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KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS INVITES GUESTS TO 'STAY CRAFTY' WITH NEW
BREW-CENTRIC PACKAGE AND BEER CONCIERGE IN SAN DIEGO

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants' Hotel Palomar San Diego and Hotel Solamar have recently announced the launch of 'Stay Crafty', an authentic craft brew experience package. With San Diego continuously ranked as one of America's top microbrew cities, and the hotels' reputation for offering genuine local experiences, the downtown hotels have created this package to give guests a behind-the-scenes view of the city's Historic Gaslamp Quarter and its brewing craft beer culture.

In addition to deluxe accommodation at Kimpton's premier San Diego hotels, the 'Stay Crafty' package includes two tickets to So Diego's signature 'Brothels, Bites and Booze'tour, two local craft brews upon arrival and unlimited access to the hotels' new beer concierges. The two-and-a-half hour walking tour offers an in-depth look at San Diego's famous red light district, complete with stories on popular brothels and Prohibition-era gangsters, and food and beer tastings from some of downtown's best restaurants and America's top microbreweries, including Hotel Solamar's Jsix Restaurant. Additionally, guests booking the package will receive a customised arrival letter from each concierge, detailing local craft breweries, personal recommendations, tasting notes and more.

Jim Hollister, Director of Operations for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants in Southern California and Arizona, said “Now home to more than 100 microbreweries, San Diego has become a major craft brew destination. This initiative is another way for us to offer an authentic local experience that appeals to travellers. We're looking forward to our partnership with So Diego and sharing the urban history and booming craft brew culture with our guests.”

The package costs from £193 ($299) per night including overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Guest Room. To book the 'Stay Crafty' package visit www.hotelpalomar-sandiego.com or www.hotelsolamar.com and use the rate code PCRAFT.

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 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.

ABOUT HOTEL PALOMAR SAN DIEGO
Kimpton's Hotel Palomar San Diego is a contemporary stylish retreat in the heart of San Diego's vibrant downtown community. The 211-room boutique hotel blends urban sophistication with outdoor living, catering to leisure and business travellers alike. Celebrating the San Diego lifestyle, the hotel offers guests an authentic local experience—from its surf-inspired skyline guestrooms and suites, to premier services at the 5,500 square-foot Nature's Spa by Jurlique and farm to table fare at the famed gastro-lounge, Saltbox Dining & Drinks. For more information, visit www.hotelpalomar-sandiego.com.

ABOUT HOTEL SOLAMAR
Kimpton's Hotel Solamar is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of downtown San Diego. Ideally situated in the city's Historic Gaslamp Quarter and the bustling East Village neighbourhood, the 235-room hotel is steps away from Petco Park, the San Diego Convention Center, and the city's best dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment venues. Hotel Solamar is the ideal destination for both business and leisure travellers, with 8,800 square feet of flexible event space and a popular rooftop terrace, pool and bar. The hotel is also home to Jsix Restaurant and Bar, a neighbourhood restaurant known for its culinary ingenuity, farm-to-table concept and craft cocktails. For more information, visit www.hotelsolamar.com.