Miami Hotel Among The Few Selected To Participate In The Google Business Photos Pilot Program
Hotel among 96 selected from over 4,700 Hilton hotels worldwide for the Google Pilot Program
MIAMI – Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown has been selected to be among 96 out of over 4,700 Hilton hotels worldwide, to participate on the Google Business Photos Hotel Pilot Program. The program is comparable to Google Street View for hotels. Google Business Photos is a high-quality virtual tour of the hotels using the same technology for Street View. A series of panoramic pictures taken of each individual hotel will be stitched together to create a 360-degree interactive tour. Users will be invited to step inside and take a tour when they search for hotels on Google Search, Google Maps, Google Maps for Mobile, Google+ and Google Hotel Finder.
Google believes that Business Photos provides a unique opportunity for hotels to showcase their properties as consumers are planning their trips and making hotel booking decisions. Photos & Interactive Maps are 2 of the top features used by travelers when selecting a hotel, according to PhoCusWright. Tripadvisor's internal analysis shows that "travelers are 150% more engaged on listings with 20+ photos, than those with only a few photos.
The boutique-style Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown, which opened in late 2011, is ranked #1 Miami hotel by TripAdvisor.com and has held the top spot among 131 Miami-area hotels for sixteen consecutive months, with the ranking based entirely on guest reviews. The Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is also the only LEED certified hotel within City of Miami limits "We are very proud to have been selected by Google to be among this select group of hotels worldwide and I believe this program will help showcase our environmentally conscious and guest oriented facilities, reaching millions of potential new clients worldwide," said Eduardo Chapoval, general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown.
In addition to its eco-friendly design and construction features, the Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is centrally located within walking distance to several public transit systems – with Metromover and Metrorail stations less than a block away from the hotel. Guests also have direct train access to and from Miami International Airport with the new AirportLink, a 2.4-mile extension of the Metrorail system. The hotel's close proximity to dozens of retail, restaurant and entertainment options creates a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.
Amenities at the 15-story hotel include a rooftop pool/spa deck; full-service lobby/pool bar; state-of-the-art fitness facility; 24-business center featuring multiple touch-screen computers and printers; and 3,800 square feet of meeting and event space. Additional perks include free high-speed WiFi throughout all guest rooms and common areas, complimentary On the House™ hot breakfast served daily, and coffee and teas available free of charge in the lobby, day and night. Guests also enjoy compatibility with the Hilton HHonors® rewards program and the peace of mind that comes with Hampton's signature 100% satisfaction guarantee.
The chic, "boutique-style" Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is accentuated by stylish furnishings, original artwork and a modern, art-deco inspired design that evoke Miami's persona. Located at 50 SW 12th Street in Downtown Miami's Brickell Financial District, the Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is owned by Hospitality Operations Inc. and managed by Tennessee-based management group Hospitality America, Inc.
About Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown
Located at 50 SW 12th Street in the heart of Miami, Florida's Brickell Financial District, the boutique-style, 221-room Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown combines modern design, exceptional amenities and a convenient, urban location at an affordable price. Signature features include a rooftop pool/spa deck, full-service lobby/pool bar, state-of-the-art fitness facility and 24-hour business center complete with in-room and property-wide complimentary wireless internet and a free hot breakfast served daily. The 15-story hotel also includes 10,000 square feet of street-level retail space and 3,800 square feet of flexible meeting space. The hotel, which is LEED registered with the US Green Building Council, was developed by Miami-based hotel development firm Hospitality Operations, Inc. which operates a portfolio of five Hampton Inn franchises in South Florida, including properties in Coconut Grove, Pembroke Pines, downtown Ft. Lauderdale and the Miami Airport market. Learn more at .
