10 Specialty lodgings in Oklahoma: Best hotel deals for 2023

April 19, 2023 Elouise Mccaul

With hundreds of man-made lakes, state parks, casinos, museums and nightlife and dining opportunities in revitalized downtown areas in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, there is a lot to see and do in the Sooner State. The state is dotted with phenomenal lakes where swimming, boating and bass fishing are the most desired activities. Some of the state’s most popular lakes include Broken Bow Lake located near the Quachita Mountains; Grand Lake in the northeastern corner of the state at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and Lake Murray in the hills in the southern part of the state. While the state is known for its many outdoor activities like great fishing, golf, hiking, canoeing and boating, make sure you don’t overlook its fantastic museums. Heading the list are Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, featuring the world’s largest collection of art and artifacts from the American West; the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, which tells the story of the American Cowboy; and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, which has a permanent collection of American and European art. A venerable family favorite activity is Frontier City Amusement Park in Oklahoma City, which has dozens of rides and shows.
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1. Historic Whiting Hotel Suites

707 Kihekah Ave, Pawhuska, OK 74056-3205
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Historic Whiting Hotel Suites

The Most Unique Hotel in Oklahoma Built-in the 1920s, this Hotel was once all efficiency apartments for newlyweds and workers in the oil field. Over the last 30 years it has been converted into Unique Hotel Suites with different themes for each suite. Furnished with locally resources antiques and local memorabilia. Not only is the Hotel historic but each suite is full of history. Some rooms still have the original Murphy bed frames that have been in use since the 1920's. Surround Yourself with History at the Historic Whiting Hotel Suites. Accommodations At the Historic Whiting Hotel, each suite is uniquely designed. Many of the suites reflect characteristics of Osage County and Pawhuska, which we call, “The Real West.” The Historic Whiting Hotel can accommodate large groups for weddings, special events, and family reunions. We also offer group discounts and weekly rates if you are looking for a comfortable place to stay for an extended getaway. Each room has it's own kitchen with a microwave, coffeemaker, and refrigerator. Each room has a full bath with shower/tub combos and/or a vintage claw foot soaking tub. All Suites are located on the upper-level balcony. Accessed by two staircases at front of the building or parking in the back which is on the upper level with NO stairs, just a small bridge over the back alley to access the upper-level balcony. The Pawhuska Guide "the Official" Book Tour for "Killers of the Flower Moon" Available at Lower Level at 719 Kihekah, in Lower Level. Special Engagements Weekdays. Bus Tours are on hold until further notice. Living History on the Balcony, Thursday - Saturday Evenings. Open Mic 6-7.

Very retro

Reviewed By Terri H

It was a girls weekend and this place was great! So retro, just loved it. The management was very nice and helpful. It was very clean and had all things you needed as it has a kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom and closet area. Very quiet so you could sleep peacefully, we couldn’t even hear the rain that night. Would highly recommend

2. Frontier Hotel Pawhuska

101 W Main St, Pawhuska, OK 74056-4146
Excellent
54%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 90 reviews

Frontier Hotel Pawhuska

We are a historic boutique hotel in the heart of Downtown Pawhuska, Oklahoma. We are located in the historic Triangle Building, just across the street from the Pioneer Woman Mercantile. We have twenty guest rooms which include 12 Pioneer Suites, 4 Osage Double Queens Rooms, and 4 Osage Rooms.

Details......

Reviewed By Homeschoolfam

Price wasn't cheap, no continental breakfast and the worst part was the lack of dusting that had been done. I have cleaned for over 10 years so that's something I notice when I stay places (hotels/Airbnb's). It is decorated so aesthetically BUT then had these random ugly spring looking fake flowers.....

3. Hotel Pryor

5401 S Mill St, Pryor, OK 74361-9511
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Hotel Pryor

Very nice handicapped room

Reviewed By amhappy844

Very spacious handicapped room with a walk in shower. Built in bench in the shower. Two shower nozzles-built in one, and a handheld one. A huge fridge/freezer, microwave. Ironing board and iron, small coffee maker. Wide open room. Lots of counter space in the room. The only negative is the room is on the first floor right by the elevator which made it pretty noisy. All in all a great place. Breakfast was nice. Front desk helpful. Shower was hot. King Bed super comfy.

