New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Columbia

100-room property brings Hamptonality to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property, the 100-room Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/Southeast-Ft. Jackson located at 201 East Exchange Boulevard.

“Hampton combines quality, innovation, comfort and plenty of value-added extras, making it the brand of choice in the marketplace today,” said John Carpenter,general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/Southeast-Ft. Jackson.  “Quality accommodations and amenities combined with proactive, friendly service from our team members – all backed by the 100% Hampton® Guarantee – make us highly competitive in the Columbia area.”

The hotel is owned by Columbia Hotel, Inc. and operated by CN Hotels.  It is the seventh Hampton property in Columbia, ahead of three more Hampton hotels slated to be opened in South Carolina in the next three years.  There are currently more than 250 Hampton properties in the pipeline in the U.S.

The Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/Southeast-Ft. Jackson is located just minutes from Fort Jackson and downtown Columbia.  The hotel offers amenities, such as free, hot breakfast, business center and an indoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor BBQ grilling area and fire pit.  Guestrooms are equipped with the Clean and Fresh Hampton bedTM, free high-speed internet access, and a flat screen TV.

Hampton Hotels employs a unique culture of hospitality – called “Hamptonality.”  This term describes each hotel’s approach to friendly customer service, anticipating guests’ needs and providing travelers with helpful suggestions about area attractions, historical facts and fun things do around town.  Additionally, hotels are infused with local photography and art work, highlighting each property’s connection and support to its own community.

To find out more information about the Hampton Inn & Suites Astoria, please visitthe hotel’s website here or www.hampton.com.

Contacts:
John Carpenter
General Manager, Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/Southeast-Ft. Jackson
423 486 8069
john.carpenter@hilton.com 

John Walls
Director, Global Brand Public Relations, Hampton Hotels
901 374 6383
John.Walls@hilton.com

About Hampton Hotels
The Hampton brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment. With nearly 1,900 properties globally, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company. All Hampton Hotels offer warm surroundings and a friendly service culture and personality, defined as “Hamptonality,” supported by its 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. High-quality accommodations, in-room conveniences and the latest technology, combined with numerous locations and consistent offerings, have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands globally. For more information about Hampton Hotels, please visit www.hampton.com or news.hampton.com or connect with us at www.faceboook.com/Hampton.comwww.Twitter.com/Hampton.com or www.youtube.com/Hampton.com.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered 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 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 640,000 rooms in 91 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®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwidewww.twitter.com/hiltonworldwidewww.youtube.com/hiltonworldwidewww.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.