Construction is poised to restart on a long-delayed Deep Deuce hotel, with developers racing to have the property open in time to support the city during the 2028 Olympics. The project—which includes a sixth-floor dining venue with skyline views—has moved from site prep into foundation work and aims to bolster downtown lodging and dining options ahead of the international events planned for Oklahoma City.
Developer Atul Patel is leading the effort to build a new Tempo by Hilton on the southwest corner of Russell Perry Avenue and NE 1. The planned property will offer 144 guest rooms and is budgeted at roughly $33 million. Patel said the team expects main construction to begin in 2026 after completing remaining site work and starting foundation footings.
The hotel design emphasizes street-level access for locals as well as visitors. The ground floor will host a café and bar with outdoor seating facing the intersection, intended for quick breakfasts, grab-and-go lunches and a more substantial American-style dinner service in the evenings. On the top floor, a separate-access rooftop restaurant and bar will look toward Bricktown and the downtown skyline.
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- Rooms: 144
- Estimated cost: $33 million
- Brand: Tempo by Hilton
- Location: SW corner of Russell Perry Ave & NE 1, Deep Deuce
- Rooftop seating: capacity for about 70 guests; private elevator access
- Construction status: site work nearly complete; footings to begin soon
- Target opening: before events tied to the 2028 Olympics
Patel described the rooftop as intended for a higher-end dining experience rather than a late-night club, noting the venue will have its own rear entrance and an elevator that travels directly to the sixth floor. Several operators have expressed interest in leasing the rooftop space, with concepts ranging from fine dining to Asian-fusion among those under consideration.
On the street level, the café is being planned to serve neighborhood residents as much as hotel guests. Menu plans include made-to-order breakfast items such as omelets and avocado toast, along with daytime grab-and-go options and an evening menu focused on American cuisine.
The hotel site sits across from upscale residences at The Hill and the Deep Deuce Apartments. Proponents say the addition will increase hospitality capacity for downtown and provide new dining choices for nearby residents and workers, particularly as the city prepares to host canoe slalom and softball competitions tied to the 2028 Games.
Why this matters now
With just a few years until the Olympics, neighborhoods hosting events require more hotel rooms and restaurant capacity. A new 144-room property could ease lodging demand for visitors and support local businesses by keeping event spending in the downtown economy. The rooftop venue in particular adds a vantage point that could attract both tourists and residents on event nights.
Site work is approximately 90% finished, Patel said, and crews will soon pour foundation footings before vertical construction begins. If timelines hold, the hotel could be among the new hospitality assets ready when international athletes, officials and spectators arrive for the 2028 competitions.
What to watch next: final tenant choices for the rooftop space, a groundbreaking date for vertical construction, and permits tied to the hotel’s scheduled 2026 build phase. Those milestones will be key indicators of whether the project remains on track for an Olympic-era opening.
