Holiday Inn Express & Suites Durant

Durant, OK

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Durant by IHG is an all-suite, select-service hotel in Durant, Oklahoma, located off the local US-70 corridor and positioned for travelers visiting Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Lake Texoma, downtown Durant, and Choctaw Casino & Resort — Durant.

The property offers standard rooms, suites, and two-bedroom suite options, making it practical for solo poker travelers, couples, and small groups sharing a room during a tournament trip. Guest conveniences include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool, a business center, meeting space, guest laundry access, and in-room basics suited to multi-night stays.

For poker players, the main draw is value and predictability within short driving distance of Choctaw Casino & Resort — Durant. The hotel is not attached to the casino and is not a realistic walk-to-poker option, but it can work well for players who want a familiar IHG-branded stay away from the casino floor while still staying close enough for daily tournament or cash-game trips.

Choctaw Casino & Resort — Durant is the key nearby poker destination. The resort features a large casino, a dedicated poker room, extensive dining, entertainment, pools, and resort amenities, while Holiday Inn Express & Suites Durant offers a quieter off-property lodging base with breakfast included before long tournament days.

Phone Number

(580) 924-9777

Address

613 University Place
Durant, OK 74701

Poker Room Access

Short Drive

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Why Players Like This Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Durant by IHG is best viewed as a short-drive hotel for poker trips to Choctaw Casino & Resort — Durant, not as a walkable casino hotel. IHG lists Choctaw Casino about 4 miles from the property, and the hotel states that there is no complimentary local area shuttle, so players should plan to drive, use rideshare, or confirm any current transportation options directly with the front desk before booking.

The practical poker-room relationship is straightforward: Choctaw Casino & Resort — Durant is the meaningful nearby poker destination. Choctaw’s official resort information identifies a dedicated poker room in the Sky Casino with more than 30 tables, along with a large casino floor, table games, restaurants, bars, entertainment, and resort amenities. No other existing Angry Aces Poker Room Guide in the approved map is close enough to make this hotel useful for routine poker access.

For tournament players, the hotel can be a useful value play during Choctaw series stops, including WSOP Circuit events, when on-property casino rooms may be expensive, limited, or fully booked. The free breakfast is helpful before early tournament starts, and the suite-style room inventory may appeal to players staying several nights or sharing space with another traveler.

The main drawback is transportation. Players should not book this hotel expecting to walk back after a late-night cash session or a deep tournament run. A late finish at Choctaw will require a short drive or rideshare, and players should account for parking time at the casino and the hotel’s own posted on-site parking charge.

Food access is split between convenience and variety. The hotel provides breakfast, but it does not have a full on-site restaurant. For full meals, late-night options, or breaks between tournament flights, Choctaw’s broader dining lineup will usually be the more practical choice once players are already at the casino.

This hotel is a good fit for poker travelers who want a recognizable brand, breakfast included, and a quieter off-casino base near Durant. It is less ideal for players who prioritize walking directly from room to poker room, avoiding transportation after late sessions, or staying fully immersed in the casino-resort environment.