The Best Western Plus Lawton Hotel & Convention Center sits at 1125 East Gore Boulevard just off Interstate 44, on the edge of Lawton and within an easy drive of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, making it a practical base for wildlife viewing, hiking, and visits to Mount Scott. The property is a straightforward, contemporary highway-side hotel built around its convention center rather than any notable architecture, with a roughly 200-seat ballroom and meeting space that makes it a regular choice for regional conferences, reunions, and weddings alongside leisure stays. Guests choose between Standard rooms and larger Suites, both including free WiFi and workspaces. A complimentary full hot breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel offers both a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool along with a fitness center, giving it more recreation options than a typical highway hotel. There is no on-site spa or full restaurant, but a BBQ area is available for guest use. Service is geared toward convention groups and road travelers passing through southwest Oklahoma, with a front desk accustomed to coordinating check-ins for large event blocks as well as families heading to the wildlife refuge. The location on I-44 also makes it a convenient overnight stop for drivers passing between Oklahoma City and the Texas Panhandle, and the on-site laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk add to its appeal for longer road trips.
Room types
- Standard rooms
- Suites
Amenities
- Free breakfast
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Close to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Location
1125 E Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73501
34.6083, -98.3814 View on map
Highlights
- Convention center with roughly 200-seat ballroom for events and meetings
- Both indoor and outdoor pools, unusual for a highway hotel in this price range
- Complimentary full hot breakfast included every morning
- Close to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and Mount Scott
Tips for visiting
- Book well ahead if visiting during a convention or event, since the ballroom fills large room blocks
- Ask about a room near the indoor pool if traveling with kids, since it is open year-round regardless of weather
- Combine a stay here with a day trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, about a 20-30 minute drive
- The hotel sits just off I-44, convenient for road-trippers but request a room away from the highway side for a quieter night