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KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS NAMED TO INFORMATIONWEEK 500

Superior WiFi Experience Garners Acclaimed Technology Ranking

SAN FRANCISCO, September 26, 2011 – For the first time, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants was named to the 2011 InformationWeek 500 – a list of the top technology innovators in the U.S., who have used technology to achieve a particular level of success. Occupying the 96^th position on the list, Kimpton was honored for the improvement of its hotel WiFi service nationwide through the progressive utilization of technology tools.

In 2010, Kimpton addressed one of the most challenging areas of customer feedback, “Quality of Internet Access,” with a technology-driven strategy to minimize service issues and improve performance overall. Through a combination of WiFi service call backs, real-time survey routing and social media searches, Kimpton was able to increase its average score on “Quality of Internet Access” connections nationwide from 87.1 percent (January, 2010) to 90.4 percent (December 2010).

“For 23 years, the InformationWeek 500 has chronicled and honored the most innovative users of business technology,” said InformationWeek Editor In Chief Rob Preston. “In this day and age, however, being innovative isn’t enough. Companies and their IT organizations need to innovate faster than ever before to stay a step or two ahead of their customers, partners, and competitors. This year’s ranking placed special emphasis on those high-octane business technology innovators.”

InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing, and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America’s best-known companies. Top winners have included: The Vanguard Group, CME Group, Conway, National Semiconductor, Kimberly-Clark, Hilton Hotels and Unum. The InformationWeek 500 rankings are unique among corporate rankings as it spotlights the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders. Additional details on the InformationWeek 500 can be found online at www.informationweek.com/iw500/.

To learn more about Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, visit www.KimptonHotels.com, www.Twitter.com/Kimpton, www.Facebook.com/Kimpton or www.LifeisSuite.com.

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ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

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. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, Bill Kimpton founded the company in 1981 and today it 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. Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, destination Kimpton 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 51 hotels and 53 restaurants in 23 cities. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

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