OverviewLocated about a 5-minute drive from the Mabee Center and a 6-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 44 on-ramp in south Tulsa, the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills is geared towards business or vacation travellers who require a hotel with meeting/banquet facilities, easy highway access and on-site dining.
Each of this smoke-free hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a wet bar, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board and a desk. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request and pets are not permitted.
The hotel also offers an indoor pool, a hot tub, a spa and wellness centre, a coffee shop, 43,000 square feet of meeting/banquet space, a business centre, guest laundry, a gift shop, vending machines, free parking and on-site dining at Tallgrass Grill (serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily) and Remington's Sports Bar, which serves dinner daily.
A free airport and area shuttle (within a 5-mile radius of the hotel) is also offered (please contact the hotel for details).
South Pointe Shopping Center is about an 8-minute drive from the hotel, while River Spirit Casino can be found 5 minutes away by car. Tulsa's city centre is a 16-minute drive away and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is a 20-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, no pets, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: December 23, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, rooms and staff.
The hotel's location was enjoyed by numerous guests. They found it close to shopping, restaurants, Turkey Mountain, Tulsa Aquarium, highway access, a movie theatre and River Spirit Casino.
Many reviewers were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, well equipped, well maintained and quiet, with comfortable beds. A few guests had complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).
Several travellers were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay. They characterized the staff as friendly, professional, helpful and accommodating.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the hotel's rooms.
Although the majority of reviewers complimented their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few lodgers criticized their accommodations. They reported dated decor, musty odours, small rooms and bathrooms, noisy air conditioning and noise from other guests in adjacent rooms.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #19 of 98 Tulsa hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 163 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.2 out of 5 with an 89% recommendation rate from 146 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.8 out of 10 from 7 reviews.
The author called the hotel on December 23, 2013 to verify some information.
