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Old Sep 18, 2020, 6:12 am
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bimmerfreak0
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: RDU
Programs: IHG Spire Elite/Inner Circle, Hilton HHonors Gold, AA Platinum, Delta Gold
Posts: 209
Originally Posted by boekel
having stayed the last 5 years several times at the IC as RA I have to say it is/was a good value proposition. However I've realized that they became more and more stingy in respect to upgrades. In order to score a suite as Spire I'm afraid you need to book one there. All suites have a separate living room, though the suite in the executive tower are bigger and nicer, although the furniture is more or less the same (dated) in my opinion.

Parking is ridiculously expensive in case this is also relevant to you, although I can't judge on the pricing at any Kimpton
I never assume an upgrade at IHG. If I don't need a suite an upgrade is always nice. But when I need a suite, I do indeed pay for it upfront.
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