CHARLOTTE, NC—Hilton yesterday broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton, which will be a dual-brand property with Hampton by Hilton.
The property will have 219 rooms total, with 107 for Tru by Hilton and 112 for Hampton by Hilton. The hotel will have two distinct lobbies and dining areas—each catering to the needs of their respective guests.
Hampton Inn & Suites/Tru by Hilton Charlotte Airport Lakepointe will be located at 2227 Cascade Pointe Blvd. and is owned by Naman Hotels. It’s expected to be completed in December 2018.
Tru by Hilton Charlotte Airport Lakepointe is one of the brand’s more than 420 hotels in various stages of development. There are currently three hotels open already, and a pipeline that could see nearly 10 open by year-end. As of Q2, the Tru by Hilton pipeline includes more than 50 expected to open in 2018. Tru by Hilton has achieved the fastest-growing pipeline in the history of the hospitality industry.
Amenities include an enlarged lobby with 2,880 sq. ft. of public space with areas to work, play games, eat or lounge; modern rooms with natural, 55-in. TV with 150 DirectTV channels and all-shower bathrooms with premium bath amenities; national and local brand gourmet snacks and drinks—including single-serve beer and wine—are available 24/7 in the market located in the heart of the lobby; a fitness center; and tech features, including mobile check-in, Digital Key, free WiFi, remote printing, social media wall, lobby and market iPads and super-charging stations.