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    The Mayo Hotel

    3.2 (205 reviews)
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    T shirt from the cafe
    Steve M.

    This review is just for the hotel itself as I didn't stay here. I just stopped by because of its history. Spoke to the lady in the cafe who gave me the lowdown on the history. Purchased a rocks glass and t-shirt to take home. Not sure how expensive the hotel is but the place looks amazing from the grand entrance. Next time in Tulsa I will try to stay here.

    Bathroom without soap, shampoo or conditioner
    Cullen B.

    Terrible. Just terrible. The staff can't answer basic questions or provide any useful information about anything. The room we booked online wasn't available when we checked in so they downgraded our room but still charged us for the premium room we booked. When I tried to address this with the staff they said we'd have to wait for a manager to discuss the situation and kept answering phone calls and taking reservations while we tried to figure out when a manager would be available and why we were being charged for a premium room we didn't actually stay in. We asked 3 times for soap for the bathroom and kitchen and never received any. We eventually just went to a Walgreens and bought our own soap, shampoo and conditioner. Our room was missing an iron. I asked the front desk staff 4 times to deliver an iron to the room 48 hours later still no iron. I finally had to ask and tip one of the gentleman at the valet stand to help us get an iron so we could iron our clothes for the event we were in town to attend. We asked to have our room serviced while we were out from 11:45am to 4 pm. We returned at 5 and the room had not been cleaned.

    The lobby, transformed for the wedding
    Angela G.

    Came to a wedding here. Held in the lobby! The only complaint is that we had a room that the tv didn't work (this was already known) but we had to take the room because we only had an hour to get ready for the wedding. (Not sure why it wasn't already replaced with a new one). They did comp our valet overnight parking ($30). Otherwise, the room was huge, clean, comfy bed. Hotel located downtown, walking distance to things including BOK center. Beautiful venue for the wedding and reception.

    Damage done by valet

    BEWARE OF THE VALET. We stayed March 7th and left our car with the valet. This is how are car was returned the next day... If you stay here treat it as if it were a rental. Take a video or your car before- it will only take a min but will save you thousands of dollars in repair! So upsetting - there is no way the valet didn't hear, feel or see what they did. They didn't report it and now we're stuck w a big repair bill.

    Beautiful lobby/waiting area
    Heidi M.

    Our trip to the Mayo Hotel was mostly due to Tulsa King and wanting to check out the city. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous, chic and has a unique history. The museum housed on the 2nd floor has a collection of famous individuals who have stayed at the Mayo hotel, that include Babe Ruth, Lucille Ball, and Elvis Presley. The room was quite spacious with a living room area, a full kitchen and a large bedroom. The location was perfectly situated downtown and walkable to a couple restaurants. I was a little disappointed there wasn't a restaurant in-house (being remodeled), but there was an attached cafe serving some lite bites and drinks. Overall, a great stay and would love to come back once the restaurant opens.

    Laura G.

    Beautiful place. We were there attending a gala. Bar service was friendly but pours were off. The ballroom is beautiful but the windows could be blinding and the room doesn't have great acoustics. Catered meal was very good for the most part.

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    Jennifer M.

    We Love Tulsa King.... So when in Tulsa you gotta stay at the Best Hotel... The Mayo!! From check in to check out everything was perfect!!! Our room was big and spacious!!! And looked just like the show!!! I love the old charm of the hotel. I did not like the shower!! It was just odd! Also the restaurant at the hotel was under renovations so finding a nice place to eat was tough as a lot of places are closed on Sunday!!! But we managed to just grab some drinks and food at the small cafe on the property.... A bit expensive but when you are hungry!!!

    Fifth Street burger
    Jon M.

