"Kids today are savvy travelers who know what they want," said Niki Leondakis, chief operating officer, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. "That's why we've created a feedback card especially for them. KimptonKids can tell us whether it's yucky or yummy, cool or boring. Families on the road appreciate the special care and attention we pay to their unique needs."

A selection of amenities offered to keep traveling tots happy include: - Special KimptonKids welcome tote bag filled with goodies like yo-yos and bath sponges - A rate this "yummy to yucky" feedback card so kids can voice their opinions - "Guppy love," the companionship of a fishy friend, is offered at many Kimpton hotels, for families missing their pets - KimptonStyle kid-size animal print robes (modeled after the parent-sized robes, available at participating hotels) - KimptonKid-approved guide to local attractions like parks, restaurants and toy stores - Complimentary use of in-room cribs - Restaurant or in-room highchairs and booster seats - In-room child safety kits, including outlet covers, toilet latches and nightlights - Special concierge services: - Babysitting services - Car rental companies with child safety seats - Child rental items, such as strollers

*Additional KimptonKids images and b-roll footage are available.

For more information about Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, call 1-800-KIMPTON or visit www.kimptonhotels.com .

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 personalized 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 programs. Privately held, Kimpton received the highest ranking in customer satisfaction by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index for the entire year of 2007, exceeding all others in the upscale hotel segment. Among the company's newest properties is the Hotel Monaco Alexandria and Jackson 20 restaurant in Virginia, which opened in January 2008. Additional projects are underway in Los Angeles, New York, Florida, Philadelphia and Virginia. For more information, please visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

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