Hilton-affiliated Hampton Inn Lakeville removed over ICE lodging refusal
Hilton-affiliated Hampton Inn Lakeville was removed from GSA, Hilton listings after refusing to lodge ICE; DHS plans 2,000 agents in Minneapolis; Everpeak runs the property.
Overview
Everpeak Hospitality-operated Hampton Inn Lakeville in Minnesota was removed from Hilton's system and the GSA's approved federal lodging list after refusing to lodge ICE and immigration agents.
The Trump administration deployed more than 2,000 immigration agents to the Minneapolis area amid unfounded claims of Somali community welfare fraud.
The Hampton Inn Lakeville is independently owned and operated by Everpeak Hospitality, despite being part of the Hilton brand and corporate policies.
Hampton Inn Lakeville has been removed from Hilton's website and no longer appears on their search platform; the hotel is being removed from the system immediately.
DHS criticized the move, releasing emails and photos; the investigation will examine branding versus policy; the incident raises questions about enforcement logistics and hospitality cooperation.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources... The coverage leans into the DHS-Hilton dispute by foregrounding DHS's 'coordinated campaign' and 'NO ROOM AT THE INN' rhetoric, while also presenting hotel management and Everpeak apologies as necessary corrections. It frames the incident within a broader immigration-fraud context, highlighting agency politics and corporate caveats.
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FAQ
The hotel, operated by Everpeak Hospitality, refused to accommodate ICE and DHS agents by canceling their reservations, violating government lodging program requirements and Hilton brand standards.
Hilton terminated its franchise agreement with the hotel after a video confirmed continued refusal, removing it from their systems; Everpeak Hospitality apologized, stating they do not discriminate and are re-accommodating affected guests.
The Trump administration deployed over 2,000 immigration agents to the Minneapolis area as part of Operation Metro Surge to address immigration enforcement and alleged welfare fraud in the Somali community.
Yes, a video by journalist Nick Sortor showed a front desk worker confirming the hotel was still not allowing ICE, DHS, or immigration enforcement guests, despite the owner's assurances.
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