Ambassador Hotel
Overview
Originally built as a temporary upscale residence for wealthy oil barons and their families as they waited for their expansive mansions to be constructed, the ten-story historic Ambassador Hotel had to fit the needs of its discerning clientele. Today, thanks to a multi-million-dollar restoration program, the Mediterranean-influenced Ambassador Hotel is one of Tulsa’s towering architectural and cultural achievements, mirroring the glories of old—save when it comes to service and convenience. The exterior of the landmark hotel in Tulsa is graced with Italian terra cotta relief panels and limestone cornices, while the European-style interiors are richly adorned in blue, burgundy and gold, with a palladian motif running throughout the hotel. Adjacent to the lobby, the Ambassador Library displays historic memorabilia from founder General Patrick Hurley’s distinguished career, and reproductions of landscapes painted by his son, Wilson Hurley, line the walls.
The hotel displays memorabilia from Hurley's career and reproductions of paintings by his son, the artist Wilson Hurley.
Original Property Opened: 1929
Contact Information:
Street Address:
1324 South Main
Tulsa, OK 74119
Historic Hotels of America toll-free reservations number (800) 678-8946
The Great Depression, 1929 ~ 1938
Originally built as a temporary upscale residence for wealthy oil barons and their families as they waited for their expansive mansions to be constructed, the ten-story historic Ambassador Hotel had to fit the needs of its discerning clientele.
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