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.
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November 2017 to December 2018
The Kimpton Hotels Secret Password Experience Thread (2019 Onward)
Dec 5, 2019, 5:04 pm
#106
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: IHG Ambassador/Spire Elite/Kimpton Inner Circle. AA: Plat. SW, UA, DL, Alaska: nuttin'!
Posts: 68
I checked in Tuesday just after midnight at the Hotel Monaco Baltimore, and the young desk clerk had no clue what I was talking about when I explicitly said, "Secret password? Social password?". She said that she would make a note of it.
When I checked out yesterday morning, I told the two desk clerks about "the check-in incident", and I asked if there was anything that they could do for me while I immediately suggested free parking -- which they promptly gave me.
Then one of the clerks pointed at the small treasure box in the corner several feet away and noted that the box contained the freebies from which to draw.
When I checked out yesterday morning, I told the two desk clerks about "the check-in incident", and I asked if there was anything that they could do for me while I immediately suggested free parking -- which they promptly gave me.
Then one of the clerks pointed at the small treasure box in the corner several feet away and noted that the box contained the freebies from which to draw.
Dec 6, 2019, 11:51 am
#108
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 483
Dec 7, 2019, 10:16 am
#110
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: IHG Ambassador/Spire Elite/Kimpton Inner Circle. AA: Plat. SW, UA, DL, Alaska: nuttin'!
Posts: 68
"For one morning or the whole stay?"
My stay was for only one night.
My stay was for only one night.
Last edited by Phaeton; Dec 7, 2019 at 10:18 am Reason: include quote of googs185
Dec 7, 2019, 10:21 am
#111
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 again at The Lorien on Thursday (this time, for a 2-night stay). They still didn't have their elaborate selection ploy set up, and as I didn't need parking, the clerk offered a $30 food/beverage credit, which I wanted and used by eating at Brabo last night.
Dec 9, 2019, 11:02 pm
#113
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: IHG Ambassador/Spire Elite/Kimpton Inner Circle. AA: Plat. SW, UA, DL, Alaska: nuttin'!
Posts: 68
Dec 12, 2019, 5:08 am
#114
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
Kimpton Palomar San Diego. The Desk Agent put on Reindeer Antlers and you had to toss rings at her to win. I won a $25 bar credit. Very nice effort.
Kimpton Van Zandt Austin - I was the first to play. You got to select from 3 wrapped boxes. I won 5000 points. Not sure what the other offers were.
Kimpton Van Zandt Austin - I was the first to play. You got to select from 3 wrapped boxes. I won 5000 points. Not sure what the other offers were.
Dec 15, 2019, 5:53 pm
#117
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Programs: IHG
Posts: 1,316
Dec 17, 2019, 9:00 pm
#118
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 1
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver 12/19 - at check-in, I received a gift box with a small mug, packet of cocoa and a cute stuffed moose. A few minutes after we got to the room, room service brought us a complimentary bottle of wine and a huge platter of fruit and chocolate toffee. I thought these were kind of cool!
Dec 18, 2019, 9:34 am
#119
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
Hotel Monaco DC
Choice of a Gift box (candy, fidget spinner, and some other stuff), Free Movie and Popocorn or $40 bar credit. The choice was obvious. Way to go Monaco.
Choice of a Gift box (candy, fidget spinner, and some other stuff), Free Movie and Popocorn or $40 bar credit. The choice was obvious. Way to go Monaco.
