Difference between "Free Breakfast" and "Free Buffet Breakfast" at Hampton Inn Hotels?

Question

I booked a hotel and on my reservation it says "Free Breakfast" but my brother in law got the same hotel and his said "Free Buffet Breakfast". What's the difference?

Answer 1

No difference - Hampton Inns all offer the same buffet-style breakfast at their hotels. There might be a difference in these terms when considering other hotels, but the Hampton Inn breakfast is standard across their hotels and there are no table-service restaurant breakfast options at them.

Answer 2

Probably no difference. Here's what you can get: "Waffles, oatmeal, cereal, omelet type eggs, bacon or sausage, bagels, yogurt, fruit, boiled eggs, pastries, coffee, tea, juice. over a year ago." [Trip Adviser]

Answer 3

At Hampton inn, it’s the same. It’s a self help small buffet laid out

Answer 4

Probably nothing, but call the hotel and ask.

Answer 5

The breakfast at Hampton Inn is usually an egg dish, bacon or sausage, waffles, breads, muffins, cereals, yogurt, fruit etc and the morning beverages, it's very good and free!

Answer 6

Complimentary (buffet) breakfast.

Answer 7

Buffet means that you have to go to the restaurant and help yourself.