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Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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A large building with a swimming pool, surrounded by a parking lot and green fields.
Point of interest
A hotel reception desk with framed portraits on the wall and a sign indicating 'IHG ONE REWARDS'.
A white cup with a black 'G' logo on it.
Three Dove personal care products mounted on a wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillow-top 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 Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Walk In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top 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 Wi-Fi

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About this property

Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG

This hotel features a casino, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free casino shuttle. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool. Housekeeping is available on request.
Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG offers 73 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Riverwind Casino. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and locker space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Riverwind Casino and 6 minutes from Sooner Mall
  • Free casino shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 75 square feet (7 square metres) and includes conference space. A casino, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Garner Hotel Norman - University Area by IHG was completed in May 2026.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Norman hotel.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hospital bed
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:30 AM and 7:00 AM.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 730 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 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

Verified review

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness
Great overnight stay place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff and Breakfast staff were very helpful and kind. Will come and visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was average Parking is average Cleanliness was 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Tram

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Raylene

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

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

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