IRVING, TX--(Marketwired - Jul 5, 2013) - There are perhaps no fans more passionate than college football fans, known to hit the road to cheer on their team, engage in intense rivalries and play part in ridiculous pranks. For the die-hard college football fan, opening weekend is not to be missed, and the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas, near University of Dallas, is making sure they spend their time focusing on the big game instead of worrying about spending too much money on a hotel room.

During Labor Day weekend, August 30^th through the 31^st, Dallas Cowboys Stadium will host the Cowboys Classic, the college football season opener featuring a matchup of the Louisiana State University Tigers (LSU) versus the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs (TCU).

Out-of-towners and even locals looking to score a great Irving, TX hotel deal shouldn't miss the chance to book special rates at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas. Rates for Cowboys Classic weekend are just $125.95 for a standard room. To ensure enough energy to cheer on the teams, a rate of $135.95 includes breakfast for two. The hotel is close to the stadium, making it easy to beat the traffic and get back to celebrate a win or nurse a loss.

Both LSU and TCU have previously won the Cowboys Classic, and their matchup will be their first since 1968. At present, LSU leads the series with five wins, but come August 31^st it's anyone's game.

For guests making a guys' weekend out of it, the hotel is near several Las Colinas golf clubs including L.B. Houston (3 miles away), RiverChase (7 miles away) and Bridlewood (9 miles away). Feed a need for speed at the Texas Motor Speedway or Lone Star Horse Race Park, or channel one's inner child at Six Flags. Outdoorsy visitors shouldn't miss Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.

About The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
Set on beautiful Lake Carolyn, the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas is the perfect place to call home, whether in town to host an event, meet with clients or catch a game. Guest rooms at this Las Colinas Urban Center hotel are beautifully decorated and feature high-speed Internet access, a plasma TV, desk, in-room dining, coffee/tea service and cozy bedding. Visitors can start the morning with a jog around the gorgeous grounds, a workout in the fitness center or a dip in the pool. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bistro Fiera offers a menu of regional and Mediterranean cuisine. Sports fans can be within minutes of Dallas Cowboys Stadium, while business travelers are close to the Cotton Bowl & Convention Center. Convenient to both Dallas Fort-Worth and Dallas Love Field airports, this hotel is ideal for weddings, meetings and other functions. Work with an expert event planning team and superb caterers to transform any of the available 24,000 square feet of Dallas event space into the perfect venue.

Dallas Marriott Las Colinas: 223 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75039 USA; 972-831-0000