Jan 11, 2018, 7:52 pm
Last edit by: HadesNL
A tradition of Kimpton is to have secret social passwords periodically during the year (note - this means there are periods when there isn't a password). Any guest mentioning the password at check-in will be given an amenity at the discretion of the hotel. This thread lists the current password and what members received.
Based on recent history, there is a winter password that starts around the US Thanksgiving Holiday in November through the end of February and a summer password that starts around the US Memorial Day Weekend in May and ends around the US Labor Day Holiday in September.
Current Password
"good for the sol"
From Friday 24th MAY till Monday 2 SEPT 2024
Courtesy of our own nicolas75
Old Password "Chalet All Day"
Valid Between 1 December 2023 and 29 February 2024
Official postings will come from Kimpton via social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and X (fka., Twitter).
Based on recent history, there is a winter password that starts around the US Thanksgiving Holiday in November through the end of February and a summer password that starts around the US Memorial Day Weekend in May and ends around the US Labor Day Holiday in September.
Current Password
"good for the sol"
From Friday 24th MAY till Monday 2 SEPT 2024
Courtesy of our own nicolas75
Old Password "Chalet All Day"
Valid Between 1 December 2023 and 29 February 2024
Official postings will come from Kimpton via social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and X (fka., Twitter).
The thread documenting what was offered in previous years may be found here - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/othe...rd-thread.html
Q. What happens if a property isn't aware of the secret password promotion?
A. If you have a mobile device, go to Kimpton's Facebook or Instagram feed, find their post announcing the secret password, and show it to the uninformed staff member. If needed, escalate to a supervisor. After the fact, send a note to IHG Customer Care or post a message via social media to Kimpton's attention.
Q. Is the promotion limited to IHG Rewards/IC Ambassador members only?
A. No, the promotion is open to any guest with a reservation at the hotel.
Q. Is the promotion good for award stays or is it only for paid stays?
A. The promotion is good for any stay, paid or award.
Q. What if I forget to mention the password when I check in?
A. You can always try and mention it at the front desk later during your stay and see if they will honor it. YMMV.
Q. What happens if a property isn't aware of the secret password promotion?
A. If you have a mobile device, go to Kimpton's Facebook or Instagram feed, find their post announcing the secret password, and show it to the uninformed staff member. If needed, escalate to a supervisor. After the fact, send a note to IHG Customer Care or post a message via social media to Kimpton's attention.
Q. Is the promotion limited to IHG Rewards/IC Ambassador members only?
A. No, the promotion is open to any guest with a reservation at the hotel.
Q. Is the promotion good for award stays or is it only for paid stays?
A. The promotion is good for any stay, paid or award.
Q. What if I forget to mention the password when I check in?
A. You can always try and mention it at the front desk later during your stay and see if they will honor it. YMMV.
Older Post
November 2017 to December 2018
The Kimpton Hotels Secret Password Experience Thread (2019 Onward)
Nov 23, 2023, 7:43 am
#451
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: DAC & BKK
Programs: TK Elite, EK Gold, ICC Centurion
Posts: 131
Just checked into Kimpton Eventi.
I was told the new secret password goes live on Dec 1.
Front desk agent said she'd honour it and kindly gave a $25 RTB credit (Diamond, so already get breakfast, and was able to get a room at 9:00am).
So far, so good!
I was told the new secret password goes live on Dec 1.
Front desk agent said she'd honour it and kindly gave a $25 RTB credit (Diamond, so already get breakfast, and was able to get a room at 9:00am).
So far, so good!
Dec 14, 2023, 5:20 pm
#453
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Spire Amb, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 58
Just checked in at Kimpton Palomar Phoenix where I thought they had a great item for the "chalet all day" password -- they give you a mock lift ticket that can be turned in for a cocktail at the bar! And their bar has a "pop-up" ski village. I noticed at Huntington Beach, the Kimpton there had a really cool "pop-up" ski village as well. Is that being rolled out to several locations, or just the two I've been to in a month's time?
This is the Kimpton Palomar Phoenix's response when you mention the "chalet all day" password, which I thought was very clever!
This is the Kimpton Palomar Phoenix's response when you mention the "chalet all day" password, which I thought was very clever!
Dec 25, 2023, 7:32 pm
#456
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington DC Metro
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 166
(3) separate reservations at Kimpton Fontenot New Orleans. Was given dice to roll.
Roll #1 = 7 ($40 CR)
Roll #2 = 9 ($40 CR)
Roll #3 = 5 (Danish Cookies Tin)
Roll #1 = 7 ($40 CR)
Roll #2 = 9 ($40 CR)
Roll #3 = 5 (Danish Cookies Tin)
Dec 28, 2023, 12:56 am
#457
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
Programs: BA Gold / VS /IHG Diamond & Ambassador
Posts: 14,320
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam
offered breakfast but I have that via diamond
then a parking voucher but I don’t drive
then a drinks voucher for the restaurant (but not the bar) and even then I didn’t manage to use it!
offered breakfast but I have that via diamond
then a parking voucher but I don’t drive
then a drinks voucher for the restaurant (but not the bar) and even then I didn’t manage to use it!
Dec 31, 2023, 7:59 am
#462
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NJ USA
Programs: AA PLAT 2MM, MR TITANIUM 2M, HH DIA, Hyatt EXP, BW DIA, IC AMB, IHG PLAT, UA GLD
Posts: 1,103
Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia: $25 off f&b which worked for us as we were going to have lunch in the bar anyway. Think Antarctica...
Jan 1, 2024, 3:35 pm
#464
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 145
Kimpton Eventi New York brought out a Plinko board with prizes incl bar credits, free breakfast, free parking, 1K / 2K / 5K IHG points. My chip landed on 5k pts.
edit: Scored free breakfast on second stay.
edit: Scored free breakfast on second stay.
Last edited by ffly45; Mar 8, 2024 at 7:31 am Reason: updated prize options
