Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel
1 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103 Original Property Opened in 1911 Historic Hotels of America member since 2008
Built in 1911, Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel has beckoned visitors from near and far throughout its history. The hotel’s stately sophistication and Art Deco style has charmed a steady stream of presidents, world figures, oil barons, dignitaries, and celebrities alike. The Skirvin family were especially convivial, and their presence created a lively and welcoming atmosphere. As a result, the establishment became a center for politics in the early days of Oklahoma’s statehood.
The hotel remained one of Oklahoma City’s iconic addresses for over 100 years. Today Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel continues to showcase excellent hospitality through its word-class dining, lavish live entertainment, and unbeatable skyline views. An interior renovation brought freshly reimagined guestrooms that combine modern luxuries with the same historic charm for which the Oklahoma City gem is known.
Discover
- Discover the long heritage of Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel, a prized Oklahoma landmark named for its founder, oilman William Baiser "Bill" Skirvin. Upon its opening in 1911, the hotel was billed as "the newest, finest hotel in the Southwest," and its listing on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places reflects that legacy.
- Admire the Art Deco architecture, thoughtfully restored throughout the historic building. Elements include historically accurate windows, restored guest elevators, and rich wood finishes throughout.
- Marvel at the historic accommodations of this outstanding historic hotel. Many distinguished guests have stayed at Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel over the years, including Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley. Several U.S. Presidents have also visited, including Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Explore
- Explore the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, home to nearly 30,000 artworks and artifacts that tell the tale of Western history, art, and culture. The Museum, established in 1955 to preserve and present the heritage of the America West, features the world's largest collection of rodeo photos, barbed wire, and saddles.
- Visit the Oklahoma City Musuem of Art. Located in the hear of downtown Oklahoma City, this remarkable cultural institution is among the best places in the United States to view contemporary artwork.
- Travel to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. It is the site of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, a three-acre space that encompasses two bronze gates, a reflecting pool, memorial fence, and the Survivor Tree, an American elm that was damaged by the blast but lived.
Experience
- Experience the Overholser Mansion, a 1903-built Queen Anne and Chateauesque-style house considered to be Oklahoma's first mansion. Owner Henry Overholser, deemed the "father of Oklahoma City" by many, and his wife, Anna Murphy Overholser, commissioned architect W.S. Matthews to create a home that stood apart. It features hand-painted ceilings and walls, Italian light fixtures, and French stained-glass windows.
- Attend an array of performing arts in an historic 1937 venue constructed in the Art Deco and neoclassical styles. The Civic Center Music Hall, initiated during F.D.R.'s New Deal as part of the Public Works Administration, today houses six stages presenting some 250 performances annually. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
- Shop at to Langston's Western Wear, which has been outfitting Oklahomans for more than a century. The store, housed in a restored 1910 building, started as a shopping destination for ranchers and farmers and today is a beacon of boots, belt buckles, hats, and Western wear.
Taste
- Sip cocktails and take in the scene at the Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel's Red Piano Lounge, a popular bar and piano lounge. The historic venue serves artfully made cocktails ranging from the Manhattan to the signature Perle Mesta, named for the socialite, political hostess, and daughter of hotel founder William Skirvin.
- Dine at the historic Cheever's Café, anchored in a Art Deco building that was once a floral shop owned by then-local luminaries Oklahoma Belle Cunningham and her husband L.L. Cheever. It's now a popular contemporary comfort food destination but retains echoes of its past. The glass-walled, refrigerated case that once served the flower shop now holds wine, beer, fresh flowers and the restaurant's signature desserts.
- Stroll the paths of the Historic Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market, which has been a food hub for Oklahomans since 1928. The venue itself features the state's largest wooden dance floor. Also shop the companion Antique Mall, originated in 1971, which spotlights unique collectibles, art, and houseware.
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Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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