Whether traveling to visit family for the holidays or turning a business trip into an impromptu escape, Hampton by Hilton's offerings make for an seamless travel experience with spacious rooms and added-value amenities. — Photo by Hampton by Hilton

MCLEAN, Va. -- Hampton by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) upper-midscale brand, will ring in the New Year with the addition of 16 new hotels that opened in November and December*. The new locations - joining a portfolio of more than 2,300 properties globally - include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton West Melbourne-Palm Bay Road, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Leavenworth and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland AFB SeaWorld, offering travelers high-quality accommodations during the holiday season and beyond.

"Hampton by Hilton strengthened its position in the upper midscale segment this year, as the brand deepened its commitment to growth, innovation and thoughtful service," says Shruti Gandhi Buckley, global head, Hampton by Hilton. "Loyal guests choose Hampton for their real travel needs because of our industry-leading conveniences like Digital Key, which is featured at more than 1,000 Hampton properties, as well as our signature breakfast, together with our commitment to exceptional customer service."

Spotlight Property Openings:
Several properties in noteworthy destinations were welcomed to the portfolio in November and December including:
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton West Melbourne-Palm Bay Road:

  • Conveniently located in the heart of Florida's Space Coast, guests can visit John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard Zoo and Melbourne's relaxing beaches or splash around in the hotel's sparkling pool.
  • Golf enthusiasts can improve their swing at neighboring golf courses like Duran Golf Club, Palm Garden and Crane Creek Golf Reserve.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Leavenworth:

  • Situated in the Cascade Mountains in the state of Washington, guests can stroll along nearby Front Street amongst the unique Bavarian-style buildings. Restaurants throughout the area also offer German cuisine. For those looking to embrace the holidays, Leavenworth's famous Nutcracker Museum displays thousands of nutcrackers, some dating back centuries.
  • Guests can also enjoy hiking in the Wenatchee National Forest or take in fresh mountain air from the hot tub on the property's outdoor patio.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland AFB SeaWorld:

  • The property is a short drive away from one of Texas's most famous tourist attractions, The Alamo, in addition to San Antonio's renowned River Walk and Sea World, ideal for a day of family fun.
  • Suites provide families the extra space and amenities they need including a wet bar area with a microwave and mini-fridge, and living area complete with a sofa bed.

Hampton by Hilton adds the following U.S. properties:

Additionally, the brand expanded its global presence with the following new openings: Hampton by Hilton Rome East, the first Hampton by Hilton hotel in Italy; Hampton by Hilton Santo Domingo Airport in The Dominican Republic; and Hampton by Hilton Changsha Liuyang and Hampton by Hilton Changsha Xingsha in China. Looking into 2018 and beyond, Hampton by Hilton has more than 530 properties in the pipeline, driving its worldwide expansion.

Whether traveling to visit family for the holidays or turning a business trip into an impromptu escape, Hampton by Hilton's offerings make for a seamless travel experience with spacious rooms and added-value amenities. Every guest will enjoy the brand's signature free, hot breakfast; On the RunTM breakfast bags; and free Wi-Fi in every room. Digital key access is also available at select properties. Hampton by Hilton also continues to lead the pack in terms of guest experience, with each Hampton by Hilton hotel offering complete satisfaction with the 100% Hampton Guarantee.

Hampton by Hilton is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 14 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels save time and money, and gain instant access to the benefits they care about most, such as an exclusive member discount, free Wi-Fi and a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay. Members can also redeem their Points for free nights, to gain access to unique events through the Hilton Honors auction platform or to make purchases at Amazon.com with Amazon Shop with Points.

About Hilton

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising more than 7,500 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 180 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

Jennifer Hughes
Director, Brand Public Relations - Hilton Worldwide
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