Hampton Inn Opens in Clanton, Alabama

New hotel marks Mansa Hospitality's ninth Alabama location, adding lodging ahead of summer travel season.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:39pm

A bold, geometric illustration depicting the grand, streamlined form of a modern hotel building, rendered in smooth, airbrushed gradients and towering forced perspectives, conceptually representing the new Hampton Inn hotel in Clanton.The new Hampton Inn hotel in Clanton, Alabama adds more high-end lodging options for travelers along the I-65 corridor.Clanton Today

A new Hampton Inn hotel has opened its doors in Clanton, Alabama, off Interstate 65's Exit 205. The hotel, developed by Mansa Hospitality, officially began hosting guests on March 12 after a lengthy construction period. The grand opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and business leaders.

Why it matters

The new Hampton Inn provides additional high-quality hotel options for travelers along the I-65 corridor, which sees increased traffic during the busy summer travel season. It also represents continued investment and growth for Mansa Hospitality, a regional hotel operator with a growing presence in Alabama.

The details

The new Hampton Inn in Clanton is Mansa Hospitality's ninth hotel location in Alabama. Jeet Patel, the company's Regional Director, expressed excitement about working with the City of Clanton and Chilton County to bring the new hotel to the area. The grand opening event was attended by local elected officials, county delegates, and other business owners.

  • The Hampton Inn officially opened its doors on March 12, 2026.
  • A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the grand opening.

The players

Mansa Hospitality

The parent company that developed the new Hampton Inn hotel in Clanton, Alabama. Mansa Hospitality operates nine hotels across the state.

Jeet Patel

The Regional Director for Mansa Hospitality, who expressed excitement about the new Clanton hotel and the company's involvement with the local community.

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What they’re saying

“We are happy to work with the City of Clanton and the Chilton County Commission to bring the city a brand-new hotel. We are super excited to be there, we want to be involved in the community and we are ready to go.”

— Jeet Patel, Regional Director, Mansa Hospitality

The takeaway

The new Hampton Inn hotel in Clanton represents continued investment and growth for Mansa Hospitality in Alabama, providing additional high-quality lodging options for travelers along the I-65 corridor ahead of the busy summer travel season.