FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Kimpton stealth devaluations?
View Single Post
Old Jun 6, 2014 | 4:14 pm
  #10  
thegrailer
50 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: WAS
Programs: AA Ex Plt
Posts: 1,657
I don't need a PM, I would just like the answer. Who should we contact?

As some have noted here and elsewhere, certain (many?) Kimpton hotels drop the ball on the amenity. When I ask for gummy bears and caramel corn, don't bring me two pieces of cheese and some jam. I don't want it and it is wasteful. I also don't want the same wine (swill in many places - my apologies for this comment but the wine quality at the 5PM happy hour has dropped precipitously over the last year) served at happy hour. I will note that I have had stays where the staff has gone above and beyond for my amenity but that doesn't excuse the poorly performing (amenity wise) other Kimptons. I will also note that it is rare to not receive great service at a Kimpton (few exceptions).


Lastly, while I don't doubt whatever award space that was available in NYC is gone, it's hard to believe that the entire summer is booked. .

Edit: A bit OT but a mechanism - something - to address the charges for unused mini bar items would be useful too. Maybe a common "whatever" via Kimpton "corporate" to address all these types of issues??? I don't believe emailing the CEO is the way to go here.

Cheers


Originally Posted by SJC AA
So, when I do... over and over again... to whom should I address my issue? Kimpton HQ? I feel chintzy complaining to the hotel front desk...
Originally Posted by KimptonInTouch
No one should be receiving water in place of their preferred beverage. I know that I personally always look forward to a glass of wine in my room, and some bottled water just isn’t going to cut it after a long day of travel.
Originally Posted by KimptonInTouch
SJC AA, we sent you a private message. Let’s see what we can do to help out.
Thanks,
Susan

Last edited by thegrailer; Jun 6, 2014 at 4:20 pm
thegrailer is offline