Hidden behind greenery and easily overlooked just southwest of the 61st Street and Yale intersection, this nine-story property, 12 miles south of downtown and Tulsa International Airport, is part of the Warren Foundation medical complex, which includes St. Francis Hospital across the street. Nearby La Fortuna Park is popular with joggers, and it offers a swimming pool and two golf courses.
Built in 1985 and renovated in 2005, the hotel is buffered from the busy intersection by an expanse of lawns and trees. Directly behind the property is a hillside park, with a shaded half-mile hiking trail. The hotel attracts mostly business travelers, though its varied facilities, central location and cheaper weekend rates attract leisure guests as well.
The lobby, with brightly colored furniture and large windows overlooking the hillside park, is dominated by a Starbucks cafe offering drinks,
snacks, light meals and free wireless connections. To the right are the front desk, manned by a friendly staff, and elevators to guest rooms. On the opposite side of the lobby is the striking Lobby Lounge, which exudes a dramatic flair with red leather chairs and a lit wall of blue glass behind the bar; a piano player entertains there three nights weekly. The wood-paneled Warren Duck Club, with white tablecloths offset by cobalt-blue water glasses, features views of the hillside park. The sophisticated venue offers breakfast buffets, a choice of buffet or a la carte dishes for lunch, and romantic dining at night, with steaks and seafood available in addition to its signature duck dishes.
The lower lobby is home to the hotel's leisure facilities, composed of a moderately sized 24-hour exercise room, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and an indoor lap pool with doors to an outside terrace. Here, too, are most of the hotel's ample meeting facilities, which include the 8,000-sq-ft Grand Ballroom which 
can seat 700 for a banquet and the Tulsa Learning Center, a state-of-the-art amphitheater that accommodates 54 at tiered desks.
An attached garage, which involves a long trek from the lobby through the Lobby Lounge, provides free parking, though valet parking is also available for a fee. A gift shop, business center offering free Internet connections, and free shuttle to the airport and within a three-mile radius of the hotel round out the property's services and facilities.
Good-sized guest rooms, decorated in royal blue and brilliant red, overlook the hillside park behind the hotel or La Fortuna Park. An armoire contains the TV, which doubles as a connection to the Internet when used with the provided keyboard (fee charged), and an armchair, reading lamp and large desk are beside the window. A coffeemaker and iron and ironing board provide extra convenience, and the roomy 
bathroom has ample counter space. King Executive Rooms add more space, including a sofa and chairs grouped in front of the TV. Both wireless and wired Internet connections are available for a fee, and room service is available 6 am to 11 pm. Approximately 10% of rooms are for smokers, and 12 are for the handicapped. Pets are welcome free of charge.
The hotel's parklike setting, sophisticated atmosphere, cheerful service (which includes warm cookies always at the front desk) and wide range of amenities make this a top pick in Tulsa for corporate travelers. Travelers looking for faster highway access or closer proximity to shopping and dining may opt for the Renaissance, and families looking for more in-room amenities (such as a fridge and microwave) and outdoor facilities (such as an outdoor pool and barbecue grill) will be happier at the more casual Hilton Garden Inn.
