You can’t get much closer to the action than the InterContinental New Orleans, just a two-minute drive from the Superdome. This Central Business District hotel not only boasts a great location for Super Bowlers, but also has a heated rooftop pool and a savvy concierge who can offer all the inside tips on navigating through the sure-to-be-packed.

Stay: Hilton New Orleans Riverside

With another prime location a few blocks from the Superdome, the Hilton Riverside feels like a resort in the midst of the business district. When the game is over, guests can enjoy the hotel’s great perks, such as an arcade, two pools, a delicious seafood restaurant that both coastal fans can enjoy, and a full-service spa because — let’s face it — it’s gonna be a tense game.

Stay: Loft 523 New Orleans

The uber-cool Loft 523 hotel is a trendy industrial-style boutique about a five-minute drive from the Superdome. The 18-room property sits on the more luxurious side of area hotels, and football fans will appreciate the hip on-site nightclub, perfect for celebrating — or drowning your sorrows — post-game.

Stay: International House Hotel

The posh International House is another boutique option about five minutes from the arena. The hotel is a celeb hot-spot, so chances are good that fans might run into a famous face or town, also in town for the Super Bowl. The hotel even has a popular, inventive cocktail lounge on-site, so no need to bust out the Ice House or Natty Light if you’re tailgating on this lot.

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