"Ms. Wines—the master sommelier and wine director at Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, a company in San Francisco, with nearly 50 restaurants in 15 states—has been garnering notice since winning the Remi Krug Cup in 2008. Taking a break from completing plans for Square 1682...Ms. Wines went shopping recently for stylish, functional wine storage..."
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The New York Times, October 2009 |
"Kimpton's Earthcare program probably makes their properties more environmentally friendly than your home. They even recycle wire hangers...so you can feel green and good about staying there."
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AOL's Green Daily, October 2009 |
"Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the largest boutique hotel company in the United States, announced a national partnership with The Nature Conservancy to support its ambitious Plant a Billion Trees campaign."
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Green Lodging News, October 2009 |
"A cause well suited for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants was the environment. With almost 50 boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the United States, officials recognized the chain's environmental impact, and [Kimpton] was the first hotel company to make sustainability a companywide focus."
Success Magazine, October 2009 |
"Realizing that people are more sensitive than ever about outrageous costs in general, the boutique hotel chain Kimpton Hotels this summer launched a "Raid the Mini Bar" promo for Kimpton loyalty club members."
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USA Today's "Hotel Check-In" blog, September 2009 |
"Kimpton Hotels are always teen-friendly. And, if Fido or Fluffy can't go on vacation with you, you can ask to have a pet goldfish keep you company in your room! Kimpton has nearly 50 hotels around the country, so you will for-sure find your dream destination!"
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Seventeen magazine online, September 2009 |
"By creating a corporate culture of listening, Kimpton has been able to create a truly guest-centric hotel experience, something that frequently lands the company atop the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, which measures customer satisfaction."
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Hotels magazine, September 2009 |
"Preservation: 2009 World Savers Awards, Co-winner, Kimpton. Kimpton is not only a leading 'green' hotel chain-its properties are intimate, imaginative, and atmospheric. Nothing cookie-cutter here."
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Conde Nast Traveler, September 2009 |
"If you're into wine and also into taking care of our planet, consider Kimpton Hotels and restaurants for your next jaunt out of town."
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AOL's "Gadling" travel blog, August 2009 |
"Kimpton properties...are well known for their high level of customer service, as well as for being great places to work."
Executive Travel, August 2009 |
"Guests at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada can add cocktails or breakfast to their stay for just a dollar."
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Wall Street Journal, May 2009 |
"At Kimpton properties, individual pets are welcomed by name on a lobby activity board, the bar comes stocked with pet and people treats...the pet amenities continue with a steady supply of plastic bags, pet toys, and pet-friendly magazines."
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Sherman's Travels' "Amenity Watch" Blog, May 2009 |
"Kimpton Hotels' 'Summer of Pride' promotion gives guests a free weekend night and a $50 dining credit when booking a two-night stay at the best available rate at 39 of the chain's properties."
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San Jose Mercury News, May 2009 |
"Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants prizes personality, which is one reason why people who like to express themselves find it such a fine place to work."
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San Francisco Business Times, May 2009 |
"Hula-hooping for 20 seconds or playing Rock, Paper, Scissors for a chance at a room upgrade may be among the more innovative examples of this trend...Another Kimpton promotion, valid through December, offers guests either a cocktail or continental breakfast for $1."
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The New York Times, May 2009 |
"An innovative, urban boutique chain, Kimpton Hotels 'thinks outside the box' when it comes to healthy lifestyles...Kimpton's in-room Mind.Body.Spa. makes relaxation private and convenient..."
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Health magazine, May 2009 |
"This nationwide chain of boutique hotels has one of the cleverest promotions..."
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Gourmet.com, May 2009 |
"The Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant group is one of the leading organizations that has consistently provided personal customer care throughout this economic downturn...everyone you meet welcomes you as though you are the most important guest."
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FastCompany.com, May 2009 |
"Long a favorite with LGBT travelers and the first hospitality company to score a 100% on HRC's equality index, Kimpton is spreading their Pride far and wide this summer with special 'pride' rates across the country."
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EDGEUnitedStates.com, May 2009 |
"As part of its Summer Playground promotion, Kimpton is doling out complimentary room upgrades if you hula-hoop for 20 seconds or play Rock, Paper, Scissors (and win)."
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Budget Travel's "This Just In" Blog, May 2009 |
"Through April 30, ask for the 'Sweet Tax Relief Package' and the hotel will pay the tax on your room... Dine at a property's restaurant, and they'll pay the sales tax there, too."
