Phoenix Celebrates Debut Of Hotel Palomar Phoenix at Cityscape

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. June 11, 2012

June 11, 2012 - Amid a morning of fanfare that included entertainment by the Phoenix Suns' drum line, a modern dance performance, and a welcome by the city's mayor, Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of Kimpton's new Hotel Palomar Phoenix at CityScape today.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants debuted Hotel Palomar Phoenix with a host of events reflecting the excitement and energy the stylish new boutique hotel will bring to the city's downtown. PHX Percussion, the drum line for the NBA's Phoenix Suns, kicked off the festivities to welcome the team's new neighbor with a booming march through the streets of downtown Phoenix and later performed along with favorite local urban dance troupe, EPIK Dance Company, for more than 200 guests who attended the hotel's dedication ceremony.

City of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton said the new 242-room hotel added to the excitement of the city's evolving downtown.

“We're so proud that Kimpton and its Hotel Palomar particularly have chosen downtown Phoenix,” Stanton said. “The uniqueness of having a Kimpton, and the value and uniqueness that a Kimpton brings, will mean people are going to stay here rather than going to other locales,” he said.

Jim Hollister, general manager of Hotel Palomar Phoenix, said the Kimpton hotel pairs a chic, urban style inspired by its Arizona surroundings with an unbeatable location and all the signature programs and amenities for which Kimpton is loved.

“The contemporary design of the hotel offers subtle hints about it location here in Arizona in everything from the artwork, furnishings and even in the guestrooms and reflects the excitement and energy of the downtown, which is literally just on our doorstep,” he said.

Key features of the hotel include its open-air, third-floor pool and Lustre bar overlooking US Airways Center and Chase Field (home of the Arizona Diamondbacks), the adjacent Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, an American gastro pub, and approximately 10,000 square feet in meeting and event space that offers views to the Phoenix skyline.

Among the signature Kimpton programs and amenities Hotel Palomar Phoenix offers its guests are complimentary coffee in the morning and nightly wine hour, bicycles to explore the city as a part of its Live Like a Local program and complimentary in-room yoga, offering yoga mats and TV programming, a popular component of its Mind.Body.Spa. wellness program.

The opening of Hotel Palomar CityScape marks a final step in the completion of the six-year, $500 million CityScape Phoenix, a dynamic new mixed-use development featuring shopping, entertainment and dining. Ideally located in the heart of the downtown, the hotel is just steps from a host of business and leisure attractions, including the Phoenix Convention Center, the Comerica Theatre, Symphony Hall and a variety museums and cultural attractions.

Jeff Moloznik, general manager of CityScape Phoenix, said that Kimpton is able to reflect the energy of downtown Phoenix unlike any other hotel company.

“It started with the two most important factors: people and place. The energy this place begins with marrying Kimpton with CityScape and we feel incredibly lucky that Kimpton recognized what an exciting opportunity this is and took it one step further,” he said, citing the hotel's unique design and innovative guest programs.

ABOUT HOTEL PALOMAR PHOENIX
Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Phoenix opened June 5, 2012 in the heart of vibrant downtown Phoenix at CityScape, a dynamic new mixed-use development featuring shopping, entertainment and dining. Hotel Palomar Phoenix is an urban retreat that strikes the balance between the energy of its city setting and Arizona's laid-back lifestyle. The boutique hotel offers 242 spacious guest rooms and suites, all with modern interior touches and views of the surrounding city and mountains. In step with the signature style of Kimpton's Hotel Palomar, this Phoenix destination combines contemporary design with an "Art in Motion" theme embracing the undercurrent of artistic energy throughout. Amenities include approximately 10,000 square feet of multi-use space across 10 meeting rooms, which can be customized for social and business events. The adjacent Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails showcases a menu of new American cuisine for lunch, dinner, late-night and weekend brunch and a blazing cocktail program that raises the bar for drink culture in the city's urban core, while the hotel's third-floor outdoor pool terrace and adjacent Lustre bar provide a scenic venue for gathering. Hotel Palomar Phoenix at CityScape is located at 2 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Ariz. 85004. To learn more, visit www.hotelpalomar-phoenix.com

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. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through authentic and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and embodying a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, 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 was recognized by Fortune Magazine as a Best Company to Work for in 2012. The company operates more than 50 hotels and more than 50 restaurants in 23 cities. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

ABOUT CITYSCAPE PHOENIX
Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, CityScape Phoenix is a place where people come together for dining, nightlife, shopping, entertainment, business, community events and celebrations of all kinds. The perfect spot for a spontaneous night out on the town, CityScape Phoenix is a $500 million mixed-use, high-rise destination that is home to more than 20 retailers including Urban Outfitters, Lucky Strike, Chloe's Corner, Stand Up Live, Charming Charlie, The Arrogant Butcher and soon-to-open Palomar Phoenix hotel by Kimpton. Surrounded by light rail stops and adjacent to the Valley's premier professional sports and entertainment venues, CityScape Phoenix is steps away from US Airways Center, Chase Field, the Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona State University's downtown campus and state and government offices. In an area that once lacked a central core, CityScape Phoenix has become an authentic urban space that connects people and generates energy, creativity, enterprise and excitement all day, every day in one central location. It all starts here. For more information, a tenant directory or to see what's happening, visit www.cityscapephoenix.com.