I was comped to Inner Circle status by sending Kimpton my SPG Platinum information a couple of years ago and have kept that status and I stay at Kimptons when ever I can because the service is much better than I get from any other hotel chain. As an inner-circle member I get a bottle of wine and a fruit plate in the room and more often than not get upgraded to an amazing suite. If you spend much time in locations where they have hotels (particularly DC or SF) I would recommend you check them out...