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Looks like I’ll be heading down for the weekend of the Seattle game December 8th

Would Glendale be the best place to book a hotel for the weekend. I know westgate has plenty of bars and restaurants

Or would staying in downtown Phoenix be a better option? Although not as convenient

It’s a Father son trip so pretty much beer and sports
 

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Looks like I’ll be heading down for the weekend of the Seattle game December 8th

Would Glendale be the best place to book a hotel for the weekend. I know westgate has plenty of bars and restaurants

Or would staying in downtown Phoenix be a better option? Although not as convenient

It’s a Father son trip so pretty much beer and sports
Stay in Scottsdale would be my advice. More of a fun, party vibe and much hotter women.
 

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It really depends on your priorities and driving situations. If your main motivation is the game, then staying in/around the stadium is nice to be able to just walk to the bars and game and not have to worry about driving. I know everyone talks about Scottsdale but it’s a long ways away, and really takes away from the game day experience if you have to drive.
There’s plenty around the stadium to occupy a weekend (topgolf, popstroke, Westgate, Cabelas, desert diamond Casino, golf, etc…)
 

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It really depends on your priorities and driving situations. If your main motivation is the game, then staying in/around the stadium is nice to be able to just walk to the bars and game and not have to worry about driving. I know everyone talks about Scottsdale but it’s a long ways away, and really takes away from the game day experience if you have to drive.
There’s plenty around the stadium to occupy a weekend (topgolf, popstroke, Westgate, Cabelas, desert diamond Casino, golf, etc…)
Well, you could leave Scottsdale around 10am and be in your parking spot by 10:45. Or, there are plenty of party busses and shuttles you can take from Scottsdale. Admittedly, it would probably be mostly Seahawks fans on those.
 

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Looks like I’ll be heading down for the weekend of the Seattle game December 8th

Would Glendale be the best place to book a hotel for the weekend. I know westgate has plenty of bars and restaurants

Or would staying in downtown Phoenix be a better option? Although not as convenient

It’s a Father son trip so pretty much beer and sports

Scottsdale
 

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old town scottsdale... get a hotel along scottsdale rd, somewhere between Lincoln and Indian School. For a Calgary cowboy you will enjoy a lot of the culture of Old Town.

Then just shuttle or Uber out to the stadium. Take a Waymo to dinner in Scottsdale. Fun experience for out of towners. Kind of take for granted that all my cab rides are driverless now.
 

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Never Glendale.

Old town Gilbert has some good restaurants and bars. Plus downtown Chandler is also right up the road as well which has the best steakhouse in the valley.

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If it's a Mormon family this is a great recommendation. But my guess is the original poster is not Mormon and not bringing his kids.
 

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If it's a Mormon family this is a great recommendation. But my guess is the original poster is not Mormon and not bringing his kids.
Have you been to downtown Gilbert on a weekend night?

Nothing there has to do with the above you are talking about.
 

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Have you been to downtown Gilbert on a weekend night?

Nothing there has to do with the above you are talking about.
recently rated the second safest big city in all of america - it's because nobody goes there bro - you know what i love about gilbert? the freeways - we don't have 3 lanes all to ourselves at all times in the valley - and the name itself - gilbert - come on man - if you've ever met a cool gilbert then you know they go by bert - lol im just messing with you man
 

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Gilbert is opposite side of the valley and over an hour from the stadium with gameday traffic. If you want to fly to Phoenix for small town vibes, sure.
 
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Have you been to downtown Gilbert on a weekend night?

Nothing there has to do with the above you are talking about.
Yes, I live in Gilbert and go there more than I go to Scottsdale. It's not bad at all, but it's not Scottsdale. There are no night clubs. (I always think they are copying Scottsdale which is not a bad thing.) It's also farther from the stadium.
 

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Yes, I live in Gilbert and go there more than I go to Scottsdale. It's not bad at all, but it's not Scottsdale. There are no night clubs. (I always think they are copying Scottsdale which is not a bad thing.) It's also farther from the stadium.
Of course thats why I said Scottsdale first.

Those poo pooing Gilbert and downtown Chandler though are cracking me up.
 

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Thanks for the replies.

If we were staying longer Scottsdale would probably be the better option.

I think we will go for Glendale just for the convenience and there’s plenty of bars and restaurants around to keep us fed and watered for a day
Good call. If this is a one off trip and you are looking for best game day experience, staying by the stadium is the way to go. The hotel prices on game weekends has gotten a bit high in recent years, which is why we bounce around a bit. However, for one weekend, it is doable and most convenient.
 

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