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Old Dec 2, 2021, 1:25 pm
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Hotel Van Zandt - Austin, TX

Hotel Van Zandt - Austin, TX

What is your Rewards Club status?
Platinum

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Girlfriend and I were generally happy with the hotel

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "Deluxe 1 King" with my Chase Free Night (the old IHG Select card). Upgraded to a higher floor with a lake and pool view

How are the rooms?
Liked the steampunk theme, really gives the room personality. Didn't use but appreciate that the closet has two bathrobes, a yoga mat, and an umbrella. Shower had normal size pump bottles. The soap beside the sink was really interesting - it smelled like ginger even though it didn't have ginger

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Used the Nov/Dec 2021 secret word "Just Chillin" during check in. The check in person had to check with her manager what the reward was - was offered a choice of late checkout or $15 food and beverage credit.

Breakfast on the 4th floor restaurant was a $20 breakfast buffet - but the selection was very seriously lacking -- scrambled eggs, bacon, and some pastries (e.g. danish) but no bread or bagel or english muffin. Not worth - the first floor cafe is a better deal

Really wish the hotel has self parking available, paid $58 for valet service (a nearby parking garage wanted $68 for 12 hours of overnight parking - so it was cheaper to valet)

Offered a bottle of water and a can of some local Austin beer at check in
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Old Dec 10, 2021, 9:25 am
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Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Portland, OR

Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Portland, OR

What is your Rewards Club status?
Spire Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
2 Beds Queen river view. Initially told I had been upgraded to a "Bungalow". Sounded good, but upon seeing the room obvious it was a downgrade. Entered room, one bed, bathroom with roll-in shower. Second room had bunkbeds. View of front of hotel with extensive road construction. Called to front desk and asked to be given the room I had booked and so they moved me. I looked at their website and do not even find a "bungalow" or room with bunkbeds. We were 2 adults, no kids.

How are the rooms?
OK clean, a bit dated. Kind of a medieval decor/vibe. I've stayed in more pleasing Kimptons. Second room did have a view of the river as booked.

How was your complimentary welcome amenity?
NA


Did you raid the minibar? If so, what did you take?
NA, no minibar


Were you offered a Chef's Taste at Dinner, If so, what did you receive?
No


Did you use the free spa credit / did the hotel participate? If so, was it a good value?
None


What was good and what was bad?
No resort fee for free night, had a second paid night. $10 credit on valet parking part of resort fee. Ate breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. Food was good enough, dinner was not worth the price IMO. On my paid night I added breakfast for an extra $10. At check in agent said get anything from the menu and we'll take the charges off. At check out different agent said I would get $50 credit. I told him what the first agent said and he firmly reiterated $50 credit. My bill came to $58 so I did not belabor the point. Valet parking was quick and efficient. 600 Amenity points for both nights posted immediately (not offered any other amenity).

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
With all the taxes for Portland and resort/amenity fee, added quite a bit to the cost of the room. Doubtful I'd return mainly due to the shenanigans they tried to pull at check-in with the "upgraded" bunkbed room. Not the Kimpton experience I've had at other properties in the past.
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Old Dec 11, 2021, 3:56 pm
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Originally Posted by Steph58
Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Portland, OR

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
2 Beds Queen river view. Initially told I had been upgraded to a "Bungalow". Sounded good, but upon seeing the room obvious it was a downgrade. Entered room, one bed, bathroom with roll-in shower. Second room had bunkbeds. View of front of hotel with extensive road construction. Called to front desk and asked to be given the room I had booked and so they moved me. I looked at their website and do not even find a "bungalow" or room with bunkbeds.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
With all the taxes for Portland and resort/amenity fee, added quite a bit to the cost of the room. Doubtful I'd return mainly due to the shenanigans they tried to pull at check-in with the "upgraded" bunkbed room. Not the Kimpton experience I've had at other properties in the past.
looks like they put you in the Bunkalow
https://www.riverplacehotel.com/hote...hoCdNYQAvD_BwE
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Old Dec 14, 2021, 3:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Steph58
Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Portland, OR

