January 2009 will see Washington D.C become the ultimate �see and be seen� destination as it welcomes in the new President. Kimpton Hotels are inviting guests to take the stress out of getting ready for the celebrations with its Ba�Rock� Star Treatment Package. From professional makeup applications to relaxing massages, guests will be pampered from head-to-toe in the comfort of their room, in order to look their best for a celebratory night on the town.

Available at six of Kimpton�s Washington DC hotels, this exclusive add-on package (room reservations booked separately) includes the following: � In-room hair styling services � In-room makeup application � In-room manicure and pedicure using organic, paraben-free Kerstin Florian products � Choose one of two Kerstin Florian massages: o 50-minute in-room Calm Mind Massage to de-stress before the night begins o 50-minute Aroma Journey Massage to liven your senses the morning after � Gift of Kerstin Florian therapeutic Detox Mineral Bath Salts to enjoy a relaxing bath experience during your inaugural stay � A gourmet platter of snacks to fuel up on before heading out for the night

Starting at $705, the Ba�Rock� Star Treatment Package can be purchased in addition to any guestroom reservation, or services can be ordered a la carte through the hotel�s spa service company, Relax and Rejuvenate. The package is available between 17th and 21st January 2009*. Room reservations are still available at DC�s Kimpton Hotels, and rates vary per property. Rates are based on three-to-four night minimum stays, must be pre-paid and are non-refundable. Reservations can be booked at www.kimptonhotels.com.

Participating Kimpton Hotels in Washington DC include:

� Topaz Hotel: 1733 N Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036. Visit www.topazhotel.com.

� Hotel Rouge: 1315 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036. Visit www.rougehotel.com.

� Hotel Madera: 1310 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Visit www.hotelmadera.com.

� The Hotel George: 15 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Visit www.hotelgeorge.com.

� Hotel Palomar Washington DC: 2121 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Visit www.hotelpalomar-dc.com.

� Hotel Monaco Washington DC: 700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Visit www.monaco-dc.com.

*The offer is based on availability, and is subject to change. The Ba�Rock� Star Treatment Package must be booked by calling 00 800 546 78660 or calling the individual hotels directly.

For more information and a list of participating Kimpton hotels, visit www.kimptonhotels.com.

-Ends- ABOUT KIMPTON San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the first and leading collection of boutique hotels, throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, every Kimpton hotel features personalised guest services, comforting in-room amenities, specialty rooms and suites, and provides a range of exciting culinary experiences through affiliated top-rated destination chef-driven restaurants. Kimpton takes pride in its commitment to social responsibility and leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare programmes. Privately held, Kimpton received the highest ranking in customer satisfaction scores by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index for the entire year of 2007, exceeding all other hotel companies, including those in both the luxury and upscale segment. Among the company�s newest properties are the Hotel Monaco Alexandria and Jackson 20 restaurant in Virginia, which opened in January 2008, and the Hotel Palomar Los Angeles in Westwood and the adjacent BLVD 16 restaurant, which opened in May 2008. Additional projects are underway in Florida, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago and Virginia. Visit www.KimptonHotels.com

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