Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston opens its doors, providing guests with thoughtfully designed rooms and amenities in South Africa’s bustling commercial district
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Johannesburg, South Africa – 24 January 2025 – Hampton by Hilton, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) global powerhouse brands, today announced the opening of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston in Johannesburg, South Africa – marking the brand’s 150th property in the EMEA region and debut on the African continent. As the leading brand in the mid-scale category with over 3,000 operating hotels globally, Hampton by Hilton is renowned for its friendly and authentic service, premium sleep experience, free hot breakfast, high-quality accommodations, and value-added amenities – all backed by the 100% Hampton Guarantee.
Located in Johannesburg’s financial and shopping district, the 158-room hotel is ideal for travellers seeking a friendly and reliable stay in the heart of the city. The Gautrain train station is only 1.8 kilometres away, with a connection to O.R Tambo International Airport and key cultural and leisure attractions across the city such as The Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square.
Guy Hutchinson, president, Middle East & Africa, Hilton said, “Africa presents great development opportunities as we continue to expand and diversify the Hilton portfolio across the continent to meet every traveller need. We are proud of our legacy in South Africa, spanning almost three decades, and the debut of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston is a testament to our commitment of providing world-class hospitality across the country.”
Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston seamlessly blends local culture with South African art complementing the hotel’s interiors. Guests will enjoy the vivid display of local artwork inspired by African landscapes and wildlife, offering an authentic sense of place. Travellers can start the day with a complimentary hot breakfast featuring Hampton by Hilton’s signature waffle. 24/7 Snacksoffers a selection of snacks and drinks on-the-go, while The Active Hub provides a fully equipped fitness centre.
Guests looking to further immerse themselves in the locale can visit the vibrant Keyes Art Mile, an artistic and cultural hub in Rosebank just a short 13-minute drive away. The Constitution Hill nearby also offers historic tours that dive into South Africa’s rich heritage. Meanwhile, nature enthusiasts who are willing to take a slightly longer drive can visit the stunning anthropological wonder, the Cradle of Humankind, or the renowned Lion and Safari Park.
Shruti Gandhi Buckley, senior vice president and global brand leader, Hampton by Hilton, said, “We are excited to celebrate Hampton by Hilton’s fifth continent debut with the milestone opening of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston. The property is a testament to the brand’s global appeal and growth as we look to expand across Africa over the coming years, fuelled by a growing demand for quality and value-driven accommodation options. With the largest global hospitality pipeline of 800 hotels, we look forward to welcoming more guests as we continue to provide friendly, reliable, and happy stays worldwide, backed by the 100% Hampton Guarantee”.
Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 24 world-class hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app. Hilton Honors members can check in, choose their room, and access it using a Digital Key. The Hampton Guarantee™ is an industry first and focuses on building confidence in guests while elevating their stay experience and delivering the best possible service.
Guests visiting South Africa can stay in one of Hilton’s six properties including Hilton Durban, DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside, Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch and the newly opened Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, marking the debut of Hilton’s lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand in the country.
For more information on Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston, or to make a reservation, travellers may visit the hotel website. For more information on Hampton by Hilton, please visit stories.hilton.com.
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About Hampton by Hilton
As the No. 1 ranked lodging franchise for the last 16 years by Entrepreneur®, Hampton by Hilton — including Hampton Inn by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton — serves quality-driven and value-conscious travelers at more than 3,000 properties in 41 countries and territories around the globe. The brand continues to lead its segment by providing guests with high quality, thoughtfully designed accommodations and amenities, such as modern, spacious rooms and free hot breakfast featuring the signature Hampton Waffle. Hampton by Hilton is committed to delivering an exceptionally friendly and authentic service all backed by the 100% Hampton Guarantee™. Experience a positive stay at Hampton by Hilton by booking at hampton.com or through the or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hampton by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/hampton, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and X. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hampton by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/hampton, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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