Hamptonality: Hospitality Tips from Hampton Hotels and a One Night Stay Giveaway

‘Tis the season for having guests in and out of your home, and for traveling to see friends and family for the holidays. There is so much travel that goes on at this time of year, to bring loved ones together. For that reason, Hampton has partnered with entertaining expert, Jenny Steffens Hobick, to celebrate those special moments by providing “Hamptonality” to travelers this holiday season. Whether you are staying with friends and family or at the local Hampton hotel, help is on the way! Maybe you are like me and you are staying home and the guests are coming to you! Whatever your situation may be, Hampton wants to help you to create those lasting moments and holiday merriment!

With all of the blessings and fun that come with the holidays and spending time with those we love, there is also the dilemma of sleeping arrangements and personal space. Then there is deciding whose traditions you will honor, and the list goes on. Not to fear because Hampton hotels offer comfortable surroundings and a friendly service culture, defined as “Hamptonality.” They are spreading cheer this year by sharing some of that Hamptonality with all of us with these hospitality tips. Be sure to read to the bottom because one lucky Clever Housewife reader will get to experience Hamptonality first-hand with this awesome giveaway I’m hosting! I recommend following Hampton on Instagram to see how they are using their Hamptonality to serve others.

The 5 Tenets of Hamptonality are:

·         Unexpected delight

·         Being anticipatory

·         Sharing a compliment

·         Providing a moment of humor

·         Showing empathy

Uh, I think I’d like to check in RIGHT NOW! I could use a bit of these 5 tenets and I don’t even have house guests – well, except for the 4 little critters who call this place home.

Now for a little help with those hospitality tips:

Tip 1: Be the best OFF-SITE host ever: If you simply don’t have enough room to host all of your holiday guests or you just think everyone would be happier with their own, comfortable space, consider booking them at your local Hampton. With more than 1,900 locations, Hampton is the perfect place to stay no matter where your guests may be traveling from.

Tip 2: Surprise your guests with welcome treats

Tip 3: Be prepared with lots of snacks

Tip 4: Post the plan – IE: schedule/itinerary

Tip 5: Make time for exercise and fresh air

Tip 6: Make time for resting

Tip 7: Plan a daily ritual

Tip 8: Plan one special night for the adults

Tip 9: Big breakfasts – sign me up for that!

Tip 10: Stock up on extras when it comes to toiletries and personal items

Tip 11: Make your home “help yourself” friendly

Tip 12: Plan fun games

Tip 13: Celebrate past holidays

Tip 14: Make your guests do some work – be careful with this one! I wouldn’t have them cleaning out the gutters or anything, but make them feel useful by asking them to help with small tasks you know they’ll enjoy! It can be a win-win for everyone!

Tip15: Prepare! Do as much preparation in advance as you can. Plan menus around recipes that can be made ahead of time -freezer-friendly, one-dish meals like lasagna, or a hearty-braised beef stew are great options when serving a crowd. Run a supermarket sweep a few days before for toiletries. Do your own laundry before guests arrive, so that the washer and dryer can be available for them, if necessary. The ultimate holiday hosts know that being prepared is the absolute best way to make your guests feel welcome in your home because you can actually enjoy them while they are there!

Now for the giveaway!! One Winner will receive a (1) night stay at a US Hampton Hotel location!

Hampton Hotels will mail one winner a “Be My Guest” card, which entitles the bearer to (1) free night stay at a Hampton location. This giveaway will end at 11:59pm on 11/23. To enter, fill out the form below.

Compensation was provided by Hampton Hotel via MomTrends.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Hampton or Momtrends.