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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)
Jun 22, 2018, 7:54 pm
#76
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 598
Kimpton Vero Beach: $35 credit
Asked about it at check-in to no response, asked again the next day to confused looks until another front desk agent reminded him "social media password," and then they informed me I would receive a $35 credit. Very nice...fun promotion!
Asked about it at check-in to no response, asked again the next day to confused looks until another front desk agent reminded him "social media password," and then they informed me I would receive a $35 credit. Very nice...fun promotion!
Jul 1, 2018, 6:09 pm
#77
Join Date: Sep 1999
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton GLD
Posts: 974
Hotel Eventi New York
A very small wicker basket with 10 pieces of Bubble Gum, a travel size sunscreen, a travel size Aloe Gel and a tube of chapstick.
Jul 2, 2018, 8:30 am
#78
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
The "amenities" seem more useful for south Florida rather than NYC...
Jul 2, 2018, 3:41 pm
#79
Join Date: Sep 1999
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton GLD
Posts: 974
Given the other experiences at other properties, this was just laughable. The entire contents cost the hotel less than $2.00. They would have been better off not participating.
Jul 2, 2018, 8:19 pm
#80
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
Certainly, I'm grateful that the "secret password" is even still a promotion given how cheap IHG is with regard to redemptions and their properties in general. Second, I certainly prefer local amenities such as the rum and coke mixers with snacks at the Surfcomber or the various Vermont delicacies at the Taconic over say free parking or free breakfast (boring); but I have to agree: the contents are kind of a joke. Hopefully this was a one off.
Jul 3, 2018, 4:03 am
#81
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: 18,037
Jul 3, 2018, 8:46 am
#82
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: IHG Spire / Kimpton Inner Circle, Delta Plat
Posts: 36
Spun the wheel at the Palomar in LA, ended up with a $15 bar credit.
Jul 6, 2018, 8:05 pm
#83
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: CLE -> BNA
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, UA Silver, RR A-List
Posts: 312
Picked a shovel out of a bucket at the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh and got a bottle of rosé
Jul 10, 2018, 2:48 pm
#84
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
Palomar Chicago - plastic branded cup with branded sunglasses inside. I politely declined both.
Jul 11, 2018, 8:56 am
#85
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL DM, AA PlatPro, Hilton DM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 1,532
Muse NYC: They have a wheel you spin -- received the "pick anything". It was hard to read all the options but decided on breakfast one morning. This is a pretty good value since breakfast is a bit expensive in NYC hotel restaurants.
NOTE: This was a Kimpton free night award.
NOTE: This was a Kimpton free night award.
Last edited by bworrell; Jul 21, 2018 at 9:08 pm
Jul 13, 2018, 3:49 pm
#86
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 102
Any experience using the secret password on an awards stay? Still applicable?
Jul 14, 2018, 12:46 am
#87
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 88
Definitely works with award stays. I’ve had success at several Kimptons all over the country. (Everly in LA, Gray Chicago, Buchanan and Sir Francis Drake in SF, Ink48 in NY)
Jul 15, 2018, 2:44 pm
#88
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 17
Kimpton Monaco DC
July 15 offered choice of 10 cent branded novelties including thin beer cozy, thinner visor and other plastic ware. Hard to say who was embarrassed more - desk agent or me. Declined.
Jul 21, 2018, 9:11 pm
#89
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL DM, AA PlatPro, Hilton DM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 1,532
Jul 22, 2018, 8:02 pm
#90
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1k, SPG/Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,020
Hotel George, Washington DC
Offered $20 mini bar credit, $25 credit in Bistro Bis or half price parking. I was pleased that that offered something substantial.
Offered $20 mini bar credit, $25 credit in Bistro Bis or half price parking. I was pleased that that offered something substantial.