Ready for romance? Kimpton Boutique Hotels create the perfect setting for romantic getaways celebrating wedding anniversaries, birthdays or any special occasion. Known for its unique collection of European-style boutique properties, Kimpton Boutique Hotels feature special rates and unique packages for couples looking for personalized service, comfort, value and a variety of added amenities. The following romance packages, at select Kimpton Boutique Hotels staring January 1, 2003, will turn special moments into lasting memories:

Carlton Hotel -A Night to Remember: The Night to Remember package, priced at $151, includes deluxe suite accommodations for two, breakfast in bed, sparkling wine or cider upon arrival, two keepsake nightshirts and late checkout at 2 p.m. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information and to make reservations, contact the Carlton Hotel, 1075 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94109 or call (415) 673-0242 locally and 1(800) 9CARLTO(N) in the U.S. and Canada, and ask for the Night to Remember package. www.carltonhotel.com

Hotel Cosmo -
Cosmic Romance:
The Cosmic Romance package, priced at $169 for a deluxe guestroom and $229 for a suite, includes deluxe accommodations for two, chilled champagne or cider, chocolates at turn down, valet parking and continental breakfast for two. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability until December 31, 2003 and does not include tax. For more information and to make reservations, contact the Hotel Cosmo, 761 Post Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94109 or call (415) 673-6040 locally and (800) 252-1466 in the U.S., and ask for the Cosmic Romance package. www.hotel-cosmo.com

Galleria Park Hotel -
Romance at the Park:
The Romance at the Park package, priced at $189, includes deluxe accommodations for two, a bottle of chilled champagne, a box of Belgium Chocolates, a $50.00 voucher to be used at any of Galleria Park participating Dining Passport Restaurants (Puccini & Pinetti, Grand Café, Ponzu or Perry`s) and free parking. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Galleria Park Hotel at 191 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94104 or call (866) 756-3036 in the U.S or (415) 781-3060 locally, and ask for the Romance at the Park package. www.galleriapark.com

Harbor Court Hotel - 
Do Not Disturb:
The Do Not Disturb package, priced at $185 for a deluxe guestroom and $225 for a Bayview room, includes deluxe accommodations for two, champagne and chocolates upon arrival, an in-room movie and continental breakfast in bed the following morning. The package also includes complimentary use of the YMCA health club, located adjacent to the hotel, an evening fireside wine reception, and coffee, tea and apples served throughout the day. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information and to make reservations, contact the Harbor Court Hotel, 165 Steuart Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94105 or call (415) 882-1300 locally and (800) 346-0555 in the U.S., and ask for the Do Not Disturb package. www.harborcourthotel.com

Hotel Juliana
Dinner and a Movie
The Dinner and a Movie package, priced at $179 for a deluxe guestroom with deluxe king or queen bed or $209 for a king premiere bed, includes deluxe accommodations for two, a $50 food credit at Malisa, a free in-room movie, evening wine reception and late check out at 1:00 p.m. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information and to make reservations, contact the Hotel Juliana, 590 Bush Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94108 or call (415) 392-2540 locally and (800) 328-3880 in the U.S., and ask for the Dinner and a Movie package. www.julianahotel.com

Palomar Hotel
He loves me… she loves me…
The He loves me…she loves me…package, with deluxe guestroom rates starting at $245, includes deluxe accommodations for two, gourmet chocolates, a bottle of chilled champagne and champagne flutes upon arrival and breakfast in bed or at the Fifth Floor restaurant. The package also includes choice of New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today or San Francisco Chronicle for morning delivery and morning Starbucks coffee service in the lobby, twice daily housekeeping service and overnight shoeshine. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Hotel Palomar at 12 Fourth St., San Francisco, Calif., 94103 or call (415) 348-1111 locally or (877) 294-9711 in the U.S. and ask for the He loves me…she loves me…package. www.hotelpalomar.com

Sir Francis Drake Hotel -
Winter Romance:
The Winter Romance package, priced at $199 for a deluxe guestroom, includes deluxe accommodations for two, a bottle of champagne and antipasto at Harry Denton`s Starlight Room and full American breakfast for two at Scala`s Bistro. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Sir Francis Drake Hotel at 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94102 or call (415) 392-7755 locally or (800) 227-5480 in the U.S. and ask for the Winter Romance package. www.sirfrancisdrake.com

