Great. Thank you for the responses.

Agree. We went last Sunday about noon to look at the art. At that time, there were not very many people there. Everyone on their staff was friendly. The restaurant is beautiful. We're looking forward to going back for a meal.

We had friends with us from Texas. They were really impressed. It made us so proud of our city.

This makes me happy. :)

Son and daughter in law from Seattle went when they were here over the fourth. They thought it was great.

Do we know how it's doing, business wise? Occupancy and such?

I just don't understand the thinking of making it a private suite as opposed to a space for the whole city to enjoy.

I was really upset when I first saw the plans because that little building up there is tailor made for a rooftop bar and that is a big part of the 21c's. It's like they went out of their way not to do it for some reason. Very strange.

It's not that great of a space, IMO. The parapet wall to the north is over head-height and is really tall to the east, so the skyline is cut off above the ground horizon plane. The wall is shorter looking south and there is a view, but most of the existing windows didn't face that way. They tried to make the most out of the structure they had to work with, two adjacent shells with somewhat low headroom and different floor levels. They raised one about two feet to match the other and they built a deck around it which elevates people a couple of feet and helps with the view but it still isn't anything spectacular. There is a penthouse boiler room on the roof to the east and it is surrounded by mechanical equipment, a cooling tower, HVAC units. If I paid premium price for that space, I personally would be disappointed. (Other than the fact it's much larger than a regular hotel room and has a large deck.)

There is a great view out of the 4th floor east suites, especially the NE corner, and actually probably better views out the windows of the bar and restaurant at street level than from the roof. Plus better access.

https://s31.postimg.org/lrkh48unf/Suite.jpg

Out of frame to the right is pump/boiler penthouse and mechanical equipment.

How cool would that be as a rooftop bar???

<sigh>

OKC has a really weird lack of developers wanting to do rooftop setups. Which is really strange, considering how well places with patios do here.

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But there have been a whole recent rash:

Packard's
Guyutes
Above Rawhide
Above Plenty
OKC Museum of Art
Cafe do Brasil
O Bar

And to come: Cultivar and Yuzo.

Isn't Pump Bar also adding one?

It seems like in the last year or two is when the thought finally popped up, like "oh yea! We do have a cool rofftop to make money off of."

You may be thinking of the little raised deck being done at Power House.

Yes, I have no idea why I said pump... Haha

To me 21c could also do a rooftop bar on the WEST side of that rooftop structure. There is tons of space, and a door that opens directly to it. The only problem is that the service elevator that runs from the rooftop to the kitchen on the first floor is on the east side, actually inside one of the hotel rooms.

The patio is looking nice!

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We bicycled over there last Friday night and had drinks. It was great, and what a nice view you get of the skyline. Our only complaint (and we realize this is probably for security reasons, at least until the area is more populated) was that there is a door directly to the patio from the outside, but it was locked. We had to go all the way around to the restaurant entrance, then walk through everyone who was inside eating (and we were in our grubby exercise clothes) to get there. It was kind of embarrassing. The really bad part was that a cocktail waitress working the patio told us we had to go through the inside, when all she had to do was open the door to let us in (it's only locked from the outside). She knew we were coming there for drinks. Anyway, it's a cool space.

They are offering 40% of best room rates to locals for 'staycations':

http://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/oklahomacity/2016/09/23/special-rate-okc-locals/

Sweet! Does that include the penthouse suite? And do you have any idea how much that rents for per night?

Sweet! Does that include the penthouse suite? And do you have any idea how much that rents for per night?
In looking at the reservation system that I normally use, I couldn't find a room with that description but the top room rate was $511.00.

Thanks. Just bought a Christmas gift! The lowest rate is $119+taxes, fees, and brings it $135.

In looking at the reservation system that I normally use, I couldn't find a room with that description but the top room rate was $511.00.

Thanks! Seems like that's a little low for the penthouse, but one never knows. We might have to do that for the little girl's birthday if we can get the discount. She's been wanting to stay there, and that'd be perfect.

They just published a really cool video on OKC on their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/21cMuseumHotels/videos/10157733154800006/

They just published a really cool video on OKC on their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/21cMuseumHotels/videos/10157733154800006/

Amazing. Captures OKC's character in one short video!

yep, only MGB and the zoo is missing. ... maybe the asian district and capital hill should be included later.

