CITY OF MADISON SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR NEW HAMPTON INN ON MADISON’S HILLTOP

Pending no construction delays hotel will open in 2028

 City of Madison Redevelopment Commission (RDC) has signed an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Clifty Madison, LLC to bring a new Hampton Inn to the city’s hilltop at 412 Clifty Drive. The project represents an estimated $15 million investment and will include an 80–84 room upper-midscale, limited-service hotel affiliated with the Hilton brand.

The agreement follows a 2023 hotel study that identified a shortage of available accommodations in Jefferson County. In response, the City has been actively working since 2022 to recruit a hotel operator to better meet tourism demand and support continued economic growth.

Once complete, the proposed Hampton Inn is expected to generate between $175,000 and $200,000 annually in innkeeper’s tax revenue, supporting continued investment in tourism and quality-of-life amenities.

“This is a targeted investment that supports our broader economic development efforts. Expanding lodging helps us better accommodate visitors, and more places to stay means more people supporting our local businesses and economy. We appreciate Prateek and the Hilton for choosing to invest in Madison,” said Mayor Bob Courtney.

As part of the agreement, the City will provide $200,000 in infrastructure support for water system improvements, including the construction of a water line loop connecting Clifty Drive to Megan Lane. Funding for these improvements has been committed by the Jefferson County Board of Tourism. The Redevelopment Commission is also recommending a tax abatement to the Madison Common Council for consideration.

“We were very impressed with Madison’s current business, tourism, and community initiatives. The city’s leadership and its growth convinced us that investing here is the right choice for our Hampton Inn project,” said Prateek Gupta, Hampton Inn General Partner.

“We’re excited to see Madison continue growing as a destination and appreciate Prateek’s investment here. This new Hampton Inn is a big win for our tourism community—more visitors, more events, and more ways to show off everything Jefferson County has to offer,” said Jefferson County Board of Tourism Director Trevor Crafton.

Pending all necessary approvals, construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with an anticipated opening in the first quarter of 2028.