Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brings its unique combination of stylish sophistication and fun, creative spirit to Midtown with the opening of the newly built Hotel Palomar Atlanta-Midtown today. The Hotel Palomar Atlanta offers the luxurious amenities that make Kimpton one of North America’s most loved boutique hotel brands while providing a style that is distinctly Atlanta.

The Hotel Palomar features 304 guest rooms and suites, two on-site restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. The Hotel Palomar treats guests to a unique set of amenities including On Demand yoga and Pilates programming; in-room spa services and mini-bars stocked with organic options.

The story of the Hotel Palomar Atlanta is one of “Art in Motion.” The Hotel Palomar will appeal to the discerning traveler and art lover by blending Kimpton’s style with Atlanta’s artistic elegance - from the breathtaking lobby featuring a 422-gallon saltwater fish tank and art work from Atlantan Todd Murphy to the awe-inspiring cityscapes that can be viewed from many of the hotel’s guest rooms and Alto Rex terrace bar and eatery.

The Hotel Palomar Atlanta is located in the heart of Midtown, at 866 West Peachtree Street, NW. For more information or reservations, visit www.hotelpalomar-atlantamidtown.com, or call (678) 412-2400.

ABOUT HOTEL PALOMAR ATLANTA
The smart and sophisticated 304-room Hotel Palomar Atlanta brings new meaning to 'Southern hospitality' with the playful and personalized service for which Kimpton hotels are known. Opening in spring 2009 in the heart of Midtown Atlanta at 866 West Peachtree Street, NW, Hotel Palomar embodies the creative spirit and continued cultural evolution of Atlanta. Convenient to the city's many artistic venues - the Fox Theatre, High Museum of Art and Woodruff Arts Center - Hotel Palomar features a sleek terrace lounge, perfect for exploring the art of conversation, and an adjacent chef-driven restaurant for enjoying the culinary arts. For more information, visit www.hotelpalomar-atlantamidtown.com, or call (678) 412-2400.

ABOUT KIMPTON
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US and Canada, 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 programs that span all hotels and restaurants. Privately held Kimpton has consistently earned the highest ranking customer satisfaction scores by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, exceeding other hotel companies including those in luxury and upscale segments. Among the company’s newest properties are Lorien Hotel & Spa and restaurants BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier and BRABO Tasting Room in Alexandria, VA, which opened in February 2009. Currently, projects are underway in New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Baltimore and Chicago. For more information, please visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.