"In the past two months, we have once again seen growth of the Hampton product West of the Mississippi. We now have more than 80 properties open in Texas alone and will continue our focus on development further west in 2005," said Phil Cordell, senior vice-president, Hampton brand management. "The brand has passed its half-year milestone for Make it Hampton implementation and each of these new properties open with our new "Make it Hampton" standards including: complimentary High-speed Internet access, complimentary hot breakfast, and our new lobby décor as well as our new guest room and bath amenities." 

Nine new Hampton Hotels opened in August and September 2004:
 

The Hampton brand also announced that it has broken ground on five new hotels during the past two months, including another international hotel in Canada. 

Hampton Hotels that broke ground in August and September 2004:
 

The Hampton brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. 

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