Hampton by Hilton has announced a new Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn by Hilton prototype for the Americas.

Featuring a contemporised exterior design, refreshed public space décor and updated guestroom case goods, the new prototype provides owners and developers with a flexible building model that embraces emerging guest preferences, improved functionality and design efficiency.

The new prototype builds on Hampton’s existing model, positioning the brand for continued success and category leadership.

In addition, the new prototype will help continue to drive Hampton’s strategic growth plans as the brand looks to increase its portfolio of 2,345 open hotels and pipeline of more than 610 properties globally. 

“The new prototype is a natural evolution of our proven model that has made Hampton the segment’s market leader and is in direct response to owner and guest feedback and research,” said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, global head, Hampton by Hilton.

“The prototype demonstrates our commitment to providing better value to owners through conscientious, thoughtful design and enhancing the guest experience to meet the evolving needs of travellers.”

The new prototype brings together industry best practices and owner insights to allow for ease of development and operational efficiency for hotel team members.

It also introduces a new blend of various elements influenced by the latest design trends, in-depth guest research and valuable input from key stakeholders.

The new exterior design incorporates modern architectural cues while maintaining the flat roof design from the previous prototype to create a consistent thread across the brand.

The exterior façade features enhanced lighting, a signature fin design and paint scheme, and enlarged windows to update the look of the exterior as well as increase natural light in the guest rooms.

The modern porte-cochère creates a warm Hampton welcome, while affording owners the flexibility to use local materials.

In addition, the new prototype stresses efficiency in its design, with 2,000 sq. ft. less building area required.

Guestrooms have been redesigned to accommodate how guests live, work and relax with warm colour palettes, signature bedding and space-saving alterations like mounted TVs, fully-functional storage units and desk area.

The guest bathrooms feature improved lighting, décor and bath fixtures, with all of the enhancements coming together to create the ideal Hampton experience.

These modifications are designed to appeal to today’s traveller as well as result in overall cost to build efficiencies by enhancing the already strong return on investment the brand offers.

While owners may utilise a design-forward approach, Hampton will also offer two optional décor packages for the guestroom and public spaces, to provide ease and speed of execution.

Hampton’s prototype evolution is one more step towards maintaining its leadership position in the industry.

These offerings make for a seamless travel experience with spacious rooms and added-value amenities, ideal for travel for all occasions.

This summer, the brand will release a renovation guide for existing hotels for the lobby and exterior spaces.

A guestroom guide has already been released for use by new and existing hotels.