Bath&Shower Toiletries: Goodbye Portico "White Ginger" / hello to KenetMD
Dec 18, 2012, 11:46 am
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Very good article... no mention of Hyatt tho??? So not only has gold passport sunk to horrible levels... Hyatt continues to have crappy boring Portico products while Marriott gives you the good stuff even at a Courtyard!!! Well at least Hyatt investors are happy!
http://www.usatoday.com/story/hotelc...ioner/1764761/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/hotelc...ioner/1764761/
Dec 18, 2012, 1:12 pm
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Dec 19, 2012, 12:16 am
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Jan 3, 2013, 9:17 pm
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New Toiletries today
at the Olive 8 (Seattle). Walked into the room tonight and noticed there are new toiletries - KenetMD brand.
Jan 22, 2013, 12:15 am
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Finally seeing the KenetMD spread. It smells much better than White Ginger. That said, the product performance is underwhelming. I looked at the ingredients and it's as basic as they get. Instead of the super drying shampoo of White Ginger, the new shampoo can't seem to wash out hair gel and texturizing putty very well. Also, Hyatt seems to have reduced the size of these products. Liquids are 1oz and soaps are also smaller. Overall better than Portico White Ginger but still much inferior than Hilton family of products.
Jan 22, 2013, 5:45 am
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Got the Kennet MD products at HR Santa Clara and HR SFO last week.
I like the new stuff, especially the lotion. Didn't have any issues with the shampoo. The new stuff is not at all offensive like White Ginger was to most of us. Didn't really notice any size issues either. There was plenty of soap, shampoo and conditioner. Different soap in the bath vs at the sink.
-David
I like the new stuff, especially the lotion. Didn't have any issues with the shampoo. The new stuff is not at all offensive like White Ginger was to most of us. Didn't really notice any size issues either. There was plenty of soap, shampoo and conditioner. Different soap in the bath vs at the sink.
-David
Jan 22, 2013, 11:37 am
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It looks like hotel supplier Gilchrist & Soames has licensed the KenetMD brand for distribution at Hyatt Hotels.
I'm pleased to see no parabens or phthalates on the package, but wonder about the quality control seeing made in Mexico?
I'm pleased to see no parabens or phthalates on the package, but wonder about the quality control seeing made in Mexico?
Jan 22, 2013, 11:42 am
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I noticed the new KenetMD products yesterday as well. They didn't have a shower gel available as a substitute like they did with Portico - has anyone seen shower gel available in lieu of bath soap?
Jan 22, 2013, 1:47 pm
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It looks like hotel supplier Gilchrist & Soames has licensed the KenetMD brand for distribution at Hyatt Hotels.
I'm pleased to see no parabens or phthalates on the package, but wonder about the quality control seeing made in Mexico?
I'm pleased to see no parabens or phthalates on the package, but wonder about the quality control seeing made in Mexico?
I remember a couple years ago there were a lot of complaints about the Four Points' made-in-China Caswell Massey toiletries that were nothing like the "real" thing.
But I'll reserve my judgment about KenetMD until I actually get a chance to try the products, of course!
Jan 22, 2013, 10:22 pm
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It's notable that the KenetMD bath soap is physically identical to the Portico one -- same bumpy shape.
I won't be taking these products home with me, but I won't curse the trips where I forget to bring along an alternative.
I won't be taking these products home with me, but I won't curse the trips where I forget to bring along an alternative.