Does anyone know if they are still doing the 40% off for locals deal? Or does someone remember the code so I can check?

Looking forward to staying here Friday night and seeing it for the first time.

Does anyone know if they are still doing the 40% off for locals deal? Or does someone remember the code so I can check?

It was "Neighbor" or "Neighbors", and I believe it runs through the end of the year.

I enjoyed a quick stay this past weekend, it's definitely a very unique hotel experience! It reminded me of W Hotel'S I've stayed at in other cities. Loved the high ceilings and big windows. Only downsides were I had a west-facing room (no view) and the walk between the hotel and CBD is pretty desolate and feels further than it actually is. The area has a lot of room to grow but currently is not the most convenient for going places downtown unless you take an Uber/lyft.

Finally

http://m.newsok.com/construction-set-to-start-next-week-on-70-million-west-village-in-oklahoma-city/article/5530777

once those are done it will really transform that area. I look forward to seeing that complete!

"West Village", interesting name.

We ate at Mary Eddy's and stayed for one night this weekend. Everything was top notch. The food and service at Mary Eddy's was fantastic, the gallery of art was interesting, and the room was modern, unique, luxurious, and comfortable. I highly recommend the hotel.

We ate at Mary Eddy's a few months ago and it was amazing. Best lamb and broccoli dishes I've ever had. It is now my favorite restaurant in OKC. We also stayed at 21c in a suite. It was a great experience. OKC is so lucky to have this gem!

Did the same as Celebrator this weekend. One-night stay, food at Mary Eddy's. The guest floors and rooms are stunning. This is really a beautiful facility. Absolute must-visit for locals and out of towners. I had high expectations, and was floored nonetheless.

Not sure if it was mentioned but this hotel was named one of the top new hotels in the world by Travel and Leisure.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/it-list-the-best-new-hotels#usa-and-canada-21c-museum-hotel-oklahoma-city

Not sure if it was mentioned but this hotel was named one of the top new hotels in the world by Travel and Leisure.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/it-list-the-best-new-hotels#usa-and-canada-21c-museum-hotel-oklahoma-city

Now that is impressive ��

Stumbled across this photo from the Henry Ford Collection:

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/43/3f/df/433fdf96b9bafdb029c5832c2981282a--ford-parts-henry-ford.jpg

Urbanized,

Sir, I must attest, this place is immaculate. I went on a date here last weekend and its just simply sublime. So, what I enjoy upon walking through the door (similar to OKCmoa), there's an interesting piece upon walking through the door that actually is some sort of glass clock mechanism. There's a modern/industrial theme within the interior design of the bar. TV's adorn the bar area in case you want to keep up with any score on a game. Seating between the bar and the first floor art gallery but its important to note both entrances I saw had employees there to provide insight into the museum and bar/restaurant ; so you won't find a bunch of people wandering around lost. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the white pillars inside the museum and the white walls which contribute to flowing with the art viewing experience instead of distracting from it. Lots of intriguing pieces of art. My date preferred to read the description before partaking in the art but I found it more enjoyable to study and partake in the art and then comparing my perspective to that of the artist. I forget the artist's name but there's a piece where two women are sitting on the floor knitting a cloth with henna art/writing on it that screams to me how in their culture they may not always be encouraged to have a voice so they were inclined to instead transcribe those thoughts into the cloth they were knitting. And it just spoke volumes to me. I would say that was one of the few if not really the only piece that truly pulled me in AND matched the description offered by the artist. And although I wasnt "pulled in" by each particular piece I still wholeheartedly enjoyed the entire exhibit. Exposed beams and the flooring carried throughout the exhibit only further encouraged what I choose to recognize as an industrial themed design. Another piece worth mentioning was the wedding gown piece and how each gown offered intricate yet contrary viewpoints to the perspective of the dress next to it; contributing to the reality women (even human beings for that matter) are not monolithic.

I just.....I don't know, I find this place to be phenomenal. Even the landscaping outside of this place is neat and yet unique with that tree outfront.

So, to see the picture you just posted and how it translates to the experience i enjoyed here in modern times....I am at a loss for words with how transformational this spot is. Its a place I could see myself visiting at least 2-3 times a month just to take in the art and catch something I haven't noticed previously and to enjoy the ambiance there. Tons of millenials like myself there and wow what a buzzing atmosphere. This might be my favorite spot in OKC now. And whats funny is you have the Jones assembly right behind it and of course all that film row has to offer so this area will only improve; not to mention the new sunshine cleaners place which I have yet to experience.

