Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a major thoroughfare that extends from Lake Hefner in the north to Will Rogers World Airport in the south. Most hotels on Meridian are on the south end of the 11-mile route, along with numerous restaurants and shopping areas. Will Rogers World Airport, the main commercial airport for the region, serves Delta, American, Frontier, United and Southwest Airlines. While the airport is the only American airport to use the designation "world," it does not include international flights.
If you're traveling to Oklahoma City on a budget, you can take advantage of several inexpensive hotels on Meridian located within 3 miles of Will Rogers World Airport. These hotels offer competitive prices and modest amenities including free Wi-Fi. Book online and in advance for the best rates. Hotels in this category include Route 66 Inn, Days Inn, Red Roof Inn, and Sleep Inn.
Business travelers to the area may want to take advantage of a hotel with suites that include a private bedroom and separate living space. The living area usually has a sofa bed, armchair, mini-refrigerator and a microwave oven. Three options are available within a 5-mile drive to the airport -- Governors Suites, Cambria Suites and the Embassy Suites. Both the Embassy Suites and Governors Suites offer a free hot breakfast.
Travelers seeking upscale accommodations will find the most choices in downtown Oklahoma City, but there are a few options on Meridian Avenue near the airport. Both the Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma and Hyatt Place are full service hotels with upscale furnishings, luxurious bedding, swimming pools, fitness centers and a variety of services including valet and room service.
Families or business travelers looking for accommodations that feature a kitchen can consider one of several residence hotels. Designed for longer stays, these accommodations give you everything you need, including free high-speed Internet access, an oversized work space and a kitchen with dishwasher and cookware. Hotels with these amenities and more include the Residence Inn, Extended Stay America and Candlewood Suites.
