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Report Card: Kimpton Inner Circle Welcome Amenity
Sep 1, 2014, 7:47 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL DM, AA PlatPro, Hilton DM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 1,532
Hotel Triton, SF
Beverage - Hit, three Hoegaardens.
Food - Hit, pistachios, gummy bears, and peanuts.
Harbor Court, SF
Beverage - Hit, provided three Anchor Steams
Food - Miss, only small jar of pistachios
Argonaut, SF
Beverage - Hit, three Anchor Steams
Food - Miss, Pretzels in a jar
Beverage - Hit, three Hoegaardens.
Food - Hit, pistachios, gummy bears, and peanuts.
Harbor Court, SF
Beverage - Hit, provided three Anchor Steams
Food - Miss, only small jar of pistachios
Argonaut, SF
Beverage - Hit, three Anchor Steams
Food - Miss, Pretzels in a jar
Sep 8, 2014, 8:01 am
#47
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: Kimpton Inner Circle, HHonors Silver, Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 155
The RiverPlace in Portland did very well. Two 22-ounce bottles of Portland Brewing craft beer, a bar of Moonstruck sea salt almond dark chocolate, a jar of mixed nuts and two 500ml bottles of Evian.
Sep 10, 2014, 6:38 pm
#48
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL DM, AA PlatPro, Hilton DM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 1,532
Hotel Rouge (DC)
Beverage - Hit, 2 DC Brau Cans, Saratoga Water, bottle of Cab
Food - Hit, pistachios and gummy bears
Beverage - Hit, 2 DC Brau Cans, Saratoga Water, bottle of Cab
Food - Hit, pistachios and gummy bears
Sep 11, 2014, 10:27 pm
#49
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1k, SPG/Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,020
Hotel Muse - NYC
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to suite
Amenity - hit - food and drink as requested in my preference
Overall enjoyed the ambience of this hotel.
70 Park Hotel - NYC
Update - only one category offered, refused suite upgrade even though available.
Amenity - miss. They only offer $30 minibar credit here and breakfast coupon (good for two pre-packaged items eg. yoghurt or boiled egg and a coffee) and their minibar is overpriced compared to the Muse (also in Manhattan) making the $30 minibar credit less valuable. I think the hotel has a policy of not doing the amenity as people here consistently report the $30 credit. Does not seem to comply with Kimpton brand standards. Unimpressed. Cancelled a 3 night stay planned for this month and am staying at a Starwood instead.
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to suite
Amenity - hit - food and drink as requested in my preference
Overall enjoyed the ambience of this hotel.
70 Park Hotel - NYC
Update - only one category offered, refused suite upgrade even though available.
Amenity - miss. They only offer $30 minibar credit here and breakfast coupon (good for two pre-packaged items eg. yoghurt or boiled egg and a coffee) and their minibar is overpriced compared to the Muse (also in Manhattan) making the $30 minibar credit less valuable. I think the hotel has a policy of not doing the amenity as people here consistently report the $30 credit. Does not seem to comply with Kimpton brand standards. Unimpressed. Cancelled a 3 night stay planned for this month and am staying at a Starwood instead.
Sep 13, 2014, 1:11 am
#50
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: Kimpton, United, Sofitel
Posts: 3
I've stayed with various Kimpton hotels in the SF area since I hit IC. Still yet to receive a welcome amenity...
Anyone else have similar issues?
Anyone else have similar issues?
Sep 13, 2014, 11:28 am
#51
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Programs: AA GLD, MR Plat, Home Depot ExPlat :)
Posts: 34
I just became an IC member last week, so I didn't really know I could ask for anything at my first stay, but it was:
Lorien-Alexandria
Food-miss, a cheese plate with no cheese! It just had small bits of fruit on it...weird
Drink-bottle of champagne, which was good, but I'm not sure how they picked that
Second stay
Morrison House-Alexandria
Food: hit, nice cheese plate
Drink: hit, 2 bottles of Hofbrauhaus Beer
Lorien-Alexandria
Food-miss, a cheese plate with no cheese! It just had small bits of fruit on it...weird
Drink-bottle of champagne, which was good, but I'm not sure how they picked that
Second stay
Morrison House-Alexandria
Food: hit, nice cheese plate
Drink: hit, 2 bottles of Hofbrauhaus Beer
Sep 15, 2014, 4:53 pm
#52
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: EUG
Programs: UA Gold; IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 443
Two Kimpton stays this past week:
70 Park
Amenity – As others have reported, 70 Park is giving out $30 at the mini-bar instead of an amenity. This suited me just fine as I didn’t arrive until 1:30 am (and was leaving at 9:30 am) so just took some snacks for the road. They also gave a card for breakfast the next morning at the coffee shop (good for 1 coffee or tea + 1 juice + 1 pastry + 1 fruit or yogurt). So, although others might disagree, this was a big HIT for me.
