The Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, Minnesota, where ICE says agents’ reservations were canceled, prompting a Hilton investigation. (Google Maps / Google Maps)
Posted on 01/05/2026 9:47:48 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Hilton Hotels said it is investigating an independently owned Minneapolis-area property after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged law enforcement officers were refused service, a dispute that has renewed scrutiny of the company’s long-standing opposition to immigration-related activity at its hotels.
Emails shared on social media by DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appear to show staff at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville, Minnesota, telling people linked to DHS reservations that the property would not allow ICE or other immigration agents to stay.
A spokesperson for Hilton told FOX Business the company is investigating the incident and said the actions described do not reflect Hilton’s values.
"Hilton hotels serve as welcoming places for all. This hotel is independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values," the spokesperson said. "We are investigating this matter with this individual hotel, and can confirm that Hilton works with governments, law enforcement and community leaders around the world to ensure our properties are open and inviting to everyone."
The spokesperson later reached out to FOX Business to reiterate that the Hampton Inn is independently owned and operated and that its actions do not reflect Hilton values.
"We have been in direct contact with the hotel, and they have apologized for the actions of their team, which was not in keeping with their policies," the spokesperson said. "They have taken immediate action to resolve this matter. Hilton’s position is clear: Our properties are open to everyone and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination."
The management company that runs the Hampton Inn, Everpeak Hospitality, also released a statement saying it is committed to welcoming all guests and operating in accordance with brand standards, applicable laws and its role as a professional hospitality provider.
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Last September I went on a motorcycle ride through Arkansas and stayed at Hampton Inns. They were all run by Indians.
Hilton primarily operates on a franchise model, rather than owning most of its hotels.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the parent company) owns very few properties directly and instead focuses on an “asset-light” strategy: managing and franchising hotels under its brands (like Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hampton, DoubleTree, etc.). This allows rapid global expansion with lower capital risk.
Now, ICE should run checks on all employees of this property and if there’s a single illegal, raid it.
This is a Hilton franchisee.
If they are serious about apologizing and minimizing the damage to their corporate image, they should suspend or withdraw the franchise.
Way too little, way too late.
Hilton is dead to us now.
RE: They were all run by Indians.
Did you ask for their family names? I bet you most of them are Patels. It’s as if the Patel clan told their relatives that running hotels and motels would be a lucrative business in the USA...
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Exactly.
Considering its location maybe it’s run by Somalis.
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“The hotel was bought for $15 million through an LLC owned by Parmjit Singh, Amanpreet Hundal, Karandeep Nagra, and Mohinderjeet Kaur, according to filings with the Minnesota secretary of state.”
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Patels own a local liquor store. They wouldn’t let me write a check for 12 beers. Two weeks later, it became known that the store had cashed a check for $8,000. It was fake, just pulled off the internet. I don’t think they got their money back. That was sweet.
This is a BS corporate speak response. I want American companies to be pro America. They should be talking about how they love America. Down with these US based multi-nationals and their gobbly gook corporate speak. America first or fuk off.
They apparently have the right to refuse service to anyone not in a federally protected special rights groups such as black people.
Google search today:
“businesses like restaurants and hotels can legally deny service to law enforcement officers, as police aren’t a federally protected class, but they must avoid discrimination based on race, religion, gender preference or sex.”
Why Service Can Be Denied.
Not a Protected Class: Unlike race, national origin, or religion, “police officer” isn’t a protected characteristic under civil rights laws that prevent discrimination in public accommodations.”
Summary.
Hotels must accommodate people based on federal law for race, color, religion, national origin, and disability, ensuring equal access under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Many state laws add protections for sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, requiring hotels to provide reasonable modifications for guests with disabilities (like ramps, braille) and preventing discriminatory denial of service.
Some say that Hilton and Hampton hotels are infested with bedbugs...
Right. Some Patel said something.
Hotel, motel, Patel.
I will bet anything that they have Illegal Employees.
ABSOLUTELY!
Here’s a thought...
If you have to use Big Hospitality and have a choice of where to stay, run a check on the owners of the franchises you are considering.
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