Kimpton's Epic Hotel Offers Sweet Tax Relief

As if a last-minute getaway to Miami isn’t sweet enough, starting April 1, Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel, located in downtown Miami, will offer a much-needed break from hotel and restaurant taxes with its “Sweet Tax Relief” package. In addition to ridding guests of hotel and restaurant taxes, EPIC will further sweeten the deal with candy bar bonuses when travelers book the “Sweet Tax Relief” package in advance, for stays throughout the month of April.

“Sweet Tax Relief” package components include:

• Deluxe overnight accommodations
• EPIC will pay your room tax
• EPIC will pay the tax on a meal at Area 31* restaurant, which serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu of fresh, premium seafood, and was recently recognized as “One of the Best New Restaurants of 2009” by Esquire magazine
• Sweet rewards with treats such as “Payday,” “100 Grand” and “Sugar Daddy” candy bars
• Late check out, when available, so you can enjoy your tax-free accommodations to their fullest

The “Sweet Tax Relief” package is available from April 1–30, 2010. Package rate starts at $399 per room, per night from April 1-5 and from $269 per room, per night from April 6-30. Offer is based on availability. Reservations can be made online at www.epichotel.com by entering PTAX in the rate code box, or by calling (866) 760-3742 or (305) 424-5226 and requesting the “Sweet Tax Relief” package.

Recently chosen as a Top 10 Luxury Hotel, a Top 10 Trendiest Hotel, and a Top 25 Hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® Awards, EPIC offers superior service, inimitable style, and an unmatched overall guest experience that are part of the EPIC Lifestyle, which embodies a sensibility and appreciation for sophisticated and artful experiences that touch all the senses. In addition to the hotel’s contemporary, design-driven look and feel, and top-rated service, the elements of the EPIC Lifestyle include superlative dining provided by Area 31, with its critically acclaimed Mediterranean-inspired menu of fresh, premium seafood, and recent accolades as “One of the Best New Restaurants of 2009” by Esquire magazine as part of their annual Best New Restaurants list. The EPIC Lifestyle also touches the mind, body and spirit with exhale, a unique spa concept that combines therapeutic services with a host of offerings including proprietary core fusion classes, spa therapies and transformational mind body fitness experiences. And for those looking to enjoy the vibe and pulse of Miami by night, guests can step into River Lounge, Miami’s lively and newest indoor/outdoor hotspot by the river offering music and cocktails.

Managed by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, EPIC offers 411 spacious rooms and suites artfully designed with custom furnishings and fine fabrics, and all feature private balconies that provide views of the city and bay. Rooms offer a wide range of amenities to provide a relaxing and indulgent experience, including fine Italian linens with luxurious triple sheeting and throw blankets, LCD flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, and spa-inspired luxury bath amenities. Other hotel offerings include complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and in every guest room for Kimpton InTouch Members.

EPIC is located at 270 Biscayne Blvd Way. For more information or reservations, please call (866) 760-3742 or (305) 424-5226 or visit www.epichotel.com.

*Offer valid from April 1–30, 2010 as part of the “Sweet Tax Relief” package. Gratuity is not included. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Voucher issued at check-in. Must present voucher to server at time of seating.