Hampton Inn

This place in the middle of an industrial area is actually a convenient half way stop for me when I drive up to Massachusetts.
At the time of my most recent stay, they were still working through their renovations. They were working on reno when I came through last year around the same time I drove through. In the rooms, I can tell they still have a few things they need to touch up, but overall thought the spaces looked nice enough.
My issue: stayed on the first floor down near the exercise room. I could every sound coming from the breakfast area/​lobby as though the people were right outside my door. I tend to wear earplugs to bed as a rule, but I wouldn’t have gotten any sleep if I hadn’t.
Like I said, it’s a very convenient place for me to stay along my trek to Mass, but I’ll know not to stay on the first floor in the future.

Never try 2 work thwre. They sont like newbies ans find ways 2 push you out. Or if you dont fit in and actually do your job youre an outcast. I k ow 2 people that qorked there. Plus as a client i was unhappy with my stay.

Worst Hotel Ever!!! Do not stay here. Very outdated. Inattentive staff. I realized I was sleeping in someone else’s urine soaked sheets. Awful to say the least but they did try to compensate me, however, it wasn’t enough in my opinion. There are plenty of other alternatives.

I just want to preface this by saying I never write Unilocal reviews. I usually read them prior to a commitment, but never take the time to write one. So here is my first contribution to tell others to look elsewhere in the area first before booking this hotel. I’m pretty easygoing and only require the minimum «don’t f up too much». I came here recently on a work trip and my room was like a basement that had been flooded. Everything was sticky, slightly damp, and I had that cough where you almost feel mildew in your lungs. It was one night, i stuck it out for the couple hours of sleep, no big deal.
A couple of hours after leaving, I realized i had left my phone charger plugged in my room. The first time i called the front desk, a man sounded confused when I told him I left my charger and told him my room number. He then proceeded to put me on hold for 20 mins until i finally hung up. I called back later and the woman informed me Housekeeping handles lost and found items and took my number down. She assured me they would call me back if it was found. Hours later, my coworker called a third time. He gave the room number and they told us they had it. We were set to check in at a new hotel that day and drove a half hour out of our way to pick it up. When we got there, they front desk said it was an Android charger they found. And even though they had my number from the previous calls, never thought to call me back before i drove down to pick it up. I am beyond irritated in the cramp this put in my day above not getting any sleep in my room.
Please be forewarned. On another note, I checked into the Homewood Suites for the rest of the trip and it was a great improvement. Check their availability before booking Hampton Inn.

If I didn’t have a nav for this hotel, I would’ve ended up in he woods kissing a Deers shitty ass. Ever see the movie called ‘The Shining’? If you remember the maze scene at the end of the movie, it was like that upon getting there. But we survived unlike Jack Nicholson’s character.
Ok … Upon check in, we were told our room wasn’t ready. Ok no big deal since it would be a 5 – 10 minute wait. 35 minutes later were still sitting in the lobby watching everyone self check into their rooms. Shit! Even a baseball team checked in after us! Seriously?!?
Soon enough we were moved to a different room. At last! I normally don’t bitch much, but being on a strict time schedule for a wedding is a big deal. I mean how long does it take to clean a room?! Was our room destroyed last night by cocaine fueled rock stars?!? I doubt it.
Ps… The front desk people were nice, no blame on them. Maybe the cleaning ladies were partying in our room? Uuuugh

Older Hampton under renovation. They try to keep it clean while this is going on and for the most part do a good job. Three stars for the location — yes it is close to an interchange by sight but as others have said it is a lot big painful path to get there. There are no restaurants that are walkable.

Listen to the other reviewers, this place is awful. No plugs near the beds, dirty, stains on walls and ceilings, there had clearly been water damage to this hotel, AC did not work, really weak gym, noisy construction early morning, no decent food close, tucked in an industrial park. Worst Hampton I’ve ever stayed in by far. Staff was friendly.

I was disappointed upon entering my room based on the outdated décor but am esp disappointed that I am sitting up dressed at 3am since I woke up face to face with a roach. If I wasn’t traveling with a business partner I would he long gone from this hotel.

