farm excursions, electrical mountain bikes, pickleball and limitless entry to the restorative pure scorching springs. The resort additionally has a helipad in the event you desire to reach by helicopter. You should guide rooms by emailing reservations@castlehotsprings.com or calling Tina Newman or CoyAnne Marneris at 888-533-2169.
Vacation leases
If you’d quite skip the resort or resort and keep in a non-public dwelling, there are a couple of choices accessible via Homes & Villas by Marriott and Airbnb.
Homes & Villas by Marriott exhibits a sprinkling of availability throughout the better Phoenix space from Feb. 9 to 13. Apartments begin at $564 per night time and the choices for houses vary from “probably reasonably priced” to “second mortgage.”
If you may have 12 mates they usually need to pitch in simply greater than $6,000 every, you may guide the Paramount Palace with mountain views. This five-bedroom mansion within the coronary heart of one among Phoenix’s most unique neighborhoods, Arcadia, is out there for $17,000 per night time. The complete keep for 4 nights with cleansing charges comes to only greater than $80,000. The fortunate one that books would earn 695,294 Bonvoy factors — which, in keeping with TPGs newest valuations, is value simply greater than $5,840.
Airbnb availability was few and much between, however nightly costs had been comparatively low in comparison with native resorts and accommodations.
Bottom line
Even in the event you don’t plan to attend the Super Bowl itself, there are many occasions happening within the better Phoenix space throughout this time that will let you benefit from the festivities with out breaking the financial institution.
There are some ways to avoid wasting on journey prices with cheap airfare or by redeeming miles. Still, it may cost a little a reasonably penny to afford the luxurious of a resort or resort throughout the loopy provide and demand of a Super Bowl weekend.