Hotel Triton -
Sex in the City:
The Sex in the City package, priced at $169, includes deluxe accommodations for two, Cupid`s Bubble Bath, Moonlight Massage Oil, Kiss Me Lip Balm, love poems, tickle-me-feather and free parking ($30 value). The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Hotel Triton at 342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, Calif., 94108 or call (415) 835-6411 locally or (800) 433-6611 in the U.S. and ask for the Sex in the City package. www.hoteltriton.com

Best Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman`s Wharf -
Romantic Getaway:
The Romantic Getaway package, priced at $299, includes deluxe accommodations for two in a one bedroom parlor suite, complimentary valet parking, $50 Café Pescatore “Café Cash,” and in-room movie. The package also includes complimentary Starbucks coffee and biscotti, complimentary manager`s wine and beer reception, and free local calls and 1-800 numbers. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability until April 30, 2003 and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Best Western Tuscan Inn at 425 Northpoint Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94133 or call (415) 561-1100 locally or (888) 206-7718 in the U.S. and ask for the Romantic Getaway package. www.tuscaninn.com

Hotel Vintage Court -
A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread and Thou:
A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread and Thou package, priced at $159, includes deluxe accommodations for two and a bountiful in-room picnic basket complete with loaf of French bread, cheese, salami and a bottle of wine. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Hotel Vintage Court at 650 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif., 94108 or call (415) 392-4666 locally or (800) 654-1100 in the U.S. and ask for the Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread and Thou package. www.vintagecourt.com

Cypress Hotel - 
Simply Romantic:
The Simply Romantic package, priced at $180 for a deluxe guestroom or $250 for a suite, includes deluxe accommodations for two, champagne and truffles delivered upon arrival, rose petals sprinkled on the bed, breakfast for two from either room service or Helios Restaurant, keepsake book of love poems and complimentary valet parking. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to reservations, contact the Cypress Hotel at 10050 S. DeAnza Blvd., Cupertino, Calif., 95014 or call (408) 253-8900 locally or (866) 408-0704 in the U.S. and ask for the Simply Romantic package. www.thecypresshotel.com

5th Avenue Suites -
Romance Package:
The Romance Package, priced at $159 for deluxe guestroom, $179 for one bedroom suite or $289 for Grand suite, includes deluxe accommodations for two, rose petals sprinkled over the bed at turndown, chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival, continental breakfast for two in bed, complimentary valet parking and late check out at 2 p.m. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the 5th Avenue Suites Hotel at 506 SW Washington St., Portland, Ore., 97204 or call (503) 222-0001 locally, or (888) 207-2201 in the U.S. and ask for the Romance Package. www.5thavenuesuites.com

Hotel Vintage Plaza - 
You`re the Star:
The You`re the Star package, priced at $199, includes deluxe guestroom accommodations for two in a Starlight Room, champagne or sparkling cider at turndown, rose petals sprinkled over the bed, valet parking and a galactically-wrapped certificate with the name of your “star,” the dedication date and a celestial map showing the location of your star in our galaxy. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Hotel Vintage Plaza at 422 SW Broadway, Portland, Ore., 97205 or call (503) 228-1212 locally or (800) 243-0555 in the U.S. and ask for the You`re the Star package. www.vintageplaza.com

Alexis Hotel -
The Art of Romance:
The Art of Romance package, priced at $320 for Alexis guestroom, $335 for deluxe guestroom, $435 for executive, spa or FP suite, $510 for one bedroom Alexis suite and $610 for two bedroom Alexis suite, includes deluxe accommodations for two, chilled champagne or sparkling cider upon arrival, continental breakfast for two in bed, a chocolate aphrodisiac treat, gift box from the Aveda Spa and late check out at 3 p.m. The package is based on double occupancy, subject to availability and does not include tax. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Alexis Hotel at 1007 First Avenue, Seattle, Wash., 98104 or call (206) 624-4844 locally or (800) 426-7033 in the U.S. and ask for The Art of Romance package. www.alexishotel.com

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