What is your Rewards Club status?
Spire Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
With all the taxes for Portland and resort/amenity fee, added quite a bit to the cost of the room. Doubtful I'd return mainly due to the shenanigans they tried to pull at check-in with the "upgraded" bunkbed room. Not the Kimpton experience I've had at other properties in the past.
After reading your review I struggle to understand why you say you were pleased with your stay
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Old Dec 19, 2021, 11:10 pm
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Originally Posted by Admiral Ackbar
After reading your review I struggle to understand why you say you were pleased with your stay
I also said I (personally) would not return. But you're right . . . I debated how to answer that question. I wasn't pleased, I was neutral I guess. Tried to look at it from the perspective of someone who might not encounter the same issues. The property was at least clean and in a nice location by the river.
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Old Dec 19, 2021, 11:57 pm
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Kimpton Journeyman Milwaukee

Kimpton Journeyman Milwaukee

What is your Rewards Club status? Platinum Elite


Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay? Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked: Chase Free night standard king room
Received: Same, 4th floor, decent street view vs alley view

How are the rooms?
Eclectic. Love the Kimpton brand in general, but the room decor at the Journeyman doesn't quite fit together.

[If you are Spire and Inner Cricle]
How was your complimentary welcome amenity?

Did you raid the minibar? If so, what did you take?
Received $10 hotel bill credit.

Were you offered a Chef's Taste at Dinner, If so, what did you receive?

Did you use the free spa credit / did the hotel participate? If so, was it a good value?

What was good and what was bad?
As the hotel is local, called front desk ahead of time to request early check-in. Gabrielle was phenomenal and said to come on over. 12pm early check in. Provided 1pm late check out. Used the social password "just chillin" and received a gift bag with lotions, balms, etc and (2) free drink coupons. The drink coupons alone are probably a $30 value. This was in addition to the social hour from 5-6 which had resumed. Rooftop bar, The Outsider, is always a good time.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Seems the going rate is about $270 nt w/taxes- used Chase Free Night with $89 annual fee. When factoring in early check in, checkout and drink coupons, I feel I got outsized value for a $89 annual fee.
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Old Dec 26, 2021, 12:01 pm
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Kimpton Chicago Gray

What is your Rewards Club status?
Spire Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
I booked King Deluxe. Moved to a corner room which I think was more space. We were able to check in at noon though.

How are the rooms?
Good. Large size for a city, huge bathrooms, no soundproofing issues and good furniture.

How was your complimentary welcome amenity?
No choice offered, welcome points posted

Did you raid the minibar? If so, what did you take?
No minibar

Were you offered a Chef's Taste at Dinner, If so, what did you receive?
N/A

Did you use the free spa credit / did the hotel participate? If so, was it a good value?
They did not offer me spa credit

What was good and what was bad?

Good:
The rooms, the lobby, the bar which is law library themed, the building in general which is in a beautiful Roaring 20s style

Bad: Nothing

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Paid $159 per night. Would happily return
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Old Dec 28, 2021, 6:39 pm
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Royal Ambassador Inner Circle

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very much.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate and was upgraded to Ocean View Suite King Bed.

How are the rooms?
Around 45sqm large.

Bedroom with very comfortable bed.
Alarm clock with usb sockets.

Large bathroom with bathtub and separate walk-in shower, with two showers (really not a fan of the shower, which combines water pressure and temperature: you have to put the pressure to the maximum to get hot water, which makes the shower uncomfortable, and splashes water outside the shower)
Excellent Atelier Bloem toiletries.

Living room with sofa, desk and cool vinyl record player.

Small balcony with view over the ocean and city.

No coffee machine/kettle.
Small closet
Yoga mat
Large flatscreen television set with easy connection to your own devices. Large choice of cable channels (but poor choice of international channels).

How was your complimentary welcome amenity?
Sparkling wine, 2 bottles of water, orange juice and a mix of nuts, chocolate and dried fruits

Were you offered a Chef's Taste at Dinner, If so, what did you receive?
N/A

Did you use the free spa credit / did the hotel participate? If so, was it a good value?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Very friendly staff, who does everything to make your stay great
Unbeatable location just by the sea.
Great free bicycles to discover the neighbourhood
Good brunch.

