Accommodations
Tulsa is a great place to visit, and you need to stay long enough to get a feel for the city. That means spending the night—or two, three, or four. Listings here include economy accommodations to high-end stays. The delightful thing is that Tulsa’s highest-end stays are moderate compared to other cities—and they’re every bit as good, if not better, than facilities in much larger metropolises.
The way Tulsa is situated on the river, almost everything you’ll want to do will be located in the area east of the river and south of I-244—the southeast quadrant of town—so that’s where most of the accommodations listed will be located. Tulsa’s a safe place to visit, but as in any large city, some areas have more problems with vandalism than others. It’s easy to get from one side of town to the other, so choosing your stay by price and amenities rather than specific location may be the way to go. Bed-and-breakfast establishments follow the hotel listings. Several RV parks are listed at the end of the chapter.
Overview
As you look through the listings, here are some basics to remember. Most accommodations offer both smoking and nonsmoking rooms. The issue will be mentioned only if the facility is nonsmoking. Assume that parking is easily available at no charge. A few accommodations allow pets—we’ll be sure to let you know which ones do, whether or not a deposit is required, and if so, if it is refundable.
Today almost all accommodations are wheelchair accessible—exceptions include historic buildings and some bed-and-breakfasts. If an establishment has added aids like roll-in showers or devices for hearing-impaired guests, we’ll note that.
Many travelers feel more comfortable with accommodations with interior halls and entrances. If only outside access is available, it will be stated in the write-up.
The listings include a variety of types of accommodations, from basic to luxurious, in a wide range of prices from economy to money is no object. You’ll find motels, hotels, bed-and-breakfast establishments, a resort hotel with casino, and even a ranch with authentic Indian tepees.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 1324 S. Main St.
2. Baymont Inn & Suites
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (918) 488-8777
Address: 4530 E. Skelly Dr.
Description: With easy access off the Interstate, the Baymont Inn provides the basics at a bare-bones price. The 101 rooms range from standards with a king or two double beds to a two-room suite. Each room has a coffeemaker, hair dryer, and an iron and ironing board. The suites and some standard rooms have fridges and microwaves. USA Today is available at a rack in the lobby. A continental breakfast plus make-your-own waffles gets your day off to a good start. Activity areas include an outdoor pool and a fitness center and, for activity of a more mundane sort, a guest laundry. The Baymont is pet friendly at no extra charge.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 3212 S. 79th East Ave.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 8039 E. 33rd St.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 3340 S. 79th East Place
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
7. Days Inn
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (918) 299-8511, (800) 325-2525
Address: 8888 S. Lewis St.
Description: You can choose from double, queen, or king-size beds in the Days Inn’s 86 rooms. There’s a $10 charge for additional guests. Rooms feature coffeemakers, fridges, microwaves, hair dryers, and irons and ironing boards. USA Today is available in the lobby. Guests may help themselves to a continental breakfast. The hotel has a fitness center and a complimentary computer in the lobby. Ask about the hotel’s “Evergreen Rooms.” These feature air-extraction systems designed to remove irritants, dust, pollen, bacteria, and offensive odors. These rooms also have water-purifying systems.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 616 W. 7th St.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 6110 S. Yale Ave.
10. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (918) 624-2800, (800) 424-6423
Address: 3217 S. 79th East Ave.
Description: The emphasis here is on the “econo,” but you should find that this hotel meets all your basic needs. Of the 58 rooms, 8 are suites, including some with whirlpools. Standard rooms offer several choices of beds. There is an extra charge for more than two people in a room. Rooms have fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, and weekday newspapers available at the front desk. In addition, there’s an outdoor swimming pool, a complimentary business center, and an expanded continental breakfast.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 3332 S. 79th East Ave.
12. Fairfield Inn & Suites
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (918) 663-0000, (800) 228-2800
Address: 3214 S. 79th East Ave.
Description: A Marriott economy brand, the Fairfield offers reliability—a clean, comfortable place to stay, some frills, and a good deal for your money. Its 62 standard rooms, all nonsmoking, feature double or king beds, coffeemakers, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards, and newspaper. The 18 suites also have fridges and microwaves and three of them have spa tubs. Room price includes a continental-plus breakfast. Guests have access to the indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and complimentary business center.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 3209 S. 79th East Ave.
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Address: 7141 S. 85th East Ave.
15. Hilton Garden Inn–Airport
City: Tulsa, OK
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (918) 838-1444, (800) HILTONS
Address: 7728 E. Virgin Court
Description: Location, location, location—if you’re flying in or out, this can’t be beat. You can choose from a room with a king-size bed or two double beds. All 120 rooms have coffeemakers, fridges, microwaves, hair dryers, and irons and ironing boards. USA Today is door delivered. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The airport shuttle operates from 4:30 in the morning until the last flight is in. And you can keep track of flights on a monitor in the lobby. The hotel has a fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, and complimentary business center. The lobby is spacious, comfortable, and well lighted with a high ceiling. If you get hungry, the Pavilion Pantry is open 24 hours a day.