May 30, 2003 -- The Kimpton Hotel group, based in San Francisco, operates 38 hotels and 34 restaurants across the US, and can be counted on to come up with money-saving deals to keep the rooms occupied throughout the year. Now is one of those times, as they roll out a "Family Affair" package and an unfortunately named "Young at Heart" deal for seniors. Rates for the packages range as low as $129 a night; with the senior deal, the third night is free after a two-night stay.
The family-themed specials, available from now through December 30, 2003, include free parking, free in-room movie and a $10 minibar credit. Packages are subject to availability and prices do not include tax.
- In San Francisco, the Carlton gives you one room free when you pay for a second, rates starting at $149 per night. This is their "Friends and Family Stay Free" promotion, for which you should phone them at 800/922-7586 or 415/673-0242, website www.carltonhotel.com.
- Chicago's Hotel Allegro has a "Kids' Rule" package, priced at $145, which includes a room with two beds, free valet parking, milk and cookies for the kids and wine hour in the lobby for the parents. Contact them at 866/672-6143 or at www.allegrochicago.com.
- In Washington, D.C., the Monaco has an I Spy package, priced at $189, with accommodations in a deluxe guestroom, two tickets to the new International Spy Museum, and a welcome "spy gadget." Contact them at 877/202-5411 or 202/628-7177, www.monaco-dc.com.
The best savings is reserved for seniors, however, when your third night is free when staying for three consecutive nights reducing your nightly rates from $89 to $159 per night. Each deal also includes a manager's wine reception held each evening in the lobby. The rates are from $129 to $239 per room and are available only to those 55 or older, so you'll have to show ID upon check-in. To get these rates, phone 800/KIMPTON and mention the "Young in Heart" rate for the hotel of your choice. The promotion is subject to availability and does not include tax. It's available through December 30, 2003.
Full details and links to Kimpton's other properties, including the fashionable Monaco in Seattle, the historic Burnham in Chicago, the chic Palomar in San Francisco, the new Helix in Washington, D.C., the Sky in Aspen, the Cypress in Cupertino CA and the Marlowe in Cambridge, Massachusetts, can be found at www.kimptongroup.com.