2 Best Hotels in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Constructed in 1909 as Oklahoma City's first steel-reinforced concrete skyscraper, the Colcord, originally an office tower, was renovated and reopened as a luxury boutique hotel in 2006. Now, the hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, a program administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Overall, the architects and designers have combined sophistication and swank to produce a cool vibe for business and leisure travelers alike.

Billed as the grande dame of Oklahoma hotels, the Skirvin has had more than a century of practice to earn top billing with business and leisure travelers alike. A massive lobby flanked with enormous red theater curtains and complemented by a red piano create a fitting prelude to the lodging experience at this downtown property. Meticulously restored in 2007 with contemporary elements like reconfigured guest rooms and new elevators, the hotel's architects have preserved historical elements like crown moldings and ceiling tiles. There's an on-site restaurant, and the lounge has live music Tuesday through Saturday.