Hampton by Hilton, formerly known (and still commonly referred to) as Hampton Inn or Hampton Inn & Suites, is an American chain of hotels trademarked by Hilton Worldwide. The Hampton hotel brand is a chain of moderately priced, budget to midscale limited service hotels with limited food and beverage facilities.

Yes, Hilton and Hampton are part of the same parent company, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., but they are distinct hotel brands.

Here’s a breakdown of the relationship:

Key Points:

1. Parent Company: Both Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hampton by Hilton are owned and operated by Hilton Worldwide.
2. Different Brands: They are separate brands within Hilton’s portfolio, each targeting different market segments. - Hilton Hotels & Resorts: This is the flagship, full-service brand offering amenities like on-site restaurants, room service, concierge, and meeting spaces. It’s positioned in the upper-midscale to luxury segment. - Hampton by Hilton: This is a focused-service, budget-friendly brand in the “midscale” segment. It’s known for consistent, clean accommodations with complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi. It’s one of Hilton’s largest brands by number of properties.
3. Loyalty Program: Both participate in the Hilton Honors loyalty program, allowing guests to earn and redeem points across all Hilton brands.

Analogy:

Think of Hilton Worldwide like a large automotive group (e.g., Volkswagen Group). Volkswagen owns both Audi (premium/luxury) and Volkswagen (mainstream/mid-market). Similarly, Hilton owns both the upscale Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand and the value-oriented Hampton by Hilton brand.

Summary:

• Same corporate family? Yes.
• Same brand? No. They are sister brands with different service levels, amenities, and price points.
• Same loyalty program? Yes (Hilton Honors).

So, while