I think I would have tried a little harder if there were something I could think of for them to offer me, short of just handing me cash right there on the spot. I didn't drive in, they upgraded me to a suite already, and the restaurant was closed for renovations.
Do you have a link to that facebook post? I'm staying at another Kimpton this weekend and I'd like to be able to bring it up if the front desk is confused again.