Lively Hotel on OAK Oklahoma City, Tapestry by Hilton — Hotel in Oklahoma City

We have traveled a lot - within the US and Internationally. This is a 3 star hotel, at best. |We stayed in a 1 King Bed Room for one night over Mother's Day weekend 2025.||Room Cleanliness and Condition|Despite opening only 8 months ago, the hotel already shows signs of wear and cleanliness issues. Upon check-in, I noticed the floor in our king room was dirty (the rug really should be vacuumed between guests) and there was significant dust accumulation around the windows and room edges. The carpeting in common areas already exhibits visible wear, with loose carpet fibers in several spots.||Bathroom Experience|Simply put the whole shower design is horrible. The shower head only points to one area - so when you are standing to take a shower, your arms continuously bump into the grab bar. The door is not able to be opened into the shower because of the placement of the temperature control handle. The shower design is just problematic - with the door opening outward into the bathroom, so much water escapes onto the floor. (Also water leaks out when showering because there are small gaps in the door frame not covered by a plastic door sweep. To compensate, the hotel uses thick, residential-style bath mats rather than standard hotel bath towels. |On the positive side, the Lockwood New York branded toiletries were excellent quality - more high-end than most hotels, and the bathroom door lock was appreciated. The hair dryer was in good condition and the toilet paper was actually better quality than you get in most hotels. ||Comfort and Security|The king bed was comfortable with fluffy pillows. I appreciated security features like the in-room safe and the room key requirement for accessing floors above the second. ||Convenience Factors|The valet service was efficient and reasonably priced at $20 per night. They do offer self-park at $18 a night, but why would someone do that instead of paying the extra $2 for valet?!|While the hotel had an ice machine on our floor, the filtered water dispenser produces warm water that quickly melts the nugget ice, making it difficult to enjoy truly cold water. Not a huge deal, but worth mentioning for those that like ice cold water. I wished that we had brought an insulated cup or even bought a soda fountain drink from the convenience store to have a styrofoam cup to use. There is an ice bucket in the room, but it is very small.|The room did include two water bottles, but without any indication whether they were complimentary, so we opted not to use them.||Location and Service|The hotel's location is its strongest asset - situated in a beautiful area surrounded by restaurants and shopping, and close to the highway, mall, Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens. Willis at the front desk provided quick and efficient check-in and check-out service.||Overall Impression|For a new hotel, the Lively on OAK falls short in cleanliness and attention to detail, though its comfortable bed, convenient location, and friendly service partially redeem the experience. With better housekeeping and some design improvements, this property could truly live up to its potential.||Few items to note as I typically book hotel rooms based on info I see on the hotel websites, there are several items noted on the Hilton website that are NOT accurate related to the 1 King Bed Room that was booked and stayed in: |- Curved Shower Rod (there is a glass door, see prior comments)|- Designer Throw Blanket (no throw blanket, no spare blanket in closet either like in usual Hilton hotels)|- Clock Radio w/ MP3 Connection (no clock radio in our room)|- Easy to Set Alarm Clock Radio (room didn’t have alarm clock)|- Iron (however, there is a steamer in the closet)|- Iron/ironing board (there is a steamer in the closet, see prior comments on requesting an iron and ironing board)|- basd Bath Amenities (They have Lockwood New York branded shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and lotion).||TLDR: would we stay again, yes - this is likely one of the nicer 3 star hotels in OKC and can't beat...

We have traveled a lot - within the US and Internationally. This is a 3 star hotel, at best. We stayed in a 1 King Bed Room for one night over Mother's Day weekend 2025.

**Room Cleanliness and Condition Despite opening only 8 months ago, the hotel already shows signs of wear and cleanliness issues. Upon check-in, I noticed the floor in our king room was dirty (the rug really should be vacuumed between guests) and there was significant dust accumulation around the windows and room edges. The carpeting in common areas already exhibits visible wear, with loose carpet fibers in several spots.

**Bathroom Experience Simply put the whole shower design is horrible. The shower head only points to one area - so when you are standing to take a shower, your arms continuously bump into the grab bar. The door is not able to be opened into the shower because of the placement of the temperature control handle. The shower design is just problematic - with the door opening outward into the bathroom, so much water escapes onto the floor. (Also water leaks out when showering because there are small gaps in the door frame not covered by a plastic door sweep. To compensate, the hotel uses thick, residential-style bath mats rather than standard hotel bath towels. On the positive side, the Lockwood New York branded toiletries were excellent quality - more high-end than most hotels, and the bathroom door lock was appreciated. The hair dryer was in good condition and the toilet paper was actually better quality than you get in most hotels.

