LivSmart Studios by Hilton: Extended Stays Ideal for 20 Nights or More

Hilton has added LivSmart Studios by Hilton to its portfolio. The lower midscale, long-stay hotel brand offers simplicity, consistency and convenience to guests who may be travelling for weeks or months at a time.

In October, Hilton celebrated the groundbreaking of the brand’s first hotel. Construction on the future 137-room property in Kokomo, Indiana is expected to open by late summer of 2024.  

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“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

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Public areas will be filled with natural light and feature a simple retail market, a large guest laundry room and a fitness centre. A spacious outdoor gathering area will include a fire pit, grills and seating for guests to connect.

Guest studio suites are equipped with a kitchen featuring a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and two-burner cooktop, along with ample storage options for the long-stay traveller.

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“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

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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 travellers 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.