4. Hotel Glenpool

12137 Casper Street, Glenpool, OK 74037-4423
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Hotel Glenpool

Situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, Hotel Glenpool is a premium hotel offering an ideal stay for families and individuals as well. A stay in the hotel will give you quick access to the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and planetarium which is just a few minutes drives away from the hotel. We provide our customers with a great combination of an exotic setting, some of the finest foods, services, and amenities. We offer our customers a remarkable luxurious experience.

Nice clean hotel

Reviewed By Judy H

We stayed here for my mom's 90th birthday party. We had people coming from coast to coast,both driving and flying. They were extremely helpful with both the adjustment of check in times and checkout times. We had 3 rooms, but part of the group decided to stay an extra night and it was no problem! All 3 rooms were next to each other, and that was super thoughtful. The rooms were very clean (including corners) and every single staff we encountered was helpful!

5. Extended Stay America - McAlester - Hwy 69

425 S George Nigh Expy, McAlester, OK 74501-6092
Excellent
65%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

Extended Stay America - McAlester - Hwy 69

"Welcome to Extended Stay America - McAlester – Hwy 69: This is a new addition to the Extended Stay America family residing just a few minutes away from the heart of McAlester. Travel downtown and enjoy fantastic wine options at the Whispering Meadows Vineyards and at Urban Wineworks. Visit McAlester Scottish Rite to get a glimpse into historic Scottish culture. Book with Extended Stay America for short stays, long stays and even temporary housing. Remember, as always, pets are always welcome. "

Excellent Hotel Perfect Location Absolute best staff all of the staff are the best of the best

Reviewed By Tracybowen831

I absolutely love this place. Rosie ,Tammy, and Stacey, are the best cleaning staff. They are so nice,helpful, and friendly .. The entire staff and maintenance are top notch always smiling and friendly. Everyone does their job and they do it extremely well. I will not ever stay at another hotel that's not an extended stay. Extended stay America in McAlester is a top notch , well staffed, and all around wonderful experience The rooms are so clean and all linens are fresh and well supplied . The location is perfect the rooms are spacious and super clean. Cleaning staff are thorough and extremely hard working. Front desk as well as every staff member I've seen repeatedly are first rate friendly and respectable. Highly Recommend. Only PLACE I WILL EVER STAY IN MCALESTER AND ANYWHERE I NEED LODGING MY FIRST AND ONLY CHOICE WILL BE HERE

6. Catoosa Inn & Suites

40 S 193rd East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74108-2319
Excellent
38%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
17%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 24 reviews

Catoosa Inn & Suites

Sketchy at Best

Reviewed By I9257KErobinc

I’m a former travel agent and read all the reviews about cleanliness and room size before I booked two rooms. Our family of four needed two rooms for one night. Both rooms did not smell fresh, our room 112, had not been vacuumed throughly, I was unsure about walking on the floor barefoot. The headboard tops had a thick layer of dust, and the room smelled terrible. The guys room, 105 was a little cleaner but, not by much. Please be aware that there are no interior corridors for this hotel and all doors face the parking lot. We had a Dooley truck start up right outside our door at 5:00am and run for an hour before the construction guys left who were also staying. All to say you will hear parking lot noise and traffic. The parking lot is really trashed. Lots of bags, cups, cigarette butts. It could stand to be swept. The good news is we never heard our neighbors through the walls so building was solid construction. Breakfast was cereal, waffles and watered down juice in the morning. Air conditioning worked and kept the room cool. I did a through bedbug check in both rooms and didn’t see any evidence of them. Mattresses were covered in plastic and the sheets smelled clean. Pillows did not have protective covers, just pillow cases. Bathroom was clean in both rooms. Checking in was fine and guest attendant was friendly. If you’re coming into town and need a cheap room it’s fine for what it is but, be aware that glowing reviews of cleanliness are far from true.

