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			<title>DOGGED HOSPITALITY ABOUNDS AT  THE HEATHMAN HOTEL IN KIRKLAND Three types of dog beds, house-made dog treats and stroll-friendly neighborhood parks &quot;raise the woof&quot; in dog-friendly stays</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:44:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[KIRKLAND, WASH.--January 7, 2010-And you thought people had it good at The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland; wait until you see the dog's life here. The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland proudly announces its dog-friendly amenities, perfect for those traveling with pets.<br />
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A choice of three pet beds: Providing the ultimate in sleeping comfort to its guests through its Art of Sleep bed menu, dogs benefit by extension from the hotel's Art of Sleep for Paws program, including:<br />
	Pillow Top beds are "pillow top" beds for dogs, providing luxurious comfort throughout.<br />
	Dolce Vita heated beds from dogbedworks.com, offer a patent-pending Flat Screen Heater that works with a dog's body temperature to provide the ideal temperature recommended by veterinarians. The pad provides total comfort while heat is on or off. <br />
	Organic Bumper Beds are made with a removable organic cotton cover; its inner cushion is made from 100% IntelliLoft,  a fiber fill made from recycled plastic soda bottles. This green bed...]]></description>
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			<title>THE HEATHMAN HOTEL IN KIRKLAND AMONG FIRST TO ENGAGE IN CITY PARKS BEST PRACTICES Public-private, adopt-a-park stewardship could prove to be a model for other City parks</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:43:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Contact: Tamara Wilson, Wilson Public Relations<br />
(206) 838-8977 or [email]tamaraw@tamarawilson.com[/email] <br />
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KIRKLAND, Wash. - Jan. 8, 2010 -As cities across America are tasked with maintaining their parks with ever-strapped budgets, volunteers and community stewards have come to their aid. To that end, The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland and The City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services have initiated a program in which the hotel will donate approximately 1,000 man hours in 2010 to Heritage Park, located at 111 Waverly Way.<br />
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"We are honored and committed to providing this community service to Kirkland and helping to care for this incredible resource we know as Heritage Park. We hope that other local companies and community groups will follow suit and join us in such endeavors in support of our city in these most challenging times," said Les Utley, general manager of The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland. "Our Portland, Ore. sister property has embarked on similar...]]></description>
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			<title>The Heathman Hotel In Kirkland Adds Urban Commuter Bicycles To Meet Its Guests' Business And Leisure Needs</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:42:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA["Pedal of Honor"<br />
The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland guests enjoy free rental (to four hours) of hotel-designated Swobo "Dixon" bicycles; helmets are provided, and bicycles are thoroughly maintained and inspected. This easy, twist-shifting bike model has nine speeds and an alloy frame and fork, making it light yet tough enough to withstand urban abuse. The bicycle initiative allows guests to sightsee while choosing eco-friendly transportation. Within a short ride of Google and Microsoft offices, guests can head to downtown Kirkland meetings, or just unwind and cruise around nearby Heritage Park and the lakefront. Deep baskets on the bikes allow storage of briefcases and totes, so guests can concentrate on riding comfortably without jockeying uncomfortable loads.<br />
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About The Heathman Hotel<br />
The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland located on Seattle's Eastside provides guests with the ultimate in gracious service in an ambience of understated elegance and comfort. The property has garnered the AAA...]]></description>
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			<title>The Heathman Hotel In Kirkland Adds Amenities To Evolve With The Needs Of Its Business Travelers  State-of-the-art Touch Screen Kiosk Helps Guests With Planning Needs While Wimax Modems Equip Them With Offsite Internet Access</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:36:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[For Immediate Release<br />
Contact: Tamara Wilson, Wilson Public Relations<br />
(206) 838-8977 or [email]tamaraw@tamarawilson.com[/email] <br />
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KIRKLAND, Wash. - Jan. 7, 2010 - Exceeding the demands of time-pressed business travelers, The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland has installed a state-of-the-art guest kiosk in its lobby and implemented WiMax high speed modems for guests' offsite use.<br />
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Outfitted with a Sony L All-In-One Touchscreen PC, an ultra-fast online connection, and a color laser printer, the lobby kiosk quickly enables guests to access the Web, make dinner reservations, view maps, send email, and print documents. The kiosk's computer history is cleared daily for guest privacy; use is complimentary for all registered guests.<br />
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Another technological marvel for guests is the new Clearwire USB WiMax modem, offering broadband to go for business travelers. A limited number of the modems may be rented for $25/day, with unlimited data usage. Guests avoid limited WiFi hotspots while on the...]]></description>
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			<title>For Immediate Release HEATHMAN HOTEL FURTHERS ITS ECO-FRIENDLY VISION WITH</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:33:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Contact: Sara Latter, Wilson Public Relations <br />
(206) 838-8977 or [email]saral@tamarawilson.com[/email] <br />
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HEATHMAN HOTEL FURTHERS ITS ECO-FRIENDLY VISION WITH "GREEN CHOICES" INITIATIVES<br />
The environmentally conscious hotel provides guests with amenities to reduce carbon footprints and create a greener living space<br />
KIRKLAND, Wash. - January 7, 2010 - The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland is demonstrating its continued commitment to green practices by providing infrastructure, amenities and guest services aimed at minimizing environmental impacts. Living up to its eco-friendly esteem The Heathman Hotel has implemented its "Green Choices" program, with such measures as: <br />
