July 2015 – With 84% of British holidaymakers checking their electronic devices and choosing to buy extra internet data when on holiday*, the number of British travellers looking for 'digital downtime' is rapidly increasing. Instead of logging on this summer, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a long-time supporter of quality time and wellness, is introducing its guests to a tech-free alternative encouraging families and couples to spend quality time with each other on holiday while disconnecting from their electronic devices. 

Guests visiting Sedona in Arizona, Washington D.C. or Portland this summer, can choose from a selection of tech-free packages including the 'Whole Body De-Stress' package at the Amara Resort and Spa. The Topaz Hotel's Serenity Suite in Washington D.C. offers guests the option to surrender their electronic devices at the front desk in exchange for a £19 ($30) in-room spa credit, while Kimpton's RiverPlace Hotel in Portland treats guests to a 'Romantic Revival' package with all electronic devices looked after by the hotel's staff. 

Details of the packages available with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants include:

'Whole Body De-Stress' Package at Amara Resort and Spa, Sedona

For guests looking for a work-free holiday, Kimpton hotels' Rock Country property, Amara Resort and Spa, is set to add another dimension of peace and tranquillity to their stay. Located in Sedona's high desert, Amara Spa allows guests to relax and surrender to the natural beauty of rock panoramas with its 'Whole Body De-Stress' package. Guests can switch off their electronic devices and indulge in a three-hour spa treatment including a detox wrap, therapeutic massage and custom facial. The spa package is available from £225 ($350) per person and in addition, accommodation costs from £218 ($339) per room, per night**. To book visit www.amararesort.com.

Ditch your Smartphone and Surrender to the Serenity Suite at the Topaz Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Kimpton's Topaz Hotel, located in Washington, D.C., allows guests to escape from the busy city and relax in the serenity of the hotel's premiere guestroom, The Serenity Suite. The 475-feet guestroom features a 37-inch flat panel TV, a bar offering organic products, a living room and Kimpton's signature animal print robes. Guests are invited to exchange their electronic devices for a complimentary £19 ($30) in-room spa credit. iPads and smartphones will be under the secure watch of Topaz Hotel's front desk staff while guests enjoy special amenities, such as a serenity waterfall, a soothing noise machine, a complimentary sleep mask, and an aromatherapy diffuser with calming scents. Accommodation costs from £180 ($279) per room, per night**. To book, visit www.topazhotel.com. 

Disconnect and Connect With Your Loved Ones with the 'Romantic Revival' Package at the RiverPlace Hotel in Portland

Kimpton's RiverPlace Hotel helps guests disconnect and connect with their loved ones with its 'Romantic Revival' package. Kimpton staff will keep guests' personal electronic devices in a private office safe and let visitors spend a special night without digital distractions. This package also includes a bottle of sparkling wine, local chocolate truffles, 2:00pm late check-out, luxurious and local Rose City bath amenities as well as a private bath butler (upon request) to draw guests a personal bath in one of the hotels' luxurious tubs. Accommodation costs from £234 ($365) per room, per night**. To book, visit www.riverplacehotel.com and use the rate code: PROM.

For more information on Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, visit www.KimptonHotels.com. 

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NOTES TO EDITORS

* Data according to findings released by market research firm Webloyalty: http://bit.ly/1RJzYhS

 ** All rates are based on travel during November 2015

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” six 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.