Hampton Opened 15 Properties in September
OCTOBER 14, 2008. Hampton Hotels, the international brand of nearly 1,600 mid-priced Hampton Inn(R) and Hampton Inn & Suites(R) hotels, opened 15 properties in September 2008, aggregating 1,548 new rooms. The new openings consist of nine Hampton Inn hotels and six Hampton Inn & Suites properties. All openings are franchised, newly constructed hotels.
"As the economy continues to soften, savvy travelers are going to greater and greater lengths to find hotels that offer value-added services and amenities," said Phil Cordell, senior vice president, Hampton Hotels. "With complimentary hot breakfast and high-speed internet access, Hampton meets those needs-an ideal combination for both developers and guests."
Hampton Hotels is one of the fastest growing brands for value-oriented and quality-minded travelers. Finding a Hampton Hotel is easy-they're in urban chic locations, near shopping malls, beaches, roadside attractions-they're everywhere, offering friendly service and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Under the "Friend in Town" initiative, Hampton web sites feature a local flavor, with area photography highlighting each property's local connections and original copy discussing nearby attractions, historical facts and fun things to see and do around town.
The 15 new Hampton Hotels opened in September 2008 are:
Hampton Inn Hotels:
Indiana, Pa. 9/5
Smith Mountain Lake/Gretna, Va. 9/8
Harrisonburg-South, Va. 9/9
Detroit/Shelby Township, Mich. 9/9
Guadalajara-Aeropuerto, Mexico 9/13
Leesburg, Fla. 9/15
Richmond/Colonial Heights, Va. 9/24
Manhattan/SoHo, N.Y. 9/25
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 9/29
Hampton Inn & Suites Hotels:
Stuart-North, Fla. 9/1
Durant, Okla. 9/5
Highland, Calif. 9/10
Green River, Wyo. 9/16
Mansfield, Texas 9/18
Dallas/Desoto, Texas 9/19
TOTAL: 15 Hotels 1,548 Rooms
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