Thursday, August 26th 1,000 lucky individuals will be treated to complimentary Kara’s cupcakes and a free energy saving blub!

All 10 of Kimpton’s Bay Area hotels have been awarded the prestigious GS-33 Green Seal™ Silver certification in their pursuit for environmental responsibility. With 41 of its 50 hotels in 22 major metropolitan cities, having already received certification, Kimpton is on the verge of becoming the first lifestyle boutique hotel company in the U.S. to attain 100 percent Green Seal certification at the Silver level or higher

To celebrate Kimpton is inviting San Francisco locals to “Glow Green” by trading in a standard light bulb for a new Philips Marathon Energy Saving bulb at any of its ten certified hotels between 12pm and 2pm.

And what celebration is complete without cake?  The first 1,000 people who can track down the “Karavan” via Twitter and Facebook, starting at 9:30am, will receive a complimentary cupcake.  Kara’s Cupcakes Karavan will be making stops at all nine San Francisco hotels throughout the day.  To find Kimpton on Twitter: www.twitter.com/kimpton