We stayed here for an extended Memorial Weekend (4 nites) - couldn't find fault with anything, except that the suite ( which we pd. $229 for Thurs., dropped to $149 for weekend rate) is a bit overrated/priced. Location, pool, customer service was all above par and restaurants proved to be convenient. We particularly enjoyed a dinner at PF Chang's - the restaurant was full, so we ate at the bar, where the service was just as good.

Due to rainy/cloudy weather, we were unable to see the bats over at Congress bridge, but enjoyed drinks at the TGIF at Radisson instead.

I think overall, this Hampton exceeds some of the others we have previously stayed at. Again, I feel they misrepresent the suites that are available. The room we stayed in was just slightly larger than a typical room, but met our needs.

Hotel Review - Like all of the hotels downtown it's overpriced, but its does compete well on its rate. I thought overall the service was lacking (none of their vending machines worked, and the elevators were very slow), but their breakfast was tasty, their valet helpful albeit pricey, and their housekeeping staff impressive. My biggest complaint echoes a previous reviewer's complaint - their "suite" is just a slightly bigger room with a fridge, couch, and extra coffee table. It's not worth the extra money, and we were disappointed since we needed extra space for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready.

Wedding Block Review - I booked a wedding block here and frankly I can't recommend their service since we filled up 20 rooms at their hotel. When I checked if we could have our part meet in their 2nd floor space - I received frank and unhelpful rejections to my special requests. They spread all my guests throughout the hotel, then said most people don't want wedding blocks in the same area (I certainly did). It would have been nice if they had stated their presumptions when we booked with them. If you don't require extra service for your wedding block, its an ok place to stay, but don't expect them to seem impressed or particularly helpful if you book your wedding guests with them.

We arrived around 5 pm on a Saturday and quickly realized there was a street party going on across the street from our window. We were worried that, based on other reviews, noise would be an issue, but it wasn't at all.
We did valet. This was billed to our room so you don't need cash up front, but it was $18.00 for a 24/hr period. I actually left something in my car that I needed. I called the front desk who transferred me to valet. They gave me the options of coming and getting the keys so I could get the item myself, having them get it and hold it at the front desk or them going to get it and bring it to the room. I asked them to bring it to my room, which they did in less than 5 minutes. The front desk service was very pleasant and friendly. They asked if there were any restaurant or sightseeing inquiries, to let them know and they would accommodate us.
The room was very clean and updated nicely. The bed wasn't the most comfortable one I've slept on, but for a hotel, it wasn't bad. They had lots of pillows, which we like, and a nice fluffy comforter.
They have a breakfast buffet that is included in the price, but we decided to sleep in and skip the breakfast. (It ends at 10 am). I felt the price was a little steep, but for the location, it was very comparable. We paid $179 for a Saturday night.

On a side note-I HIGHLY recommend Dan McKluskys 6th Street to eat at. The food was amazing, the wait staff was awesome and to top that off, you can get a $25 gift certificate for $10 at ---!

We had a great time!

We stayed 2 nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown April 13-14 and were quite pleased. The room was comfortable, with a small refrigerator and microwave (though we did not use them much). The king bed had 2 kinds of pillows (softer, firmer) and we liked the dogleg hallway to the door, which meant much less light pollution. Heavy curtains over blinds also helped with light issues (we like a dark room for sleeping). The breakfast was extensive, with hot food as well as rolls, cereals, yogurts, etc. and robust, regular and decaf coffee. The biggest drawback was the fee for parking—by valet only, for an additional $20 per day. If you are a light sleeper, you may notice noise from the street if your room is on that side. Earplugs help. Overall, we would stay there again.