The hotel's location is one of its greatest assets. It is located in the heart of downtown Tulsa, adjacent to the Williams Center Green (a very small, pretty park) and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (PAC) - home to the ballet, opera, plays and Broadway productions. The developing Blue Dome entertainment district on 2nd Street is just a few blocks away.
The port cochere and main entrance to the hotel is on second street, though the front desk is actually a level up in a lobby accessible from the 3rd Street/PAC side. The hotel's public areas are decorated in a somewhat non-descript style but are pleasant and well maintained, and the giant stalagtite-like chandelier over the entry lobby escalators is interesting. The rooms are quiet, comfortable and nicely furnished in a traditional style. I recommend asking for a room on the east side of the building, facing the PAC and park.
At least under previous management the staff exhibited the kind of thoughtful friendliness that generally characterizes Tulsans. Once when Mrs. BixB and I visited for an anniversary, the Adam's Mark staff surprised us with a complimentary upgrade to the Presidential Suite. After enjoying its seperate living room, dining area and bedroom, raised roman tub, and glass-fronted two-person shower, it might be an understatement to say that we felt that was an extremely nice gesture. (Should the present Crowne Plaza management wish to send me a message making a similar offer for the next anniversary, it would be warmly received and accepted - and duly noted here!).
Even without such a generous comp, we'll always view the Williams Center Westin/Adams Mark/Crowne Plaza with a certain endearment, and no doubt will continue to return and recommit to a marriage that happily has more staying power than the hotel's various owners.
location near Performing Arts Center; nice rooftop indoor/outdoor pool
