With the GB pound recently rising 15 per cent against the US dollar, ensuring British travellers' holiday money will go 10% further compared to 2013, there has never been a better time for a family summer holiday to the States. To ensure the whole family is kept entertained this summer, choose from a range of 'Kimpton Kid' accommodation packages available with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the leading collection of boutique hotels in the USA.

Kimpton Hotels offer unbeatable accommodation for families, ideally located close to local attractions such as zoos, museums and attractions, as well as offering a range of kid-friendly amenities such as Kimpton Kids welcome gift, child-size animal print robes and daily kid's hour.

Families looking to enjoy the latest blockbuster movies can enjoy the Dine-In Movie Night at Hotel Monaco Alexandra in Virginia or the Hotel Allegro in Chicago offers a series of pop-up museums in the hotel lobby with the 'Kids Rule' package. For parents looking for an hour of calm, Hotel Monaco Philadelphia will certainly keep them entertained during Kids' Corner every Saturday which is available complimentary to all guests.

Family summer holiday packages available at Kimpton Hotels include:

Dine-In Movie Night Package at Hotel Monaco Alexandria, Virginia

Hotel Monaco's heated in-door pool is the ideal place for kids to spend their Saturday evening. At 8pm, the lights are dimmed, the inflatable pool furniture is pulled out and a selection of films are screened poolside. 'America As You Like It' offers a seven night package including return flights with United Airlines and seven nights room-only accommodation at Hotel Monaco Alexandria. Package costs from £4,140 per family based on two adults and two children travelling in August. For further information or to book call 020 8742 8299, email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com or visit www.americaasyoulikeit.com. For further details on Hotel Monaco Alexandria visit www.monaco-alexandria.com.

Kid's Rule Package at Hotel Allegro, Chicago

The 'Kid's Rule' package at Hotel Allegro in Chicago offers a playground of perks including a Kimpton Kids bag containing a mix of kid-friendly items, complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner at 312 Chicago for children aged 12 and under, as well as a dedicated pop-up Museum Summer Series held every Friday and Saturday from 4:30pm - 5:30pm, until 30 August 2014 in the hotel lobby. America As You Like It offers a seven night package including return flights with American Airlines and seven nights room-only accommodation at Hotel Allegro. Package costs from £4,050 per family based on two adults and two children travelling in August. For further information or to book call 020 8742 8299, email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com or visit www.americaasyoulikeit.com. For further details on Hotel Allegro visit www.allegrochicago.com.  

 Kids' Corner at the Hotel Monaco Philadelphia 

Held every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm in Hotel Monaco Philadelphia's living room lobby, Kids' Corner is complimentary for all hotel guests and offers a range of activities including mix-your-own trail mix bar with animal crackers and sweets, kid-friendly beverages, an assortment of board games like Sorry, Apples to Apples and Twister and colouring books and crayons for artistic expressions. Bon Voyage offers a four night package including return flights from London Heathrow to Philadelphia and four nights' room-only accommodation at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia. Package costs from £965 per adult and £865 per child. Price based on two adults and two children (aged two – 11) travelling after 20th August 2014. To book, visit www.bon-voyage.co.uk or call 0800 316 0194. For further details on Hotel Monaco Philadelphia visit www.monaco-philadelphia.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 the leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants in the United States and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to America. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travellers feel genuinely cared for while away from home through thoughtful perks and amenities, distinctive design that tells a story and inspires a sense of fun at each hotel 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 also leads the hospitality industry in eco-friendly practices that span all hotels and restaurants, and 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” five times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates 60 hotels and nearly 70 restaurants, bars and lounges in 26 cities. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

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