Nomination for the best restoration/renovation in OKC history?

So, to see the picture you just posted and how it translates to the experience i enjoyed here in modern times....I am at a loss for words with how transformational this spot is. Its a place I could see myself visiting at least 2-3 times a month just to take in the art and catch something I haven't noticed previously and to enjoy the ambiance there. Tons of millenials like myself there and wow what a buzzing atmosphere. This might be my favorite spot in OKC now. And whats funny is you have the Jones assembly right behind it and of course all that film row has to offer so this area will only improve; not to mention the new sunshine cleaners place which I have yet to experience.

Not sure if you know, but the 21CMuseum was the Fred Jones MFG plant. It was a Model T assembly line at one time. Thus where 'Jones Assembly' gets it name.

Long time ago when this project first hit the newswire I read some old stories on it and the original uses. But still vaguely familiar though.

Finally made it to Mary Eddy's last night and wow. Last nights' meal is now in the running for the best I've had in OKC. I had a duck breast in a sort of green-chile lime posole. My wife had an exceptionally delicious piece of beef brisket. The appetizer of Naan and acorn squash hummus was amazing as well.

Service was efficient but odd. We did not ever have a set waiter. The entire staff seemed to have interacted with our table at one point or another. I did not get the sense that this was their standard M.O., but rather that some roiling chaos was going on behind the scenes somewhere. That said they hit all their marks (nothing was messed up, apps and salads came out one time and as-ordered and they kept our drinks full). It was just...kind of weird.

21C distributed this today:

21c Joins MGallery
Today, we’re sharing some exciting news. We’ve officially joined the MGallery Hotel Collection, a global network of storied boutique hotels dedicated to lovers of art, literature, and design. As part of MGallery, we’ll be able to do more of what you love about 21c.

We will continue to bring world-class contemporary art to our communities through curated exhibitions and cultural programming. You’ll still find the dishes and cocktails you know and love at our restaurants, and genuine hospitality will remain at the heart of everything we do.

13 years ago when we opened the first 21c in Louisville, we could have never imagined that we’d be joining a network of hotels across the world also dedicated to creating a new kind of hospitality experience. Discover our new world of bespoke, creative hospitality with the MGallery Hotel Collection.

Cheers to an exciting future!

^

That's good news.

Hope it helps with their bookings which I don't think have been very good in general.

We had a great dinner at Mary Eddy’s last night. Food and service were top notch. Only the second time we’d had dinner there but plan to go more often after a very good experience. We had friends in from out of town and they enjoyed strolling around the hotel after dinner. Made for a nice evening.

Press release. Utah Jazz had been guests:

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Important Update on COVID-19
Keeping our Community Informed
OKLAHOMA CITY / Published 3.12.2020

As you all are aware, the situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) is evolving quickly and it is important to 21c Oklahoma City that we provide regular and transparent updates to our community. Unfortunately, a guest at our hotel has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. Our priority is the safety of our team, our guests and our community. We are working with public health officials at the Oklahoma City Health Department to ensure that our employees and guests are informed, safe and well taken care of. Out of an abundance of caution, we are working to temporarily close our hotel so that we can complete a comprehensive, hotel-wide deep clean.

The Oklahoma City Health Department will be reaching out to anyone who came into close contact with the individual. Health officials advise that the risk of transmission is low for those who have not been in close contact with this individual.

Since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the US, the team has been vigilant in our efforts to maintain a safe, healthy environment for all who visit. The hotel works with a global team of experts in hygiene and safety, heightening our already vigorous hygiene and prevention measures, with enhanced cleaning procedures and EPA-registered disinfection products with proven efficacy in killing respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.

This is an evolving situation and as more information is available we will work with local health authorities to provide updates. We remain committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our guests, employees, and community, and will take all the necessary steps to provide a safe environment for all who visit.

I passed the 21C on my way to work yesterday morning and Utah's charter busses looked like they had just arrived in front of the hotel to unload.

Fast forward to being at the game and seeing the tweets from Woj and Shams saying that it was expected that one of the Jazz players had been exposed to Covid-19 and then the game being canceled.

