The Bricktown district of Oklahoma City features many attractions for locals and tourists alike, including a canal, shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. According to the Bricktown Association's Web site, the district is situated in downtown Oklahoma City and has been popular since the 1980s. The New York Times says the area is "a lively focal point for nightlife" and offers unique options like taxi boats. Visitors to the area will find plenty of hotel options, including economy hotels, national chains and upscale luxury accommodations.
The Bricktown Hotel and Convention Center is a budget-friendly hotel located less than 2 miles from Bricktown. Features at the hotel include free, 24-hour shuttle service between Bricktown and the hotel, as well as complimentary daily breakfast and free wireless Internet service. The 188 guest rooms are outfitted with refrigerators and microwaves; suites with whirlpool tubs are also available. The Bricktown Hotel and Convention Center has an outdoor swimming pool.
Bricktown Hotel & Convention Center
2001 E. Reno Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
866-378-0966
bricktown-hotel.com
The Courtyard Oklahoma City Downtown is located next to Bricktown and has 225 guest rooms and suites. Deluxe rooms have whirlpool tubs and all offer complimentary Internet service and Marriott's signature Revive bedding. The hotel has a fitness center, indoor heated swimming pool and an on-site restaurant, the Courtyard Grille, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Nearby restaurants include Bricktown Brewery, Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse, Jazmoz Bourbon Street Cafe and Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill.
The New York Times notes the Courtyard Oklahoma City Downtown is a five minute car ride from the Oklahoma City National Memorial and the Ford Center is across the street.
Courtyard Oklahoma City Downtown
2 West Reno Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-232-2290
marriott.com
The Colcord Hotel is near Oklahoma City attractions such as the Myriad Botanical Gardens, the Cox Convention Center and Bricktown, which is three blocks away. The hotel is housed in the city's first skyscraper and has 108 guest rooms -- its Web site notes that with only 11 rooms per floor, they are more spacious than an average hotel room. The Historic Hotels of America Web site reports the Colcord Hotel offers special perks such as fresh flowers and an information screen in the lobby that keeps guests updated on airline schedules and weather reports.
Guest rooms also feature MP3 docking stations, over-sized glass showers and HEPA air purifiers. Complimentary bottled water is available for guests, as are daily shuttles to and from Bricktown. The hotel also has a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour gym.
The Colcord Hotel has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.
Colcord Hotel
15 N. Robinson Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
866-781-3800
colcordhotel.com