Upgrade – Was upgraded from a Queen Deluxe to a King Premier. Not a suite, but a very nice room on the 17th floor with a little balcony and great view of the Empire State Building. HIT.
Eventi
Food Amenity – A sad little cheese plate with 4 crackers. I didn't even get the little box of chocolates they usually include (I've got chocolate as my preferred sweet, and Eventi has this cute little box of 4 chocolates that I think I've gotten almost every single stay). MISS
Beverage Amenity - Two bottles of water. The sad little cheese plate would have been okay as the only food item, but that plus totally ignoring beverage preferences (and no alcohol)? Big MISS.
Upgrade - Upgraded to Executive Suite. Eventi is consistently good here. I almost always get upgraded to an Executive or a Premier Suite. HIT
70 Park
Amenity – As others have reported, 70 Park is giving out $30 at the mini-bar instead of an amenity. This suited me just fine as I didn’t arrive until 1:30 am (and was leaving at 9:30 am) so just took some snacks for the road. They also gave a card for breakfast the next morning at the coffee shop (good for 1 coffee or tea + 1 juice + 1 pastry + 1 fruit or yogurt). So, although others might disagree, this was a big HIT for me.
Upgrade – Was upgraded from a Queen Deluxe to a King Premier. Not a suite, but a very nice room on the 17th floor with a little balcony and great view of the Empire State Building. HIT.
Eventi
Food Amenity – A sad little cheese plate with 4 crackers. I didn't even get the little box of chocolates they usually include (I've got chocolate as my preferred sweet, and Eventi has this cute little box of 4 chocolates that I think I've gotten almost every single stay). MISS
Beverage Amenity - Two bottles of water. The sad little cheese plate would have been okay as the only food item, but that plus totally ignoring beverage preferences (and no alcohol)? Big MISS.
Upgrade - Upgraded to Executive Suite. Eventi is consistently good here. I almost always get upgraded to an Executive or a Premier Suite. HIT
Last edited by jewels421; Sep 15, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Sep 19, 2014, 8:44 am
#53
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
Programs: US CP, AA Plat, DL Silver, EY Gold, Kimpton IC, SPG Plat
Posts: 409
Epic - Miami
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to suite
Amenity - hit - champagne, cheese and fruit, diet coke
One of my favorite Kimpton properties.
Surfcomber - Miami Beach
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to beachfront room with balcony
Amenity - hit - beer, cheese and fruit, diet coke
Sometimes a really great value.
Monaco - Denver
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to huge suite
Amenity - hit - champagne, red wine, cheese and fruit, diet coke
I think reception sent up a second upon check-in probably by accident.
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to suite
Amenity - hit - champagne, cheese and fruit, diet coke
One of my favorite Kimpton properties.
Surfcomber - Miami Beach
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to beachfront room with balcony
Amenity - hit - beer, cheese and fruit, diet coke
Sometimes a really great value.
Monaco - Denver
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to huge suite
Amenity - hit - champagne, red wine, cheese and fruit, diet coke
I think reception sent up a second upon check-in probably by accident.
Sep 19, 2014, 10:04 am
#54
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Programs: Marriott Titanium (LT Plat), Southwest A-list, Delta Platinum
Posts: 40
Solamar (San Diego)
Upgrade - Hit, upgraded to King Deluxe room overlooking Petco Park
Amenity - Hit, two local brews and some water were nicely presented on ice when I returned from the Wine Hour. Also had a bowl of cashews and peanut butter cups.
Secret Word - So/So, hoped for free valet, but received a free movie and a free drink, which I used at the pool bar for a margarita on the unseasonably warm day.
Raid the Bar - used it for a great Old Fashioned at JSix
Upgrade - Hit, upgraded to King Deluxe room overlooking Petco Park
Amenity - Hit, two local brews and some water were nicely presented on ice when I returned from the Wine Hour. Also had a bowl of cashews and peanut butter cups.
Secret Word - So/So, hoped for free valet, but received a free movie and a free drink, which I used at the pool bar for a margarita on the unseasonably warm day.
