Welcome to the newest and most modern hotel in Blackwell, Oklahoma, conveniently located off I-35 and just 30 minutes from Ponca City. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blackwell is the perfect choice for business or leisure travelers. Local attractions include the Northern Oklahoma Handfishing Expedition, Ashby's Antique Mall, the Oklahoma Historical Society Museum, and the 9-hole Municipal Golf Course. For gaming enthusiasts, the Tonkawa Indian Casino and Native Lights Casino are nearby. A short drive east on Highway 11 leads to Lake Ponca and the Botanical Gardens. Business travelers will appreciate our hotel's proximity to major companies such as Nextera Energy Resources, Smith International, ConocoPhillips, Danaher Corporation, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Dresser-Rand Group Inc. , J B Oil Field, and Shaw Group. During your stay at our 100% non-smoking hotel, enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool or a workout in the 24-hour fitness center. Start your day with our complimentary hot Express Start breakfast, featuring signature cinnamon rolls and Arabica bean coffee. Relax in our newly designed guest rooms, each equipped with free high-speed Wi-Fi, an HDTV, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with an ergonomic chair, and your choice of a bathtub or shower.