Jan 11, 2018, 7:52 pm
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
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 "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 "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)
Aug 31, 2019, 7:00 pm
#91
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 88
Everly Hotel, Hollywood, California
Plinko Board is enthusiastically pulled out. Since I’m Inner Circle, I get all the options. Asked for F&B credit like last time and was granted it immediately.
Regarding the Sir Francis Drake SF, this hotel has always had very poor Inner Circle recognition and upgrades (even when having lots of availability!) The Buchanan is the only other Kimpton remaining in SF, and while the recognition and upgrades are good, it only gets you so far because there are no suites.
Plinko Board is enthusiastically pulled out. Since I’m Inner Circle, I get all the options. Asked for F&B credit like last time and was granted it immediately.
Regarding the Sir Francis Drake SF, this hotel has always had very poor Inner Circle recognition and upgrades (even when having lots of availability!) The Buchanan is the only other Kimpton remaining in SF, and while the recognition and upgrades are good, it only gets you so far because there are no suites.
Sep 3, 2019, 5:53 am
#92
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
Programs: BA Gold / VS /IHG Diamond & Ambassador
Posts: 14,202
Kimpton De Witt - Amsterdam
Had 2 stays the last couple of months
Mentioned the code and was thanked for 'following us on-line'
June - given an additional €15 raid the bar credit
August - free continental breakfast for one day of my 4 day stay.
Mentioned the code and was thanked for 'following us on-line'
June - given an additional €15 raid the bar credit
August - free continental breakfast for one day of my 4 day stay.
Sep 8, 2019, 4:44 pm
#94
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Globalist, M life Gold, IHG Spire
Posts: 918
Don’t even waste your time at the Sir Francis Drake in SF, got a small tote bag with a little blow up beach ball and a mini sun screen....so lame. They also blocked us into a suite and then day of checkin knocked us down to a deluxe king, I know it’s based on availability, but this hotel is constantly playing games and seems to do the bare minimum brand standard. I’d avoid this hotel.
I had intended to use my final good-at-any-hotel credit card certificate in San Francisco, but have decided against it.
Sep 11, 2019, 9:12 am
#96
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
There isn’t one, next one will be in the Winter if they follow previous patterns.
Nov 5, 2019, 11:10 am
#98
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 483
For sure even excluding the cheap present, in general the Sir Francis Drake should be avoided. Read the reviews. The hotel is in major need of a renovation. Unfortunately, the IC Mark Hopkins in going down the same path. Not as worn out as the Sir Francis Drake, but they are both hotels to consider only for the location. San Francisco is a city where the hotels tell the guests to go suck eggs.
I had intended to use my final good-at-any-hotel credit card certificate in San Francisco, but have decided against it.
I had intended to use my final good-at-any-hotel credit card certificate in San Francisco, but have decided against it.
Nov 6, 2019, 12:05 pm
#99
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
Nov 11, 2019, 12:09 pm
#101
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
Dec 1, 2019, 12:03 pm
#103
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 2
Kimpton Rouge Hotel, Washigton DC
Checked in the first day (Friday 11/29) and mentioned the social password. Front desk was not sure if they were participating, but she checked with a manager and she came back with 3 options:
A. Free Valet Parking ($47/daily)
B. $25 credit to Bar Rouge
C. 10,000 IHG Points
I took the points option. I'm checked out now and they have not posted so will monitor over the next few days.
12/4 Update: 10,000 points posted!
Checked in the first day (Friday 11/29) and mentioned the social password. Front desk was not sure if they were participating, but she checked with a manager and she came back with 3 options:
A. Free Valet Parking ($47/daily)
B. $25 credit to Bar Rouge
C. 10,000 IHG Points
I took the points option. I'm checked out now and they have not posted so will monitor over the next few days.
12/4 Update: 10,000 points posted!
Last edited by CMHGuy30; Dec 5, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Dec 3, 2019, 4:45 pm
#105
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: IHG Ambassador/Spire Elite/Kimpton Inner Circle. AA: Plat. SW, UA, DL, Alaska: nuttin'!
Posts: 68
Checked in yesterday at The Lorien and was offered complimentary parking or a bottle of wine, neither of which I wanted. I asked for breakfast instead and received a free American Breakfast, up to $25 value.