Hampton Hotels Opens Three New Properties in the United Kingdom
Hampton by Hiltons in Birmingham, Braintree and Shrewsbury Ready to Welcome Guests
Hampton Hotels, part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, today announced the opening of three hotel properties in the United Kingdom, located in Birmingham, Braintree and Shrewsbury. The converted hotels are owned by Osborn Securities and managed by Hilton Worldwide. These hotels increase the UK Hampton by Hilton estate to five, creating more than 500 additional rooms.
“Answering the demand for a consistent, high quality hotel experience, we are hoping to share with guests, and new hotel owners, a brand that stands behind its 100% satisfaction guarantee.”
John Rogers, Vice President Operations, Hilton Worldwide, commented: “These three new Hampton by Hilton’s are a welcome addition to our UK portfolio and demonstrate the momentum behind the brand. It is less than a year since we opened our first Hampton in the UK, Hampton by Hilton Corby, and these latest openings mark our continued expansion in the economy sector.”
The first hotel to open (March 16) was Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Star City, located just five minutes from Junction 6 of the M6, and only two miles from Birmingham city centre. This hotel is in an ideal location for discovering all the attractions this vibrant area has to offer – including the Bullring shopping centre, Fort Dunlop, Cadbury World, NEC and ICC. The hotel is surrounded by the Star City entertainment complex, which is perfect for guests to catch a movie or sample local restaurants. The hotel has 90 spacious, non-smoking bedrooms, including family rooms.
The Hampton by Hilton Shrewsbury opened on March 18 and is located on the outskirts of one of the finest medieval market towns in the UK, close to the Welsh border and easily accessible from Birmingham and the Midlands. The hotel is in the newly developed Shrewsbury Business Park. In addition, it is only a 15 minute drive from Telford, which boasts many business districts along with the Telford International Centre. The hotel is a great property for business travelers, offering 75 rooms to relax and rejuvenate after meetings, as well as for leisure travelers visiting shopping areas and historic sites.
The Hampton by Hilton Braintree opened March 23 and is located just ten minutes from Stansted Airport and 45 minutes from central London. The hotel is also conveniently located for visiting other attractions in Braintree, including the famous Freeport Designer Outlet Village just five minutes from the hotel, and the Fennes Estate and Leez Priory wedding venues. An ideal base for exploring Essex and the surrounding cities, guests can visit the London 2012 Olympic regeneration area and access Eurostar Kings Cross/ St Pancras International station, via an easy 45 minute train journey. With 76 rooms, the Braintree hotel is sure to be a welcome retreat for many local and international visitors.
Guests can expect exceptional quality from the three newly converted properties. These hotels are designed and styled to appeal to business and leisure travellers, offering best in class service and comfort. Currently guests can enjoy rates starting from
