TL;DR

Historic charm: 1920s boutique hotel in Tulsa’s Renaissance neighborhood.
Neighborhood feel: Warm bricks, intimate low-rise design.
Eclectic interiors: Antique furnishings mixed with colorful, quirky décor.
University location: Ideal for visitors to the University of Tulsa.
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In the Renaissance neighborhood, near the University of Tulsa, is yet another nationally-recognized historic 1920s hotel.

Not as stately as some of the others, The Campbell instead has a super charming neighborhood-y feel.

The bricks are a warm, sandy color and the building is low and sprawling rather than towering and impressive.

It doesn’t lessen the appeal as much as make it more intimate.

Inside, we get personality. There are multiple themes, from the suitcase installation in the lobby to elegant rooms full of antiques and cute rooms full of bright colors and unique patterns.

While the location isn’t made for walking, anyone with business at the University will find it hard to find a better spot.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 26, each uniquely designed.
Style: Four-posters, antiques, damask, and cozy luxury touches.
Comfort: Designer linens, hardwood flooring, stone countertops.
Bathrooms: Natural stone, vessel sinks, soaking tubs in many rooms.
Amenities: HDTVs, Keurig machines, fridges, microwaves.
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All the rooms are different, though many have a similar feel. We’re talking lots of four-posters, antiques, damask, quilted headboards, all the hallmarks of cozy luxury in a variety of styles.

Room types range from Queen Singles to Luxury Suites, with Double Queens and Deluxe options.

Each is unique, but the standard of comfort is high, including gorgeous stone countertops, hardwood flooring and designer linens.

Most of the rooms are what you’d expect from ‘historic home luxury.’ The building doesn’t call for it at all, but it’s a nice touch anyway.

We’re suckers for a nice bathroom, and the natural stone and vessel sinks are perfection. Many rooms have soaking tubs.

All of them have HDTVs, Keurig machines, fridges and microwaves. We’re a bit sad that fireplaces are decorative, but that’s a nitpick for a hotel.

What are prices like?

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

Dining: No full restaurant, just packaged breakfast snacks.
Drinks: Relaxed lounge and bar area with leather seating.
Extras: Beauty salons and spa boutiques in the same building.
Convenience: Onsite parking, dry cleaning, and front desk services.

Sadly, the onsite restaurant is a work in progress.

In an attempt to make up for not having a kitchen, the hotel supplies a variety of pre-packaged items for guests in the morning.

We’ve got nothing against free snacks, but anyone who needs a full meal should head elsewhere. Luckily, we’re right next to a university campus, with a handful of restaurants nearby.

Just be careful, if you go too far east you’ll hit Taco Bell. If you’re headed there for breakfast, you’re braver than we are.

There is a lounge for drinks, a simple, wood-heavy bar area with leather seating and a very relaxed vibe.

Not technically connected to the hotel, but in the same building, is a lineup of beauty salons, including a hairdresser and a couple of tiny esthetician/spa boutiques.

There is parking onsite, which is a nice touch, and your typical access to dry cleaning, etc. services at the front desk.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Renaissance base: Near the University of Tulsa with campus attractions.
Local eats: Cafés and restaurants nearby, fewer than downtown.
Route 66: Hotel sits on Route 66 with easy access to roadside sights.
City access: Downtown Tulsa, Blue Dome, and Art Deco architecture within reach.
Cultural highlights: Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers, Black Wall Street memorials.

Unless your only plans relate to the university and you are okay skipping all the rest of Tulsa, you’ll need wheels.

Renaissance is a cute little area, spitting distance from the University, where you’ll find a handsome, roomy campus with a performance hall, art gallery and plenty of sport.

Cafes and restaurants are not as prevalent as downtown, but there are plenty of nice options if Taco Bell isn’t your style.

There is a limited airport shuttle service and the obvious rideshare options, but for any exploring your own car is probably the best option.

The hotel is on Route 66, just begging for a cruise. The Route 66 Gateway is in Tulsa, and the Cosmic Cowboy, while all sorts of other roadside attractions are an easy drive and a fun adventure.

Downtown is also worth a visit; the main area is easy to walk around once you get there.

There’s gorgeous Art Deco architecture throughout, and some unique and lovely cultural sights.

Anyone with an appreciation for Americana can head to the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers.

Near the Blue Dome you’ll find cute restaurants and cafés, and memorials for Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre.

If you go a little further west, you’ll hit the Arkansas River, where there’s a nice riverwalk, Dream Keepers Park and dinner comedy at the Tulsa Spotlight Theater.