Hilton Expands in India with 75 New Hampton Hotels

New Hampton by Hilton Hotels in India

Hilton has announced a strategic licensing agreement (SLA) with NILE Hospitality to open 75 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India, which adds to the more than 3,000 hotels operating under the brand worldwide. This announcement further demonstrates Hilton’s commitment to growth in the country, following a prior agreement in 2024 to establish 150 Spark by Hilton hotels in partnership with Olive by the Embassy.

“This marks our mid-market moment in India, as significant macroeconomic growth, a rapidly rising middle class and the vast infrastructure development fuel demand for our brands and drive strong trading performance in the country. This agreement marks yet another important milestone as Hilton accelerates its growth in India and unlocks a new chapter of expansion in Asia Pacific,” said Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton.

Under the agreement with NILE Hospitality, the initial Hampton by Hilton Hotels will be launched in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Bihar. This brand is positioned within the upper midscale segment, enhancing the company’s current midscale offerings in the country. This follows the expansion of the upscale Hilton Garden Inn and the upcoming premium economy brand Spark by Hilton.

“Hampton by Hilton is a customer favorite around the world, and this agreement demonstrates the immense value of the brand to guests and owners”, said Kevin Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer & President, Global Development, Hilton.

“Our owners consistently tell us that they value the efficient design and consistent service approach, which drives premium performance and scale. It is the right time for this brand to grow at scale in India, where we see significant opportunities to serve a rapidly-growing customer base.”

Hampton by Hilton is the company’s largest hotel brand. It caters to value-conscious and quality-driven travellers with its signature friendly and caring hospitality known as ‘Hamptonality.’ The brand is a popular choice for guests in over 40 countries and territories worldwide, offering a complimentary breakfast, an open-concept lobby, and a design. Hampton by Hilton provides a development model and has been ranked the top lodging franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for the past 16 years.

Vikram Singh Chauhan, Founder and CEO, NILE Hospitality, said, “With this landmark signing, we are delighted to join hands with Hilton, bringing this celebrated brand to the region. This partnership represents an extraordinary opportunity for NILE to tap into the immense potential of the country’s growing middle-income segment. It is indeed an exciting collaboration, as it provides an opportunity to redefine the midscale accommodation segment and deliver high-quality service and operations that both Hilton and NILE are renowned for. By aligning with the country’s unprecedented development and domestic travel momentum, we hope to offer our guests the comfort of a consistent network and brand promise in emerging markets and key destinations.”

Hampton by Hilton has adapted to the Asia Pacific market and has experienced rapid growth in China for over a decade. Recent openings include Hampton by Hilton Hangzhou Lakeside Wulin Square, Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Huangpu Sports Center, and Hampton Suzhou Guanqian Avenue.

"Hampton by Hilton continues to strengthen its position as a powerhouse brand, and this strategic licensing agreement—alongside our incredible growth in all regions—further reinforces our global momentum," said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Hampton by Hilton.

"Owners recognize Hampton’s unrivaled legacy of leadership and performance, while guests value and trust our signature Hamptonality service, modern and functional design, and complimentary hot breakfast. With this significant expansion into India, we’re not only extending our global reach but also reinforcing Hampton as the midscale category leader—delivering a consistent, high-quality experience that resonates with travelers and drives long-term success for our owners.”

Every Hampton by Hilton hotel is part of Hilton Honors, the guest loyalty program encompassing Hilton’s 24 hotel brands. Members of Hilton Honors who reserve directly through preferred Hilton channels enjoy immediate advantages, such as a payment slider that enables them to mix Points and cash for their stay, an exclusive member discount unavailable elsewhere, and complimentary standard Wi-Fi.