The Kimpton Goodland has announced its new partnership with LA-based VNYL, a music discovery subscription service, to open a vinyl record shop on the property. Not only is this initiative a first for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, but it is also VNYL's first record shop to open inside a hotel. The space features dozens of titles that can be enjoyed during one's stay and purchased for the road, as well as listening stations powered by SONOS and VNYL's connected turntable line, TRNTBL, that allows for listeners around the world to see what's spinning at The Kimpton Goodland.

Located along the California coastline in Goleta, the 158-room The Kimpton Goodland is a SoCal-inspired bohemian oasis, that features a variety of nostalgic Americana amenities and programming, including a vintage house car and airstream, curated art gallery, in-room record players, film and concert series, adult summer camp-style games, yoga, pop-up shops and workshops, taught by local purveyors. The new partnership with VNYL will build on the art and music offering, further amplifying the guest experience.

“The collaboration with VNYL is the evolution of our record program at the hotel,” said Lea Sindija, Director of Programming at The Kimpton Goodland, who has been dubbed the 'record concierge.' “The hotel opened with vinyl and record players in every room which guests really enjoyed, so we wanted to take it a step further to enhance the guests' stay. We curated the content of the shop to embody The Kimpton Goodland vibe by stocking music from the sixties through to the nineties, in addition to music from most of the bands that have performed on property. The ultimate take away from the record shop would be to have a guest discover new music that they can take with them and enjoy.”

VNYL Founder Nick Alt adds, “VNYL and The Kimpton Goodland share a deep passion for music discovery. I'm thrilled that together we will create unique and memorable experiences both for their guests and the Santa Barbara community.”

The Kimpton Goodland and VNYL collaborated with LA-based design and build group Ink & Wood to create VNYL's retail experience in the hotel's retro Americana style lobby, using sustainable materials and modern simplicity. (Watch the video here.)

To celebrate the launch, the hotel and VNYL will be hosting a music-filled event on 19 May 2016, featuring Grammy nominated, platinum album certified Christian Rich, Oakland based, indie-darlings Waterstrider, and Jay Z's tour DJ and scratch vinyl legend DJ Neil Armstrong, along with a special surprise guest. All of the artists performing will have their music stocked in the record shop and limited tickets are available via an RSVP link. Additionally, the hotel will be offering a launch package 'Positive Spin,' which includes deluxe accommodations, two cocktails upon arrival and a guest's choice of record. The package price starts at $199 and will be available for travel until 31 December 2016.

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For more information, visit: www.kimptonhotels.com

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Image 1: The Kimpton Goodland Hotel Launches First VNYL Record Shop in Lobby. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Image 2: The hotel's retro Americana style lobby. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Image 3: The shop will stock music from the sixties through to the nineties, in addition to music from most of the bands that have performed on property. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

About The Goodland
The Kimpton Goodland is located along the California coastline in Goleta, neighboring historic Santa Barbara. A pet-friendly, free spirited bohemian oasis, inspired by the SoCal lifestyle, the 158-room hotel is known for its nostalgic Americana amenities and programming, including a vintage house car and airstream, record shop, curated art gallery, film and concert series, yoga, pop up shops, in-room record players and workshops taught by local purveyors. Known for culturally-relevant arts and events, the hotel also has a major local draw. Outpost restaurant serves locally sourced cuisine and the lobby bar, Goodbar focuses on hand crafted cocktails. The Goodland offers more than 6,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space, including a pre-function space and an event lawn for weddings, pool scene, musical performances and other social events. For more information, please visit www.thegoodland.com.

About VNYL
VNYL is a music discovery subscription that personally selects vinyl records for each member of the service.  Members complete an online music profile and connect their music streaming accounts. VNYL curators then hand-pick the best new vinyl for that member to arrive monthly. VNYL will also introduce the first connected-turntable, TRNTBL, that allows listeners to connect and tune-in to what they're listening to with fans around the world. For more information, please visit vnyl.org

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 travelers 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” seven 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. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.