After leaving the game (around 8:45) I again passed the 21C and it was business as usual there. People were hanging out in the lobby and getting drinks at the bar. Obviously no one really knows the scope of exposure but I found it strange that the 21C wasn't on lockdown. Just a very weird experience in general.

I passed the 21C on my way to work yesterday morning and Utah's charter busses looked like they had just arrived in front of the hotel to unload.

Fast forward to being at the game and seeing the tweets from Woj and Shams saying that it was expected that one of the Jazz players had been exposed to Covid-19 and then the game being canceled.

After leaving the game (around 8:45) I again passed the 21C and it was business as usual there. People were hanging out in the lobby and getting drinks at the bar. Obviously no one really knows the scope of exposure but I found it strange that the 21C wasn't on lockdown. Just a very weird experience in general.

They probably do not encourage staff to watch games during work hours, and most of the Jazz team/employees would have been in quarantine at the arena, so who knows how long till anyone on staff initially heard and it got to someone high enough that they could make decisions to change operations.

And plus, the public is unnecessarily panicking on something that isn't nearly as crazy as the media is making it out to be. Remember, he was ready to play because he felt good enough to play. This is not the black plague people.

So unfortunate for the 4 star 21c Hotel & Museum. There are several hotels with larger beds to accommodate the taller NBA players like 21c, Colcord and the new Omni will be equipped to cater to the needs of the NBA athletes.

Oklahoma City is very fortunate to be among the 30 cities in the United States to host an NBA franchise.

http://www.thunderfans.com/vforum/images/smilies/okc.gif Lets Go Thunder.

This too shall past; however there will be devastation and grief that will come with the passing of the deadly virus. Stay safe everyone, wish you the very best...

No one knows the origin of this virus, some say it may be related to climate change--if it is, we'll see more of these viruses emerge.

And plus, the public is unnecessarily panicking on something that isn't nearly as crazy as the media is making it out to be. Remember, he was ready to play because he felt good enough to play. This is not the black plague people.

I'm not going to comment on this take despite my urge to do so, but there's a thread for this.

And plus, the public is unnecessarily panicking on something that isn't nearly as crazy as the media is making it out to be. Remember, he was ready to play because he felt good enough to play. This is not the black plague people.

This is such a wrong comment on so many levels.

And plus, the public is unnecessarily panicking on something that isn't nearly as crazy as the media is making it out to be. Remember, he was ready to play because he felt good enough to play. This is not the black plague people.

I wonder if you still agree with this 3 days later?

https://twitter.com/jerrybohnen/status/1264179115634110471?s=21

This sounds bad. Lackmeyer saying it’s not closing, though.

I'm checking on this.

Closing would be nothing short of disastrous.

How is "shutting down permanently" not closing? Are we losing the 21c brand, but it's staying a hotel? Cause that would suck.

https://twitter.com/jerrybohnen/status/1264179115634110471?s=21

This sounds bad. Lackmeyer saying it’s not closing, though.

https://oklahoman.com/article/5663031/21c-museum-hotel-is-reopening

"The hotel sent a required federal WARN notice to the state on Friday reporting it was laying off 109 employees.

Craig Greenberg, CEO at 21c, said Saturday the company made the filing to reflect a furlough extension though it did include some employees permanently laid off due to an anticipation of slower business when the hotel reopens in late summer/early fall.

Fred Hall, majority owner in the hotel and owner of the property, called the reports of the hotel closing permanently “absolutely incorrect.” Hall and Greenberg both said they will be sharing details of improvements being made at the hotel while it is closed.

“We are definitely reopening,” Hall said. “And it will be new and improved.”

Sounds like a false alarm, thank goodness.

Thank goodness. That would have been a major blow.

21c reopened today.

Mary Eddy's lounge area will be open for service five days a week, TU- TH 5:30pm-9:30pm; FR - SA 5:30pm-10:00pm.

i really hope they focused on deferred maintenance in the rooms. The wear and tear when I stayed there a year ago was apparent: broken furniture, light fixtures not working, painted surfaces all scuffed up. Hotels require constant upkeep and I was not impressed -- even after staying in two separate rooms.

Mary Eddy's reopens on Thursday.

It is now located where the bar was before, in the northeast corner of the space.

What was originally the restaurant will be a coffee/bodega place with the bar moved to the southeast corner opening onto the south patio which will ultimately have a new pool. That patio was never really used and had been completely separated from the bar.

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