MCLEAN, Va. – Hampton by Hilton today announced Kaylee V. from East Lansing, Mich. has been crowned the brand’s first-ever Guest Waffle Boss. Stacked high with creativity, originality and flavor appeal, Kaylee’s Peach Cobbler waffle earned her the ultimate breakfast dream gig in the brand’s nationwide contest. 

This fall, waffle-loving guests and fans were invited to share why they love The Hampton Waffle and what mouthwatering new flavor they’d whip up as the brand’s future limited time offering. Kaylee’s Peach Cobbler waffle, a playful take on a Southern classic, combines her love of hand-picked peaches and fresh buttermilk waffles, creating a winning flavor.  

“At Hampton by Hilton, we’ve always believed our guests know best. For over 40 years, we’ve set the standard for friendly, authentic service and trusted stay experiences – including our complimentary hot breakfast and signature waffles, which are always a guest favorite,” said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, SVP and brand leader, Hampton by Hilton. “Hamptonality comes to life each morning through the genuine connections our team members make with travelers, and celebrating our guests’ ideas is yet another way we share moments of warmth and hospitality.” 

As the Guest Waffle Boss, Kaylee will team up with Hampton’s culinary experts to craft her winning flavor into a comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe to be served at nearly 2,500 hotels across the U.S. and Canada in 2026. Kaylee’s Peach Cobbler waffle with fragrant cinnamon, ripe peaches, whipped cream, and a crisp oat topping is sure to be a guest favorite. She will also savor the success with 1 million Hilton Honors Points to dream, book and spend on future stays, once-in-a-lifetime Hilton Honors Experiences and more, plus a five-night stay at any Hampton by Hilton property worldwide.   

When she’s not staying in a Hampton by Hilton hotel on family vacations or perfecting her next baking recipe, Kaylee enjoys running with her local club, creating monthly “scrapbook” videos and diving into her book club’s latest read.  

For decades, The Hampton Waffle has been the centerpiece of the complimentary, hot breakfast – from the original Belgian-style waffle to fun twists like Red Velvet, Pumpkin Spice and Apple Cinnamon to unique creations like The (Beverly) Christmas Waffle from U.S. Waffle Boss Beverly Christmas. Now, the Peach Cobbler waffle will take its place in the lineup, making its debut next year and giving travelers a new flavor to enjoy as part of Hampton’s beloved breakfast tradition. 

To learn more about Hampton by Hilton, please visit stories.hilton.com/hampton and HamptonbyHilton.com. 

Check out Kaylee V.’s submission video which inspired the new flavor here.

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