Oklahoma City Fair Fun? Score HUGE Savings at Days Inn!
Oklahoma City Fair Fun? Holy Cow, You NEED This Days Inn! (And Here's Why… Mostly)
Okay, so you're thinking Oklahoma City? Fair time? Big plans, little budget? (Been there, friend, been there.) Look, I'm gonna level with you: I’m not a hotel reviewer by trade. I’m more a “wing-it, see-where-I-land” type of traveler. But after surviving a recent Oklahoma City fair excursion and… well, let’s just say "surviving" the hotel, I feel qualified to share some thoughts on the Days Inn offering HUGE savings. And trust me, I've got thoughts.
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First Impressions (and the Immediate Panic)
Pulling up, the exterior… well, it exists. It’s classic Days Inn. Think… functional. Not Instagrammable. My first knee-jerk reaction? "Please, PLEASE let it be clean." (This is a legit concern after a fair; you've seen the… stuff.) And the big sign? "Huge Savings!" Alright, Days Inn, I'm listening. But my expectations are tempered by my past motel encounters.
Accessibility: A Mixed Bag
Alright, this is where I can speak with some experience. My travel companion is in a wheelchair. Wheelchair accessible rooms? Yep, they've got 'em. Score one. Elevator? Essential and present. (Thank god. Imagine hauling luggage AND a wheelchair up stairs after a day of deep-fried everything.) However… the parking situation was a bit of a crapshoot. Car park [free of charge] is a lie, by the way. Not technically a lie, but the available spots were… well, grabby. We had to circle a few times to find something remotely accessible and then, it was a hike from there. Facilities for disabled guests? They claim them. But honestly, the execution? Felt a little… rushed. The bathroom wasn't the easiest navigate, but the fact that it was there was a huge plus.
Cleanliness and Safety: Breathe Easier (Maybe)
Okay, this is where Days Inn REALLY earned some points. I'm a germaphobe (don’t judge), and the emphasis on Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays and Staff trained in safety protocol gave me a little peace of mind. They even had Hand sanitizer dispensers everywhere. Now, did I see them wiping down every single doorknob obsessively? No. But the effort was there, and it was noticeable. The Smoke alarms and Fire extinguisher gave a sense of security.
One thing I did notice was the staff always wore masks.
The Room: Functionality Over Flair
Let's talk rooms. Air conditioning? Check. Wi-Fi [free]? Double-check! (And it actually worked, which is a small miracle these days.) The Blackout curtains were a lifesaver after fair hours. The bed?… well it's a bed. Not the Ritz, but perfectly serviceable for collapsing after a day of funnel cakes and dizzying rides.
They had the usual suspects: Alarm clock, Coffee/tea maker, Hair dryer, etc. The desk was functional, which is more than I can say for some hotels I've stayed in.
Bathroom Reality
The bathroom was…adequate. Not luxurious. The Shower was small, I mean really small. If you’re the sort of person who likes extra space to pivot in the shower… adjust your expectations. Towels? Fine. Toiletries? Basic. I brought my own, anyway. You should too. Bathtub was… there. I didn't go near it. Let's not and say we did!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Survival Mode
Alright, so you can get Breakfast [buffet]. It’s your standard continental fare. Muffins, yogurt, maybe some sad looking scrambled eggs. Don’t expect gourmet. DO expect it to tide you over until the next deep-fried food opportunity at the fair. Coffee/tea in restaurant? Yep. Coffee shop? Nope. Snack bar? I didn't notice one. Restaurants? Only the hotel restaurant.
Things to Do (Besides Huddling in Your Room)
Okay, the biggest draw of this place, besides the price, is the Swimming pool [outdoor]! And it looked… not too bad! I mean, the water was a pleasant temperature. The kids were happy. That's all that really matters. There’s a Poolside bar! Which, frankly, is heaven sent after a day of… well, everything. A Fitness center? Don't even get me started, I was too tired to go, or I might have died.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things Matter
Daily housekeeping? Yup, they cleaned. Front desk [24-hour]? Always a plus. Laundry Service? Bless their hearts. I think my clothes smelled like corndogs and sadness after the first day. Cash withdrawal? I didn’t use it, but knowing it’s there is nice.
For the Kids:
Family/child friendly? Absolutely! Kids facilities? Basic, nothing crazy, but they are probably just happy to be there.
The Verdict:
Look, the Days Inn isn't going to win any awards for luxury. But it does provide a clean, safe, and reasonably comfortable base of operations, especially if you're spending your time at the fair. The free Wi-Fi and pool are big wins. The price point makes it a good choice, especially if you are on a budget.
Here’s the real truth: You’re not going to be spending your time in the hotel. It's simply a place to crash, shower, and recharge before heading back to the fairgrounds – or, you know, to recover after a day of funnel cake related regrets.
So, would I stay there again?
