McLean, VA, September 8, 2011 – Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com ), the global brand of more than 1,800 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, opened 14 new properties during the second quarter of 2011, totaling 1,311 new rooms.

“We saw a valuable increase in the number of U.S. hotel openings this past quarter,” said Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand. “Hampton’s continued growth is a true testament to the brand’s value for both hotel owners and guests alike.”

Below are the 14 new Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites properties that opened during the second quarter of 2011:

 

All new Hampton hotels feature the brand’s latest design initiatives, including the Perfect Mix Lobby and Jump Start Fitness facilities. Each zone of the Perfect Mix Lobby – the welcome desk, breakfast serving and dining areas – is intended to create an inviting space that ultimately becomes an extension of the guest room and promotes socialization. A mix of comfort and utility seating styles, highlighted by the community table with bar-height stools, are available to accommodate both business and leisure travelers.

The Jump Start Fitness facility also showcases an innovative design that offers guests a quality experience, regardless of their preferred workout style. Cardio and strength training are supported with professional-grade equipment, with the added availability of core and balance training products. The Jump Start Fitness facility also features exercise safe flooring, a flat panel LCD TV, stylized mirrors and a streamlined layout all geared to optimize each guest’s workout routine.

About Hampton Hotels
The Hampton brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning segment leader in the hotel industry.  With more than 1,800 properties globally, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide Portfolio of Brands, the leading global hospitality company.  All Hampton hotels offer warm surroundings, high-quality accommodations, in-room amenities and the latest hotel technology, all supported by the 100% Hampton Guarantee.  Hampton hotels is one of the fastest growing hotel brands that values its hotel teams and puts it’s the needs of their guests first ever time.  For more information about Hampton hotels, please visit www.hampton.com/pressandmedia, www.facebook.com/Hampton or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HamptonFYI.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 92 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwideGlobalMediaCenter.com.