"Light me Upgrades" at Dallas Klimpton

SPARKS FLY AT KIMPTON’S HOTEL PALOMAR DALLAS THIS WINTER

Festive Freebies, Hotel Upgrades and Seasonal Sips Warm Travelers’ Spirits
 
       DALLAS – January 12, 2010 -  Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Dallas is inviting travelers to snuggle up and “Let the Sparks Fly” this winter with a campaign full of merriment, now through March 31, 2010.  Guests at Hotel Palomar Dallas and nearly 50 other Kimpton hotels nationwide can enjoy winter treats and festive freebies, in addition to being able to book a special, value-driven “Spark Winter Fun” package.  Travelers can cozy-up to the fire in Hotel Palomar Dallas’ living room-style lobby with:

“Light Me Upgrades”: Guests can ask to play the “Light Me Up” game at check-in to answer a trivia question for a free upgrade (based on availability) or free appetizer at Hotel Palomar Dallas’ acclaimed Central 214 restaurant.

Seasonal Sips: Travelers can warm up with complimentary classic treats such as hot chocolate with marshmallows daily each afternoon from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the hotel lobby.

Winter Wonderland Wine Hour: When the weather outside is frightful, guests can savor complimentary hot roasted hazelnuts and seasonal bites with a hot cider, a hot  toddy or glass of wine from Central 214 at wine hour each night.

Sparks in the City: The hotel’s in-the-know concierge will offer a “City SPARK List” with top picks for where to wine and dine to rekindle friendships, fire up romance or spend time with loved ones.

Play Time: Competitors can get ready for the Winter Olympics by challenging friends and family to test their skills with winter Wii games and trivial pursuit during the complimentary wine hour nightly.

Spirited Sparks: Guests can choose to “Spark Your Desire” or “Spark Your Spirit” with seasonal cocktails created by Kimpton master mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout, available for purchase at Central 214 restaurant (cocktail recipes and photos available upon request).

Travelers on the lookout for ways to embrace the season can book the “Spark Winter Fun” package, which includes:
 
Deluxe overnight accommodations
$25 food and beverage credit to use at Central 214 restaurant or for in-room dining
Complimentary in-room movie and popcorn

http://www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com/dlp-specials/index.html

“It may be cold outside, but we’re warming up our guests’ spirits this winter with great value and  fun seasonal treats that make every visit a memorable stay in Big D,” said Andrew Wright, general manager of Hotel Palomar Dallas.

Kimpton’s SPARK services and amenities and “Spark Winter Fun” package are available at Hotel Palomar Dallas and Kimpton hotels in 22 cities nationwide now through March 31, 2010. “Spark Winter Fun” package rates vary by location and are based on availability. Reservations can be made at Hotel Palomar Dallas at www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com <http://www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com> and entering SPARK in the rate code box, or by calling 214-520-7969 and requesting the “Spark Winter Fun” package. Check out the hotel’s latest promotions, deals and events on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Palomar-Dallas-A-Kimpton-Hotel/116003046739 <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Palomar-Dallas-A-Kimpton-Hotel/116003046739>


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ABOUT HOTEL PALOMAR DALLAS
A member of the award-winning San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Palomar Dallas originally opened in 1967 as a Hilton Inn and was completely transformed by award-winning designer Cheryl Rowley, reopening as the stylish, modern boutique Hotel Palomar Dallas in 2006. Hotel Palomar Dallas is an eco and pet-friendly hotel that has been named to the coveted 2007 Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List” and National Geographic Traveler’s “Stay List” 2009. The hotel has also been awarded the prestigious Four Diamond rating by AAA Travel and has been named the Best Boutique Hotel in Dallas by CitySearch. For more information, please visit www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com <http://www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com> .


ABOUT KIMPTON
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, the company is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through intuitive and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and having a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Each hotel provides a range of exciting culinary experiences through locally-loved, top-rated, destination, chef-driven restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Privately held Kimpton has consistently earned high customer satisfaction scores by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, exceeding other hotel companies including those in luxury and upscale segments. Among the company’s newest properties are the LEED registered Hotel Palomar and LEED registered Square 1682 restaurant by Chef Guillermo Tellez in Philadelphia, PA, which opened in October 2009. Currently, projects are underway in New York City and Chicago. For more information, please visit www.KimptonHotels.com <http://www.kimptonhotels.com/>  or call 1-800-KIMPTON.