Probably. If I was going back to the fair and wanted to avoid dropping a small fortune on a hotel, absolutely. It's a solid, functional choice for a budget-conscious traveler. My expectations were reasonable. I wasn't expecting the world, and I didn't get it. But I got a clean bed and something to fuel me for another day of fried everything, and that’s really all that matters. It's honest, it's reasonably priced, and it gets the job done. Go forth and conquer the Oklahoma City Fair! And come back with a story (and maybe some extra napkins).
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups. We're diving headfirst into the vortex of… well, let's call it an experience… at the Days Inn by Wyndham, Oklahoma City Fairground. This won't be your polished, perfectly-packaged itinerary. This is the chaotic, slightly-stained truth.
Day 1: Arrival and Initial Assessment (Prepare Yourselves)
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at Will Rogers World Airport. Okay, first off, "Will Rogers World?" Sounds like a theme park for time-traveling cowboys. Anyway, the airport itself is… functional. Predictable. Grab a rental car – a silver sedan, because apparently, I crave conformity today. Wish me luck navigating Oklahoma City traffic. My blood pressure is already rising.
- 2:30 PM: Check into the Days Inn. Ah, the moment of truth. The front desk… nice enough, I guess. The lobby smells faintly of bleach and… anticipation? The room key, a flimsy rectangle of pressed plastic, feels like a promise of adventure. Or maybe just a promise of a questionable continental breakfast. Crossing my fingers for the former.
- 3:00 PM: Initial Room Inspection. Okay, here we go. The door creaks ominously. The air conditioning unit sounds like a dying walrus. Standard hotel carpet. A vague stain on the… wait, is that a suspicious brown mark on the headboard? (Don't ask. Just… don't.) I'm going to need a large glass of wine very soon. Or maybe a strong cocktail.
- 4:00 PM: Exploring the hotel grounds. Well, "grounds" is a strong word. It’s a patch of sad-looking grass and… a dumpster. Alright then. No promises of serene tranquility here. Observe some fellow travelers. They too, appear to be weary. They also seem to be avoiding eye contact. I don't blame them.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner: The Great Steakhouse. I've been told this place actually exists. The reviews are… mixed. "Best steak ever!" and "worst service of my life!" kind of mixed. I'm a glutton for punishment, so I'm going. I'll report back. Pray for me.
- 8:00 PM: Drinks at the hotel bar. Oh wait, there IS no hotel bar. Welp. Looks like I'm stuck with the vending machine. Popcorn or Cheetos? The age-old dilemma. Decisions, decisions…
Day 2: Culture Shock and (Probably) Regret
- 8:00 AM: Continental Breakfast (The Horror). I've steeled myself. Plastic-wrapped muffins, those tiny boxes of sugary cereal that turn to glue in your mouth, and instant coffee. This is the taste of freedom? The coffee is so weak, it's practically blushing.
- 9:00 AM: OKCTalk, the OKC city bus. (A real experience!) I am not looking forward to this. The buses are old, but the people are friendly. There's a lot of talk about the Thunder (the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team) and how much they love them. One passenger tells me all about the perfect dive bar down the block.
- 11:00 AM: The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. This is intense. Powerful. Heartbreaking. I'm not going to lie, I cried. The weight of history… it's just overwhelming. It's a MUST-SEE. And pack tissues, you monsters.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch: Some diner. Okay, the diner was… a diner. Nothing bad, nothing amazing. The waitress called me “sweetie,” which is always a win in my book. She also recommended the chicken-fried steak. I'm tempted, but I don't want to commit to a food coma at this point.
- 2:00 PM: The State Capitol. It's a beautiful building. But my mind is now filled with the horror I had just experienced. I'm losing my mind.
- 4:00 PM: The Fair. I might have just walked into a dream. Or hell. There's livestock, deep-fried everything, and a cacophony of sounds and smells. It's pure Americana. I immediately buy a ridiculously large funnel cake. The sugar rush is both exhilarating and terrifying. I'm pretty sure I saw a guy riding a pig. This is the moment I'm meant to live in. This is all I want.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner: More Fair food! It has to be done. This time, I challenge myself. Deep fried Twinkie? Don't mind if I do.
- 9:00 PM: Stumbling back to the Days Inn, covered in sugar and questionable grease. I need a shower. And a reality check. Also, probably a therapist.
Day 3: Recovery and Departure (Thank God)
- 9:00 AM: Second Breakfast. The only way to avoid a meltdown.
- 10:00 AM: Okay, let's try to do something productive. Maybe a museum? The Oklahoma City Museum of Art? Seems… sensible.
- 12:00 PM: This museum rocks. It is absolutely gorgeous and so are the people. I like museums now.
- 2:00 PM: Lunch. Something lighter today, you know, in preparation for the inevitable flight home.
- 3:00 PM: Packing. The suitcase smells vaguely of fried food. I find a half-eaten Twinkie in my purse. Clearly, I'm leaving a piece of myself in Oklahoma City.
- 4:00 PM: Final hotel room assessment. That headboard stain still looks… suspicious.
- 5:00 PM: Return the rental car. Praying that I didn't accidentally run over anything important.
- 6:00 PM: Airport. The airport feels like a portal back to reality.