**Comfort and Security The king bed was comfortable with fluffy pillows. I appreciated security features like the in-room safe and the room key requirement for accessing floors above the second.

**Convenience Factors The valet service was efficient and reasonably priced at $20 per night. They do offer self-park at $18 a night, but why would someone do that instead of paying the extra $2 for valet?! While the hotel had an ice machine on our floor, the filtered water dispenser produces warm water that quickly melts the nugget ice, making it difficult to enjoy truly cold water. Not a huge deal, but worth mentioning for those that like ice cold water. I wished that we had brought an insulated cup or even bought a soda fountain drink from the convenience store to have a styrofoam cup to use. There is an ice bucket in the room, but it is very small. The room did include two water bottles, but without any indication whether they were complimentary, so we opted not to use them.

**Location and Service The hotel's location is its strongest asset - situated in a beautiful area surrounded by restaurants and shopping, and close to the highway, mall, Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens. Willis at the front desk provided quick and efficient check-in and check-out service.

**Overall Impression For a new hotel, the Lively on OAK falls short in cleanliness and attention to detail, though its comfortable bed, convenient location, and friendly service partially redeem the experience. With better housekeeping and some design improvements, this property could truly live up to its potential.

Few items to note as I typically book hotel rooms based on info I see on the hotel websites, there are several items noted on the Hilton website that are NOT accurate related to the 1 King Bed Room that was booked and stayed in: Curved Shower Rod (there is a glass door, see prior comments) Designer Throw Blanket (no throw blanket, no spare blanket in closet either like in usual Hilton hotels) Clock Radio w/ MP3 Connection (no clock radio in our room) Easy to Set Alarm Clock Radio (room didn’t have alarm clock) Iron (however, there is a steamer in the closet) Iron/ironing board (there is a steamer in the closet, see prior comments on requesting an iron and ironing board) basd Bath Amenities (They have Lockwood New York branded shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and lotion).

TLDR: would we stay again, yes - this is likely one of the nicer 3 star hotels in OKC and can't beat...

Lively on OAK is a stylish new spot on the OKC scene, and I had the chance to spend two days here for a class in one of their ballrooms.

Parking: Easy win. The open lot just behind the hotel was free and a short stroll to the door. Some colleagues used the garage, and I’m told there’s a charge for guests, but the surface lot worked perfectly.

Front Desk: Shoutout to the desk clerk who deserves MVP status. I was having trouble with my hand (still healing) and desperately needed lotion. None in the restrooms, but he sprang into action, disappeared, and came back with exactly what I needed. That level of attentiveness doesn’t go unnoticed.

Meeting Space & Food: The ballroom setup was clean, tech worked seamlessly, and while I’d have preferred classroom tables over rounds, the banquet staff more than made up for it. They were phenomenal: attentive, professional, and clearly proud of their work. Food was fresh and high quality. Bravo to that team.

Bar & Patio: Gorgeous. The perfect vibe for a break or to wind down after a full day. But here’s where I hit a snag. Our class wrapped up a little early, and I thought it’d be fun to bring everyone together for a celebratory cocktail. The bartender’s response: “Happy hour ends at 4. It’s 1 to 4.” Full stop. No flexibility, no alternate suggestion, just an emphatic “no.” And that, honestly, was a letdown. Hospitality is about finding a way to yes, and management should empower the team to make guests feel welcome beyond the rules.

Overall: Lively on OAK is a fresh addition to OKC with real potential. The banquet and front desk teams nailed it; they set the bar high. If the bar staff matched that same spirit, this would have been an easy 5-star week.

FOLLOW-UP NOTE: I appreciate the reply, but it reads like a template and doesn’t address the actual feedback. I took time to recognize standout service from your banquet and front-desk teams and to flag a fixable issue at the bar. When management doesn’t acknowledge details, it suggests the real takeaways aren’t being reviewed with staff. That misses an easy win. Social responsibility in hospitality means valuing guest voices, not just responding to them. I’d welcome a manager follow-up so the bar experience can match the excellence I...