Kimpton Awards Are Now Available Using IHG Points
Jan 26, 2018, 1:07 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 599
Why is 7 nights stay required at Kimpton Seafire for reward night to be bookable? I am looking at the end of December 2018. This means nobody can't use free night certificate from Chase IHG anniversary bonus to book Kimpton Seafire during winter break.
Jan 26, 2018, 2:52 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: UAL,AA, Marriott Silver, IHG Platinum, Hilton Silver
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During winter break or ANY time? Yes I was trying to decide between 2 free certs IHG and pts for 2 nights and pay for 1 or 2 for 5-6 today or rent a Marriott TS in Maui. I haven't tried to book anything, over a year away for 20th Anniversary but man you have to do 7 nights in 1 block to use pts? That's nuts if I understand you right.
Jan 26, 2018, 3:15 pm
#19
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 599
During winter break or ANY time? Yes I was trying to decide between 2 free certs IHG and pts for 2 nights and pay for 1 or 2 for 5-6 today or rent a Marriott TS in Maui. I haven't tried to book anything, over a year away for 20th Anniversary but man you have to do 7 nights in 1 block to use pts? That's nuts if I understand you right.
Edit: looks like IHG fixed the 7 night stay requirement. so now you can use a free night certificate from Chase IHG credit card at this property during the festive season.
Last edited by lincoln boy; Jan 29, 2018 at 11:02 am Reason: IHG fixed it
Feb 1, 2018, 10:33 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Just a note on success: We booked the Kimpton Seafire in Grand Caymans using 3 Chase free nights certs, and 4 nights at 70k each. As a spire ambassador, I will report back after our November stay as to how it was.
Feb 17, 2018, 3:45 pm
#21
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,173
and still does anyone know if the fees are waived on award stays?...grand cayman hotels have a habit of adding mandatory fees for everything from energy surcharges to resort fees and I have argued with a few managers who try to add them on to the bill after you get there....I always carry full documentation of my booking with all of the fine print and book directly through the hotels own site, and refuse to pay any fees not disclosed up front.
Feb 17, 2018, 4:09 pm
#22
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Speaking specifically about the Seafire, I was charged the resort fee when I was using my legacy Kimpton Karma Free Night certs last year, so I suspect that is still the case under IHG's program.
Sep 14, 2018, 8:28 am
#24
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: DL Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 204
I had read conflicting reports about resort fees when booking with IHG points. We recently stayed at the Kimpton Palladian in Seattle for 4 nights. I was able to use the fourth night free promo with my IHG card when booking with points, so that was nice. I ended up having $69.36 charged to my card in resort fees for 4 nights. Guest Amenity Fee at this hotel is listed at $15 per night plus tax.
Sep 14, 2018, 9:08 am
#25
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: RDU
Programs: IHG Spire Elite/Inner Circle, Hilton HHonors Gold, AA Platinum, Delta Gold
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I haven't paid resort fees on award nights. In fact last I recall I haven't paid resort fees even on paid stays but that might be because I'm spire and/or inner circle. I think it probably depends on the property if "resort fees" are waived, and when they are.
Sep 14, 2018, 9:10 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: DL Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 204
Yeah, definitely some factors to consider. I'm only Platinum Elite. Would be nice to know when/where this applies.
Sep 14, 2018, 11:35 am
#27
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Plat (+LTP), VS Silver
Posts: 1,392
As a Spire (but not Inner Circle), I got charged the amenity fee at the Kimpton Riverplace Portland last month on a points stay. Seems to be pretty consistent with Kimpton properties (previously charged at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs).
Apr 19, 2019, 3:22 am
#28
Join Date: May 2000
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 883
Is it possible to do cash upgrade on award stay like IC? Will stay in Philly this weekend and would like to upgrade ahead of time if possible.