IHG Acquires Kimpton
Feb 18, 2016, 6:15 pm
#91
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 84
So it looks like Kimpton properties are showing up in searches on the IHG website now, but where it normally says "check rates", it instructs you to visit the Kimpton website for availability. The Kimpton Brice is showing up for me in a search for Savannah in April.
The Kimpton logo is also listed among the IHG brands on the top of the (desktop version) website. More big integration news soon hopefully?
The Kimpton logo is also listed among the IHG brands on the top of the (desktop version) website. More big integration news soon hopefully?
May 30, 2016, 11:01 pm
#92
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,456
The pace of the integration between the loyalty programs is frustrating. I have several upcoming trips where there are few or no convenient IHG hotels but at least one Kimpton option each.
And now that we have no status match program, earning status with Kimpton the hard way seems like a heavy lift, not knowing what the future holds and already being elite with IHG.
At this point, I may just skip the IHG summer promotion entirely and give everything to Marriott. It's better than staying in a HIX by the airport.
And now that we have no status match program, earning status with Kimpton the hard way seems like a heavy lift, not knowing what the future holds and already being elite with IHG.
At this point, I may just skip the IHG summer promotion entirely and give everything to Marriott. It's better than staying in a HIX by the airport.
May 31, 2016, 4:07 am
#93
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
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I am afraid that integration is as slow as SPG for Marriott and Fairmont for AccorHotels
May 31, 2016, 7:36 am
#94
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
As I understand it, SPG and Marriott has not been finalized yet, whereas Kimpton has been a done deal for quite a while now.
May 31, 2016, 11:38 am
#95
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
The pace of the integration between the loyalty programs is frustrating. I have several upcoming trips where there are few or no convenient IHG hotels but at least one Kimpton option each.
And now that we have no status match program, earning status with Kimpton the hard way seems like a heavy lift, not knowing what the future holds and already being elite with IHG.
And now that we have no status match program, earning status with Kimpton the hard way seems like a heavy lift, not knowing what the future holds and already being elite with IHG.