Ed L.
Yelp
I found the Lincoln Inn Express hotel & suites on hotels.com and decided to book it for 2 nights. Main thing about this place was that the photos look decent enough and the price was within my budget.
It was the first time staying in Oklahoma City ever, so it was important that I find a place that met my needs: affordable, safe, and comfortable. With that said, my friend and I arrived here on a casual Friday afternoon after a drive from Wichita, KS, but originating from Kansas City, MO. First impressions is that it is similar to lower tier hotel like Super 8, but the rooms were average, mostly importantly clean, organized, and the beds were quite comfortable, but it took a while before getting sleep. It was your typical set up without the all bells and whistles. For the most part though, the Lincoln inn Express hotel and suites was quite casual and just what we needed after a day of driving. It was as basic as you can get without breaking the bank. Prices here was around $55/night and I was glad that I picked this place. They ask for your drivers license and a major credit card upon check in. I basically had no problems during my stay. Everything worked properly and the double beds were comfortable to get in a solid 8 hours of sleep per night.
The overall experience here at the Lincoln inn Express hotel and suites in Oklahoma City, OK was good and uneventful. It was quiet and I didn't hear anyone making noise next door, which is a very good thing when you're trying to get sleep before a running event. My friend and I got room 109 during our stay and it fit perfectly, especially when you come back after running a lot of miles and don't want to move up and down stairs. Lol The Lincoln Inn Express hotel is located at 5405 N Lincoln Blvd on the northern fringes of Oklahoma City. As mentioned before, they accept major credit cards, which is an industry standard, although you can pay with debit cards too. They have a private parking lot for guests to stay in. Best bet would be to have your own vehicle or rent one. Not sure if there is public transportation options here in Oklahoma City to get to the hotel or not, but there's always uber and lyft at your service from the airport to the hotel, should you need them. The Lincoln Inn Express does not currently have any type of airport shuttle service. It's as basic as you can get without the frills. Sometimes, that's all you need really!
The check in service here was good and quick, although I had to wait for the guy to check us out. When all was said and done, it was a nice stay that was also average at the same time while being comfortable and affordable at the same time. The shower worked nice and the housekeeping gave us extra bath towels, which was nice. Everything was orderly and I could see myself coming back to Lincoln Inn Express hotel and suites here in Oklahoma City, if my travels permit me to do so. My personal view on lower tier properties is that if it's affordable and can be the same basic experience as those other top brands without the bells and whistles, then why not. It's always a tough call when you see negative reviews on yelp and myself had a good experience. I guess my outlook is different. Cheap travel is always good! Recommended if you are traveling through the Oklahoma City area and need an affordable place to crash. It's not the Sheraton, but it'll be comfortable.
4.0 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the room comfort and cleanliness. 3.0 stars for the service, but 4.5 stars for the prices.
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