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KIMPTON INTRODUCES GROUP DESK FOR SMALL ROOMS-ONLY GROUPS
Boutique Hotel Company Offers New “Small Groups Made Simple” Booking Solution

For Stress-Free Small Group Bookings

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., October 7, 2010 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announces “Small Groups Made Simple.” The Kimpton Small Group Desk is a new resource that simplifies the booking process for small rooms-only groups. This dedicated resource can be accessed through a toll-free hotline or www.KimptonHotels.com and offers clients who are booking rooms-only groups of 25 rooms or less a centralized and easy way to book accommodations. In addition to making group reservations, on-call agents at the Kimpton Group Desk are available to provide consultations for guests who have questions or need guidance in choosing the most appropriate Kimpton hotel or restaurant for their group or event.

“As the leading boutique hotel company, we understand the unique needs of small rooms-only groups and devote the attention, care and resources they deserve, whether it’s a corporate retreat or family reunion,” said Niki Leondakis, president and chief operating officer, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. “This tool speaks to ‘speed to market’ and provides an effective solution for our group customers.”

To book a small group, guests can call 1-877-713-SGMS (7467) or visit the “Meetings & Events” page at www.KimptonHotels.com/meetings and click on the “Small Group Desk” tab to view the toll-free hotline for the Kimpton Small Group Desk. The Kimpton Small Group Desk will be available 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Atlantic) and is offered to guests booking 25 guest rooms or less, without meeting space or food and beverage requirements.

To learn more about Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and the Kimpton Small Group Desk, please visit www.kimptonhotels.com, www.Twitter.com/Kimpton, or www.Facebook.com/Kimpton.

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ABOUT KIMPTON

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, the company is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through intuitive and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and having a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Each hotel provides a range of exciting culinary experiences through locally-loved, top-rated, destination, chef-driven restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton operates 50 hotels and 51 restaurants in 16 states. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.