College Bowls
Hotels for New Year’s Six & Beyond

College football bowl season runs from December through early January, with dozens of games across the United States. The New Year’s Six bowls — Rose, Sugar, Orange, Cotton, Peach and Fiesta — are the most high-profile, often tied to the College Football Playoff.

• Games are hosted in major cities such as New Orleans, Miami, Pasadena, Dallas, Glendale, Atlanta and more.
• Stadium areas, downtown districts and entertainment zones become core fan meeting points.
• Hotel availability tightens quickly once matchups are announced, especially for playoff-related bowls.

Each bowl game city has its own rhythm. Some bowls are more walkable from downtown to the stadium; others require short rideshares, light rail or shuttles. Where you book matters for tailgates, team events and nightlife.

• New Orleans (Sugar Bowl): French Quarter & Central Business District are popular bases, with easy transport to Caesars Superdome.
• Pasadena (Rose Bowl): Many fans stay in Pasadena or greater Los Angeles and commute to the Rose Bowl Stadium.
• Miami (Orange Bowl): Guests often split between Miami, Miami Beach and areas closer to the stadium.
• Dallas–Fort Worth (Cotton Bowl & others): Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth all work as hubs depending on your plans.
• Atlanta (Peach Bowl): Downtown and Midtown are strong bases for both game day and New Year’s celebrations.

Use this college bowls spreadsheet as a planning map. It groups hotels by city, stadium area and trip style, so you can quickly spot options that match your travel plans before contacting our 14SB team.

Here are sample areas that frequently work well for fans during bowl season. Exact hotels and availability vary by year and matchup, but these zones stay consistent as strong bases.