GARNER HOTEL NORMAN - UNIVERSITY AREA BY IHG - Norman OK 2601 Bankers Ave 73072

2601 Bankers Ave., Norman, OK 73072 United States

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near Exit 106 on I-35 (~0.5mi)

Near Riverwind Casino

9.2

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797 by Res.ai

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The hotel offers a complimentary casino shuttle, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool for guests to enjoy.

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Free full breakfast

Free WiFi

Free RV, bus, truck parking

Fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Travel"

Great choice when traveling through this area.

Robert S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 09 to Sat Oct 10 2026 at a $111.99 average nightly rate.

"Great stay"

The rooms are clean, beds and pillows are so comfortable, shower is great. Overall a fantastic hotel. The area was clean and coffee was good. But again, good stay and we would come back for sure.

Emily E. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 30 to Sun May 31 2026 at a $169.00 average nightly rate.

"Very helpful and pleasant"

Nice Hotel.

John K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 11 to Thu Feb 12 2026 at a $99.99 average nightly rate.

"A great place to stay"

Easy reservation process plus ease of check in and out. Breakfast always a wonderful way to start the day.

Robert S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 07 to Mon Dec 08 2025 at a $86.99 average nightly rate.

"Accommodations are excellent"

People here are great!

Daniel M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 03 to Sat Dec 06 2025 at a $118.66 average nightly rate.

"Fantastic Experience"

It was an amazingly friendly experience coupled with warmth and care.

Sheryl G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 19 to Tue Oct 21 2025 at a $84.60 average nightly rate.

"I had a very pleasant experience"

I would highly recommend this Hotel to others.

Maranita J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 19 to Tue Oct 21 2025 at a $82.08 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in Norman, Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Riverwind Casino and 6 minutes from Sooner Mall. This casino hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from University of Oklahoma and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Riverwind Casino - 0.3 mi
Sam Noble Museum - 3.1 mi
Lloyd Noble Center - 3.2 mi
National Weather Center - 3.4 mi
Jacobson House Native Art Center - 3.7 mi
Switzer Center - 3.7 mi
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - 3.8 mi
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium - 3.8 mi
University of Oklahoma- Norman - 3.8 mi
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium - 3.9 mi
Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club - 4.0 mi
University North Park Retail and Business Development - 4.2 mi
Norman Amtrak Station - 4.4 mi
The Crucible Foundry, Gallery and Sculpture Garden - 4.5 mi
Max Westheimer Airport - 4.8 mi
Care Unit Hospital Program - 4.9 mi
Griffin Memorial Hospital - 5.1 mi
Bart Conner Gymnastics - 5.1 mi
Physicians Surgical Center - 5.3 mi
Thunderbird Casino - 10.0 mi
Purcell Amtrak Station - 13.9 mi
Boomer Sports Complex - 14.8 mi
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) - 15.9 mi
Chesapeake Energy Arena - NBA Thunder - 19.8 mi
Myriad Botanical Gardens - 19.8 mi
OK City Amtrak Station - 19.9 mi
Bricktown/ Downtown - 20.0 mi
Cox Convention Center - 20.0 mi
Stage Center - 20.0 mi
Civic Center Music Hall - 20.2 mi
Oklahoma City Museum of Art - 20.2 mi
White Water Bay Park - 20.4 mi
Oklahoma City National Memorial - 20.4 mi
Oklahoma State Fair Park - 20.9 mi
State Fair Park - 20.9 mi
OU Medical Center - 21.0 mi
Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum - 21.1 mi
Oklahoma State Capitol - 21.7 mi
Oklahoma City University - 22.1 mi
Oklahoma City Zoological Park OKC Zoo - 23.8 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Norman? This hotel has 75 square feet (7 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.

The Garner hotel can fulfill all your needs with exceptionally clean rooms, quality accommodations at reasonable rates with the very best customer service. We are easily accessible, located off Highway 9 and I-35 behind the Riverwind Casino. A wide variety of fine dining and fast food restaurants are conveniently located within 2 miles: Chips N' Ales, Interurban restaurant, Legends Restaurant, Red Robin, Jason's Deli, Cracker Barrel, Panda Express, Taco Bueno, and McDonald's, . Shopping is just minutes away at Sooner Fashion Mall. Oklahoma University and OU Stadium is just 5 minutes away.

