the hottest spot in the valley of the sun...welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix-Gilbert Once known primarily as an agricultural town and called the "Hay Capital of the World", Gilbert has undergone a radical transformation in recent years to become one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. That's not to say that Gilbert has lost its sense of history, however. A stroll through the charming downtown Heritage District is proof positive that in Gilbert, progress and development for the future is balanced by a genuine sense of the history that is still alive at the heart of this community.Start your visit to the Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Gilbert at the town's Heritage District. Get an in-depth look at the history of this town's colorful story at the Gilbert Historical Museum, located in the historic corridor, just minutes from our hotel. Gilbert's Heritage District is populated by locally-owned antique shops, authentic southwestern restaurants and it's in this charm