Ambassador Hotel

[CCOKC]

Lights are on at night now. It is already bringing life to that corner. Exciting times for Midtown.

[Praedura]

Photo update:



Source: https://twitter.com/dtOKCbuilds/stat...681537/photo/1

[PhiAlpha]

My friend gave me a tour of this the other day... It is going to be a first class establishment and the rooftop bar will be awesome.

[Pete]

I think the rooftop is going to be one of the best spots in all of OKC.

I've said it many times, but that entire area is on the verge of greatness.

[PhiAlpha]

I think the rooftop is going to be one of the best spots in all of OKC.

I've said it many times, but that entire area is on the verge of greatness.

Can't go wrong with full panoramic views of downtown from 7 floors up.

[soonerguru]

When is this supposed to be open?

[GoThunder]

When is this supposed to be open?

March, according to their website.

[PhiAlpha]

March, according to their website.

Going off what one of their managers told me, it might be as early as February.

[Pete]

Yeah, a recent interviewed indicated they expected things to go very quickly from here on out.

[Praedura]

Another recent photo:



Source: The Glam Nomad: Exploring OKC

[Praedura]

Just now noticed that they have a facebook page. Here's a few interesting pics:

View from the rooftop looking west towards Saint Anthony's:




View from the rooftop looking south:




Rendering of the pool and courtyard:



(don't know why that rendering is so dark)


Latest progress photo (from about a week ago):




Source: https://www.facebook.com/AmbassadorHotelOklahomaCity

[warreng88]

View from the rooftop looking south:

Obviously the Fassler Hall/Dust Bowl will fill in the second grassy area in the picture and the Midtown Dog Park is on the area on the bottom left of the pitcure. Is more expected to go in besides the dog park?

[Pete]

The dog park site was identified as a key area for structured parking in a recent study.

[warreng88]

The dog park site was identified as a key area for structured parking in a recent study.

Interesting. Good temporary use of the space then.

[Praedura]

Ah yes, Fassler Hall / Dust Bowl. Well, that will make the south view even more interesting.

Just try to imagine this filling in the grassy area:

[Praedura]

Also, the streetcar should slide right by the Ambassador. What will be the stop nearest the hotel?

[Pete]

Per their Facebook page, the rooftop bar will be called O Bar.

[warreng88]

Also, the streetcar should slide right by the Ambassador. What will be the stop nearest the hotel?

I would guess a stop right at the corner of 11th and Walker to get all the restaurants north and south of there, not to mention that would be the closest stop to The Edge and heritage Hills. Probably another one on 10th and Hudson, depending on how quickly the NE and SW corners develop.

[Praedura]

I would guess a stop right at the corner of 11th and Walker to get all the restaurants north and south of there, not to mention that would be the closest stop to The Edge and heritage Hills. Probably another one on 10th and Hudson, depending on how quickly the NE and SW corners develop.

That would be perfect. What an amenity for the hotel guests -- streetcar stop right at the corner to whisk them all about downtown.

[Praedura]

Per their Facebook page, the rooftop bar will be called O Bar.

But they haven't named the restaurant yet, and are asking for name suggestions. Perhaps they should stick to the same convention and just call it the 'O Restaurant'.

[Praedura]

On the hotel's website, Ambassador Hotel | Oklahoma City, OK, they have a couple of interesting items to note.

First, this image is found on just about every page:



Next, they have their online registration up, which allows for a starting checkin date of March 1, 2014:



So if they're putting this stuff up on the website, I'd say they are *extremely* confident of being up and running by that date!

[Praedura]

Just for grins, I thought I'd put up a few shots from, well, really not that long ago.



Clearly, the Osler building doesn't look much different, but the transformation of the 1212 is dramatic.

Here's another view:



Ah, Midtown has had such progress in only the last few years. And still going, of course.

[Urbanized]

Get ready for more.

[CuatrodeMayo]

On the hotel's website, Ambassador Hotel | Oklahoma City, OK, they have a couple of interesting items to note.

First, this image is found on just about every page:



Next, they have their online registration up, which allows for a starting checkin date of March 1, 2014:



So if they're putting this stuff up on the website, I'd say they are *extremely* confident of being up and running by that date!

I'll be really surprised/impressed if they make the March 1st date.

[Teo9969]

Will the restaurant and bar be open by that date as well?