New Hotel Coming to Indianapolis
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA 125-room Hampton Inn & Suites is planned for Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis. The $15 million hotel is part of the $80 million River North project that includes apartments, an office building and parking garage. April 22, 2015
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise license agreement with PK Partners to develop the 125-room Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis/Keystone. Hampton Hotels is Hilton Worldwide's global brand of more than 2,000 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels. The five-story hotel will be located at 8980 River Crossing Boulevard, Indianapolis, Ind., is owned by PK Partners and will be operated by Schahet Hotels, Inc.
“Hilton Worldwide continues to experience a period of incredible growth as one of the industry's largest and fastest growing hospitality companies,” said Bill Fortier, senior vice president, development – Americas, Hilton Worldwide. “Hampton Hotels is the ideal mid-market brand for developers and consumers alike, and we look forward to introducing the brand's culture of 'Hamptonality' to the city's most prestigious area.”
Located in the heart of Keystone at the Crossing, adjacent to the River North at Keystone, Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis/Keystone will be part of a mixed-use development and within walking distance to the Fashion Mall at Keystone.
“We are excited to break ground later this year and look forward to bringing a proven Hilton Worldwide brand to Keystone in 2016,” said Wes Podell, senior vice president, development, PK Partners. “With complimentary Wi-Fi, private terraces in select guest rooms, and walkability to surrounding restaurants, shops, offices and trails, we know this hotel is a great fit for business and leisure travelers.”
“We're thrilled to be working with PK Partners on this exciting new project as the Hampton brand is a great fit for the Keystone at the Crossing area,” said Greg J. Schahet, president and CFO, Schahet Hotels. “We look forward to serving businesses and visitors at this new Hampton Inn & Suites hotel.”
The hotel will offer amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center with complimentary printing, an 800 square foot meeting space that can accommodate up to 50 people and a fitness center. The new hotel will feature Hampton's Perfect Mix Lobby, designed as an extension of the guestroom with a variety of seating and lighting options for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel's design will feature an architecturally enhanced exterior and other elements intended to integrate the property into the surrounding upscale mixed-use development. Additionally, the hotel will feature TREATS, Hampton's new food and beverage shop filled with snacks, toiletries, local merchandise and drinks for purchase.
Guestrooms will be equipped with the brand's signature Clean and Fresh Hampton bed, 42″ LCD TV, microwave and coffeemaker. Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis/Keystone will offer pet-friendly rooms and inviting suites, providing guests additional space and a comfortable sleeper sofa.
Hampton team members proudly exhibit a unique culture described as Hamptonality. This term describes each hotel's approach to friendly customer service and anticipation of guests' needs and providing travelers with helpful suggestions about area attractions, historical facts and fun things to do around town. Additionally, hotels are infused with local photography and artwork, highlighting each property's connection and support to its own community.
“For more than 30 years, the Hampton Hotels brand name has become synonymous with friendly service and great value, both of which are fundamental to the growth of the brand and its modern aesthetic appeals to today's traveler,” said Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management, Hilton Worldwide. “The future is bright for Hampton Hotels and all who join our growing family of 2,000 hotels and counting.”
As members of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, Hampton Inn and Suites Indianapolis/Keystone will participate in Hilton HHonors, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn both Points and Miles on the same stay and no blackout dates on reward stays. In addition, HHonors members can use Points to purchase unique experience rewards, premium merchandise, make charitable contributions and more.
Read more about Hampton Hotels at www.hampton.com and news.hampton.com.
Sources: Hampton Inn, PK Partners