7. Extended Stay America - Lawton - Fort Sill

940 NW 38th St, Lawton, OK 73505-3703
Excellent
53%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 132 reviews

Extended Stay America - Lawton - Fort Sill

Welcome to Extended Stay America – Lawton - Fort Sill: This is a new addition to the Extended Stay America family residing just minutes from downtown Lawton. This location is perfect for families visiting their loved ones at Cameron University. Traveling medical professionals working at Comanche County Memorial Hospital also have a place to stay during long trips away from home. Book with Extended Stay America for short stays, long stays and even temporary housing. Remember, as always, pets are always welcome.

Mixed Bag

Reviewed By SFANursingSusan

The location was good- one plus for this hotel.Not the cleanest place. There was hairs in the shower. There was no grab and go breakfast- nothing but coffee and vending machines. Thank goodness Jimmy’s Egg (a breakfast restaurant) was close by. This was a highlight of our stay. The front desk is not routinely staffed- you have to use a phone to locate staff. They congregate in a room near a rear exit. Not sure what they are doing but taking care of guests isn’t one of the things they do. If you book through a 3rd party- beware! My husband and I did and the reservation number furnished to us was useless. After much back and forth, the reservation was finally found. I overheard 2 other people in the lobby going through the same gymnastics. I heard a person (I assume the manager) tell one person they were overbooked and to not rely on 3rd part booking sites. If we head that way again, we will not stay there and do not recommend.

8. Hotel Phillips

821 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003-4626
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Hotel Phillips

Stay in the historic Hotel Phillips, with it's unique charm and beautiful historic architecture. Your stay will be enjoyable and relaxing, within our very clean and extremely affordable Hotel Phillips Retro Rooms. Our staff will assure your stay with us is pleasant and exceeds your expectations. If you are staying on business or just passing through Bartlesville, come check out what is happening at Hotel Phillips. Renovations are underway which allows us to offer such a great nightly rate. The space Inside your space you will first notice the classic style of the wall coverings and fixtures. Followed by the clean and quiet environment. The bedding is of very high quality and all sheets are 100% Egyptian Cotton. You will find an assortment of pillow choices for your sleeping comfort. The space is equipped with wi-fi access, smart flat screen television (Netflix Ready,) smart Lock access, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and electric tea pot. Guest access Our guest have access to our historic lobby area, fitness center, clothes care facility, business center and on approved request, our Alexander Board Room for your meetings. Other things to note Short and scenic drive to The Pioneer Woman's Mercantile in Pawhuska, Ok. Other close by attractions include Tall grass Prairie, Frank Lloyd Wrights Price Tower, woolaroc, Frank Phillips Historical Mansion, Tom Mix Museum, Bartlesville History Museum and lots of antique shopping in nearby Dewey, OK.

Great historic feel!

Reviewed By 370jinaw

Close to downtown eateries and shopping. Clean, quiet and comfortable! The views from the rooftop are amazing this time of year, offering sunset and sunrise views. The rooms are charming, unique and very clean! Put this on your must do list!

9. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oklahoma City Airport Fairground

417 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108-1013
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oklahoma City Airport Fairground

Great choice

Reviewed By Discover719494

Great new hotel, clean breakfast was good. Beds were comfortable, bathroom shower had great water pressure. Each room had a stove large refrigerator and microwave, dishes etc. Driving west on I-40 stopped here for the night, it was a great choice. Easy on and off Highway. Check in was easy and fast and staff were very friendly and helpful.

10. America's Value Inn

5125 W Skelly Dr, Tulsa, OK 74107-8953
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

America's Value Inn

Not bad for the price

Reviewed By mechelleg1

This hotel was what I would expect for the price. There was nothing horrible or great about it. I was kind of apprehensive about it at first because some of the google reviews I read were very bad. But it looks like the owners are working on fixing it up and making it better. It is an old motel so it has that feel. But the rooms are clean and comfortable. I saw no bugs and I had no problem with the room at all. Yes it seems like a small family run operation so we did have to ring a bell and wait for someone to come to the front desk. But I don’t mind that kind of service when it come to small businesses. The one thing I kind of had a problem with but is still understandable is that we paid cash and they asked for a security deposit. And when we checked out they had to go check the room before we could get our deposit back and leave. I guess we wouldn’t have had to do this if we had used a card which most people do now. Overall I would stay here again for the cost cleanliness and convenience of location.

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