Football Fans Flock to Hotels Near the 2012 Cotton Bowl

RICHARDSON, TX--(Marketwire - Nov 28, 2011) - The Dallas Cowboys, "Friday Night Lights" -- if it's big in football, it's gotta' be in Texas. The AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic is back for its 76^th year, bringing football fans from around the country to 4-star hotels in Dallas.

The game, held at Cowboys Stadium Friday, January 6, 2012, at 7pm, is already sold out, but whether you've already got tickets or are just looking to be part of the action, the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, among hotels near the Cotton Bowl, is offering a special package between January 4^th and 8^th.

With this weekend package at our 4-star Dallas hotel, sports fans can enjoy a fan-friendly rate of $99, which includes two complimentary drink tickets at our Take 5 Lounge, located in our modern atrium lobby, which is decorated with water features and glass artwork. The lounge offers light bites, creative cocktails and wines by the glass, perfect for pre- or post-game celebrations, or as an ideal break for those who've tagged along for the trip but aren't necessarily into the game.

The Cotton Bowl has sold out 9 of the past 10 years, with 2012 being its third year at Cowboys Stadium. This, of course, means that Cotton Bowl hotels sell out just as quickly. To make sure you don't miss out on the action, book your Cotton Bowl package at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel today by visiting http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalrd-renaissance-dallas-richardson-hotel/ and using the promotion code LPR.

To learn more about the big game, including information on north Dallas hotels, visit the Cotton Bowl website at http://www.attcottonbowl.com/home/, where you can get information about parking and transportation, fan events, merchandise, other attractions and more.

About the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
Business, family and leisure travelers will all feel at home at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, located in the heart of the North Dallas Telecom Corridor. As the preferred choice for companies such as Dell, Raytheon, Alcatel-Lucent, Samsung, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Fujitsu, our modern, 4-star hotel offers a number of business amenities, including 19 meeting rooms, a location near both Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas Love Field airports, in-room desks with ergonomic chairs and high-speed wireless Internet access and a new fitness center. Families will love our spacious accommodations, with 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium movie channels, plush bedding and in-room coffee and tea service. Splash around in the pool, or let your stress melt away in our whirlpool and sauna. There's plenty to explore nearby, including Galatyn Park, concerts and sporting events at the American Airlines Center and great shopping deals at Allen Premium Outlets. The DART light rail is right next door, so getting around is convenient and easy. No matter your reason for visiting, you'll find our garden atrium, with modern decor, water features and glass artwork, to be a welcome space. Dine on an eclectic menu at Maestro's Restaurant, or sip creative cocktails and wines by the glass at our Take 5 Lounge, offering a menu of light bites.