A recent survey* has found that British bargain-hunters heading to the US this winter will save as much as 50% on their shopping, with both New York and Boston coming out much cheaper than London for clothing, fragrance, skincare brands and electronic gadgets. This year, combine some retail therapy with a relaxing winter break at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the leading collection of boutique hotels in the US, with a selection of stylish shopping packages.

Shoppers looking for some winter sun can enjoy the 'Shop and Stay' package at Kimpton's Epic Hotel in Miami, time-conscious bargain hunters should head to New York for the 'Power Shopper' package at Kimpton's 70 park avenue or those looking for a girly getaway can enjoy the 'Gimme Some Girl Time' package at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia.

'Shop and Stay' Package at Kimpton's Epic Hotel in Miami - from £123 per night

Located in the heart of Miami's chic downtown scene, Epic's fashionable 'Shop and Stay' package offers the ultimate combination of luxury relaxation and retail therapy. The package includes 15% off two-nights' accommodation or 20% off three-nights' accommodation, two round-trip transfers to Village of Merrick Park, a personal shopping experience at Neiman Marcus at Village of Merrick Park, $200 (£123) Village of Merrick Park gift card and a goody bag. The 'Shop and Stay' package at Epic Hotel costs from $200 (£123) per night and is available until 27 December 2013. To book, visit www.epichotel.com and use booking code SHOPMI.

'Gimme Some Girl Time' Package at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - from £127 per night

Voted one of the top 25 best cities for shopping, Philadelphia is a consumers' dream offering tax-free shopping on all clothes, shoes and major designer brands. With Square 1682, recently voted the 'best hotel bar' (USA Today), located next to Hotel Palomar this is the perfect way to wind down with a few cocktails after a day of shopping. Package includes overnight accommodation, complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates, 15% off food and drinks, 25% off spa and nail treatments at Adolf Biecker Spa, a Rittenhouse shopping guide and a late check-out until 2pm. The 'Gimme Some Girl Time' package at Hotel Palomar Philadelphia starts from $206 (£127) per night, and is available for stays Thursday - Sunday. To book visit www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com and use booking code PGAL.

'Power Shopper' Package at Kimpton's 70 park avenue in New York - from £383 per night

'Shop til you drop' in the world's shopping capital, New York, with Kimpton's 70 park avenue's 'Power Shopper' package. Offering door-to-door car service to the most luxurious retail stores in New York City, this package is ideal for those looking for a convenient and enjoyable way to get their holiday shopping done without the hassle. Package includes overnight accommodation, car rental for day of shopping, unlimited complimentary coffee at Silverleaf Coffee and Tea, 30-minute post-shopping stretching session, two wind-down cocktails at Silverleaf Tavern, and power snacks available in the lobby to help guests to battle through the day. The 'Power Shopper' package at 70 park avenue costs from $629 (£383) per night and is available until the end of December. Package is based on double occupancy and can be booked directly at www.70parkave.com.

For more information on Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants,

visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

• *Survey called 'Christmas Shopping Guide' and conducted by Post Office Travel Money

• Images from left to right: Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, Village of Merrick Park in Miami and 70 park avenue in New York.

Media Contacts:

McCluskey International for Kimpton

Sarah Salord / 020 8747 2170 / sarah@mccluskey.co.uk

Edward Herath / 020 8747 2170 / edward@mccluskey.co.uk

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 travelers 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" four 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.comand www.KimptonRestaurants.com.