Re: Convention Hotel
yep, I think the KCMO hotel is nice to emulate; maybe 900 rooms though to give OKC flexibility for single large conventions, NBA Finals/All-Star games, or multiple smaller events.
One other idea is - maybe build two convention hotels (ala Tulsa), both being about 500 rooms or whatever. Let them have some architectural and retail significance to enhance the convention centre. Both hotels would have to be highrise given the limited footprint available - which would further add to OKC's skyline and give the city flexibility (large vs. multiple small events, big ticket/dollar vs conservative funded). This would also enhance OKC's business hotel offerability without impacting existing hotels too much.
I honestly like the idea of some sort of significant highrise hotel/office tower to be built WITH the Chesapeake Arena. Anyway, definitely some great ideas to be had and some Sim City ala OKC.
Good times indeed.
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