The Tulsa Forum by TulsaNow

Any suggestions on places to stay in or close to town?

We've stayed at the Crescent and we were happy with it but wondered about other places.

It's just the adults so it doesn't have to be kid or pet friendly.

Thanks in advance.

I took my daughter to a tournament over the weekend in Rogers, AR (35 miles from Eureka Springs) and stayed at the Embassy Suites there. Fantastic place, free "cooked to order" breakfasts.

Thanks but we're actually looking to stay around (spittin' distance) town.

I have stayed at the Crescent (in the Governor's Suite on the first floor). At the Best Western, and the New Orleans Hotel. They are all fine. I liked the Best Western the best (nice free breakfast, too), and liked the New Orleans location the best.

Now I just keep going to Hot Springs. It is a much better and cooler city. It still has all the history and the spas/massages/spring water but also has two big lakes, cool mountains and better restaurants.

I'm going to a wedding there in a couple of weeks and am wondering the same thing. The wedding party is staying at "Land O Nod" and that's not really looking that great to me.

I've been told I do not want to stay out of town.  I apparently want to stay in town.  A bed and Breakfast or hotel.

So far I'm told I like the New Orleans even though
http://www.eureka-springs-usa.com/orleans/ (http://www.eureka-springs-usa.com/orleans/)

You can see where I am on this.  I must make me happy or I won't enjoy the rest of my summer.

Thanks again.

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Sorry, couldnt resist.

I stayed at the New Orleans 22 years ago on my first honeymoon.  It was a great hotel then, but a lot of disrepair can happen in 22 years, I know nothing of it's present condition.  We stayed at the Purple Iris in a few years later, charming little motel on the road just outside town where the road is ringed with small inns.  It was owned by a funny-as-hell lesbian couple who had retired there from the east coast.  The service was great.  Pretty much any of the road side inns are going to be privately owned, maybe a little dated, but the service and breakfast is usually pretty good.  Crescent is "the" place but if you enjoy a one on one experience with the proprietors, try an inn or B & B the place is thick with 'em.

I Googled the Purple Iris and it appears to still be around.  No idea if it's the same owners or not.

In recent years, I've stayed with friends up on the lake so I've lost touch with the lodging around there.

Here's a great jumping off point for some names and numbers.  Have a great time.

http://marinersguide.com/regions/heartland/eurekasprings.ar/hotels.html

I stayed as the Basin Park about a year ago. It was nice because we didn't really have to drive anywhere, but we were there for the architecture and city, not the surrounding area lakes and such.

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My Ex took me there back in 91 or 92. She just loves that place. I for one just dont get it. We rode around like the schmo tourists that we were on those goofy scooters for rent. I dont like trinket shopping, Hell I dont like shopping period without a purpose.
We stayed at some Hotel with claw feet bathtubs and gold faucets. Really old place. It wasnt bad and it was kinda neat the way it's windows in the room were long and level with the street.
I have to wonder if the bald lady is still over there in that weirdo crystal shop in the long flowing white robe style clothing. She made quite the lasting impression.
She also had us do a hot steam sauna and massage. She was one of those that described it as the most erotic thing going.
Of course I cant get the cost and the fact another man is rubbing me out of my head. So I'm voting no on the erotic statement.
But, one man's agony may be another man's pleasure. You enjoy yourself now, ya hear....lol

Been awhile since I have been but I enjoyed the New Orleans.....

Benton Place Inn, close to downtown you can walk to get there, but you still feel like you are in the woods somewhere.

Tell Becky, Rob from Owasso sent you.   Not that it will get you a discount.  I just want her to know I sent someone her way, she is a really nice lady. 

Try to get The Benton Suite

http://www.bentonplace.com/

I stayed at the Bavarian Inn, not good imo. The restaurant, though, is excellent if you like German/Czech food.

Anyone have experience with the Grand Central Hotel?



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Thanks.

Yeah, it's perfect for people of, ahem, your persuasion...

Short?

Awesome?

Sociable?

Flaming humanoid

There are lot of homes converted to vacation cabins. Wife and I stayed in one that had a living room, bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, and outdoor hot tub on a private deck. Think it was less than $100/night and only a couple of minutes walk from downtown.

I also liked Basin Park but stay in one of the specialty suites.  They have a shuttle that can drive you anywhere you want to go.

I have also stayed at the Angel at Rose Hall:  http://www.the-angel.com/    It will make the wife happy and the people that run it are very nice.

Back in 2005 we stayed at a B&B right in downtown run by this old crazy couple.  The gal called her husband the "Breakfast Elf" when he came to bring us our breakfast... lol...

Off to google to try to find the name of it.

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I'm pretty sure this is where "the magic" happened :D

http://www.cliffcottage.com/tennyson.htm

This is the one I stayed in:
http://www.wildflowercottages.com/

How was it?

What happens in Arkansas, stays in Arkansas.  ;D

Had to bleach the hell out of the tub huh?  Did you travel back to 1986?

Some things are just better left un-said...the tub?  Pass the mental bleach instead

I'm tuning the Banjos.   ;D

I thought that was "What happens in Arkansas, stays in the family"

But the effects, they last a lifetime.

+1

I have a question that may need a lawyer's opinion - if a man and wife divorce in Arkansas, are they still cousins?

What do you call the wreath put up on the door in Arkansas at Christmas-time...

It's up all year.  It's called the family tree...

You know what qualifies as foreplay in Arkansas?

"Nice tooth!"

True story:

Kid in rural Arkansas has a wooden eye. The school dance is coming up, so he asks a girl if she'll go to the dance with him. She says "oh would I, would I!" So he just says "Oh hare lip, hare lip."

(yeah, I'm not so good at the whole joke telling thing)

I agree.  I know that joke and it used to be pretty funny until you destoyed it.  There may have been some collateral damage from it...you most likely made a few unrelated jokes un-funny as well.

I aim to please.

I say we nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

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For the win!