- 8:00 PM: Flight home. Adios, OKC. You were… something else. The kind of something that necessitates therapy. But honestly? I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Postscript:
I fully expect to spend the next week processing this trip. Days Inn, you are a place I will never forget. Oklahoma City, you are a weird, wonderful, and occasionally terrifying place. And I, my friends, am a hot mess. But a happy one. Probably. Let me know if you can find me on the Oklahoma city bus.
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Alright, so what even *is* "Oklahoma City Fair Fun"? Like, is it actually FUN?
Okay, let's be honest. "Fun" is a subjective word. It *is* the Oklahoma City Fair, people! Think deep-fried everything, screaming kids hopped up on sugar, questionable carnival games that are definitely rigged (seriously, how does anyone win those giant stuffed animals?), and the distinct aroma of manure and funnel cake. My personal experience? A rollercoaster of emotions. One minute you're joyfully devouring a corn dog the size of your forearm, the next you're desperately trying to soothe a screaming toddler who lost their balloon. But, yeah, it's fun. In a chaotic, slightly terrifying, but ultimately endearing kind of way. It’s a whole WORLD of chaos, you guys. Like, a beautiful, messy world.
So, this "HUGE Savings at Days Inn" thing... is it a trap? Be real.
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it (unlike that churro I ate… literally covered in sugar). Days Inn is… well, it's a choice. It's the kind of choice you make after realizing you've spent all your money on a stuffed sloth from the fair, and you need somewhere, *anywhere*, to crash. Listen, the savings are definitely "huge" in the sense that they’re probably the cheapest option within a hundred-mile radius. My experience? Let's just say it involved a questionable stain on the carpet, the faint smell of… something, and a questionable continental “breakfast” consisting of individually wrapped, rock-hard muffins. But hey, it was a roof over my head, and hey, I SURVIVED. So, it's a gamble. Weigh your priorities: saving money versus your sanity.
What are the must-do things at the fair, besides the obvious deep-fried goodness?
Alright, here’s the lowdown:
- The livestock exhibits: Especially if you've got kids. The shear amount of "oohs" and "ahhs" can make your heart melt, even if the smell of the animals, well, it’s an acquired taste.
- The concert: Whatever musical act they have decided to book this year, even if it's not your usual tune, there’s something magical about a concert under the stars (or the glaring floodlights).
- The demolition derby: Seriously, it's just pure, unadulterated, metal-on-metal mayhem. It’s glorious. And it's the kind of thing you will be talking about even a week after you go.
- The Art Exhibits: (and this is my personal thing). They showcase the best of the local culture on every level. You could find a world-class painting, or something your kid made. Embrace it all!
Is it worth taking the kids? (Or should I just embrace my inner child and go alone?)
Oh, the kids. They *think* they want to go. And, to be fair, they *do* enjoy the fair, for a while. But the meltdowns? The demands for overpriced everything? The inevitable “I’m bored!” complaints? It's a LOT. However, the pure, unadulterated joy on their faces when they ride the Ferris wheel or win a prize? Priceless. Literally, because you’ll probably spend a fortune. If you're going with kids, brace yourself for the chaos, pack ALL the snacks and drinks and be prepared to embrace the madness. If you go alone? Well, you can eat an entire deep-fried Snickers without judgment. The choice, my friend, is yours. Me? If I could magically split myself in two, I'd go with the kids and then separately, all by myself.
Okay, so about that Days Inn… any tips for surviving it? Seriously.
Okay, here's the Days Inn survival kit:
- Bring your own pillowcase: Trust me, you don't want to know.
- Pack some disinfectant wipes: Just… wipe everything. Seriously. Everything.
- Bring your own coffee: Those rock-hard muffins I mentioned? The coffee is likely to be equally… challenging.
- Lower your expectations: This isn't the Ritz-Carlton. It's about as far from the Ritz-Carlton as you can get. But hey, it's a bargain.
- Embrace the absurdity: It’s going to be weird. It’s going to be loud. It’s going to be… an experience. Laugh at it.
What if I get overwhelmed? Is there an emergency fair protocol or something?!
Yes. It’s called: go to the fair administration desk. (Or find a quiet place, like the livestock pens… if the smell doesn't overwhelm you.) But, on a more practical level…
- Find a bench and people-watch: Excellent source of fair entertainment.
- Eat some ice cream: Always a good choice. Always.
- Remember your “safe word” with your kids: If you're going with kids, have a designated "escape plan" word. Something you can yell when you’re ready to retreat to the hotel.
- Take breathers! Step outside of the noise.
Seriously, back to the Days Inn. Is it *really* that bad?
Look, I’m not saying Days Inn is the gateway to hell, but… it might have a similar aesthetic. It's the kind of place where the shower pressure struggles to compete with a tired garden hose, and the television remote might require a Ph.D. in remote-ology to operate. And the walls? Paper thin. Expect to hear every toilet flush, every sneeze, and every late-night conversation from the other side. But... I survived. And you probably will too. It is an adventure. It is a story. And it gives youHotel Finder Reviews
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