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Desert Hills Motel

5220 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74112
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Desert Hills Motel
Ranked #70 of 88 hotels in Tulsa
3.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Kent
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Stayed here during our Route 66 trip in October 2011. The motel has it's charm, the rooms are quite basic but clean, but you don't get the same welcome as you do with other classic places along the Route. But as a place to spend a night, it does the job!

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North Pole, Alaska
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

costs rising I understand but it does not match the motel. Run down. Indian (India) family. When grandma knocks on your door in the morning you better give her your garbage. If you want new towels/washcloths/TP etc you better tell her or this is the last time today you get anything. I did not go out at night. TV available... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

To be fair, we didn't even make it the whole night. I went on a Route 66 road trip with my father, and we tried to stay in the more vintage "neon sign" motels along the way. After being spoiled by some of the more fun, novel, and lovely motels prior...this place was pretty darn tragic. Listen to the other... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
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No worries with management or cleanliness, but something about this place just did not fit.... Perhaps we were spoilt with Route66 lovers, this has litlle to do with it, except that it happens to be on it. Went elsewhere for another nite in Tulsa.

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed here as part of our Route 66 honeymoon trip. The neon sign is great. Unfortunately not much else was. The service was poor. The owners were not friendly and did not appear to have any interest in Route 66. The sink in our room leaked all over the floor. I would recommend taking a picture... More

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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Myself and a friend are staying here tonight. Yes I am writing this inside the room ! Our room is very dirty and disgusting. The bath is extremely dirty & the furniture in the room is dusty. The feeling is not nice. I would recommend not staying here at all. You get what you pay for ! The owners of... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

Me and my brother were doing route 66, and though this hotel/motel was $50 US per night it certainly felt that or less. The sheets had stains, the curtains cigarette holes burnt in them. The aircon wan't on when we arrived which was a shock been one of Tulsa's hottest days on record 112F when we arrived at 6pm. I... More

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Hobart, Indiana
Senior Contributor
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Rooms were big and good for a step back in time. I love mom & pop motels, and this one is in great shape. The area is kinda sketchy, but overall a good stay! Could be a little cleaner, but for what I paid I won't complain!

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Tilburg, The Netherlands
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011

I really enjoyed staying in this motel. Stayed here on my 66 trip and this motel is a classic. Great neon, clean room and free internet. Price was very good as well. Would stay here again.

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midwest
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2011

This historic gem along old Route 66 provides clean affordable kitsch comfort. The rooms were immaculate, and the owner and family are super nice. We were lucky to get the last available room because of a cancellation. We slept well on the comfortable king-size bed. This is an older-style hotel which is part of its charm. It has been featured... More

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5220 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74112
Price range (per night):* INR1,957

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