Oklahoma City holds a wealth of accommodation choices, all with service, convenience and comfort as their top priorities. Thanks to the booming economy, this area has seen dozens of new hotels spring up in the past five years, and even more are being planned or are under construction. The highest concentration of hotels is found around Will Rogers World Airport, OKC\’s busy travel hub. Downtown Bricktown and the northwest side, with their proximity to the city\’s most celebrated restaurants and attractions, have an abundance of lodgings as well. If you prefer a more personal, homey stay, check out historic Guthrie, a town north of the city that is a hotbed for bed-and-breakfasts. While these four districts draw the most visitors, Oklahoma City is known for sprawling across a vast area of land, one of the largest for a city in the country, and hotels and bed-and-breakfasts can be found in just about every neighborhood.

Downtown Bricktown
Bricktown lodgings are not as plentiful as in other areas of Oklahoma City, due to the city\’s airport not being located in the downtown area, as is common in many other metropolises. When staying downtown, travelers have two options: The Renaissance and The Westin. Both are an experience in opulence and have a price tag to match. The Renaissance is a hotel new to the downtown area and was built as part of the Bricktown revitalization campaign. The interior is a truly modern design, with beautiful flowing waterfalls and lush plants. In contrast, The Westin is a fixture in Bricktown. This posh hotel was renovated in 1997, but its rooms remain sleek and sophisticated, decorated in burnished wood and marble. Pamper yourself with a few days and nights at one of these elegant establishments. Regardless of which hotel you choose, visitors are guaranteed to enjoy their stay and all the downtown area has to offer.

Northwest, Nichols Hills and The Village
Oklahoma City’s northwest side offers travelers a more varied selection of hotels. Deluxe dwellings can be found here as well, but rates are a bit easier on the pocketbook. The Marriott chain is represented by a Courtyard hotel and the flagship Oklahoma City Marriott, as well as The Waterford. A perpetually fashionable place, tucked away in the chic Nichols Hills district, The Waterford often houses celebrities and the city\’s elite. The Hilton Oklahoma City Northwest is a similarly upscale and classy hotel, located on the Northwest Expressway. For those needing a more functional hotel service, check out two chains that cater to traveling businesspeople, the Extended Stay America and StudioPlus. Located around Quail Springs Mall, away from the bustling heart of the northwest side are Amerisuites, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. These three moderately priced establishments allow guests to stay in a more laid-back neighborhood, but still have easy access to the city’s business districts and attractions. Oklahoma City also has an active gay community, with accommodations designed specifically for the gay traveler. The most well-known is Habana Inn, located just off I-44, which provides entertainment in addition to lodging, with two on-site clubs and a restaurant. America’s Crossroads performs a unique service by placing travelers in one of the city’s gay-owned bed-and-breakfasts.

Northeast
Hotels on the northeast side focus on simple comfort at a sensible price. Many well-regarded chains have their hotels located here, close to the city\’s famous restaurants and attractions. Among the more expensive is the Best Western Santa Fe Inn, which is decorated in a warm Southwestern motif. The Comfort Inn and Suites Lincoln Boulevard is a favorite of the corporate set. For trips on a budget, consider the Oxford Inn, standard Comfort Inn North, Days Inn or the Econo Lodge. One of the most popular hotels is Ramada Inn Remington, which sits just blocks away from Remington Park racetrack, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and the County Line Barbeque Restaurant.

Southside
As could be expected, if you are hoping to stay conveniently close to Will Rogers World Airport while in Oklahoma City, you will have a wide range of choices. More than 40 fine hotels with more than 4,000 rooms surround the airport area, with some just blocks away from the terminal. This convenience doesn\’t have to come at the sacrifice of luxury, as evidenced by upscale offerings at Amerisuites Airport and Embassy Suites Hotel. Marriott is established here as well, with a Courtyard hotel and Residence Inn. While on the subject of trusted names, Holiday Inn brings their popular brand of service and quality to the Holiday Inn Airport. For a more moderate rate, visitors can choose to stay at one of many Southside hotels with the same high quality, including Four Points by Sheraton, Lexington Hotel Suites, and Wingate Inn, among others. Another favorite is the Biltmore Hotel, a beautiful stone complex that provides a complete accommodation experience. Guests can choose from a room, suite or townhouse, and enjoy the hotel\’s many services and facilities, including two restaurants and three nightclubs. Business travelers with a need for business facilities or long-term lodging are also covered. Extended Stay America follows a new trend in the accommodation industry by offering guests long-term, low-rate housing with all the comforts of home. Suites come equipped with a refrigerator, full kitchenette, dinner table and cooking and dining utensils. The Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center also caters to and is popular with professional groups. Its three ballrooms, 16 meeting rooms and 30,000 square feet of meeting space can handle just about any type of business event.

Edmond and Guthrie
Looking for quiet relaxation outside of the busy city? A short drive north of the city will take you to Guthrie, Oklahoma\’s bed-and-breakfast capital. For the royal treatment, complete with gourmet breakfasts and personal pampering, book a room at the Byrd House. Victorian Garden Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and has a charming white picket fence. The Seely House is one of the fanciest bed-and-breakfasts in town. Here you can relax in a room or the guest cottage and curl up next to a roaring fire at night. If you long to return to a simpler kind of living, consider Victorian Rose, where guests can watch the sun set from the old-fashioned wraparound porch. Edmond, a suburb with tree-lined streets, is located between Oklahoma City and Guthrie and boasts an impressive bed-and-breakfast of its own. The Arcadian Inn is strictly for couples seeking a romantic getaway and no children are allowed.

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, this city can provide you with a reasonably priced home-away-from-home or a more indulgent stay in a deluxe bed-and-breakfast or lavish luxury hotel.