TL;DR

Brutalism meets wellness: A bold 1953 tower softened by greenery and natural textures.
Design focus: Interiors blend concrete, plants, and jute for calming balance.
Quirky theme: Holistic vibes with unique dedication to aesthetics.
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We’d never put Brutalism and holistic wellness in the same box on our own, but we do think this hotel in the Riverview area of Tulsa, OK, might be onto something.

The 1953 building is a total hulk, straight-lined and towering, with the interior battling to tone down the intensity.

And it actually works. Covering the tall walls with planters, the windowsills with potted succulents and the floors in jute brings the space from imposing to relaxing in the space of a breath.

It’s at least 70% aesthetics, we have to say – we’re not entirely sure how self-aware the space is. We haven’t fully wrapped our heads around Soma, the onsite restaurant.

The determined dedication to the theme, however, is admirable and probably the reason it functions so well.

If green spaces, historical architecture, and sustainable aesthetics do anything for you, this place is worth a visit.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 82 total.
Warm design: Natural tones, chic furnishings, and river or sunset views.
Room options: King Singles, Queen Doubles, family nooks, and suites.
Extras: Kitchenettes, lounges, hammocks, coffee machines, robes, TVs.
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With some truly exquisite aesthetics, gorgeous views and many options to choose from, selecting a room is intimidating.

Luckily, the aesthetic is a through-line, every room beautifully decorated in warm naturals that feel both decadent and welcoming.

Views, you can choose. Some rooms face the Arkansas River, others snuggle in the trees, some are intentionally situated for sunsets.

You’ll have King Singles, Queen Doubles, and a few sleeping nooks that can fit the smaller members of the family.

Many room types include gorgeous kitchenettes with chic countertops and rich wooden barstools.

Others have cute lounges, others even have hammocks.

Even the simplest option will feature coffee machines, cozy robes, TVs and some kind of seating.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Onsite dining: Soma serves upscale New American fare with style.
Poolside: Ground-level pool with tacos and cocktails.
Wellness: 1820 Spa with extensive massage treatments.
Fitness: Gym with modern equipment for active guests.

Once we force ourselves to forget the plot of Brave New World, it’s easy to appreciate Soma, the onsite restaurant (still though, do you think they’re trying to drug us?).

It’s upscale New American, and, as everything in the hotel, beautifully styled.

The food is creative and varied, with plenty of vegetarian or vegan options alongside some carnivore-friendly classics.
We also would be remiss if we didn’t mention the tacos and cocktails available poolside.

The hotel pool is a neat ground-level space with lounge chairs, umbrellas and, we repeat, tacos.

Anyone who needs a little more action than pool splashing will enjoy the fitness center.

Those who want a little less action can head to the 1820 Spa, and indulge in any of a long list of massage treatments.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Riverview setting: Relaxed neighborhood near the Arkansas River.
Outdoors: Dream Keepers Park and riverside trails steps away.
Family-friendly: Gathering Place park with giant playground.
Downtown nearby: Blue Dome, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers.
History: Black Wall Street and Tulsa Race Massacre memorials.

The Riverview neighborhood is a little outside the heart of Downtown Tulsa, but anyone who likes relaxation and walks will appreciate this.

Dream Keepers Park is behind the hotel, and the river just a short stroll to the west.

Tulsa’s river walk is an underrated stretch of trails that offer hours of easy enjoyment. Anyone who prefers wheels can visit one of the nearby bicycle rentals, and enjoy the riverside that way.

Anyone traveling with kiddos can take them down the river to Gathering Place park, a giant playground with everything from a fairyland forest to a giant slide.

You’ll want to head north towards deep Downtown for the most famous attractions.

The Blue Dome neighborhood is littered with cute restaurants, and central to most of the city’s cultural sights.

Music fans and anyone with a good appreciation of Americana should hit up the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers.

Architecture fans will enjoy a wealth of Art Deco gems, and can see the entire city while searching for them.

Historically, the most important landmarks are the monument to Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre. They’re pretty much must-sees and quite near to the other museums.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“A hotel with personality at great value! Great coffee/breakfast bar with great music. The upstairs bar is also a great place to hang out. We used the hotel van to get to some of the local area restaurants — they were great! Really nice stay….”

”This is my third stay at Brut and this was the best! I absolutely love the layout of their rooms and their cleanliness is on point. Staff is exceptional. I had my hands quite full while getting out up front and a staff member noticed me and rushed out to help me carry things inside. The hotel itself is very quiet and in a nice, quiet location in downtown Tulsa. The rooftop bar and restaurant has great offerings and while I only grabbed a drink at the bar this time, I know the food is so good from past experience. Bartender was super friendly. Can’t wait to return!…”