Hampton by Hilton brings Christmas cheer

The Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport has been spreading festive joy before opening this month, and creating nearly 50 new jobs in the city.

As the final touches are being made, the hotel’s Heart of House team have been busy bringing the ‘Hamptonality’ personality to life, helping tired travellers and stressed shoppers.

From the hotel’s base at Edinburgh Airport to the capital’s bustling Princes Street, via a convenient tram, the team gave the city a flavour of true Hampton service – carrying heavy bags and placing plumped up cushions on seats, allowing exhausted residents the chance to relax.

Hampton by Hilton is serves value-conscious and quality driven travellers around the world – delivering a friendly, authentic, caring and thoughtful service.

The new six storey, 240 bedroom hotel is located a 0.1km walk away from Edinburgh airport and features a stunning open plan Edinburgh Fringe Festival themed lobby, state of the art fitness centre, business hub and 24 hour food service.

Edinburgh has long been recognised as one of the most attractive visitor destinations in the world, appealing to nearly 4 million travellers[1] every year. Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport will offer travellers who pass through Scotland’s busiest airport, which has seen an 11% passenger increase year on year[2], a home away from home.

Craig Webster, general manager at Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport, said: ‘Edinburgh International Airport serves more than 12.4 million passengers every year and we are delighted to be opening the hotel at the doorstep of the airport terminal. We look forward to welcoming guests to quality accommodation at great value, paired with our authentic, warm and friendly service.

‘We wanted to give Edinburgh a taste of what makes Hampton by Hilton special, so we brought our Heart of House team to the streets to do just that.

‘The hotel will serve the growing business and leisure mid-market traveller in the city. We have a wonderful team who really bring the “Hamptonality” personality to life and can’t wait to welcome our first guests.’

Gordon Dewar, chief executive at Edinburgh Airport, says ‘We’re delighted to welcome Hampton by Hilton as our latest hotel partner at the airport. They are a worldwide name who will enable us to provide an even greater range of facilities for passengers flying in to or out of Edinburgh.’