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January 2017 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the leading provider of luxury boutique hotels in the USA, is offering stylish Brits the chance to combine a shopping spree with a cultural city break through a selection of 'tailor-made' perks at their hotels in Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington, DC. 

Fashion-conscious travellers can choose from a range of bespoke features providing an insight into some of the USA's most cultural cities, including an insider's guide to Philadelphia's world-class, boutique shopping scene with the Shop Like A Local programme at Kimpton Hotel Palomar. Shoppers looking for a more intimate experience can step into the Tie Bar Mini Bar at Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago for a selection of luxurious, yet affordable, men's accessories or travellers looking to stay on trend, can take part in the Shinola Watch Butler service at Kimpton Mason & Rook in Washington, DC

Shop Like a Local Programme at Kimpton Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Palomar's location in the Center City neighbourhood of Philadelphia provides the perfect excuse for any shopping spree.  To give guests an insider's look at some of the best shops in the area, the property has launched a Shop Like A Local programme which not only showcases a variety of local boutique shops, but provides a range of Kimpton Karma perks only available to Hotel Palomar guests when showing their room key at participating retailers. The guide includes an exclusive five piece capsule collection, 'NINObrand x Hotel Palomar,' created in partnership with local designer Bela Shehu. Handmade by expert tailors in Philadelphia, the collaboration allows guests to view and shop the unisex, athleisure-style collection directly in their room, anytime of day. For further details on Kimpton Hotel Palomar visit and for further details on the Shop Like A Local programme, visit www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com/shop-philadelphia-vol-3/.

The Tie Bar Mini Bar at Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago
Shoppers looking to steer clear of the crowds can enjoy the services of The Tie Bar Mini Bar from the comfort of their own hotel room at Chicago's Kimpton Gray Hotel. Committed to a truly luxurious experience that is locally sourced, the Kimpton Gray Hotel has partnered with several brands to develop a unique package that introduces guests to the homegrown talents of Chicago. For travellers who forgot to pack an item or are looking to add something new to their wardrobe, The Tie Bar will host a “Tie Bar Mini Bar” in each guest room, providing accessories such as ties, lapel pins and pocket squares. For further details on Kimpton Gray Hotel visit www.grayhotelchicago.com and for further details on The Tie Bar Mini Bar, visit www.thetiebar.com.

Shinola Watch Butler at Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Located just steps from the bustling boutiques and bars of 14th Street in Washington, D.C., Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel has partnered with American design brand Shinola to create a Watch Butler service allowing guests to borrow a handsomely-crafted Shinola watch during their stay, on a complimentary basis. The hotel's staff work closely with guests to find the perfect look from a rotating collection of eight iconic styles and once tried and tested, guests can purchase their chosen watch at Shinola's flagship Washington, DC store just two blocks from the hotel. For further details on Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel, visit www.masonandrookhotel.com.

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For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

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Image Captions
Image 1: Shoes available from ToBox Shoes in Philadelphia (Photo Credit: Briana Louise Sposato)
Image 2: The Tie Bar at Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago.
Image 3: Watches available with Shinola Watch Butler at Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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.