St. Louis – October 8, 2014 – Today’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the new 106-room Hampton Inn & Suites in Clayton marks the celebration of the first hotel opening in Clayton in the last 25 years. Officially named the Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area, the hotel is located at 216 N. Meramec Ave. in Clayton, the seat of St. Louis County government and home to a variety of Fortune 500 companies and shopping opportunities.
"The hotel's location provides easy access to important corporate headquarters and popular St. Louis area attractions," said Mohammed Kashif, general manager. “Corporate and leisure guests will benefit from this convenience and from the proximity of the hotel to the Clayton business district and retail outlets, while enjoying the friendly service and comfortable surroundings that characterize Hampton hotels."
"When we acquired the former Daniele Hotel property, we knew that the building was in a wonderful location and that we could create something very special for the people and businesses in the Clayton area,” said Michael Mullenix, chairman and CEO of Equis. The construction process was a complete top-to-bottom re-do of the structure from the addition of a new top floor of luxury suites to the restoration of the underground parking garage and everything in between. Mullenix notes that the property, in its heyday of the 1960s and 1970s, hosted celebrities such as The Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart who were seeking private lodging away from adoring fans.
"Rockbridge is privileged to have taken the development lead in this beautiful and historic project,” noted Jim Merkel, president & CEO. “With this being the 50th anniversary of the property, we wanted to honor the character of the building but create a contemporary experience for the Clayton residents and hotel guests alike. We maximized the vertical space by adding a floor on top, valet parking underneath and a pool structured beautifully on the second floor to fashion a highly-competitive and desirable location in the market."
The new Hampton Inn is located near popular attractions, including the restaurants and shops of the Clayton and Loop neighborhoods, the Galleria and Promenade shopping centers and beautiful Forest Park where the St. Louis Art Museum, Zoo, Science Center and Missouri History Museum welcome visitors. The hotel is just minutes from Washington University’s main and medical center campuses, downtown St. Louis, the Gateway Arch, and major leagues sports facilities for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, the St. Louis Rams NFL team and the St. Louis Blues NHL franchise.
The hotel combines mid-century and modern elements to create a comfortable, contemporary atmosphere. The majority of the hotel’s furnishings were custom-made modern interpretations of mid-century pieces. Guestroom artwork is a playful mix of historic St Louis sights, including the Gateway Arch and the Fabulous Fox Theater, plus colorful modern images. Colors used in the design include citrine, copper, chocolate brown, cream and steel and navy blue.
A fitness room, a 24-hour business center, a small restaurant and an indoor mineral pool are some of the hotel’s amenities. An 850-square-foot meeting space, called the Daniele Room in honor of the hotel’s history, can host up to 50 guests in a theater-style setting.
The new hotel also features 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. Guestrooms are equipped with our clean and fresh Hampton bed®, 47-inch LCD flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi. Inviting suites are also available, offering additional space and a comfortable sleeper sofa.
Complimentary shuttle service will take guests to destinations within a three-mile radius of the hotel.
Hampton Hotels foster a unique culture of hospitality called “Hamptonality.” This term describes each hotel’s approach to friendly customer service, anticipating 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 photography and artwork, highlighting each property’s connection and support to its own community.
Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St Louis-Galleria Area participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates.
For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area or call +1 314 727 0700
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About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of eleven world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,100 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 685,000 rooms in 92 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
About Rockbridge
Rockbridge is a private equity firm that invests in hotels. Over the past 20+ years, it has made more than 333 debt and equity hotel investments in 44 states in transactions worth more than $5 billion. Through its deep, in-house experience and strong foundation of industry relationships, Rockbridge has delivered a track record of attractive risk-adjusted returns across multiple cycles and is well positioned as a leading investor in hospitality.
