Overview
Hospitality Real Estate Counselors (“HREC”) is pleased to offer for sale the 81-guestroom Hampton Inn Slidell, located at 56460 Frank Pichon Rd, Slidell, LA 70458.
The Hampton Inn Slidell – Northshore New Orleans presents investors with the opportunity to acquire a recently renovated hotel in the dynamic New Orleans metropolitan area. Strategically located along Interstate 10 just 25 miles north of downtown New Orleans and near Lake Pontchartrain, the Property benefits from strong transient demand driven by both leisure and corporate travel. Slidell serves as a key stop for travelers moving between the Southwest U.S. and Texas to the west, and New Orleans, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Florida to the east.
Its proximity to major industrial employers—including the NASA Stennis Space Center, Textron Marine & Land Systems, and Honeywell—ensures a reliable base of corporate and government-related demand. Additionally, the Hotel captures overflow from major New Orleans events such as Mardi Gras and the Jazz & Heritage Festival, further enhancing its demand profile.
Slidell’s economy continues to expand, supported by key industries such as aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy—each contributing to regional GDP growth that consistently exceeds the national average. The Hampton Inn brand affiliation provides immediate recognition and guest loyalty through Hilton’s global distribution network, while the Property itself benefits from a comprehensive renovation completed in 2022. With minimal near-term capital requirements, a new owner can focus on enhancing revenue management strategies and operational efficiencies to drive long-term profitability.
The Hotel is being offered unencumbered by any management agreement, giving investors the flexibility to implement a customized operational strategy. Backed by strong regional fundamentals, diverse demand generators, and an advantageous location, the Hampton Inn Slidell represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a high-performing, limited-service, upper-midscale asset in a growing market.
Investment Highlights
- Active Transient Market: Located along I-10 just north of New Orleans and near Lake Pontchartrain, Slidell is a key stop for tourists, business and long-haul travelers moving between the Southwest and Texas to the west, and New Orleans, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Florida to the east. The city is proximate to many major industrial businesses, the NASA Stennis Space Center, and the New Orleans’ French Quarter (25 miles away).
- Proximate to New Orleans: Located just 25 miles from New Orleans, Slidell offers convenient access to the city’s world-renowned attractions, including the French Quarter, Caesars Superdome, and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This proximity allows the hotel to capture overflow demand from major events like Mardi Gras, the Jazz & Heritage Festival, and national sporting events, while also appealing to travelers seeking a more affordable alternative to staying in downtown New Orleans.
- Regional Economic Growth: Slidell’s economy is experiencing steady growth, supported by key sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. The region’s GDP has grown by approximately 3.5% annually over the past five years, outpacing the national average.
- Corporate Demand: Slidell benefits from a robust corporate and government presence, with major employers like Stennis Space Center (5,000+ employees), Slidell Memorial Hospital (1,500+ healthcare professionals), Textron Marine & Land Systems, Honeywell (manufacturing facility), Numerous oil & gas and chemical manufacturing operations and FEMA (regional offices).
- Extended Reach Brand Affiliation: The Property retains the core brand limited-service Hampton Inn flag, which is considered one of the premier upper midscale, limited-service brands in the world. As one of the most trusted names in hotels, Hilton is renowned for its consistent quality and service, and with over 2,800 Hampton Inn locations in 16 countries worldwide, the Hampton Inn brand has the largest number of properties within the Hilton portfolio.
- Limited PIP Required: The Hotel received a major PIP including interior and exterior improvements completed in 2022. This should provide a new buyer the opportunity to step in to a recently renovated property and start making meaningful changes to the marketing and operations of the Hotel.
- Offered Unencumbered by Management: The Property is being offered unencumbered by a management agreement. New Ownership has the opportunity to revamp the operational strategies of the Hotel, implement strategic cost control initiatives, employ more aggressive revenue management strategies and add different streams of revenues which are available in the area.
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