KIMPTONS OF FLORIDA IGNITE THE 2012-2013 BASKETBALL SEASON WITH MIAMI HEAT-INSPIRED STAY DEALS, PERKS AND MORE
Fans Score Big When Staying at Downtown Miami’s EPIC Hotel and Surfcomber Miami, South Beach
MIAMI – October 29, 2012 – As the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics prepare for the first regular season home game tip-off of the 2012-2013 season on Tuesday, October 30, Kimpton’s two Miami hotels – EPIC in Downtown Miami, and Surfcomber Miami, South Beach – are a slam dunk for visiting fans with the season-long Miami Heat stay offer.
With the option to stay in the city or at the beach, both EPIC and Surfcomber are offering fans a championship offer of their own – 20 percent off best available rates, plus plenty of perks. The savings come as attendance levels for the Heat reach all-time record levels as basketball fans turn out to see how the Heat and their star players follow-up their 2011-2012 championship season
Starting October 30, 2012, just in time for opening night, fans can add some extra sizzle to what is sure to be an exciting season with special savings from Kimpton’s EPIC and Surfcomber hotels. Centrally located in downtown Miami within walking distance from the American Airlines Arena, EPIC is at the Epicenter of the basketball scene with a unique, cosmopolitan vibe to match the Heat’s own smooth moves on the court. Just a short car ride away from the arena, the recently renovated Surfcomber Miami, South Beach promises a whimsical and welcoming vibe and a celebrated beach and pool deck brought to life with sun-inspired activities that are fun for all ages.
Thanks to distinct Miami Heat Packages available at both EPIC and Surfcomber, fans can experience Miami off-the-court with special savings, incentives and fan perks.
EPIC – always living up to its name – is a distinctive luxury, waterfront hotel epitomizing downtown Miami at its best. With rates starting at $249 per night, EPIC’s Miami Heat Package is available October 5 through April 30, 2013 for booking and travel, and offers guests:
20 percent off best available guestroom or suite rate
Complimentary appetizer at Area 31 with purchase of entrée (pre- or post-game)
One continental breakfast for two
20 percent off spa services at Exhale
Inclusive perks with complimentary access to the hotel’s fitness center, WiFi when guests sign up to become a Kimpton InTouch member and nightly hosted wine hour in the living room
Area 31 will also provide pre-game offerings every game day. A $36 menu and extended happy hour pricing is available two hours before each game. Additionally, guests can enjoy post-game drinks starting at $5 and the signature Miami Heat Cocktail for $12, making EPIC the place to mix and mingle with Heat fans while cheering on the all-star team.
And for those out-of-towners in need of extra “leg-room,” EPIC offers 13 specialty “tall rooms” with longer beds, king-sized for taller guests. EPIC’s tall beds are 9” longer than its standard size beds, measuring 72” wide x 89” long. “Mascots” are also welcome courtesy of EPIC’s pet-friendly policy, which ensures all pet guests receive a pet bed, treats and toy upon arrival.
Surfcomber is the newest South Florida Kimpton addition and the Art Deco District’s beachfront playground offering a one-of-a-kind “daylife” experience. With rates starting at $199 per night, Surfcomber’s Miami Heat Package is available October 5 through April 30, 2013 for booking and travel, and offers guests the following:
20 percent off best available rate
Bucket of beers upon arrival
Complimentary appetizer at Lantao Kitchen + Cocktails with purchase of entrée (pre- or post-game)
Inclusive perks with complimentary access to the hotel’s fitness center, WiFi when guests sign up to become a Kimpton InTouch member and nightly hosted wine hour in the living room
Social Club at Surfcomber is giving fans a reason to cheer with the “Feels like a Home Game” cocktail on game days made with Nolet gin, Cynar and Branca on the rocks. Say “Feels like a Home Game” and score the quencher for $10 while you watch game on their big screen TV’s at South Beach’s favorite watering hole.
Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For more information on EPIC and/or reservations, please call (866) 760-3742 or (305) 424-5226 or visit www.epichotel.com. For more information on Surfcomber and/or reservations, please call (800) 994-6103 or visit www.surfcomber.com. Use booking code MHEAT for both EPIC and Surfcomber. To stay up-to-date on the latest news and travel deals, become a fan of the EPIC Facebook page and the Surfcomber Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @KimptonInFL.
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 24 cities. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.
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