The USA has a packed calendar of exciting sporting events coming up, from the ongoing Olympics in Rio, to the US Open in New York (from 29th August – 11th September 2016) and the Ryder Cup in Minnesota (from 27th September – 2nd October 2016). Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants aims to inspire its guests with thoughtful wellness touches such as in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. This autumn, Kimpton is offering sports enthusiasts the ultimate fan experience, with unique and exceptionally personal services on offer in their local Washington, D.C., New York City and Minneapolis hotels.

“Go For Gold” And Celebrate The Olympics At Topaz Bar And Bar Rouge In Washington, D.C.   
Topaz Bar, located in Kimpton Topaz Hotel, is rooting for Team USA this August as it hosts a special nightly “Go for Gold” Happy Hour during the Olympics, until 21st August 2016. The extended happy hour runs from 17:00pm to 20:00pm, when guests are invited to watch their favourite events, from swimming to gymnastics, on the 46-inch flat screen TV, whilst enjoying special offers from the bar. Topaz Bar has specials on draft beer, house wines and specialty cocktails in celebration of the games, but it is also offering discounts on bar snacks such as pretzels with beer cheese, turkey burgers, Topaz burgers and chicken wings. To really celebrate, fans can cheer even harder each day that Team USA wins a gold medal, since they are treated to an additional 10% off the bill. For more information, visit: www.topazbar.com.

Bar Rouge, located in Kimpton Rouge Hotel, is also celebrating the Olympics by adding the flavour of Rio to its bar menu during the Games. Known as Brazil's national spirit, cachaça is made from fresh sugarcane juice that is fermented and distilled. Bar Rouge has adopted this spirit with its featured Olympics-inspired cocktail “Stick It”, created by bartender Naderia Wynn. The name refers to a successful landing in gymnastics, and the drink is a mix of Novo Fogo cachaça with green tea, strawberry, lime, and orgeat syrup. For more information, visit: www.rougehotel.com.

Make Your US Open Experience A Perfect Ace This Summer With Kimpton Hotel Eventi In New York City
During the tennis tournament, Kimpton Hotel Eventi's 'Grand Slam at Kimpton Package' will invite guests to view the US Open in style, play the game itself and enjoy a tennis-filled getaway, without missing a beat on who's advancing to the next round. View the live action on one of the largest screens in New York, The Big Screen, a 30ft. HD outdoor screen located behind Hotel Eventi in Big Screen Plaza, a 10,000ft2 multimedia venue which will show highlights from the major sporting event. Included in the package, guests will receive a specially-curated workout gear shopping itinerary, designed by one of New York City's most sought-after personal shoppers, Roxy Hauldren. Guests will also be able to indulge in a 25 minute customised muscle massage, designed to alleviate stress, ease aching muscles and revive the senses through dynamic blends of essential oils, prescribed to target individual needs. Upon request, guests will have the opportunity to schedule a private 1-hour tennis lesson at Vanderbilt Tennis & Fitness Club, also included in the package price. The Kimpton Hotel Eventi's concierge team will happily book the lesson and arrange private roundtrip transport to/from the lesson.

The 'Grand Slam at Kimpton Package' starts at approx. £515 ($679) per night, based on two adults sharing a King Room. For more information and to book, contact: PackagesNY@kimptonhotels.com.

Score A Hole In One And Stay At The Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis During The Ryder Cup
To celebrate the Ryder Cup, taking place from 27th September at the Hazeltine National GC in Minnesota, The Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis will be enhancing all guests' stays during the event with a selection of unique amenities on offer. During the tournament, guests may receive golf-themed surprises such as a complimentary room turndown each night with creative treats like golf ball cake balls, and a special welcome experience delivered to the guest's room with compliments from the chef. Guests will also be able to enjoy specially crafted cocktails in The Six15 Room, The Grand's stylish and sophisticated lounge – the hotel is partnering with local distillery Tattersall to create featured cocktails available exclusively during the sporting event, such as PiMn's Cup (a delicious Tattersall gin based beverage).

Accommodation in a Queen Deluxe Room with one Queen Bed at The Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis during the Ryder Cup starts from approx. £378 ($499) per night, based on two adults sharing. For more information and to book, visit: www.grandhotelminneapolis.com.

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Image Captions
Image 1: Topaz Bar, Washington D.C., is hosting a special nightly “Go for Gold” Happy Hour during the Olympics, until 21st August. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Image 2: Bar Rouge's Olympics-inspired cocktail “Stick It”, featuring Brazil's national spirit, cachaça. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Image 3: Big Screen Plaza, located behind Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City, will be screening the US Open. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Image 4: The Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis will be celebrating the Ryder Cup with a range of unique golf-themed treats on offer, including specially crafted cocktails such as PiMn's Cup. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

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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” seven 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.