Down a long, winding street off 78 is an industrial park… Behind that park? A Hampton Inn.
The location is strange and not walkable to anything unless you want to walk through a dimly-​lit industrial park at night, but the hotel itself isn’t as bad as a lot of other reviews make it out to be. The front desk staff is lovely and make small talk while they check you in (Hampton Inn is owned by Hilton so this is to be expected). They also confirm when you’re using your HHonors points. There is a small fitness center along with a small dining area where they serve free breakfast in the morning. There are only two elevators but with only a few floors, they get the job done. You won’t have a view of anything here considering its location but who cares?
Our room was a double and it was a bit small but not cramped. I think removing the giant wardrobe would open it up a lot more. People complained about a lack of outlets but there were plenty from what we could see. The bathroom was clean but they only provided us with 2 large towels. Neutrogena products were awaiting our arrival. The TVs are flat screens now but the entire hotel is currently undergoing renovations so that could be something new. Half of the hotel had new windows being installed. They also lock the main door at 10 PM so if you don’t already have a key card, you cannot get in. I kind of like that since it makes it a bit more secure inside the park.
Overall, this isn’t a bad location. It’s basic, yes but it gets the job done. Check in was a breeze, check out is automatic, free breakfast (we didn’t get to try this, though), and 20 minutes from Sands casino. It’s not a bad location if you have a car and if you want to get away from the hustle of Sands but still be within the area.

100% agree with Robert U, Bryan M and Georgia P. Old Hampton that is scheduled for a MUCH needed renovation. I only stay at Hampton Inns because they normally have a higher standard. I have stayed at Hampton Inns from coast to coast and border to border and i have to say this one is does not come close to what i expect out of a Hampton.
First, not having electrical plugs by the bed in 2014 is really annoying.
Second, while i was looking for a electrical plug on the wall between the beds i pulled out the night stand. I was really surprised at the dirt behind the night stand, i don’t think housekeeping has moved that nightstand to vacuum behind it in years.
third, no happy hour?
Front desk staff are very nice and professional, they just need a hotel that matches their their skill.

Might be a 3-​star. I typically stay at Hamptons. This one is older — although, signs did indicate renovation was in progress. That’s good. My room was dated, and the bathroom had the musty, old smell. While the hotel is clearly visible from I-​78, it is tucked back behind the strip of businesses along Hwy 100. Fortunately, there are some large signs at eye level at the key intersections where one is required to turn. Still, the route to get there is a bit circuitous.
Staff were friendly and welcoming. My breakfast bag included a muffin and a breakfast bar — some locations seem to do one or the other.

Out dated & no plugs by the bed for business travelers. Thank goodness only one night.

We had a great stay at this hotel 8÷31÷13! The front desk staff were wonderful and got me everything extra I needed. The place was sold out, but the staff worked very hard to make the stay great!
Nice room, great shower, cozy bed and free breakfast only a few minutes from where my son now lives. If you are going to Allentown and want to stay at a great hotel, check out the Hampton Inn on Keebler Way, maybe the guys at the front desk are really little elves? They were very nice to my family! I will stay there next time we come to Allentown, PA.

RUDE SERVICE: I was up in the area for a big event, and I knew that I needed a late check out way ahead of time. I called about 3 weeks prior to my stay and the lady was so nice, said that I could have a 5pm late check out with no problem once she heard my situation. Once I arrived, I figured that I should just confirm as I had very valuable stuff that I would be leaving and she said that she just needed to check with housekeeping to make sure, and that she would let me know. Well around 9:00p I still hadn’t heard anything and I was getting up and leaving by 6:00a so I needed to know if I could come back. I called the front desk and the lady who answered was SO RUDE about my inquiry and bluntly said no and that I could have a 1:00pm check out or they would charge me an extra day because they wouldn’t be able to sell that room. Well I have had really late check outs at other hotels with no problem so I know that is not the case… inconvenient I can imagine and I offered to pay for the later check out (usually around $ 30). I can’t believe how rude she was and totally unconcerned about me as a guest… and especially because I had already been told it was fine and they put a note on my account when I called the first time. Her tone and everything was just so rude, I understand if you really can’t give me a later check out but really you don’t have to be so mean and rude about it.
HOTEL WAS OK: Hotel was clean and all but the service totally totally turned me off… too bad. Rooms had white linens and were really clean, but the whole place needed a bit of updating but not so much that it was a deal breaker.
If and when I come back to the area I will be staying at the Sleep Inn right next door.

I’ll keep it short:
GOOD:
— Location is close to the freeway.
— There are several restaurants near by.
— The breakfast area is very big, and clean, and well run.
— The rate was right.
— They put several signs on the main road to help guide me in.
BAD:
— This is a pretty basic Hampton. The bathrooms, in particular, remind me of Hamptons in the 1990s, when they started out. They’ve updated with a granite vanity top and a fancy, framed mirror, but the front of the vanity has that pinkish/​gray, formica cover with all the exposed screws, which looks dorky and out of place.
— The fitness room is tiny — one treadmill, one bike, one elliptical. If people are on all three, I bet they’re rubbing elbows.
— It’s a bit tough to find. You see if from the freeway, but you exit and it’s down some windy little side roads. (But they do have signs, which helped — thank you.)

