Super Bowl Week: Patriots and Seahawks Settle Into Bay Area Hotels Amid Mixed Guest Reviews
Super Bowl week is officially underway, and while the spotlight naturally falls on the matchup itself, there’s also plenty of buzz about where the teams are staying as they prep for the biggest game of the year. Both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks have checked into their league-assigned hotels near Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the site of this year’s Super Bowl on February 8.
The location makes sense. These hotels are within an hour of San Francisco and just minutes from the stadium, giving both teams a logistical edge when it comes to shuttling between meetings, practices, and media obligations.
Let’s take a closer look at where each team is calling home this week-and how those accommodations are holding up under the spotlight.
Patriots Set Up Shop at Santa Clara Marriott
The New England Patriots have settled into the Santa Clara Marriott, a three-star hotel that’s practically in the shadow of Levi’s Stadium-just a five-minute walk away. That proximity could be a big plus for head coach Mike Vrabel and rookie quarterback Drake Maye, as they chase the franchise’s first Super Bowl title since the Tom Brady era ended in 2020.
The Patriots are holding their practices at Stanford University in Palo Alto, about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. It’s a familiar setup for teams during Super Bowl week: a hotel base with built-in meeting rooms, a gym for off-field workouts, and an outdoor pool-though with the Bay Area’s mild February weather, don’t expect many poolside lounging sessions.
But while the location is ideal, the guest experience has been a bit more hit-or-miss according to recent reviews. Some visitors have praised the comfort and convenience, especially for events at Levi’s.
Others? Not so much.
One guest reported struggling to find a room that didn’t “smell like smoke,” while another mentioned low water pressure during their stay. Perhaps most concerning was a review that claimed a cockroach was found in the room. The hotel responded to the smoking complaint but stayed quiet on the pest issue.
Still, the Marriott remains a go-to for fans attending 49ers games, and its walkable distance to the stadium gives the Patriots a logistical edge this week. Just don’t expect a luxury experience across the board-room rates, for example, have spiked from around $138 on typical February nights to over $500 during Super Bowl week.
Seahawks Staying at San Jose Marriott
Roughly 15 minutes down the road, the Seattle Seahawks are posted up at the San Jose Marriott, a four-star property that offers a slightly more upscale setting. Head coach Mike Macdonald and his squad are practicing at San Jose State, keeping everything local and efficient as they prepare for the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance since their back-to-back runs in the mid-2010s.
The San Jose Marriott comes with the usual high-end touches: a rooftop pool, fitness center, meeting spaces, and a slew of nearby dining spots. But even with the upgraded amenities, it hasn’t been immune to guest complaints.
One reviewer described a frustrating experience with a crosswalk buzzer that “sounded all night long as if my alarm was going off.” Another reported bug bites during their stay. In response, the hotel cited a third-party inspection that found no issues and said they would have moved the guest affected by the noise if the problem had been brought to their attention.
Despite those hiccups, most reviews for both team hotels lean positive. The NFL is deliberate when it comes to selecting Super Bowl accommodations, aiming to place teams in secure, high-quality environments that can handle the demands of a championship week.
Both the Patriots and Seahawks have settled into their respective homes for the week. Now the focus shifts to what really matters: preparation, execution, and locking in for the biggest game of the year. The hotels may not be perfect, but for these two teams, it’s all about what happens on the field come February 8.