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Kimpton secret password thread
Mar 7, 2016 | 6:32 am
#316
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 45
Where do you find the Secret password?
*sorry - found it*
*sorry - found it*
Last edited by Anita12; Mar 7, 2016 at 6:45 am
Mar 8, 2016 | 9:55 am
#317
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Programs: Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Aeroplan 25K, UA Silver, AA Plat
Posts: 591
Sir Francis Drake - first the reception guy didn't know whether they were still doing the phrase, then went to the back and came back with a plastic bear shaped bottle with gummy bears. One per person, so we got a couple. Funny thing, I remember getting this at another Kimpton hotel from a maid when I left a gratuity. The little things are expensive though - you can get them from the minibar for $7 each.
Mar 18, 2016 | 12:33 pm
#318
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 18
Any idea how long they usually go between passwords? Looks like they are currently passwordless.
Last edited by imd102; Mar 18, 2016 at 2:55 pm
Mar 18, 2016 | 10:37 pm
#319
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 201
IIRC, there's usually a summer password and a winter password.
Mar 21, 2016 | 4:34 am
#320
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan E50/MM, HH gold, Nat Exec Elite, Kimpton Karma
Posts: 2,821
Mar 30, 2016 | 10:22 am
#321
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 16,205
I'm going to add to the ones curious about if there is a password currently.
Staying at a Kimpton for the first time....happens to be the new Kimpton Schofield in Cleveland. Looking forward to it...but would be nice if there was a password to be able to use it.
Staying at a Kimpton for the first time....happens to be the new Kimpton Schofield in Cleveland. Looking forward to it...but would be nice if there was a password to be able to use it.
Mar 30, 2016 | 4:02 pm
#322
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seattle
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, BA Executive Blue, IHG Platinum Elite,Kimpton.
Posts: 746
I contacted Kimpton the other day regarding the secret password as I am staying at Hotel Monaco Seattle in a couple of days, sadly password is currently on a break.
Apr 25, 2016 | 1:19 pm
#323
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Murcia, Spain
Programs: AADVANTAGE, Iberia Plus, BA Exec Blue, Hertz #1Gold, HHonors Gold, AS, Paradores Amigos
Posts: 507
No more secret passwords?
We have some Kimpton stays coming up so I asked for the secret password for May via Twitter message and got the following reply:-
"Our secret word is still of recharging it's batteries, but will be back later this year so keep an eye out on our social channels for its return. We know you'll have a great time on your upcoming trips, still. We can't wait to see you!"
My response was that I assume the IHG accountants are getting their claws into Kimpton and the decline has started.
"Our secret word is still of recharging it's batteries, but will be back later this year so keep an eye out on our social channels for its return. We know you'll have a great time on your upcoming trips, still. We can't wait to see you!"
My response was that I assume the IHG accountants are getting their claws into Kimpton and the decline has started.
Apr 25, 2016 | 2:05 pm
#324
Company Representative - Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Kimpton Karma Rewards
Posts: 92
No no noooo, come now... our secret word retires EVERY year and reincarnates at the same time twice a year. No declines here, we promise!
May 9, 2016 | 6:00 am
#325
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Formerly Box 350, Boston Mass, Oh two one three four. Now near Beverly Hills 90210
Programs: Loyal Order of Water Buffalos
Posts: 4,386
Came out June 15th last year. I'm hoping for a bit earlier this year (have a Memorial Day weekend reservation), but I'm not counting on anything.
May 9, 2016 | 7:44 pm
#326
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seattle
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, BA Executive Blue, IHG Platinum Elite,Kimpton.
Posts: 746
Have a stay coming up NYC 2nd June, hoping it might be out by then, regardless, Kimpton Hotels have been one of my great travel discoveries, excellent hotels.
Jun 6, 2016 | 5:46 pm
#327
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: 18,726
Wiki updated. 
Jun 14, 2016 | 1:35 pm
#328
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: EUG
Programs: UA Gold; IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 443
Eventi in NYC - $25 food & beverage credit for using the new secret phrase.
Jun 23, 2016 | 12:31 am
#329
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: 18,726
Hotel Palomar - San Diego
They have a fun little game where you roll a marble down a mini-pinball course with prize buckets at the bottom. The prizes are:
I got the movie and popcorn which is perfect for me.
They have a fun little game where you roll a marble down a mini-pinball course with prize buckets at the bottom. The prizes are:
- Free pay-per-view movie and popcorn
- Free parking
- Surprise sent to room
- Two free drinks at the bar
I got the movie and popcorn which is perfect for me.
Jun 23, 2016 | 12:03 pm
#330
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: Southwest, Kimpton
Posts: 23
Sir Francis Drake
I stayed there earlier this month and used the password at check-in. I received a coupon for a free drink at the lobby bar, Scala's, or Starlight Lounge. I used it with dinner at the bar.