I just booked a Hotline rate at a Kimpton hotel. I've never stayed at a Kimpton hotel (I'm excited to, since they all look like nice hotels - this one in particular.) I just signed up for InTouch (just after booking the hotel). Are there any benefits that a "no status" first timer would receive? The site made it appear like there were some benefits for all members.

For those of you that have received benefits while booked on opaque booking sites, do you call the hotel ahead of your arrival to add your InTouch information, or just alert the front desk on arrival?

Thanks.