Originally Posted by eggzlot

nowhere in the context of this conversation because you cannot use IHG points to book Kimpton. You cannot get IHG points for a stay at Kimpton or vice versa. Its only IHG by name and not by any action or real alliance.

And you have to go to Kimpton.com to make the reservation

As far as quality I believe it to be superior to a CP and more along the lines of an IC but usually a bit more unique and not as cookie cutter.