Why is the Skirvin Hotel in OKC haunted?

The Skirvin Hilton, the grande dame of Oklahoma City – a sort of Waldorf Astoria in America’s Heartland – is an imposing 14-storey, Art Deco property from 1911 that’s said to be haunted by Effie, a Prohibition-era chambermaid who jumped to her death with a love child fathered by hotel founder WB Skirvin.

What hotel do NBA teams stay at in Oklahoma City?

The 17-story hotel located at 100 West Oklahoma City Blvd. will serve the city’s revitalized downtown area including the convention center, Scissortail Park and Chesapeake Energy Arena, home of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. Omni Oklahoma City Hotel marks the brand’s expansion into Oklahoma.

What is the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City?

Haunted Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. The Skirvin Hotel built in 1910 by oilman W.B. Skirvin, who was determined to have the finest hotel in the Southwest.

How did the Skirvin Hotel get its name?

Our beautiful Oklahoma City historic hotel was named for its founder, William Balser “Bill” Skirvin, whose daughter, Perle Mesta, became the ambassador to Luxembourg under Harry Truman. The Skirvin Hotel opened to the public in 1911, billed as “The newest, finest hotel in the Southwest.”

How many rooms does the Skirvin Hotel have?

The Skirvin Hotel built in 1910 by oilman W.B. Skirvin, who was determined to have the finest hotel in the Southwest. Opening its doors in 1911, the plush hotel had two, 10-story towers containing 224 rooms, was one of the first buildings in Oklahoma City to have air conditioning,…

Why stay at Skirvin Hilton?

This iconic hotel is also at the epicenter of Oklahoma City’s vibrant culture with so many of city’s biggest attractions nearby. Schedule a night with Skirvin Hilton and you’ll experience the prestige and charm of the most beautiful hotel in OKC. Let us help plan your next getaway with exciting OKC events.