GAINESVILLE, FL—The Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown has completed renovations. The hotel was acquired by Key International for $27 million in September 2016 and shortly began the $2-million renovation in November under the supervision of LBA Hospitality.
The 124-key hotel includes 27 studio suites. They have all been updated to include textured wallpaper, warm wood finishes, clean lines adaptable furniture and increased lighting.
In addition, 1,700 sq. ft. of meeting and social event space, lobby, reception and expansive breakfast room have all been upgraded as part of Hampton by Hilton’s Forever Young Initiative, a set of design guidelines geared toward creating a dynamic property that extends its appeal to today’s millennial traveler. Additional upgrades to the hotel include Treats, a food and beverage shop presenting snacks, toiletries and local merchandise for purchase.
Technology was also upgraded to include Hilton’s new Digital Key system.