Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A Route 66 hotel featuring tropical decor, indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, and an on-site Ice Bar.
The verdict
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Located along original Route 66 in Springfield, this property features retro-chic tropical decor, an indoor atrium with live plants, and indoor and outdoor saltwater pools. Guests praise the friendly customer service, complimentary airport shuttle, and dining at the on-site Fire & Ice restaurant. However, visitors note that bathrooms have limited counter space and breakfast buffet items like potatoes can be dry and tough. 812710
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What travelers noticed
- Guests appreciate the tropical theming, clean poolside rooms, and uniquely designed layouts alongside a top notch fitness center. 1211
- The staff receives consistent praise for friendly customer service and welcoming check-ins. 1086
- Travelers also value practical perks like complimentary parking, a free airport shuttle, and high-speed Wi-Fi. 104
The catch
Who it's for
- — Route 66 road trippers
- — Guests wanting indoor and outdoor saltwater pools
- — Travelers seeking on-site dining at Fire & Ice
Skip it if
- — Travelers needing expansive bathroom counter space
- — Guests expecting a flawless hot breakfast buffet
Seen on camera
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“This hotel offers a truly unique experience with its blend of modern comfort and classic elegance. We boast 50 thoughtfu…”
youtube.com0:12“Whether you're a business traveler or here for a relaxing getaway, you'll find the Bradford Hotel perfectly suited to yo…”
youtube.com0:26“Wake up each morning to a complimentary breakfast, setting you up for a day of exploring or working. You'll enjoy friend…”
youtube.com0:41“The Bradford Hotel is located in the heart of Springfield, providing easy access to local attractions and dining options…”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88- “Bathroom has limited counter space but the shower has fancy body jets.” 12
Location
88Room
83- “The tropical decor and colorfulness of the hotel was so cool!” 6
- “Whether you're a business traveler or here for a relaxing getaway, you'll find the Bradford Hotel perfectly suited to your needs. Our hotel provides free high-speed Wi-Fi in every room so you can easily stay connected with work or stream your favorite shows.” 40:26
Service
89- “Apart from the truly genuine experience, the guests are taken care of by exemplary staff that are held to the highest customer service standards in the business.” 8
- “The tropical decor and colorfulness of the hotel was so cool! We had severe weather Friday night of our stay and Reef who worked at the hotel and staff did an amazing job notifying guests of the tornado warning and getting guests to designated safe halls.” 6
Bed & Sleep
84Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
85Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-30
Where it sits
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel and the 1 other hotel we cover in Springfield. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores level with the modest median of 86, across 289 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 90
Based on 289 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 23 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The tropical decor and colorfulness of the hotel was so cool!” 6
- “Whether you're a business traveler or here for a relaxing getaway, you'll find the Bradford Hotel perfectly suited to your needs. Our hotel provides free high-speed Wi-Fi in every room so you can easily stay connected with work or stream your favorite shows.” On camera40:26
- “Apart from the truly genuine experience, the guests are taken care of by exemplary staff that are held to the highest customer service standards in the business.” 8
- “The tropical decor and colorfulness of the hotel was so cool! We had severe weather Friday night of our stay and Reef who worked at the hotel and staff did an amazing job notifying guests of the tornado warning and getting guests to designated safe halls.” 6
- “Our tropical-inspired paradise features rooms with a modern-design flair and a resort-like layout that keeps you on your toes so the fun never stops. Our energetic and proactive staff is ready and waiting to welcome you into your own personal oasis.” 11
- “The hotel also offers complimentary parking and a complimentary airport shuttle, which is nice considering a car is needed to explore the local attractions in Springfield.” 10
- “Wake up each morning to a complimentary breakfast, setting you up for a day of exploring or working. You'll enjoy friendly, attentive service, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and memorable.” On camera40:41
- “Center, Ascend Hotel Collection 2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO, 65803, United States We had a wonderful stay! We had a wonderful stay! Very clean, everyone was very nice, pool was fun and breakfast was great and stayed at 6am!” 6
- “Shuttle service took guests to Fantastic Caverns with a friendly driver named Mark.” 12
- “The indoor pool and splash pad are a huge hit. We've always had wonderful care and service from the staff” 6
- “Recent guests loved the on-site cuisine at Fire & Ice and the friendly customer service.” 10
- “All of our interactions with staff members were pleasant, and they were helpful with tips and suggestions. They have an interesting on-site restaurant called Fire & Ice. This was a handy feature, as our last evening we decided to eat at the hotel.” 7
- “All of our interactions with staff members were pleasant, and they were helpful with tips and suggestions.” 7
- “This meal comes with bacon-jalapeno hush puppies, and I added some house fries. They include a remoulade dipping sauce, which is similar to tartar sauce, but has more flavor. I was surprised how much I liked the dipping sauce, and even used it for my fries.” 7
- “Center, Ascend Hotel Collection 2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO, 65803, United States We had a wonderful stay! We had a wonderful stay! Very clean, everyone was very nice, pool was fun and breakfast was great and stayed at 6am!” 6
- “Restaurant Fire and Ice serves the best food on site.” 12
- “Breakfast buffet includes hot items, but the potatoes were dry and tough.” 12
- “Home to Springfield's only Ice Bar, our in-house restaurant and bar, Fire & Ice will dazzle your taste buds with every bite.” 11
- “Wake up each morning to a complimentary breakfast, setting you up for a day of exploring or working.” On camera40:41
- “The hotel is a great place to stay due to its prime location in Springfield.” 12
- “The Bradford Hotel is located in the heart of Springfield, providing easy access to local attractions and dining options.” On camera40:54
- “For Springfield, we quickly determined that the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center would be our first choice. Its location along the original Route 66 was certainly a key point. Their location also offered convenient access to the main arteries for travel throughout the city.” 7
- “Bathroom has limited counter space but the shower has fancy body jets.” 12
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 15 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-30.
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- 8The Ascend Hotel Collectionspringfieldoasis.comReview site2018-03-30Ageing2 quotes used
“Apart from the truly genuine experience, the guests are taken care of by exemplary staff that are held to the highest customer service standards in the business.”
Read originalspringfieldoasis.com - 7Discovering an Oasis in Springfield, Missouriourchanginglives.comReview site2017-05-15Ageing4 quotes used
“This meal comes with bacon-jalapeno hush puppies, and I added some house fries. They include a remoulade dipping sauce, which is similar to tartar sauce, but has more flavor. I was surprised how much I liked the dipping…”
Read originalourchanginglives.com - 1Oasis Hotel & Convention Centerspringfieldmo.orgReview siteDate not statedRead originalspringfieldmo.org
- 2Places to Stay | Oasis Hotel & Convention Centervisitmo.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalvisitmo.com
- 3Contact - Hotel in MOspringfieldoasis.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalspringfieldoasis.com
- 4The Bradford Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection | Springfield (MO) ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only5 quotes used
“The Bradford Hotel is located in the heart of Springfield, providing easy access to local attractions and dining options.”
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