    Great start, utterly disappointing finish. The property is picturesque, rooms are pleasant, & like every hotel it has its share of pros (dimensions, internet, food-services) + cons (shower, maintenance, mattresses, consistency). But the management & abysmal customer service make this a "never again." It was as shocking as it was embarrassing to see the level of indecency that passes for "trained" & "acceptable" here. The low hospitality standards of the GM were readily reflected in the bad hires. There were a few exemplary representatives, like Zeek, while the rest were mildly unprofessional or strictly deplorable, like Terry. After 2 days of interacting with the latter individual, we cut our (week+) tour short & left. The lack of customer care by this employee & GM engagement appears to be the status quo, unlike neighboring hotels (Brut & Ambassador Hotel specifically). It's disconcerting to think one unfit employee could add as much value as the detracted positive remarks & hard-earned tips otherwise garnered by any remaining employees we interacted with... Hospitality is a team sport & one bad apple truly ruins the bunch. So we're already anticipating the uphill battle for a refund as consequence for giving this business the benefit of doubt. As a wedding venue or residential property, it seems to be a hit. But for a staycation/hospitality business, they make it difficult to spend money here & enjoy the rich operational history + cultural significance of this landmark hotel. 2/5

    Rooftop is bomb.
    Cheri Y.

    This is where we stay when we are in Tulsa. We have been to weddings, had a anniversary party here in the suite. The suite we get is amazballs. The roof top is Bomb. The bar is cool. The service is excellent & the bed is super comfy with Seferra linens. Highest Recommendations.

    Adam S.

    What a cool hotel! I stayed in a super-new hotel on a prior visit that was nice, but this time around, I wanted something historic and The Mayo certainly has that going for it. The history of this hotel is eerily reminiscent of my hometown's (Kansas City) Union Station; both were considered architectural centers of pride, and bustling businesses that eventually fell into disrepair in the 1980s, only to be revitalized and stand tall once again. There's nothing in disrepair now, as the room was nice and the lobby was stunning. As far as I know, valet is the only option unless you find street parking around, so that's what I went with. At $30 for overnight parking, it's a bit steep. I had a nice view of the BOK Center and and other areas of Tulsa from the ninth floor. I have to say, the older single-pane windows made for a little additional chill in the room, but there's an adjustable thermostat so it's easy to balance out. While I really liked my room, I wasn't as keen on the bathroom. It simply wasn't very clean, and the floor had a sort of greasy, slick texture that was less than ideal. Two of the three shower-heads had calcified over and were not fully functioning. All in all, I found it to be a fun hotel and one I would stay in the next time I visit Tulsa on business. Also, shoutout to Walter who valeted my car, I enjoyed my surprisingly honest chat with him about life and family.

    Beautiful lobby!
    Quinn L.

    The Mayo is a hotel with stunning architecture and rich history woven into the every room. As soon as I stepped into the lobby, I felt like I was a 1940's film star. The lobby exudes luxury, from the stained-glass ceiling adorned with dazzling chandeliers down to the lush velvet furniture. Even the bathroom is glamorous! Next to the concierge desk, there's a gift shop that offers Starbucks coffee--I'll definitely be taking advantage of that! In addition, the Mayo also has menus for room service and their rooftop bar. My one bedroom suite is beautiful, equipped with a full kitchen, lounge area (with a pullout couch), and desk in the main room. The master bedroom is luxurious, and the bed feels as soft as a cloud. One thing about the room that I thought was a little strange is that the shower has no door. Also, we were provided with tiny bottles of shampoo and conditioner, hardly enough for one hair-washing, and no body wash. Every staff member I've encountered so far at the Mayo has been polite and welcoming, making guests feel at home.

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    Loved the historical feel and the perfect walking distance to restaurants, bars, brunch, and the BOK.

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    I've been here recently due to live music & an afterparty, their drink menu really gave me a hard…read moretime to decide because their cocktails are very put together. I really wish I remembered the drink I had the first time around, what I do remember is that it was really good. The drink I had recently was the Don Diego de La Ve & it's something I'd get again + would be my usual. Anything tequila, it's automatic (rum is right there at a very close 2nd) when it comes to an alcohol beverage + cocktail. Has addition of ancho reyes, a chile liqueur, that's super subtle in the drink along with lemon lime & agave. My homie looked at my drink & said that's something he should've ordered. *Side Note* I took a look at the menu & I'm convinced I had the Cousin Eddie (when I first visited this place). As I stated that rum is a close 2nd to tequila & the Cousin Eddie has Bumbu (rum) that I already enjoy on its own.

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