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Kimpton secret password thread
Aug 31, 2014, 5:32 pm
#121
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, Costco Executive Member, Safeway Club Card
Posts: 289
Dang! airb330 between this and the completely missing IC amenity, is it safe to say that you will probably choose another DC property next time?
Aug 31, 2014, 6:17 pm
#122
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,203
Just a very disappointing experience, my husband loves Kimpton and he said "never coming back here again." So I think regardless of where they do the wedding block, we'll be at the Palomar!
Sep 2, 2014, 9:04 am
#123
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 349
Another Topaz DC:
Was offered either breakfast for two, a bottle of wine, or free drink coupons. Chose the certs and was given six. We only ending up using two of them. Does anybody know if these coupons are transferable across other Kimpton hotels? The expiration date field is blank and they do not seem to be hotel-specific.
Was offered either breakfast for two, a bottle of wine, or free drink coupons. Chose the certs and was given six. We only ending up using two of them. Does anybody know if these coupons are transferable across other Kimpton hotels? The expiration date field is blank and they do not seem to be hotel-specific.
Sep 8, 2014, 7:57 am
#124
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: Kimpton Inner Circle, HHonors Silver, Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 155
Free valet parking at the RiverPlace in Portland.
Sep 8, 2014, 5:57 pm
#125
Join Date: May 2008
Location: WAS
Programs: AA Ex Plt
Posts: 1,630
Monaco Alexandria
Choice since the agent couldn't find the "bag" -- I picked breakfast. note that it was another great waiter for breakfast. Is there something in the water early mornings in Alexandria?
Choice since the agent couldn't find the "bag" -- I picked breakfast. note that it was another great waiter for breakfast. Is there something in the water early mornings in Alexandria?
Sep 15, 2014, 5:11 pm
#126
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: EUG
Programs: UA Gold; IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 443
Eventi -- Offered breakfast or a movie. Asked for restaurant credit for dinner instead, and got $25.
Sep 17, 2014, 7:14 am
#127
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1
Monaco Denver
Forgot to mention secret word at checkin at the Monaco Denver as it was a long travel day and it was late. Did receive a good IC welcome benefit as per my preferences but only a $10 minibar credit when I mentioned it at checkout, the rep told me that I need to do it at checkin or they have little latitude. I find this to be at the very least inconsistent as I have done this a few times at checkout over the last year at other properties and have been given at least a $25 credit for parking or restaurant charge.
Sep 21, 2014, 6:33 pm
#128
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 15
Anyone try it this weekend? I used it at the Monaco in SF but was told that it ended (though it seemed like a few places online said good until 9/29). They apologized and offered to take a movie off of the bill at checkout.
Sep 21, 2014, 7:40 pm
#129
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
That is unacceptable; Kimpton's Facebook page clearly says it's valid until 9/29. I would escalate this to their social media rep, either here, on Facebook or on Twitter.
I have stays in the Bay Area this weekend and fully expect the properties to honor the promo.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants - Facebook
July 21
It's back! The secret social password is alive and well today through Sept. 29th. Just say "Summer of Karma" at check-in and receive a special surprise from the hotel.
Where will you use the secret word first?
July 21
It's back! The secret social password is alive and well today through Sept. 29th. Just say "Summer of Karma" at check-in and receive a special surprise from the hotel.
Where will you use the secret word first?
Sep 21, 2014, 11:50 pm
#130
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 15
I think I would have tried a little harder if there were something I could think of for them to offer me, short of just handing me cash right there on the spot. I didn't drive in, they upgraded me to a suite already, and the restaurant was closed for renovations.
Do you have a link to that facebook post? I'm staying at another Kimpton this weekend and I'd like to be able to bring it up if the front desk is confused again.
Do you have a link to that facebook post? I'm staying at another Kimpton this weekend and I'd like to be able to bring it up if the front desk is confused again.
Sep 22, 2014, 7:33 am
#131
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
Programs: US CP, AA Plat, DL Silver, EY Gold, Kimpton IC, SPG Plat
Posts: 409
Monaco Denver: Bottle of wine
Epic: Received four cocktails at Area 51
Vero Beach: Asked for free parking and received free parking and continental breakfast
Anglers Miami: Was initially told the secret word promo is over. When I asked another person later, they said my room was upgraded and that's all I get. I think they need to bring Anglers up to Kimpton standards for room quality and service.
Epic: Received four cocktails at Area 51
Vero Beach: Asked for free parking and received free parking and continental breakfast
Anglers Miami: Was initially told the secret word promo is over. When I asked another person later, they said my room was upgraded and that's all I get. I think they need to bring Anglers up to Kimpton standards for room quality and service.
Sep 22, 2014, 8:13 am
#132
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
I'm attaching a screen shot from Kimpton's Facebook page.
Sep 22, 2014, 10:21 am
#133
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA/MIA
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, AA EXP
Posts: 40
I used the code last night at Monaco Denver. Got a smile when I asked if it was still going. I did not have a car, so they gave me a $40 F&B credit for Panzano (which is delicious).
Sep 23, 2014, 6:31 am
#134
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
Programs: US CP, AA Plat, DL Silver, EY Gold, Kimpton IC, SPG Plat
Posts: 409
Ha. Glad other people are getting a kick out of it. At least it was good for something..
I've definitely gotten good mileage out of the secret word over almost a dozen stays. I hope they don't wait too long for another one. I don't hear many people mentioning it during check in...
I've definitely gotten good mileage out of the secret word over almost a dozen stays. I hope they don't wait too long for another one. I don't hear many people mentioning it during check in...
Sep 23, 2014, 6:43 am
#135
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
Programs: US CP, AA Plat, DL Silver, EY Gold, Kimpton IC, SPG Plat
Posts: 409
The KimptoninFL team responded saying the promotion IS over:
https://twitter.com/KimptonInFL/with_replies
How can that be??
Update: They've admitted they were wrong.
https://twitter.com/KimptonInFL/with_replies
How can that be??
Update: They've admitted they were wrong.
Last edited by tangel; Sep 23, 2014 at 7:17 am