131-room Hampton Inn and Suites Des Moines Downtown Opens in Iowa
Owned by Waterfront Lodging and Managed by Hawkeye Hotels
DES MOINES, Iowa / MCLEAN, VA - June 4, 2014 - Hampton Hotels, Hilton Worldwide's global brand of more than 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 131-room Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown located at 120 SW Water Street in Des Moines.
"Guests traveling to Des Moines will find the downtown area has plenty of activities to partake in such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Pappajohn Sculpture Park," said John Hansen, general manager, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown. "The addition of our hotel with our welcoming staff will only add to the overall experience of what makes downtown Des Moines an appealing tourist location."
The hotel is owned by Waterfront Lodging, Inc. and managed by Hawkeye Hotels, Inc. It is the 18th Hampton property in the state.
Business and leisure travelers will appreciate the hotel's proximity to Des Moines International airport, which is 15 miles away. Just off I-235, the hotel overlooks the Des Moines River from the heart of the city. Nearby tourist attractions include the Science Center of Iowa, the Iowa State Capitol, which houses the only five-dome capitol in the country, and the City Center. Shopping centers and restaurants located in the historic East Village are close by as well.
Guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities designed to help guests relax, including free Wi-Fi, microwave, refrigerator, LCD flat screen TV and signature clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Inviting suites are also available, offering additional space and a comfortable sleeper sofa. The new hotel also features Hampton's Perfect Mix Lobby, designed with a variety of seating and lighting options for both leisure and business travelers as an extension of the guest room.
Hampton Hotels foster 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 artwork, highlighting each property's connection to and support of its own community.
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates.
For more information or to make reservations, visit Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown or call +1 515 244 1650.
Read more about Hampton Hotels at www.hampton.com and news.hampton.com.
About Hampton Hotels
The Hampton Hotels brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton, is Hilton Worldwide's award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment, serving value-conscious and quality-driven travelers. With over 1,900 properties totaling more than 188,000 rooms in 14 countries and territories, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company. All Hampton hotels offer comfortable surroundings and a friendly service culture, defined as "Hamptonality," delivered by over 50,000 Team Members and supported by the 100% Hampton Guarantee®, reinforcing its commitment to providing excellent service to both business and leisure travelers alike. High-quality and consistent accommodations and amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and free hot breakfast, and the latest technology and innovations, such as multi-unit Power Cubes and the brand's signature Clean and Fresh Hampton Bed®, combined with numerous locations globally have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands worldwide. Please visit www.hampton.com, http://news.hampton.com or www.hamptonoffers.com for more information and connect with Hampton Hotels online at www.faceboook.com/Hampton, http://twitter.com/Hampton or www.youtube.com/Hampton.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of eleven world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,100 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 685,000 rooms in 92 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, 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 an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
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