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Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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A breakfast setting with a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice on a table, a counter with various food items, and a menu board in the background.
A large building with a swimming pool, surrounded by a parking lot and green fields.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $93
$81 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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2601 Bankers Ave, I 35 & Hwy 9, Norman, OK, 73072
  • Place, Riverwind Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oklahoma
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oklahoma City, OK (OKC-Will Rogers World)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Shwr) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Walk In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Norman

Located in Norman, Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Riverwind Casino and 6 minutes from Sooner Mall. .This casino hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from University of Oklahoma and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park.

What's nearby

  • Riverwind Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Oklahoma - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Lloyd Noble Center - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Station - 10 min drive
  • Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Braum's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG

Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG offers 73 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Norman hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Norman? This hotel has 75 square feet (7 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gaming table
  • Gym
  • Music library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Slot machine
  • Sportsbook
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 75 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hospital bed
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Renovated entire property - May 2026
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Computer monitor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:30 AM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 22 2026 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, December, and November:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sleep Inn Hotel Norman
Sleep Inn Norman
Sleep Inn & Suites Norman near University Hotel
Sleep Inn & Suites Norman near University Norman
Sleep Inn & Suites Norman near University Hotel Norman

Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness
Great overnight stay place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and.pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ample and delicious! Room was attractive and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and professional housekeeping also helpful and kept our room clean and fresh, breakfast was good and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spotless, staff was wonderful and it had a very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was great from staff. Breakfast was decent for a hotel the only thing I would fix is the water pressure in the shower we stayed for 4 days and didn't feel clean the whole time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice clean and very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was outstanding, breakfast was excellent. Have stayed here many times and highly recommend Sleep Inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free beverages (water, juice, cokes) available around the clock!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very clean. Great bathroom. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pool and hot tub are outside and drained so not useable in April. Breakfast was good (much better than the location in Haysville, KS).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. It was clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend Clean rooms friendly staff and 24 hour shuttle to casino.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Parking was perfect even though we came in with a truck with a car trailer, parking was easy and close.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and met our needs nicely. Beds we comfortable and the room and bathroom were very clean. It was also quiet and dark. The casino was convenient and offered several food options as well as others close by. The price was reasonable too esp considering we got a great free breakfast with lists of options Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Friendly staff and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Super clean room, very easy check in, front desk staff was super positive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to casino with a shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alonzo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025