OverviewLocated about a 1-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 40 on-ramp and a 6-minute drive from Oklahoma's city centre, the Bricktown Hotel & Convention Center is suitable for business or leisure travellers who prefer a well-priced and centrally located hotel with meeting/conference space, a free area shuttle and a free breakfast.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a microwave, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board and a desk. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request and pets are permitted for $50 per pet, per stay.
Hotel amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, meeting/conference facilities, a business centre, guest laundry, vending machines, a free breakfast and free parking. A free 24-hour area shuttle within a 5-mile radius of the hotel is also offered.
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is about a 12-minute drive from the hotel, while Southgate Shopping Centre is a 2-minute drive away. Chesapeake Energy Arena can be found 5 minutes away by car and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is roughly a 16-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets $50/pet/stay , wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 22, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's free shuttle, value, staff and rooms.
The hotel's free area shuttle was praised by numerous guests, who described it as prompt, convenient and safe, with knowledgeable and friendly drivers. One patron remarked, "the shuttle service is what cinched this hotel as my 'go to stay' place in OKC. The drivers are helpful, prompt, and the shuttles are clean too".
Many reviewers were pleased with the hotel's value. They described the rates as reasonable, affordable and excellent, and also cited the free area shuttle and free breakfast as adding to the hotel's overall worth.
The hotel's staff were the source of several compliments by lodgers, who found them to be friendly, efficient and helpful with suggestions and directions. One guest noted, "This hotel might not have the luxury furniture but none of the hotels can beat the hospitality, homely feel, customer service, pamper and care that one receives at this hotel".
Several guests enjoyed their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, well maintained, well equipped and quiet, with good Wi-Fi and comfortable beds. A few lodgers had complaints about their rooms, however (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms and noise transfer.
Although the majority of guests were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few lodgers had complaints. They reported dated decor, worn carpets and furniture and uncomfortable beds.
Noise disturbances were mentioned by a few reviewers. They reported traffic noise in rooms facing the highway, as well as noise from guests in the hallways and noise from the banquet room during an event.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.9 out of 5 with an 83% recommendation rate from 604 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #34 of 134 Oklahoma City hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 220 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.1 out of 10 from 86 reviews
The author called the hotel on September 22, 2013 to verify some information.