Local Attractions

OU University and the Riverwind Casino

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2026

Floors: 3

Rooms: 73

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 73

Handicap Rooms: 4

Suites: 21

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.5 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 14.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: No charge for cancellation by 6pm on the 48 hours before arrival unless specified in group contract.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Area rugs in public areas
Assistive listening devices available
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Banquet hall
Barbecue grill(s)
Braille or raised signage
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Casino
Casino floor size square feet - 11
Casino floor size square meters - 1
Casino nearby
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Coin laundry on site
Comprehensive food waste policy
Computer station
Concerts/live shows
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 75
Conference space size (meters) - 7
Daily
Designated smoking areas
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Dog exercise area
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 122
Elevator door width (inches) - 48
Evening entertainment
Fence around pool
Fitness facilities
Food and water bowls
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free casino shuttle
Free full breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Free wired internet
Front entrance ramp
Garden
Gas grill
Gift shops or newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Handrails in stairways
Hospital bed available
Housekeeping on request
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Lockers available
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Multilingual staff
Music library
No accessible shuttle
No cribs (infant beds) available
Number of VIP gaming rooms - 1
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
Number of gaming tables - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Number of slot machines - 1
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor seasonal pool
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets allowed
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Professional property host/manager
Proposal/romance packages available
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 91
Registration desk height (inches) - 36
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Snack bar/deli
Sportsbook
Stair-free path to entrance
Television in common areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Vegetarian menu options available
Vending machine
Video library
Visual alarms in hallways
Water dispenser
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Water-efficient showers only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Green Sustainability

Clean the World recycle program. Room to be green

Airport & Shuttle Info

25 Mins to Will Rodgers Airport

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: 24 hours a day to Riverwind Casino

Breakfast Information

Complimentary hot continental breakfast that includes eggs, bacon, fruit, yogurt, juices, bagels, muffins, danish, coffee, hot and cold cereals.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Dogs under 45 lbs allowed. Non-refundable pet fee of $30.00 per stay.

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Complimentary parking on-site.

Internet / WiFi

Complimentary.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay) Service animals are exempt from fees Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Essential workers only - NO

Garner hotels are designed to deliver the all-important things guests value most - a convenient location, a sound night's sleep

Great complimentary hot breakfast

Warm and welcoming team

The Garner highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Syrup Breakfast Boutique - A trendy breakfast spot known for its delicious pancakes and unique breakfast options. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Mont - A local favorite for burgers and sandwiches. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner O Asian Fusion - A popular Asian fusion restaurant offering a variety of dishes. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Activity Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History - Explore fascinating exhibits and learn about Oklahoma's natural history. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails - Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a modern twist. Located 1.7 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Diner - A classic American diner serving comfort food favorites. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Benvenuti's Ristorante - A charming Italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta and cozy atmosphere. Located 3.2 miles from the hotel.

Activity Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - Discover a diverse collection of art from various periods and cultures. Located 1.9 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Syrup Breakfast Boutique - Start your day with delicious pancakes and unique breakfast options. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Garage - A popular burger joint with a wide selection of burgers and craft beers. Located 2.1 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Tarahumara's Mexican Cafe & Cantina - Experience authentic Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. Located 4.8 miles from the hotel.

Activity Andy Alligator's Fun Park - Enjoy a day of thrilling rides, mini-golf, and arcade games. Located 5.7 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG have?

There are 73 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG?

Complimentary hot continental breakfast that includes eggs, bacon, fruit, yogurt, juices, bagels, muffins, danish, coffee, hot and cold cereals.

What parking is available at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG?

Complimentary parking on-site.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary.

Is there a gym at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor salt water pool, hours of operation is 9am-10pm.

Is Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Dogs under 45 lbs allowed. Non-refundable pet fee of $30.00 per stay.

Is there shuttle service at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG?

25 Mins to Will Rodgers Airport

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG.

Feel free to use the Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Norman event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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