Guests "Summer Like a Local" at Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Dallas

June 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Everything’s bigger in Texas and the new “Summer Like a Local” campaign at Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Dallas is no exception. The hotel is celebrating “Big D’s” unique culture, offering travelers and staycationers the insider experience with special tips and Texas treats including locally-themed wine hour sips, bites and activities. The hotel is also offering exclusive travel packages including a trip to the must-see Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

Highlights of the “Summer Like a Local” campaign at Hotel Palomar Dallas, offered now through Sept. 5, 2011, include:

Summer of Sangria & Wii Want to Play: In addition to Texas wines offered at the daily hosted evening wine hours, guests can cool down with refreshing summer sangria and seasonal cocktails and bites from Central 214’s Chef Blythe Beck. Guests can also unleash their inner child with nightly Wii competitions and board games.  

Monthly “Live Like A Local” Dallas Wine Hours (Open to public): Once each month, the hotel’s evening wine hour, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., will offer guests and locals a true taste of “Big D” with Texas-sized activities:
-  June 17 – Texas Flash Mob Yoga featuring Exhale Spa Yoga Masters
-  July 15 –Big Hair, Barbecue & Cadillacs
-  August 19 – Rope ‘em, Ride ‘em, Lasso ‘em Rodeo-Themed Fun
-  September 16 – Black Gold, Big Rich Bingo with fun prizes from our favorite places to shop and eat like a larger-than-life-Texan

Additional details will be posted on the Hotel Palomar Dallas Facebook page prior to each event.

Dallas Fit:  Beginning the week of June 20, guests can start their day working out with the locals. “Run with the GM” hosted by Hotel Palomar Dallas’ General Manager Andrew Wright is scheduled for every other Thursday. Guests can also take part in the special “Big D Core Fusion” with Palomar team members set for every other Wednesday. Workout schedule available at check-in.

Perks for Passwords: Travelers that follow Kimpton and Hotel Palomar Dallas on Twitter and Facebook will have access to a different secret monthly password that can be whispered at check-in to receive complimentary extras, from room upgrades to event tickets.

The Dallas Scene: Tailored in-the-know recommendations for how to explore Dallas like a local, from staff picks on where to eat, play, shop and drink, to recommendations for incredible one-of-a-kind experiences that can’t be found in a tour book. After a day of exploration, guests can sip complimentary Summer Reviver concoctions, made with chamomile citrus berry tea and fresh apple juice, available in Kimpton hotel lobbies from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Breakfast Fit for Kids: Guests dining with children under 12 years of age can enjoy free breakfast all summer long at Central 214 and other participating Kimpton restaurants nationwide. Offer is limited to one meal per child.

“This summer our guests will get a taste of living large in Texas,” Wright said. “From fun ‘Big D’ themed events at wine hour to an exclusive travel package with tickets to the Arboretum and other perks, everyone will summer like a local with us.”

SUMMER TRAVEL PACKAGES

A Room With A Bloom”
Guests will enjoy one of the region’s most popular outdoor attractions, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, with the exclusive “Room with a Bloom” package at the vibrant Hotel Palomar Dallas. Just minutes away from the hotel, the Arboretum is home to outdoor festivals, concerts and art shows and features 66-acres of spectacular display gardens in a serene setting on White Rock Lake.

The package features:
Overnight luxury accommodations, just minutes away from the Dallas Arboretum
-2 VIP Arboretum passes
-Complimentary overnight valet parking
-$50 dining credit for room service or acclaimed Central 214   restaurant
-VIP turndown service
-A yellow rose of Texas in your room

With rates starting at just $249 a night, the “Room with a Bloom” package can be booked online  with the rate code BLOOMS or by calling 1-888-253-9030 and mentioning the package by name.

Summer Like A Local
Travelers seeking an explorative urban summer getaway in Dallas can book Kimpton’s “Summer Like a Local” travel package for just $10 more than the Best Available Rate to receive:          
- Deluxe overnight accommodations
- $25 credit for use at Central 214
- Complimentary organic coffee, iced coffee and tea in the hotel lobby each morning
- Complimentary refreshing beverage in the lobby each afternoon
- Summer sangria at Kimpton’s hosted evening wine hour

Kimpton’s “Summer Like a Local” amenities and hotel package are available for travel through Sept. 5, 2011.  Reservations can be made online  or by calling 1-888-253-9030.  To book the “Summer Like A Local” package online, travelers can use the PLGD booking code.

For more information on the “Summer Like a Local” campaign and offerings, please visit Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Dallas   online or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hotelpalomar.dallas.

ABOUT HOTEL PALOMAR DALLAS
Stylish sophistication and artistic expression converge at Hotel Palomar Dallas, a member of the award-winning Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Centered between the vibrant, upscale Lakewood and Park Cities neighborhoods, Hotel Palomar Dallas is just moments from Southern Methodist University, Uptown, Downtown and a variety of the city’s best known shopping and sites. Originally opened in 1967, the hotel was completely transformed by award-winning designer Cheryl Rowley and reopened as the stylish, modern boutique Hotel Palomar Dallas also known for its eco-conscious and pet-friendly amenities.  Among its honors, the Green Seal™ Silver Certified Hotel Palomar Dallas touts a Four Diamond rating by AAA Travel and has also been named to the coveted Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List, “National Geographic Traveler’s “Stay List,” and named the Best Boutique Hotel in Dallas by CitySearch. It was also named a Best Place to Work by the Dallas Business Journal. For more information, please visit www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com  . For additional deals and specials throughout the year, check out the hotel’s Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/hotelpalomar.dallas  


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. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, Bill Kimpton founded the company in 1981 and today it 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. Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, destination Kimpton 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 52 hotels and 53 restaurants in 24 cities. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com  or call 1-800-KIMPTON.