Calera, Oklahoma (February 2, 2024) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Halito Inn, located at 1057 N. Service Road in Calera, Oklahoma. The hotel is owned by Jim Thorpe and features 41 guestrooms and two suites. 

Bringing new life to the property, the Best Western Halito Inn just completed a property improvement plan inside and outside, revealing Native American design details inspired by the history of the local area.  Guests will experience new upgraded details throughout with refreshed earthy tones and all new Made in USA furnishings.  Each room or suite comes equipped with a 50-inch flat screen TV, mini fridge, microwave, workspace, comfortable seating and upgraded Sealy Tempur-Pedic mattresses. When visiting Best Western Halito Inn, guests will have access to the new fitness center, outdoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast, outdoor gazebo and barbeque grill, and an electric vehicle charging station. Further honoring the history of Calera, the property also features a large mural and additional artwork by local artist Janie Semple Umsted, who was recently appointed to the Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees. 

“The Best Western Halito Inn team is thrilled to welcome guests to experience our warm service and newly renovated property,” said Brenda Keene, General Manager of Best Western Halito Inn. “Our hotel provides the signature comfort and convenience of the Best Western brand bolstered by a refresh that creates a unique hospitality experience rooted in Calera’s history.”

The Best Western Halito Inn provides affordable accommodations perfect for all travelers visiting the Calera and Durant areas. The property is only a short drive from the Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant, Choctaw Cultural Center, Downtown Durant and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Best Western Halito Inn is also located within 15 miles of various outdoors destinations, including Lake Texoma and Lake Durant. The hotel is a convenient stop for travelers embarking on a road trip through the central United States, with major cities including Dallas/Ft. Worth, Oklahoma City and Tulsa located only a few hours away.

Staying at a Best Western-branded hotel, such as the Best Western Halito Inn, is now more rewarding than ever. Best Western Rewards® (BWR®) members who register for the current promotion will be eligible to receive a $100 gift card for staying three consecutive or non-consecutive nights through February 4, 2024. The $100 gift card can be used for stays through May 31, 2024. For more information on BWR or to sign up, please visit https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/best-western-rewards.html. 

Reservations may be booked by calling Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ 24-hour reservation line at 1(800) 780-7234 or by visiting https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US.html.