Hampton by Hilton Canterbury Opens to be Managed by Interstate
Main Photo: The new Hampton by Hilton, Canterbury, combining modern with old
Date: June 2021
Location: St Margaret’s Street, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Name: Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
No. of Keys: 129
Seller: The hotel sits at the heart of an extensive redevelopment project led by Slatters Development, who own the new hotel, and incorporates two listed buildings and retains the property’s historic façade, with features including a glass panel in the reception area showcasing the remains of a Roman theatre beneath the hotel. The site incorporates the former Ha-Ha Bar and 30 bedroom Slatters Hotel, which ceased trading approximately 10 years ago….originally a GrandMet hotel, way back in the 1970s.
Buyer: The 129-room hotel, located on St Margaret’s Street is the latest addition to the growing Hampton by Hilton portfolio, one of Hilton’s 18 brands.
The hotel, managed by Interstate Hotels and Resorts – Aimbridge Hospitality’s international division – is located in the heart of Canterbury city centre on St Margaret’s Street, inside the famous Canterbury City walls, and is just a five-minute walk from the iconic Canterbury Cathedral, as well as Canterbury’s High Street with its many restaurants, bars and historic sites.
It houses an onsite bar and restaurant area, a meeting room for up to 12 people, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Nicholas Northam, executive vice president – international at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re proud to officially open the Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, bringing the renowned brand to one of the UK’s most historically significant cities and creating new accommodation options for visitors, while paying homage to Canterbury’s rich cultural past throughout the property.”
Scott Jakins, general manager of the Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, said: “We are so excited to be opening such an amazing hotel in the centre of Canterbury. We have been inundated with support from all over Kent and will no doubt be the hotel of choice for visitors to Canterbury once we open”
Zaw Htut and Michael Wood of Slatters Development, said: “It’s fantastic to see the new Hampton by Hilton Canterbury open and ready to welcome guests. “A lot of work has gone into developing the property in a sensitive way that really showcases the historical significance of the site. We are incredibly proud to have worked with Hilton and Interstate Hotels & Resorts to create such a unique accommodation offering in the heart of Canterbury.”
Hampton Inn by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton have more than 2,660 properties in 31 countries and territories around the globe, our of Hilton’s 6,400 properties and more than one million rooms, in 119 countries and territories.
In December 2020, Interstate was appointed to manage Jupiter Hotels’ UK portfolio, taking its pan-European portfolio to 117 properties, inclusive of committed pipeline, across the UK, Europe, and Russia/CIS. Brands managed by Interstate include Autograph, Novotel, Adagio, Courtyard, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place, Radisson, Residence Inn, Staybridge, Mercure, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, Luxury Collection, Marriott, Renaissance, AC Hotels by Marriott, Hilton, Hampton by Hilton and ibis Hotels.
Interstate’s portfolio also comprises a number of independent hotels, restaurants and spa and health brands, including Marco Pierre White, Novelli at City Quays and Mamucium.
THPT Comment: Congrats all round…Hilton for new Hampton here in the UK, Slatters for it’s entry into hotels and Interstate for continued growth in Europe.
First Seen: Hilton press release
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