I have had some varying experiences with Hamptons this year. Like many have said, the advantage is their consistency. But I have seen a variation in consistency in my stays this year. Some have been spotless. Some have been really dirty. I stayed in an older property that was very clean, despite the older furnishings. I stayed at a newer property with the latest furnishings, and it was already torn up and it was quite dirty.

My personal opinion (that I stated on a similar thread) was that cleaning standards at many properties have deteriorated. Certainly, the breakfast offerings have deteriorated. In many properties, there no longer is a separate staff working the breakfast. The last property I stayed at the desk clerk was expected to keep the breakfast items restocked. (I have experienced this at Fairfield Inns as well). I have found otherwise clean rooms with filthy AC filters. That 'clean' smell that Hamptons used to have has been missing in the past few stays.

If its the same price point, I will often choose Hilton Gardens. Labor Day weekend in Greenville SC, the Hilton was cheaper than the Hampton Inn, and it was a wonderful room.

Of course, in Europe, it was a whole different story. The Hamptons I have stayed at have been really good. I stayed at a Hampton in Barcelona with a laughably small room, but it was spotless, comfortable, and the breakfast was very nice.

That being said, if I find myself in a dirty Hampton, I won't visit again.