Denver Hospitality Pro Chris Manley to Build Dual-Brand Hilton Hotel at Vail Airport
The 140-Room Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites Eagle Vail Valley Airport Is Expected To Welcome Guests in Early 2028.
Gypsum Hotel Partners is set to break ground on a dual-brand Hilton Hotel near the Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum, Colorado, imminently. Construction on the 140-room property, to be operated by Crestline Hotels and Resorts, is expected to be completed in early 2028.
Located just minutes from Vail airport and the surrounding valley at 135 Lindbergh Drive within the Airport Gateway Business Center, the dual-brand hotel will feature both a Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and a Home2 Suites by Hilton.
Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites Amenities
The property will feature two meeting rooms totaling approximately 1,100 square feet, a complimentary hot breakfast with healthy options, free Wi-Fi, outdoor deck and firepits with majestic Rocky Mountain views, indoor pool and fitness center.
All guestrooms will have a flat screen HDTV, desk with ergonomic chair, refrigerator and coffee maker. Twenty-two of the 62 Hampton Inn & Suites rooms will be king suites with an expanded living area, while all 78 Home2 Suites rooms will have fully equipped kitchens to accommodate longer stays of seven to 30-plus days. The two-story lobby will offer fantastic views as well as local beer and wine on-tap for guests.
Leading the hotel’s development is hospitality industry veteran Chris Manley of Denver and developer Bryan Desmond of Eagle.
Manley, the former co-founder of 5 Senses Hospitality Management and chief operating officer of Denver-based hotel owner, operator and developer Stonebridge Companies, most recently acquired and renovated the 133-room AC Hotel by Marriott in Frisco, Colorado, while Desmond has developed residential and commercial real estate in Eagle County for nearly 25 years.
An ArrowMark Partners Collaboration
Manley and Desmond have partnered with ArrowMark Partners to capitalize the project. The Denver-based asset manager focuses on providing middle market capital solutions to proven commercial real estate developers and sponsors. Since 2019, ArrowMark has invested over $4 billion in both debt and equity on behalf of its investors.
“We are thrilled to announce one of the first new hotels down valley in more than 25 years,” said Manley. “The immediate proximity to I-70, the Eagle River and the Eagle County Regional Airport will provide guests with adjacent access to the hiking, biking, fishing, golfing and hunting that makes down valley such a popular destination.
“This is a significant expansion of Hilton’s presence in the Vail Valley, and we are excited to solidify our partnership with the best-in-class hospitality leader.”
Project financing will be provided by FirstBank, now part of PNC.
Hilton Honors Program
The Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites Eagle Vail Valley Airport are part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 25 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors® members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose and access their room using Digital Key.
About Hampton by Hilton: As the No. 1 ranked lodging franchise for the last 16 years by Entrepreneur®, Hampton by Hilton — including Hampton Inn by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton — serves quality-driven and value-conscious travelers at more than 3,100 properties in 44 countries and territories around the globe. The brand continues to lead its segment by providing guests with high quality, thoughtfully designed accommodations and amenities, such as modern, spacious rooms and free hot breakfast featuring the signature Hampton Waffle. Hampton by Hilton is committed to delivering an exceptionally friendly and authentic service all backed by the 100% Hampton Guarantee™. Experience a best-in-class stay at Hampton by Hilton by booking at hampton.com or through the or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hampton by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/hampton, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and X.
About Home2 Suites by Hilton: Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and home-like amenities for value-conscious guests and their pets. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers complimentary hot breakfast, innovative and customizable guestroom designs, laundry and fitness areas, multiple outdoor spaces, expansive community spaces and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has more than 800 open hotels with nearly 760 in development. Experience a positive stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton by booking at home2suites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/home2suites, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
