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OCTOBER FAMILY HALF TERM PACKAGES TO PORTLAND, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE WITH KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

With October half term just around the corner, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is offering families looking to travel across the pond a selection of kid-friendly packages and offers at their award-winning properties in Portland, New York and Baltimore.

For families looking for a relaxing break, the 'Bedtime Butler' programme at RiverPlace Hotel in Portland will treat children to unique Kimpton surprises, from complimentary hot chocolate to stuffed animals, delivered to the guests' room from the hotel's Bedtime Butler. Parents looking to keep their kids tuned-in while experiencing the sights of New York can enjoy complimentary loan of a range of the latest gadgets including Jakks Pacific Spy Net Ultra Vision Goggles and Instagram printers with Eventi's 'Tween Trap' package. Or for those looking to visit Baltimore this October, Hotel Monaco is offering families a face-to-face encounter with Blacktip sharks at the Baltimore National Aquarium and complimentary accommodation for children with the 'Blacktip Reef' package.

October half-term packages available with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants include:

Surprise 'Bedtime Butler' Programme at RiverPlace Hotel, Portland
Situated on the waterfront of the Willamette River and just a short stroll from the cultural centre of Downtown Portland, the RiverPlace Hotel provides the perfect location for families to explore all that Portland has to offer. After a long day of city adventures the hotel's 'Bedtime Butler' programme will keep the younger guests cosy and relaxed with a complimentary evening surprise. RiverPlace Hotel's Bedtime Butler will give a surprise knock on your door carrying a selection of goodies to choose from. Children's books, hot chocolate, cookies, stuffed animals, Kimpton's mini robes, bubble bath, and kid-friendly DVDs are some of the hotel's special treats available for kids. The Bedtime Butler programme runs four to five nights a week from approximately 6pm - 9pm.

Five nights accommodation in a City Double Deluxe Room at the RiverPlace Hotel including the complimentary 'Bedtime Butler' surprise amenity costs from £910 per family.To book, visit www.riverplacehotel.com. Return flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow Airport to Portland International Airport cost from £658 per person. To book, visit www.aircanada.com.

Grab a 'Tween Trap' Pack at Eventi, New York
Eventi keeps its youngest guests tuned in while they are on the road with a number of on-loan amenities, ranging from iPad Minis to Instagram printers. Already one of the tech-friendliest spots in New York, Eventi has now launched the 'Tween Trap' complimentary package including an Instagram printer, an iPad Mini, a PlayStation Vita, a Beats Pill Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Beats by Dre Headphones as well as Jakks Pacific Spy Net Ultra Vision Goggles. Any item from the 'Tween Trap' amenity is available on a complimentary basis for the length of the guests' stay. For more information, visit www.eventihotel.com.

Five nights accommodation in a Queen Queen Room at Eventi including a 'Tween Trap' pack costs from £2,243 per family.To book, visit www.eventihotel.com. Return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy Airport, New York, cost from £928 per person. To book, visit www.virgin-atlantic.com.

'Blacktip Reef' Package at Hotel Monaco, Baltimore
Enjoy a fish-friendly experience at the Baltimore National Aquarium with a face-to-face meeting with the Blacktip Shark as well as the newest attraction, Living Seashore, offering children the chance to interact with 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 nights accommodation in a King Deluxe Room at Hotel Monaco with the 'Blacktip Reef' package costs from £747 per family. To book, visit www.monaco-baltimore.com and quote 'AQUA'. Return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow to Baltimore Washington International Airport cost from £841 per person. To book, visit www.britishairways.com.

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

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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” 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.