Hampton Inn Biloxi

Tourists and business travelers often stay at this cozy, six-story chain hotel to avoid the crowds and typically higher rates at the area's casino hotels. The lobby is cozy and inviting, with wood laminate floors and lots of brightly-colored furniture tucked along walls and in corners that create relatively private spaces for quiet conversations. A living room-like space with a large sofa facing a gas fireplace and flat-screen TV offers an especially comfy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. The lobby doubles as the breakfast room, so it can get crowded during peak hours, but it then settles down to become a peaceful and relaxed place to rest.  

The Hampton Inn sits directly on Beach Boulevard, just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico and a stretch of sandy beach. No restaurants are within a reasonable walk and the hotel doesn’t operate shuttles to the casinos, so guests will need a car. But, the huge Beau Rivage casino is just a two-minute drive away, and the Hard Rock casino is a four-minute drive. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center and Keesler Air Force Base are 10-minute drives. Gulfport’s casinos are 20 minutes away. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is a 25-minute drive. Approximate drive times to Mobile and New Orleans are 60 minutes and 90 minutes (respectively) on Interstate 10, which is only a few minutes away from the hotel.  

Small windows and a general lack of lighter colors of make these otherwise comfortable rooms a bit dark. The brightest colors come from white duvets and light blue circular accents on the light brown carpets. Accent walls behind the beds are tan, and the matching wood furniture has an espresso finish. In the Standard Double Queen Room we saw, the exterior wall framing the windows was espresso wood, which made the room even darker. Our room had plenty of space to include a desk with an office chair and an upholstered armchair. Amenities are solid, with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms at the hotel include whirlpool tubs in their bedroom areas, as well as sleeper sofas. Our bathroom was comfortably sized, with a roomy, black quartz vanity and shower/tub combo with beige tiling. Many rooms offer views of the Gulf, while others overlook the hotel grounds or other buildings. Guests should note that smoking is allowed in select rooms at this hotel. 

This Hampton offers all the features that make the budget brand famous, starting with the popular free breakfast buffet that includes eggs, waffles, and other hot dishes. Free coffee is available in the lobby all day, along with free newspapers on weekdays. The kidney-shaped outdoor pool is a bit small, but it has an adjacent whirlpool and nice views of the Gulf. The fitness center is also small, with only a few pieces of cardio equipment, as well as free weights. For business travelers, the hotel offers meeting space for up to 30 people and a guest computer and printer in the lobby. Wi-Fi and parking are both free. Valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available, and the hotel has a guest laundry room with coin-operated machines.