The Hotel & Conference Center at NCED

Overview

• Facility Type: The sauna at NCED Conference Center & Hotel is integrated into the Ultimate Fitness Center, a comprehensive wellness and sports complex within Oklahoma’s largest non-casino hotel. It offers traditional sauna facilities alongside hot tubs, pools, and athletic amenities for relaxation, recovery, and health-focused experiences.
• Atmosphere and Experience: The environment promotes healthy living and rejuvenation in a resort-style, family-friendly setting. Guests describe a welcoming, professional vibe with exceptional staff, cleanliness, and diverse activities. Reviews highlight holistic wellness programs, from meditation to high-energy classes, creating a memorable, all-encompassing stay ideal for business travelers, families, and fitness enthusiasts near the University of Oklahoma.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna: Dedicated indoor sauna for therapeutic heat sessions, perfect for post-workout recovery.
• Indoor/Outdoor Hot Tubs: Hydrotherapy options to complement sauna use.
• Outdoor Swimming Pool with luxury cabanas (currently closed seasonally).
• Jogging Trails and onsite walking paths around ponds and lush grounds.
• Fully Equipped Weight Room with machines and free weights.
• Regulation Gymnasium featuring indoor basketball courts.
• Billiards Room for casual recreation.
• Group Fitness Classes including yoga, dance cardio, meditation, weight training, foam rolling, power walking, ballet, line dancing, and more (10 AM - 9:30 PM select days).
• Locker Rooms exclusive to hotel guests and fitness members.
• Additional Hotel Perks: Complimentary Wi-Fi, athletic fields, tennis courts, and expansive 75,000+ sq ft of event spaces.

Services

• Fitness Center Access: Complimentary for hotel guests; memberships available for locals.
• Wellness Programs: Instructor-led classes (e.g., led by staff like Jody Watson, Betsy, Christina) focusing on complete wellness.
• Personalized Guidance: Skilled trainers provide education, motivation, and custom routines.
• Onsite Recreation: Shuttle services, dining at 3 Squares Eatery (buffet) and GP 405 gastropub (cocktails, dinner).
• Event & Meeting Support: Flexible spaces for conferences, retreats, or family events like Bat Mitzvahs.
• Additional Conveniences: Housekeeping, fruit smoothies/special requests, and proximity to OU attractions.

Pricing

• Sauna & Fitness Access: Complimentary for all hotel guests; exclusive to Ultimate Fitness members otherwise.
• Fitness Memberships: Pricing available upon inquiry (contact 405-447-9000 ext. 1852).
• Hotel Room Rates (starting from, subject to availability):
  • Classic Queen Room: $109/night
  • Classic King Room: $119/night
  • Premium King Room: $149/night
  • Suites (Premium King Suite, VIP Business Suite, Presidential Suite): Higher rates, inquire for details.
• No standalone sauna pricing; bundled with stay or membership.

Location & Hours

• Location Details: 2801 East State Hwy 9, Norman, OK 73071. Centrally located in Norman, 2 miles from University of Oklahoma museums/sights, 26 miles from OKC Airport. Features onsite pond, trails, and recreational grounds; short drive to downtown OKC.
• Operating Hours:
  • Fitness Center (incl. Sauna): 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM daily.
  • Pool: Currently closed.
  • Classes: Vary; check with staff.
  • Hotel: Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Stands out as part of a massive 936-room conference hotel with unmatched scale (75,000+ sq ft meeting space) and holistic wellness integration. Guest reviews rave about the ‘life-changing’ fitness variety, ‘delectable’ healthy food options, warm staff (e.g., Victor, Alisha, Dustin), and value for USPS trainings, family vacations, or events. Unlike standalone saunas, it’s embedded in a full sports complex with family activities, preventing boredom and supporting long-term stays. Emphasizes empowerment through education in classes, cleanliness, and exceptional service—described as ‘2nd home’ material. Ideal for corporate retreats blending productivity and recovery.