A recent report by Nerval Corporation has found that 72% of business travellers are now including a leisure element to their work trips*. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the leading collection of boutique hotels, is helping business travellers make the most of their time away, allowing them to unwind and enjoy Kimpton's premium services and customised experiences, suitable for all types of travellers.

Offering 60 properties in the USA, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants cater for today's active business traveller with a plethora of facilities, including complimentary wifi, use of Kimpton's free PUBLIC Bikes and in-room yoga mats that promise to help guests keep on top of their wellness routine. Whether guests are just off a long-haul flight, staying overnight, travelling solo or with company, Kimpton's thoughtful perks ensure visitors receive a personalised experience and are also able to dine like a local through their award-winning restaurants and bars.

For those business travellers looking to make the most of their work trip away, Kimpton also offer a selection of 'bleisure' experiences ensuring guests can explore their host city and enjoy a range of leisure facilities outside of the hotel.

Details of Kimpton's 'bleisure' packages include:

For the Sun-Seeking Business Traveller: 'Call In Sick on Monday' Package at Hotel Palomar, Los Angeles 
Located along Wilshire Boulevard, west of Beverly Hills, Hotel Palomar gives business travellers a chance to explore LA's best. In addition to its key location, Hotel Palomar offers guests access to a 24-hour onsite business centre, 24-hour in-room dining from the hotel's restaurant Blvd16 for guests up late to meet a deadline as well as facilities necessary for business meetings, from overnight shoeshine to laundry and valet services. For those lured by the Los Angeles vibe, looking to spend some holiday time by Santa Monica or Venice Beach, Hotel Palomar is offering a 'Call In Sick Monday' package encouraging guests to come a day early, on Sunday, and enjoy a £16 ($25) food and beverage credit and a £6 ($10) gift card to In 'n' Out Burgers.

Five night's room-only accommodation in a Deluxe King Room at Hotel Palomar including the 'Call In Sick on Monday' package costs from £957. Price is based on two people sharing and travelling in January 2016. To book, visit www.hotelpalomar-beverlyhills.com and quote 'SICK'.

For the Cultural Business Traveller: 'Art of Discovery' Package at The Carlyle – Dupont Circle, Washington DC
Just three blocks away from Dupont, Kimpton's newly renovated hotel, The Carlyle, is surrounded by art galleries and museums, making it the ideal spot for art and design fanatics. The hotel's redesigned guestrooms and spaces by the renowned artist Michele Oka Doner promise an introduction to the city's artistic scene. Guests can explore a different side to the District with the 'Art of Discovery' Package at The Carlyle. The package includes 10% off guest room rates, $30 dining credit per stay for the hotel's recently opened restaurant, The Riggsby, two discounted tickets to The Phillips Collection and two complimentary Capital Bikeshare 24 Hour passes for guests to explore the city.

Five night's room-only accommodation at The Carlyle – Dupont Circle including the 'Art of Discovery' package costs from £714. Price is based on two people sharing and travelling in January 2016. To book, visit www.carlylehoteldc.com and quote 'ARTD'.

For the Family Business Traveller: 'Blacktip Reef' Package at Hotel Monaco, Baltimore
Situated just a short walk from the Baltimore Convention Center and the city's National Aquarium, Hotel Monaco is the perfect spot for anyone looking to enjoy the city's attractions and fun historical sights. The hotel's 'Blacktip Reef' Package offers families a chance to enjoy a fish-friendly experience at the Baltimore National Aquarium. Children will have a face-to-face meeting with the Blacktip Shark, stingrays, purple-spined sea urchins, moon jellies and many other species in the touch pools. The package includes two tickets to the Baltimore National Aquarium, a deluxe guestroom for two adults and children, free continental breakfast for up to four guests and a 10% discount at the award-winning B&O American Brasserie restaurant. Guests can also request for a live goldfish to be placed in the room to keep them company during their stay. Additional discounted tickets for the National Aquarium can be purchased for £19 ($30) per adult and £13 ($20) for children.

Five night's room-only accommodation in an Accessible King Deluxe Room at Hotel Monaco including the 'Blacktip Reef' package costs from £838. Price is based on a family of four (two adults and two children aged under 12) travelling in January 2016. To book, visit www.monaco-baltimore.com and quote 'AQUA'.

For more information on Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

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NOTES TO EDITORS 
* Travel Daily News International, 2015: http://bit.ly/1NbvE7f

ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travellers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local.

Kimpton is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a FORTUNE magazine “Best Place to Work” six times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates over 60 hotels and 70 plus restaurants, bars and lounges in 30 U.S. cities. In January 2015, Kimpton was welcomed into the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands, bringing together two special cultures and sets of values to create the world's largest boutique hotel business. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.