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SmartMoney.com, April 2009 |
"To encourage eco-friendly travel, more than 30 Kimpton hotels from coast to coast are offering a Ride the Rails package. Take the train and enjoy the scenery, reduce your carbon footprint and lower your stress levels—and save 20% by showing your train ticket at check-in."
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New York Daily News, April 2009 |
"Book the 'Sweet Tax Relief Package' at a participating Kimpton hotel and you'll get a break on room tax—the hotel will pay it for you."
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Los Angeles Times' "Daily Travel and Deal" Blog, April 2009 |
"[Kimpton] the pioneer of boutique hotels continues to grow through stellar customer care and eco-friendly practices."
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Inc.com, April 2009 |
"...in the month of April, during its 'Sweet Tax Relief' promotion, many Kimpton Hotels will be covering all hotel taxes and sending guests home with PAYDAY, 100 Grand and Sugar Daddy candy."
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MSNBC.com, February 2009 |
"100 Best Companies to Work For...Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants...Operator of luxury boutique hotels navigated through travel climate by motivating employees with new training and reward programs."
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FORTUNE, February 2009 |
"[Kimpton] has launched a promotion that sends the right message. If you travel to one of its hotels on the train and can prove it with your ticket stub, it will knock 20% off your bill."
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Frommers.com, January 2009 |
"Now that...you've made those New Year's resolutions to shed some pounds, how will you maintain your goals when traveling? By availing yourself of Kimpton Hotels' 'January Jumpstart package,' of course."
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Delta Sky, January 2009 |
"Kimpton is offering a seriously good getaway package at 29 of their hotels in the United States and Canada. The Rub the One You're With package..."
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AOL's "Gadling" Blog, January 2009 |
"Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants wants to kick off the New Year by helping guests stick to healthy lifestyle resolutions."
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Wall Street Journal, December 2008 |
"'An Inconvenient Truth' made people want to go green. But those newbies were only catching up to the eco-friendly operations of San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants."
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Special Events, November 2008 |
"If you don't know Kimpton Hotels, you want to meet them...each Kimpton truly is distinctive and unique."
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Miami Herald's "Travels with Jane" Blog, November 2008 |
"At least one company in the tourism industry has got your back—'We Got Your Bag' might actually be a better way to phrase it."
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AOL's "Holidash" Blog, November 2008 |
"Add-ons are big news: Today, Kimpton Hotels starts a promotion with continental breakfasts for two for $1."
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USA Today, October 2008 |
"Earlier this year, Kimpton Hotels started the trend with its 'We Got Your Bag' promotion."
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Kayak.com, September 2008 |
"Kimpton cares about the planet, and it's finding creative ways to lessen its impact on the environment as proof."
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Buildings magazine, September 2008 |
"Kimpton is anything but cookie-cutter...Kimpton's perpetual ever-evolving cool is the reason Lodging Hospitality is recognizing it as the industry's top chain."
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Lodging Hospitality, August 2008 |
"The company [Kimpton] wins extra points for advertising in LGBT media, donating to gay charitable causes and offering pride discounts..."
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Gay.com, June 2008 |
"The only hotel chain that seems to have staked out the tall traveler niche is Kimpton Hotels..."
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The New York Times, May 2008 |
"The consistent do-gooder of the hotel world, Kimpton Hotels started offering guests cash back for their checked baggage fees..."
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HotelChatter.com, May 2008 |
"If hotel chains had personalities, Kimpton's would be the effortlessly hip older sibling, the one who is trendsetting without being silly, confident but still approachable...each property has a distinctive look and feel that's intimately connected to its surroundings..."
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Entrepreneur magazine, May 2008 |
"With all their hotels employing earth-friendly practices tailored to location, Kimpton's campaign is one worth backing."
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Plenty magazine, April/May 2008 |
"Kimpton has hopped to..."
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Joe Sharkey at Large, April 2008 |
"An environmentally conscious revolution is underway at boutique hotelier Kimpton."
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HotelInteractive.com, March 2008 |
"...one of the only hospitality chains taking serious green measures to ensure a more eco-friendly stay for their guests while reducing their impact on Mother Nature."
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AOL's "Green Daily" Blog, March 2008 |
"Kimpton Hotels has much more on hand than the typical toothbrush, such as Static Guard or heating pads."
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Travel + Leisure, January 2008 |
