| June 2008 |
Our EarthCare program evolves to include the Kerstin Florian organic, paraben-free product line in our In Room Spa treatments. |
| May 2008 |
Kimpton launches I Am Kimpton, an interactive Web site, to feature the first-hand experiences of employees who work at Kimpton hotels and restaurants. This new site provides potential job candidates with an authentic perspective on Kimpton as an employer and connects Kimpton employees with one another. |
| May 2008 |
Introduction of KimptonKids, a program with special services and amenities for families, at more than 40 hotels nationwide. |
| April 2008 |
Kimpton launches "We Got Your Bag" promotion, making us the first hospitality company to offset increases in airline baggage fees. |
| April 2008 |
Kimpton closes its third institutional real estate fund, as part of achieving our goal of acquiring more than $800 million in new hotels over the next three years. |
| January 2008 |
Initiates the Great Meetings, Great Causes program, offering eco- and socially-responsible meeting incentives for clients and guests. The program includes opportunities to make charitable donations and to incorporate green practices into daily life. |
| January 2008 |
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is awarded the highest ranking in customer satisfaction by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index survey, the most in-depth measure of hospitality company performance available today. Our overall score of 90.6 percent in 2007 surpassed all hotel competitors ranging from economy to luxury brands. |
| January 2008 |
Kimpton continues to be a pioneer in the hospitality industry for adaptive reuse of historic buildings. The acquisition of the Architects Building in Philadelphia launched Kimpton's 11th non-hotel conversion to a Kimpton property, in this case, the new Hotel Palomar Philadelphia. The 24-story Art Deco structure dates from 1929. |
| December 2007 |
Kimpton hotels' green initiatives earn the 2007 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award from the California Environmental Protection Agency. |
| August 2007 |
Kimpton named one of the top 25 pivotal things that have shaped the way we travel by USA Today (August 27, 2007). |
| March 2006 |
Kimpton launches Signature Meetings, a program designed to enhance meetings with creative and personalized amenities, pioneering a new trend in event planning. |
| July 2005 |
Kimpton launches the "Mind. Body. Spa." wellness program, which includes in-room yoga, Pilates, meditation and spa services. |
| May 2005 |
Announces the expansion of the popular San Francisco Hotel Palomar brand with mixed-use properties planned for Washington D.C., Dallas, Texas and Arlington, Virginia. |
| April 2005 |
Kimpton introduces national EarthCare program, making ecological sustainability and social responsibility a top priority. All Kimpton Hotels to be eco-friendly by the end of the year.
New partnership with Trust For Public Land (TPL) and Parks for People - More than a Dream an initiative designed to ensure that every person - especially every child - who lives in a city or suburb has access to parks, playgrounds, gardens and other natural places. |
| January 2005 |
Kimpton announces LGBT employee network (K-GLEN) to advise the company on personnel and community outreach efforts. |
| November 2004 |
Launch of Red Ribbon Campaign for National AIDS Fund. Company-wide HIV/AIDS employee training implemented to re-enforce Kimpton's commitment to raising awareness for the cause. |
| November 2004 |
Partnership with Dress for Success, as part of its Women InTouch program; Kimpton Hotels supports Dress for Success on a national and local level. |
| November 2004 |
Kimpton launches national brand campaign, focusing on the original idea that "Every Hotel Tells A Story." The Kimpton brand is based on five signature elements that support all of Kimpton's new programs and essentially all that Kimpton stands for: Care, Comfort, Style, Flavor and Fun. |
| October 2004 |
Kimpton is the first hotel company to receive a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. |
| July 2003 |
Kimpton is the first hotel company to offer complimentary yoga baskets for all guests. |
| January 2003 |
Kimpton is the first hotel company to offer complimentary high speed Internet access in all rooms. |
| January 2002 |
Kimpton launches loyalty program based on customer preferences, not points or miles. |
| September 2001 |
Topaz Hotel-Washington D.C.—launches first specialty suites—Exercise and Energy Rooms, followed in 2001 by Hotel Rouge with its "Chill, Chat and Chow" rooms. |
| July 1999 |
Kimpton Goes International—with Vancouver B.C. Pacific Palisades Hotel and Zin Restaurant. |
| July 1997 |
Kimpton announces management of its first resort—Summit Lodge-Whistler B.C.—followed by a second in 2000—Sky Hotel and Bar 39 Degrees in Aspen, Colorado. |
| July 1997 |
Monaco Hotels launch Gold Fish Program. |
| April 1995 |
First Monaco Hotel opens—Monaco San Francisco and Grand Cafe Restaurant. |
| July 1994 |
Basketball's Dream Team trains in Portland—Stays at Vintage Plaza Hotel. |
| July 1994-1996 |
Sultan of Brunei buys and renovates a floor at Alexis Hotel during World Economic Summit. |
| July 1994 |
Yoko Ono takes John Lennon's art on tour and puts display on at Alexis Hotel-Seattle. |
| July 1994 |
"Boutique Hotel" concept gets first public recognition as a travel "Accommodations" category by Kuoni Travel—Soon followed by: Travelocity, Expedia, Hotwire, Priceline, Worldres, Worldspan, City Search, Quantas Holiadys, Trailfinders Tours, North American Tour Company, CTN Consortium, Bonotel Travel, Resorts and Great Hotels, and Luxury Travel Expo. |
| July 1993 |
First hotel company to introduce Tall Rooms. |
| September 1993 |
Prescott Hotel offers rowing or bike machines for guests in rooms. |
| July 1992 |
Basketball's "Dream Team" trains and headquarters at Vintage Plaza Hotel For Pan American Games. |
| July 1992 |
Kimpton sets up Pet-Friendly Petogram—An industry first for this type of program. |
| November 1991 |
Triton creates first Celebrity Suite—Dr. Winkie, followed by Jerry Garcia, Carlos Santana, Wyland, and Joe Boxer. |
| July 1991 |
First historic building adaption by Kimpton—San Francisco Embarcadero YMCA becomes Harbor Court Hotel. |
| May 1991 |
First Kimpton presence outside San Francisco&mash;Vintage Plaza Hotel and Pazzo Restaurant in Portland. |
| May 1990 |
First Kimpton ground up construction—Tuscan Inn in San Francisco. |
| April 1989 |
Another Kimpton celebrity chef—Wolfgang Puck reigns at the Prescott Hotel and Postrio Restaurant. |
| April 1983 |
First boutique hotel with a theme—Hotel Vintage Court establishes wine-related focus.
First Kimpton star chef—Masa Kobiyashi shines at Masa's in the Hotel Vintage Court. |
| April 1981 |
Bill Kimpton hosts Complimentary Wine Hour for all guests every day at the Bedford Hotel. |
| April 1981 |
First fully-stocked Honor Bars at the Bedford Hotel. |
| April 1981 |
First U.S. boutique hotel with specialty chef-driven restaurant—Cafe Bedford in San Francisco's Bedford Hotel. |
