Jan 9, 2020, 8:40 am
Last edit by: beltway
For discussion of this topic starting in 2019, see The Kimpton Hotels Secret Password Experience Thread (2019 Onward)
The Kimpton Hotels Secret Password Experience Thread (2018)
Nov 6, 2017, 12:24 pm
#1
Moderator: InterContinental Hotels and Germany
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 6,552
This thread is about the secret social password for "special amenities" at Kimpton Hotels.
This thread covers the older reports about the amenities which one receives at Kimpton hotels. The list for the current year and the previous year could be found here and is also listed as a sticky post.
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.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Dec 31, 2019 at 5:23 am
Nov 24, 2017, 2:15 pm
#2
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,032
The Kimpton Hotels Secret Password Experience Thread (2018)
From Kimpton's Facebook:
Get cozy with it. The social password is back, now through January 28th. Just say ‘Sweater Weather’ at check-in for a delightful surprise from the front desk.
Nov 27, 2017, 1:08 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 106
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone/member can use the secret password or if it is reserved only for those with any real status with Kimpton? I have only stayed a handful of times at different properties, and am just a Tier I member (for this year; at least).
Wondering if anyone/member can use the secret password or if it is reserved only for those with any real status with Kimpton? I have only stayed a handful of times at different properties, and am just a Tier I member (for this year; at least).
Nov 27, 2017, 8:04 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Silver, whatever the Amex plat gets me and somehow still IHG Diamond after 3 years of no nights
Posts: 693
Anyone can use. It's more of an interaction with their social media outlets than a loyalty based reward.
Dec 3, 2017, 6:09 am
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,503
Dec 5, 2017, 8:01 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: IHG Spire / Kimpton Inner Circle, Delta Plat
Posts: 36
SLC Hotel Monaco - Comped Parking
Dec 18, 2017, 7:50 am
#7
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: Southwest, Kimpton
Posts: 23
Sawyer Hotel Sacramento
Said the password during check-in. The front desk clerk didn't know what to offer, but said he would contact me. He even confirmed my cell phone.
We hung out in the room for about an hour before heading out to dinner. Still no call.
We finished eating while watching the Raiders game, then I called down. He said he called several times to the room and nobody answered. Unlikely since we were gone for less than an hour out of the 3 hours since check-in.
He offered valet parking. I told him that we Uber'd from the airport so we didn't need that. Then he offered 2 drinks at the 21+ bar downstairs. He knew that I had my 6-year old son with me since he met him during check-in, and I told him that wouldn't work. A bit of awkward silence and fumbling with words until he settled on offering a $30 dining credit.
A good ending with the dining credit, but if they would have just offered the choice of the 3 options at the beginning, it would have been perfect.
We hung out in the room for about an hour before heading out to dinner. Still no call.
We finished eating while watching the Raiders game, then I called down. He said he called several times to the room and nobody answered. Unlikely since we were gone for less than an hour out of the 3 hours since check-in.
He offered valet parking. I told him that we Uber'd from the airport so we didn't need that. Then he offered 2 drinks at the 21+ bar downstairs. He knew that I had my 6-year old son with me since he met him during check-in, and I told him that wouldn't work. A bit of awkward silence and fumbling with words until he settled on offering a $30 dining credit.
A good ending with the dining credit, but if they would have just offered the choice of the 3 options at the beginning, it would have been perfect.
Dec 18, 2017, 9:27 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: IHG Spire / Kimpton Inner Circle, Delta Plat
Posts: 36
Palomar Chicago - Got a branded coffee mug, it's nice!
Dec 18, 2017, 12:29 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 88
San Francisco
Buchanan: bottle of crappy Cupcake Chardonnay
Sir Francis Drake: hot chocolate kit with mini bottle of Bailey's, hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows.
Sir Francis Drake: hot chocolate kit with mini bottle of Bailey's, hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows.
Dec 23, 2017, 11:52 am
#11
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 70
Winston Salem first weekend in December - forgot to say it right at check in, but came back to the desk before heading up to my room and they were not sure what the options were.
Dec 23, 2017, 1:29 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: AS MVP, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 191
I don’t stay at Kimptons very often, but I had no idea about this. So excited to try it out next time I’m at a Kimpton property!
Dec 23, 2017, 5:44 pm
#13
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: ALB
Programs: Kimpton Inner Circle, Hilton gold, Marriott/Starwood platinum
Posts: 30
Madera (DC) - Dining credit
Monaco (Baltimore) - breakfast vouchers - continental only
Topaz (DC) - valet parking for $25 vs. $48. This seemed a little chintzy not just to cover the whole thing
Rouge (DC) - They had a drawing for prizes, and let me pick a couple times. I got a movie for the room.
Monaco (Baltimore) - breakfast vouchers - continental only
Topaz (DC) - valet parking for $25 vs. $48. This seemed a little chintzy not just to cover the whole thing
Rouge (DC) - They had a drawing for prizes, and let me pick a couple times. I got a movie for the room.
Dec 24, 2017, 12:50 pm
#14
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Just off the Main Line
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT 2MM, DL Lifetime GM 2MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, HH Diamond, IHG Amb Diamond
Posts: 881
I think I caught the Philly Monaco off guard. Said the word, the clerk disappeared for what seemed like five minutes, then came back with this assortment in a small gift box. Seemed like just stuff they had laying around the office. I mentioned it the next day, they took off a room service charge instead, so worked out fine. Still bizarre I think.
Dec 24, 2017, 7:33 pm
#15
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,032
That is so Mickey Mouse! Some poor sap is going to show up to work and be like “where’s my Kleenex?!?”