Hilton has expanded its extended-stay portfolio with the opening of LivSmart Studios by Hilton Pensacola I-10 North Davis Highway, bringing the growing accommodation brand to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Located at 7077 Plantation Road, the newly built property is designed primarily for guests staying 10 nights or longer. It combines apartment-style accommodation with hotel services, targeting travellers who need a practical base for several weeks or months.
The Pensacola opening marks the fourth operating hotel in the LivSmart Studios by Hilton portfolio. The property is owned by 3H Group and managed by LBA Hospitality, strengthening an existing partnership focused on developing the brand across key United States markets.
The hotel contains 119 guest rooms and serves business travellers, military personnel, healthcare visitors, relocating families, students and leisure guests planning longer stays in northwestern Florida.
Apartment-Style Suites Support Everyday Routines
Every guest studio has been designed with separate areas for sleeping, working, preparing meals and relaxing.
Fully equipped kitchens include full-size refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves and two-burner cooktops. Ample storage and adaptable furniture give guests greater flexibility than they would typically find in a conventional hotel room.
These facilities allow travellers to prepare meals and maintain familiar routines during extended assignments, relocations or longer holidays. The arrangement may also help guests manage dining expenses by reducing their dependence on restaurants and takeaway services.
Accommodation options include studio suites with queen, king or two queen beds. Accessible rooms are available for travellers with mobility or hearing requirements.
The residential-style design reflects growing demand for accommodation positioned between a traditional hotel and a private rental.
Long-Stay Amenities Add Practical Convenience
LivSmart Studios Pensacola provides services intended to simplify daily life during longer visits.
Guests receive a complimentary grab-and-go breakfast, free Wi-Fi and complimentary self-parking. The property also offers a fitness centre, guest laundry facilities, electric vehicle charging and pet-friendly accommodation.
A retail market allows travellers to purchase essential items without leaving the hotel. Shared spaces provide opportunities for guests to work, relax or connect with other visitors.
The broader LivSmart Studios concept includes outdoor gathering areas with grills, comfortable seating and firepits. These communal facilities are designed to create a more residential atmosphere for people spending several weeks at the property.
Hilton Honors members who book through eligible Hilton channels can access programme benefits, including member discounts, Digital Check-In, room selection and Digital Key.
Pensacola Location Serves Diverse Travel Markets
The hotel’s location near Interstate 10 and Interstate 110 provides convenient access to major employment, education, military and tourism destinations.
Pensacola International Airport is approximately 3.5 miles away, while the University of West Florida is around four miles from the property. Healthcare facilities, including Baptist Health Care and HCA Florida West Hospital, are also nearby.
Naval Air Station Pensacola is approximately 12 miles away. This location may generate demand from military personnel, contractors, trainees and visiting families requiring accommodation beyond a conventional short stay.
Guests can also reach downtown Pensacola, Blue Wahoos Stadium, shopping districts and local restaurants. Pensacola Beach provides an additional leisure attraction for travellers extending professional visits or planning longer Gulf Coast holidays.
This mixture of business, healthcare, education, military and leisure activity supports year-round extended-stay demand.
Partnership Advances LivSmart Studios Growth
The Pensacola property is the second LivSmart Studios hotel opened through the partnership between 3H Group and LBA Hospitality.
Their first property was LivSmart Studios by Hilton Tullahoma, which opened in Tennessee during 2025 as the brand’s first operating location. The companies are also preparing another hotel near Huntsville Research Park in Alabama.
LBA Hospitality President Beau Benton identified Pensacola as a strong market because of its varied demand from military, healthcare, education, corporate and leisure travellers.
The local hotel is led by General Manager Cody Beck. Dual Sales Manager Shayla Fisher supports sales activity across the Pensacola and Mobile markets.
The leadership team will focus on creating a familiar and welcoming environment for guests who may remain at the hotel considerably longer than the average overnight visitor.
Extended-Stay Demand Shapes Hotel Development
Extended-stay accommodation has become an important hospitality segment as working patterns and traveller requirements continue to evolve.
Project-based employees may need temporary housing near workplaces, while healthcare professionals and patients often require flexible accommodation near medical facilities. Families relocating between cities may also need furnished rooms before permanent housing becomes available.
Students, military visitors and leisure travellers taking longer holidays represent additional sources of demand.
LivSmart Studios addresses these markets through predictable hotel services and apartment-style functionality. Guests retain the independence of an in-room kitchen while receiving hospitality support, property maintenance and Hilton brand benefits.
Opening Strengthens Pensacola’s Accommodation Choice
The arrival of LivSmart Studios gives Pensacola another accommodation option for visitors whose trips extend beyond several nights.
Its accessible location, functional suites and long-stay amenities position the hotel to support the city’s varied visitor economy. The property can accommodate professional assignments while also giving guests access to Gulf Coast beaches, cultural attractions and downtown experiences.
For Hilton, the opening advances a brand created specifically around the needs of travellers staying for weeks or months.
As extended-stay demand continues growing, LivSmart Studios Pensacola demonstrates how major hotel groups are combining apartment-style independence with consistent hospitality services to create more flexible travel experiences.
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