Here Comes Santa Paws!

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, Santa Paws will visit Kimpton hotels across the country and invites pet guests and local four-legged friends to sleigh by for holiday photos and refreshments.  Human companions are invited to bring their cameras to host Kimpton hotels to snap pictures of their pets with Santa amid festive decor while furry friends enjoy treats and toys in the hotel's living room-style lobby.  

"Santa Paws is bringing holiday cheer to our two- and four-legged guests and neighbors," said Niki Leondakis, president and chief operating officer, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.  "Pet patrons always receive special pampering at Kimpton, which is why we want to offer them this special way to celebrate the season."

In addition to providing a fun afternoon activity for pets and their owners, Santa Paws is also an opportunity for Kimpton hotels to get involved and partner with local organizations from east to west. These partnerships include: Mayor's Alliance for NYC Animals, Washington Humane Society, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Baltimore SPCA, Operation Kindness, Humane Society of Vero Beach and River County, PAWS Atlanta, Aspen Animal Shelter and Aspen Valley Horse Rescue, Ginger's Pet Rescue, Oregon Humane Society and San Francisco SPCA.

Santa Paws will be available at participating Kimpton hotels in 22 cities where Kimpton operates from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in hotel lobbies on Dec. 11 and 12.  Owners will need to bring cameras to capture a photo of their pet in Santa's lap.  Santa Paws is free and open to the public.  

Participating hotels include: Alexis Hotel (Seattle, WA); Cypress Hotel (Cupertino, CA); EPIC Hotel (Miami, FL); Eventi Hotel (New York, NY); FireSky Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, AZ); Hotel Allegro (Chicago, IL); Hotel Marlowe (Cambridge, MA); Hotel Monaco (Alexandria, VA); Hotel Monaco (Baltimore, MD); Hotel Monaco (Washington, DC); Hotel Monaco (Denver, CO); Hotel Monaco (Portland, OR); Hotel Monaco (Salt Lake City, UT); Hotel Palomar (Atlanta, GA); Hotel Palomar (Dallas, TX); Hotel Palomar (Philadelphia, PA); Hotel Palomar (Westwood, CA); Hotel Solamar (San Diego, CA); Sir Francis Drake Hotel (San Francisco, CA); Sky Hotel (Aspen, CO); The Muse (New York, NY) and Vero Beach Hotel & Spa (Vero Beach, FL).

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ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

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. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton operates 50 hotels and 54 restaurants in 16 states. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

SOURCE Kimpton