o	Infrastructure: Use of Energy Star compliant lighting fixtures, substituting halogen lighting for incandescent down-lights, and installing locally produced building materials with longer life cycles. Water-conserving programs abound in-room and hotel-wide<br />
o	Sustainable Dining: Trellis, the hotel restaurant, features...]]></description>
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			<title>The Heathman Hotel Honored with Prestigious &quot;Elite&quot; Certification</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
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FOR:	The Heathman Hotel<br />
	220 Kirkland Avenue					  <br />
Kirkland, WA 98033 <br />
425.284.5800 <br />
[url]http://www.heathmankirkland.com/[/url]<br />
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THE HEATHMAN HOTEL HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS "ELITE" CERTIFICATION<br />
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Elite Meetings International selects The Heathman Hotel as one of<br />
North America's top properties for group functions<br />
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Kirkland, Wash. - The Heathman Hotel is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Elite Certified status by Elite Meetings International (EMI), an innovative company that offers tools to assist top planners in researching the best properties for meetings and incentives throughout North America.<br />
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Elite Certified status is granted by EMI's Elite Meetings Advisory Board, a distinguished body comprised of corporate meeting planners and hospitality executives. The board considers the resorts and hotels based on a demonstrated commitment to providing an exceptional group experience. A number of criteria factor into the advisory board's...]]></description>
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			<title>Heathman Hotel Kirkland Promotes Kelly Smith to Director of Sales</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[KIRKLAND, Wash. (Dec. 2, 2008) -- The Heathman Hotel, Restaurant and Spa-Kirkland, the only independent, luxury hotel located in the city's vibrant downtown core, has promoted Kelly Smith to director of sales.  <br />
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"Kelly embodies the gracious customer service for which the Heathman Hotel is known," said Les Utley, general manager of the Heathman Hotel in Kirkland. "Her many years of experience in the Eastside hotel market makes her a great fit for the director of sales role, and we are confident that our team is positioned for growth under Kelly's leadership." In her new role, Smith plans to build on the grace and understated elegance the hotel has become known for. <br />
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The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland is the fourth hotel Smith has helped open. Prior to joining the Heathman in April 2007, she was on the opening team of the Westin Bellevue Hotel.  Before Starwood Hotels, she worked as market sales manager for five Marriott Hotels in the Pacific Northwest.  Smith also gained significant...]]></description>
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			<title>Penterra Spa Debuts 'Spa-pe-ti-zer' Menu: Trellis Chef Brian Scheehser Creats Spa Menu of Healthy, Garden Fresh Fare</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[KIRKLAND, Wash. (Dec. 12, 2008) - Penterra Spa, the Heathman Hotel's on-site luxury spa is teaming with Trellis, the hotel's wine county inspired restaurant to offer 'Spa-pe-ti-zers,' a menu designed exclusively for the spa by executive chef Brian Scheehser.   The small-bite menu, available in Penterra, will debut in time for the New Year, on Jan. 1, 2009.<br />
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Scheehser chose a selection of raw hors d'oeuvres, small plates and juices to enhance the Penterra Spa experience, opting for pure foods that stimulate both the mind and body for the optimum health and well-being.  The focus of the menu is based largely on organic produce and will evolve based on what's blooming on Scheehser's three acre farm in Woodinville. <br />
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"I'm particularly proud of this new menu," said Scheehser, "The challenge of creating healthy, flavorful, fresh meals is something I take to heart daily in our farm-inspired restaurant. Bringing these flavors together allows me to demonstrate that you don't need to...]]></description>
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			<title>DINE OUTDOORS ON KIRKLAND'S PREMIER &quot;FRONT PORCH&quot;</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:36:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
Photos Available on Request			    <br />
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Angie Galimanis<br />
503.546.7871<br />
[email]angie@lanepr.com[/email]    <br />
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DINE OUTDOORS ON KIRKLAND'S PREMIER <br />
'FRONT PORCH' <br />
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Latest Offering from Executive Chef Brian Scheehser Combines an<br />
Adventurous Menu in a Casually Elegant Outdoor Setting <br />
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KIRKLAND, Wash. - June 22, 2009 - This month, the culinary team from Trellis announced the opening of their second dining destination, Front Porch at the Heathman.  Located at the Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, the Front Porch focuses on small plates, designed to satisfy even the most adventurous palate.  Completely outdoors, the Front Porch at the Heathman radiates a sidewalk caf ambiance. Comfortable couches, overstuffed chairs, lush foliage and live weekend music featuring a solo Spanish guitar player, all solidify the Front Porch, as Kirkland's most unique outdoor dining experience.  The Front Porch at the Heathman is located at 220 Kirkland Avenue. Hours...]]></description>
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			<title>Heathman Hotel garners AAA Four Diamond Award</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Heathman Hotel, Restaurant and Spa-Kirkland announced they received the AAA Travel Guide's Four Diamond Award, according to a Oct. 15 press release. The prestigious award is given to a select group of hotels and restaurants based on standards of comfort, cleanliness, and hospitality. Started in 1977, the AAA Diamond Awards are one of the oldest and most widely distributed rating standards in the travel industry.<br />
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We are thrilled to receive this honor from AAA, and the timing is impeccable as we mark the first anniversary of the Heathman Hotel in Kirklands unveiling, said Les Utley, general manager. To have achieved one of the Associations highest rankings in our first year of operation is a true testament to the original vision for the property as well as to the ongoing commitment of our staff to pamper each guest. <br />
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Opened in October 2007, the Heathman Hotel in downtown Kirkland was one of more than 60,000 lodgings and restaurants throughout North America evaluated by AAA...]]></description>
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