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Where to Stay in America’s Best Sports Cities
by Monika MarkovinovicWhether traveling across the country to see your favorite team or merely dodging a long drive home after watching your hometown team battle to victory, there are scores of hotels in America’s great sport cities that are sure to have fans resting well before or after the big game.
Where to Stay in America’s Best Sports Cities
The only city to earn championships in all four major sports within a 10-year span, Boston is often referred to as Titletown with good reason. Between the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins, Beantown sees crowds of sports fans coming through the city each season. That’s why Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston offers a stay fit for any champion. Minutes from Fenway Park, home to eight-time World Series champions Boston Red Sox, this historic staple in downtown Boston is adorned with chandeliers, intricate carpets and an array of golden accents—you would think this property won a trophy of its own.
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Philadelphians are passionate about sports. With some of the most energized fans in the country, the City of Brotherly Love has had a lot to celebrate over the years, including the success of its biggest teams: The Eagles, 76ers, Flyers and Phillies. A home-away-from-home for fans in Philly is The Rittenhouse. Guaranteeing convenient access to some of the city’s best sports facilities, including the Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field, this stately hotel overlooking Rittenhouse Square Park is full of charm. After the game, sweat it out at the sleek Rittenhouse Spa and Club or reserve a table at acclaimed Lacroix restaurant.
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There’s always something happening in New York, New York, especially in the world of sports. The Big Apple is so big that every single major sport in town has two teams: the Yankees and Mets; Giants and Jets; Rangers and Islanders; and, Knicks and Nets (if you count Brooklyn, that is). That’s why for the sports fans who like things in twos, The Towers at Lotte New York Palace will do. A hotel within a hotel, this property will have sports fans channeling their inner Manhattan socialite with its grand staircase, awe-inspiring rooftop terrace and close proximity to the likes of Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue and Madison Square Garden.
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Washington has had a lot to celebrate lately thanks to the Washington Nationals winning their first World Series title. Speaking of making history, The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. knows a thing or two about it. Since 1818, the historic landmark has welcomed the likes of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. in thanks to its close proximity to The White House. It’s also one mile away from the D.C. United’s home stadium, where history is being made on the pitch with the arrival of English soccer star Wayne Rooney.
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Football fans, you’re in luck. This year’s Super Bowl LIV will be in Miami, one of the world’s foremost party hotspots. For the hundreds of NFL diehards heading to South Beach, the location of Hyatt Centric is hard to beat. Sitting on historic Collins Avenue, a minute from the white sand beach, this 10-story glass façade hits the mark with its third-floor rooftop pool deck and unique WOOFTOP space (yup, if your pup wants to join Super Bowl weekend with you, it sure can).
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Whether you’re a hardcore fan or a casual observer, as a sports town, Los Angeles has something for just about everyone. Experience it all at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. Steps away from Staples Center, home to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, this perfectly-located property places you in the heart of the city’s action. When not rubbing shoulders with L.A.’s celebrity athletes, take to the Ritz-Carlton’s rooftop pool for some relaxation or grab dinner at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant on the 24th floor.
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Chicago has witnessed some of the greatest moments in sports history, including the days of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls teams of the 1990s. But that’s not all the Windy City has to offer—the renowned Michigan Avenue and Magnificent Mile sparkle just as bright as the Larry OB trophy. Located at the heart of it all is Thompson Chicago, the spot for sleek design and comfort. No trip to Chitown is complete until taking in a Cubs game, but before heading to nearby Wrigley Field, make sure to grab a mouth-watering plate of homemade pasta from onsite Nico Osteria, an Italian restaurant that locals and visitors alike will love.
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Where to Stay in America’s Best Sports Cities
James Harden, Deshaun Watson, Justin Verlander—they’re just a few of the all-star athletes lighting up Houston. Visitors to America’s fourth-largest city can train like an athlete at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. Within the elegant property, guests will find a 175,000-square-foot private luxury health and fitness club offering more than 300 pieces of workout equipment and over 240 group exercise classes per week. Professional trainers oversee the facility complete with a weight room, exercise studio, swimming pool and four indoor tennis courts.
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Where to Stay in America’s Best Sports Cities
Never underestimate sports in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle may have lost their beloved SuperSonics NBA team in 2008, but the city is gearing up to welcome a new addition to the city in 2021—Seattle’s first NHL team. With 10,000 season tickets sold in 12 minutes and a brand-new arena in sight, the future is bright for the Emerald City. The perfect place to take in it all in is W Seattle in the heart of the business and cultural district. Equipped with views of Puget Sound, the hotel is located about a mile from CenturyLink Field, home to the Seattle Seahawks.
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Should you land in Pittsburgh during NFL season, nothing is quite like Steelers’ fans at a tailgate party. The city has won more Super Bowls than any other city and it has multiple Stanley Cup championships under its belt. One place in town that is bound to celebrate the black and gold is Fairmont Pittsburgh. A hotel that cherishes its homegrown culture, sports fans can head straight back to Fairmont Pittsburgh after the game for craft beer and cocktails at Andy’s bar, inspired by Steel City icons Andy Warhol and Andrew Carnegie.
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