No star… unfriendly staff at first. Walls are thin, can hear everything, people being loud in hallways at ALL hours of night and morning, room near elevators can constantly hear the elevator going up and down during the night, when housekeeping cleaned our room, they literally CLEANED OUT our room… took our snacks, toiletries, and an I-​TOUCH!!! Cops were called, nothing else. No refund on room, no cable, just an «I’m sorry». I’ve been ROBBED! Stay away from here.

As far as Hampton Inn’s go this must be one of the lower versions as it doesn’t have the higher end décor and amenities as others but it was still clean, comfortable, and a good value. Having stayed at Hamptons all over the country I would say this location has less of what you come to expect with the Hampton name. It does have the complimentary breakfast which is a bonus but the rooms were smaller and the décor definitely not as fresh or attractive as other locations.

This hotel cost $ 110.00, but its worth $ 50.00. Unpleasant and unprofessional staff from the front desk to the cleaning crew. Dirty rooms and a shower that turns into a bath 5 minutes into the shower. I also was blown off by the manager when I called to express my concerns. I will never stay here again

Allentown is small with few decent places to find a meal. This Inn is also small and caters to business people. You get a free breakfast buffet which I would give 2 stars and is just ok food. There is no pool but they have a small conference room and a small exercise room.
Check in was easy however, we made our reservations 3 weeks ahead for 2 adults and 1 small child and requested early check-​in. Upon arrival at 2pm (check-​in is 3pm and check-​out is noon) we checked in and were told to leave and come back at three as our room was not ready yet. I reminded the front desk that we requested early-​check in and she insisted none of the rooms were ready. Really, after at least 2 hours of cleaning not one room was ready. I know the maids start cleaning duties earlier than that as many business people stay there and check out early in the morning. We should have been given our room key immediately instead of being told to leave and come back after 3 pm. When we returned at 3 on the dot, the clerk expressed surprise that we were back so soon.
When entering the room and looking around, we noticed there were only 2 sets of bath towels. We asked for more and the manager arrived with more towels. We asked why so few were provided and he replied in a snarky voice that the room was meant for two. I reminded him we had advanced reservations and they knew three would check into the room so extra towels should have been provided in our assigned room without having to make a special request for them. Also the inside rim of the toilet bowel was black and could have stood some scrubbing.
On a positive note, flat screen is provided with a few free premium channels, there is a microwave and half-​size roomy fridge and freezer. A small coffee maker is provided in the smallish bathroom with grounds, cups, water cups, and ice bucket (ice is down the hall).
The next morning we noticed sunlight coming threw multiple holes in the curtains. Perhaps they should consider changing the curtains on a regular basis when they become moth-​eaten like that.
The last issue I have is the price. We paid $ 107 plus tx (August 2011) for an Inn located in a remote part of town in the middle of an industrial park. Remember this Inn doesn’t offer a pool. We traveled to Washington DC in June 2011 and stayed at an Embassy Suite in Vienna, VA about a 20 minute Metro ride from Washington, DC. This all suite hotel had a pool, bar, exercise room, internet access with a private computer room, free full breakfast bar (located in the roomy bar area with a big screen TV and lots of tables and lounge seating) with chef’s making omlets to order among many other choices. We had two rooms, two flat screens, a pull out bed and queen size bed with a large desk, counter top, and small fridge. There was also a small closet and two roomy dressers. All this for the same price of $ 107 plus tx. The hotel was located next to Morton’s steak house next door and a Best Buy both within walking distance.
This Hampton Inn was overpriced for location, few amenities, and unaccommodating, negative attitude from the staff.

The street is somewhat difficult to locate, but the Hampton Inn is visible from Highway 78 (exit 49A) and sits next to the LARGE WHITE Sharp building.
Rates: The rates (mid-​November 2009) are $ 115. Seems rather high for Allentown, but I have not done any cost comparison.
Area: Located in a combination retail/​business district, the area is nice, but entertainment options are few. However, «Shankweiler’s Drive-​In Theatre» (the oldest Drive-​In Theatre in the USA) is only 5 miles away!
Hotel Appearance: The standard Hampton Inn, with muted tones, breakfast area, small lounging area, and clean.
Rooms: Regular TVs (not flat screens) with many channels, free Wi-​FI, a recliner, microwave, a small refrigerator, but no views of anything except the highway or Sharp building. Yet, the Hampton Inns use the Hilton beds, so they are comfortable!
Restaurant: There is no restaurant (except for the free, hot breakfast buffet). Nearby, there are many choices: Boston’s Gourmet Pizza (reviewed), Panda & Fish (reviewed), Starlite Diner (reviewed), as well as, Cracker Barrel, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and others.
Overall: I’m taking away 2 stars. Deduct 1 star because I could hear people in the other rooms – and their alarm clocks! Deduct ½ star for the weird location (Penn St to a side road) and 1/.2 star for the price. I expect to pay over $ 100 in a major city – but not in Allentown, PA!