Where to Stay Near State Farm Stadium: Hotels for Arizona Cardinals Home Games
State Farm Stadium is in the Westgate Entertainment District west of Phoenix. It hosts Arizona Cardinals home games. The NFL regular season runs from September to January. Most visitors drive; the stadium is about 25 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Retractable roof and air conditioning keep early-season games comfortable. The 6 hotels below are chosen for how easy they make getting to and from the stadium, starting with the closest.
Where to stay
- Westgate/Glendale — walk to the game
- Scottsdale — resorts, dining and nightlife
- Downtown Phoenix — central, with light rail for other plans
Hotels
#1 · Walkable · about a 10-minute walk · 0.4 mi
★★★★
Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa
In the Westgate district beside the stadium.
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#2 · Drive · about 15 minutes by car · 5.8 mi
★★★★
The Wigwam
Historic resort with golf in Litchfield Park.
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#3 · Drive · about 25 minutes by car · 13.7 mi
★★★★★
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired 1929 resort.
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#4 · Drive · about 25 minutes by car · 13.5 mi
★★★★★
The Camby, Autograph Collection
Biltmore-area hotel with a rooftop pool.
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#5 · Drive · about 25 minutes by car · 12.2 mi
★★★★
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
Downtown hotel with a rooftop pool.
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#6 · Drive · about 35 minutes by car · 18 mi
★★★★★
The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort
Camelback Mountain resort.
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Getting there
Most visitors drive; the stadium is about 25 minutes from downtown Phoenix.
Large paid lots surround the stadium; rideshare has a dedicated pickup zone, but post-game waits can be long, so consider leaving a few minutes early or lingering at Westgate.
Hotel prices
Rates in Glendale jump on game weekends, especially when they overlap with spring training or big concerts; Scottsdale resorts are pricier in winter high season.
Before & after the game
Westgate Entertainment District next door has bars and restaurants; Old Town Scottsdale is the go-to for a night out.
Tips
- Visit tip
- The roof is usually closed and the stadium air-conditioned early in the season, so September games are comfortable despite desert heat.
- About the venue
- Retractable roof and air conditioning keep early-season games comfortable.
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