Hampton by Hilton Accelerates India Growth with Five New Hotels
Hampton by Hilton set for India expansion with five hotel signings in partnership with NILE Hospitality.
By SOH Edit Team
Hilton and NILE Hospitality announced the signing of five Hampton by Hilton hotels across India, advancing their long-term partnership to scale the brand through a strategic licensing agreement. The new hotels will capture demand from India’s buoyant mid-market segment and join more than 3,000 Hampton by Hilton hotels around the world.
Together, the first five hotels in India under the agreement – two in Amritsar, one each in Vrindavan and Raipur and one in Lonavala – comprise more than 350 keys and are expected to open within the next two years. This phase brings the brand’s trusted global experience to India, enhanced by localised design, service, and amenity offerings tailored to Indian traveler preferences.
Clarence Tan, Senior Vice President, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton.
Targeting India’s Fast-Growing Mid-Market Segment
Hampton by Hilton has been named the #1 lodging franchise for 16 consecutive years and is a pioneer of the upper midscale hotel category. Following extensive consumer research in India, Hampton by Hilton hotel openings in the country will showcase design, service and amenities that are thoughtfully adapted to address the cultural nuances and preferences of the Indian market.
From design and service touchpoints, there will be key adaptations that include optimized room and bathroom layouts, fitness centers in every hotel, and a strong emphasis on rest and sleep which includes high-quality bedding. The Food and Beverage offerings will also be elevated, featuring a regionally inspired breakfast menu, 24/7 coffee station, and Sunny Sides – a first-of-its-kind, full-service concept restaurant serving complimentary breakfast, exclusively designed for Hampton’s India expansion.
Jenny Milos, Vice President, Brand Management, Suites & Focused Service, Asia Pacific, Hilton.
Leadership Commentary
Clarence Tan, senior Vice President, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said, “These signings mark a significant milestone in our partnership with NILE Hospitality and will extend Hilton’s trusted hospitality to more travelers across India. They reflect the strength of our collaboration and our shared commitment to meeting the growing demand for quality, affordable accommodation. With Hampton by Hilton’s strong global momentum, we see tremendous potential for the brand in India.”
Jenny Milos, Vice President, Brand Management, Suites & Focused Service, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said, “Hampton by Hilton has become a global leader in focused service by staying consistent where it matters and adaptable where it counts. As we expand across Asia Pacific, we remain focused on delivering our core promise of reliable, high-quality stays and friendly service—‘Hamptonality’—while thoughtfully tailoring experiences to local markets without compromising the brand’s strengths.”
Vikram Singh Chauhan, Founder and CEO, NILE Hospitality, said, “This partnership marks a defining chapter for NILE Hospitality, focused on co-creating a midscale product that resonates with both travelers and owners in India. Our insight-led market selection targets destinations where tourism, business travel and infrastructure growth converge, addressing a clear supply gap and positioning Hampton by Hilton as a frontrunner in India’s evolving travel economy.”
Key offerings:
- 350 keys
- Regionally inspired breakfast menu
- 24/7 coffee station
- Sunny Sides, a full-service concept restaurant
Vikram Singh Chauhan, Founder and CEO, NILE Hospitality.