Hilton has officially dubbed its new studio apartment-style extended-stay hotel brand LivSmart Studios by Hilton. Designed for the extended-stay traveler who continued to travel during the epidemic, LivSmart Studios has attracted a lot of attention from developers and owners in just six months and already has over 350 projects in various states of negotiation. In fact, the first hotel under development for the LivSmart Studios brand began building in Kokomo, Indiana, less than five months after the concept was first introduced.
The newest brand in Hilton’s collection of 22 exclusive brands is LivSmart Studios. The extended-stay option at the lower midscale lets guests make the most of each day by offering a dependable and steady base for the prolonged stay.
“From luxury to premium economy, Hilton has a rich history of strategically building brands for every guest and every travel occasion. At Hilton, we continue to innovate our brands to meet the needs of the ever-evolving traveler, and we are excited to find an opportunity to better serve the long-stay guest with LivSmart Studios.”
Chris Silcock, president, global brands and commercial services, Hilton
“After much anticipation, we’re thrilled to announce that LivSmart Studios by Hilton is official. With a resilient $300 billion workforce travel market, the extended-stay segment continues to grow. It has never been as primed as it is now for this long-stay brand, and we’re thrilled with the initial excitement we’ve received from owners.”
Isaac Lake, brand leader, LivSmart Studios by Hilton
LivSmart Studios hotels address a clear void in the market by targeting an underserved segment of guests staying 20 nights or more. This intentional approach positions LivSmart Studios as a disruptive force in the extended stay market by meeting the distinct needs of longer-term guests with essential amenities for an exceptional stay experience. Long-stay travelers can expect three signature elements, including:
- Deliberate Design: Long-stay guests will be welcomed by the hotel’s inviting exterior of warm wood tones and a modern farmhouse-inspired palette with light industrial touches. Properties will also feature outdoor patios outfitted with grills, a communal fire pit and comfortable seating to make it truly feel like home.
- Spacious Studio Apartment-Style Accommodations: The adaptable layout of the thoughtfully crafted suites will provide comfort and functionality. Each room will feature spacious bathrooms, ample storage space, efficient closet design, and movable, multi-purpose furniture that allows guests to utilize the space as a place to work and rest. The kitchen area is also especially important to long-stay travelers and will include a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, two-burner stovetop and more.
- Nontraditional Lobby Experience: The brand’s hyper-functional lobby allows sight lines from the front desk to the fitness and laundry areas, as well as a simple retail market, creating a safe and welcoming environment for long-stay guests looking to grab a great cup of coffee, fit in a workout or start their laundry.
LivSmart Studios by Hilton will take part in Hilton Honors, the company’s renowned guest reward program, for its almost 7,400 hotels across the globe. Instant perks are available to members who book directly with Hilton. These benefits include free basic Wi-Fi, the Hilton Honors mobile app, unique member discounts, and a flexible payment slider that lets members choose almost any combination of Points and cash to book a stay.
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Hilton commemorated the groundbreaking of the company’s first hotel in October. By late summer of 2024, construction on the 137-room future facility in Kokomo, Indiana, is scheduled to begin.