Raid the Bar - used it for a great Old Fashioned at JSix
Sep 21, 2014, 6:53 pm
#55
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 15
My profile mentioned wheat beer, and every single Kimpton we've stayed at has gotten some very nice wheat beer for us.
Food has varied dramatically:
Palomar SD - Mixed nuts plus some amazing dessert creations (I think it was a cake pop, a brownie, and a cookie or something).
Harbor Court SF - No food
Monaco SLC - Generous cheese & fruit plate, plus a great cookie.
Palomar SF - Bag of high-end trail mix, it was great!
Monaco SF - Small carafe of mixed nuts. Might have left a better impression to go the "no food" route ala Harbor Court.
Food has varied dramatically:
Palomar SD - Mixed nuts plus some amazing dessert creations (I think it was a cake pop, a brownie, and a cookie or something).
Harbor Court SF - No food
Monaco SLC - Generous cheese & fruit plate, plus a great cookie.
Palomar SF - Bag of high-end trail mix, it was great!
Monaco SF - Small carafe of mixed nuts. Might have left a better impression to go the "no food" route ala Harbor Court.
Sep 22, 2014, 10:26 am
#56
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA/MIA
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, AA EXP
Posts: 40
Monaco (Denver)
Drinks--Hit. 2 Tanqueray minibottles, 2 tonics, and 2 bottles of water
Food--Miss. Probably my worst amenity ever in this respect. Sad cheese plate and a few berries. The lack of brownies made me very sad (maybe they assume that if you're coming to Denver, you're not going to want to eat non-drug-infused baked goods??).
Upgrade--Hit. Really nice suite
Drinks--Hit. 2 Tanqueray minibottles, 2 tonics, and 2 bottles of water
Food--Miss. Probably my worst amenity ever in this respect. Sad cheese plate and a few berries. The lack of brownies made me very sad (maybe they assume that if you're coming to Denver, you're not going to want to eat non-drug-infused baked goods??).
Upgrade--Hit. Really nice suite
Sep 22, 2014, 3:46 pm
#57
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
Programs: US CP, AA Plat, DL Silver, EY Gold, Kimpton IC, SPG Plat
Posts: 409
The Anglers - Miami Beach
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to two level suite with outdoor patio/hottub
Amenity - miss - bad champagne and cheese plate didn't have crackers or bread
Another old Miami Beach hotel with somewhat fresh lipstick.
Upgrade - hit - upgrade to two level suite with outdoor patio/hottub
Amenity - miss - bad champagne and cheese plate didn't have crackers or bread
Another old Miami Beach hotel with somewhat fresh lipstick.
Sep 23, 2014, 6:44 pm
#58
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: JFK > LGA >> EWR
Programs: AA EXP 1.2mm, Kimpton IC, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,180
Cypress, Cupertino
Nice suite upgrade (first I've had there in 5 stays) but weak amenity
Drinks: two bottles of water (!?) and a soda. Profile specifies craft beer.
Food: A half-rotten apple, two figs, and four chocolate truffles.
Did not provide IC newspaper benefit.
Nice suite upgrade (first I've had there in 5 stays) but weak amenity
Drinks: two bottles of water (!?) and a soda. Profile specifies craft beer.
Food: A half-rotten apple, two figs, and four chocolate truffles.
Did not provide IC newspaper benefit.
Last edited by SJC AA; Sep 24, 2014 at 9:10 am
Sep 25, 2014, 7:43 pm
#59
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 61
Morrison House (Alexandria, VA)
Took 4 and half hours after I asked about it and then...
Drink: 4 8oz Dansani water - Profile is Craft Beer
Food: Grapes, Strawberries, and Apple that smelled like dead fish - I took if down to the from desk and he couldn't believe it... (Profile is chocolate or nuts)
By far the worst I have ever gotten
Took 4 and half hours after I asked about it and then...
Drink: 4 8oz Dansani water - Profile is Craft Beer
Food: Grapes, Strawberries, and Apple that smelled like dead fish - I took if down to the from desk and he couldn't believe it... (Profile is chocolate or nuts)
By far the worst I have ever gotten
Sep 29, 2014, 8:33 am
#60
Join Date: May 2008
Location: WAS
Programs: AA Ex Plt
Posts: 1,630
Donovan House: Washington, DC
Food and Drink: Everything on a last minute reservation. Nice effort.
Cheers
Food and Drink: Everything on a last minute reservation. Nice effort.
Cheers