Bad:
Nothing (except perhaps numerous customers who consider that they should not wear a mask)

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, excellent.




Exterior


Lobby






Fun dart game to win prizes when you recall the secret password (did I say that I wasn’t able to hit the target ?&#128517


Corridor to the rooms

Ocean view suite
















Terrace


Restaurant


Brunch


Welcome gift

Bicycles
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Old Dec 29, 2021, 1:33 pm
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Kimpton Hotel Wilshire Los Angeles

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Royal Ambassador Inner Circle

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very much.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate and was upgraded to Sunset One Bedroom King Suite.

How are the rooms?
Around 41sqm large.

Bedroom with very comfortable bed.
Alarm clock with usb sockets.
Desk

Bathroom with separate walk-in shower (water pressure was very poor, and it was very difficult to select the right water temperature).
Excellent Atelier Bloem toiletries.

Living room with sofa.
Empty minibar.

View over the city and Hollywood hills.

No coffee machine/kettle (but you can grab free expresso/tea at reception).
Large closet
Yoga mat

Large flatscreen television set with easy connection to your own devices. Large choice of cable channels (but poor choice of international channels).

How was your complimentary welcome amenity?
N/A

Were you offered a Chef's Taste at Dinner, If so, what did you receive?
N/A

Did you use the free spa credit / did the hotel participate? If so, was it a good value?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Very friendly staff.
Elegant design.
Nice suite.
Convenient location, 10 minutes walk from Lacma museum.
Free bicycles to discover the neighbourhood

Bad:
The hotel does not provide a real breakfast (only app - poor - selection options to be delivered)
Water pressure of the shower.

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes.


Exterior


Lobby



Sunset Suite













View from the room

Corridor to the rooms

Pool







Bike
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Old Dec 30, 2021, 9:22 pm
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Kimpton La Peer Hotel

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Royal Ambassador Inner Circle

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, I loved it!

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate and was upgraded to a Junior Suite.

How are the rooms?
Around 41sqm large.
Superb design by Gulla Jónsdóttir.

Bedroom with very comfortable bed.
Alarm clock with usb sockets. Wireless iPhone charger.
Desk

Bathroom with bathtub and separate walk-in shower.
Excellent Atelier Bloem toiletries.
Selection of free grooming/beauty amenities
Super soft bathrobe

Living room area with sofa.
Minibar with large selection of snacks and drinks.

View over Melrose area.

Nespresso coffee machine.
2 closets
Yoga mat

Large flatscreen television set with easy connection to your own devices. Large choice of cable channels (but poor choice of international channels).

Free PressReader

How was your complimentary welcome amenity?
Bottle of wine

Were you offered a Chef's Taste at Dinner, If so, what did you receive?
N/A

Did you use the free spa credit / did the hotel participate? If so, was it a good value?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Very friendly staff.
Superb design.
Nice junior suite.
Very good breakfast à la carte.
Nice pool area
Located in one of the most trendy areas of Hollywood, with plenty of trendy boutiques and restaurants/bars. The superb West Hollywood library is only 5 minutes walk from the hotel.
Free bicycles to discover the neighbourhood

Bad:
Nothing. The hotel is just great

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
The hotel is definitely not cheap, but is simply great for location, design and food.


Exterior



Reception


Lobby















Bar and restaurant


















View from the room

Welcome gift

Pool area


Rooftop

Hotel’s boutique

Bicycles

Breakfast
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Old Jan 1, 2022, 1:40 am
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Fellow Flyertalkers,

we would like to thank everybody for the contribution to this thread. As we are about to start a new year, we already have created a new thread for the experiences 2022. This new thread could be found here:

Please post your IHG Rewards at Kimpton Experiences 2022

The overview has list of the post of the previous year(s), which link to the posts of 2021 or newer. We are closing the this thread for now and unstick it.

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