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Kimpton secret password thread
Dec 16, 13, 9:00 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: JFK > LGA >> EWR
Programs: AA EXP 1.2mm, Kimpton IC, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,177
Kimpton secret password thread
Seems like we could use a thread for posting the current Kimpton secret password. Saying this password at checkin will get you anything from free parking (but who drives to an urban hotel?) to a bottle of wine to a suite upgrade.
The password is usually posted on Kimpton's Facebook and Twitter pages. It's usually available in the summer and winter, and less often in spring and fall.
The current password is "Sugar Plum", valid through February 28, 2014.
Feel free to post what you get when you use the password!
The password is usually posted on Kimpton's Facebook and Twitter pages. It's usually available in the summer and winter, and less often in spring and fall.
The current password is "Sugar Plum", valid through February 28, 2014.
Feel free to post what you get when you use the password!
Dec 17, 13, 8:19 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DCA
Posts: 3,395
I am curious what benefits people have received by using the secret password. I tend to forget to do it, even if I know what the password is!
Dec 17, 13, 12:06 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: SPG, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, Hilton, AS, AA, JL, HA
Posts: 232
I also usually forget to use the secret word and/or handshake but last week in Chicago I remembered to drop it at both the Allegro and the Burnham. At Allegro I received a Kimpton mug with a packet of hot cocoa and a 50ml of Bailey's; at Burnham I received vouchers for complimentary continental breakfast for 2.
Dec 17, 13, 4:32 pm
#4
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 50,442
At the EPIC, back in July, I received a $100 credit towards my bill. 
Dec 17, 13, 8:30 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: between Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Programs: Kimpton Inner Circle; IHG Spire elite; Marriott & SPG Gold, r
Posts: 838
At Alexis in Seattle in August they offered free parking but we didn't have a car. They gave us a $25 credit for restaurant for each day of stay.
EDIT: Actually, in thinking about it - the credit each day was $50.
EDIT: Actually, in thinking about it - the credit each day was $50.
Last edited by DebitNM; Dec 22, 13 at 8:47 am
Dec 20, 13, 11:27 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Florida
Programs: Marriott Rewards-Lifetime Titanium, Priority Club-Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, United-Silver
Posts: 403
Dec 21, 13, 10:35 pm
#7
Senior Moderator; Moderator, Eco-Conscious Travel, United and Flyertalk Cares
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Fulltime travel/mostly Europe
Programs: UA 1.7 MM;; Accor & Marriott Pt; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 17,761
I had no idea gifts were so generous. I've never done the secret password, thinking would just be junk I didn't need. Thanks for posting what gifts are. I'll start using it.
Dec 22, 13, 6:40 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: Kimpton IC, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 46
At Monaco Philadelphia last night, I pulled a free upgrade out of the grab bag. We had already received one with my IC status, so they gave us free breakfast (up to $50). Thanks Kimpton!!
Dec 22, 13, 9:57 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: JFK > LGA >> EWR
Programs: AA EXP 1.2mm, Kimpton IC, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,177
Well, sometimes it is junk (parking discount, free in-room movie, a bottle of bad wine) but sometimes it's great. All depends on your luck and the property you're staying at.
Dec 22, 13, 12:07 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: CO Platinum/1K, SPG Platinum/Ambassador
Posts: 1,692
In SF:
Argonaut: Ghiradelli Chocolate Box
Triton: Holiday Triton Duck
Palomar: Upgrade (useless since I'm IC)
Argonaut: Ghiradelli Chocolate Box
Triton: Holiday Triton Duck
Palomar: Upgrade (useless since I'm IC)
Dec 22, 13, 11:02 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: Kimpton Inner Circle, HHonors Silver, Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 155
I used it at the Alexis in Seattle for a one-night stay and received free parking. Taking taxes and fees into account, that's a $51 freebie -- far from junk, in my opinion. Thank you, Kimpton!
Dec 23, 13, 1:42 am
#12
In memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Seattle WA
Programs: Kimpton IC, Hyatt Diamond, Gold Marriott, Lifetime Platinum Starwood
Posts: 8,665
Hotel Palomar Phoenix and Vintage Park Portland
Phoenix = $25 per day for the restaurant on-site
Vintage Park Portland - cute gift! Chocolates (3 of them) and a small bottle of wine wrapped in nice packaging
Vintage Park Portland - cute gift! Chocolates (3 of them) and a small bottle of wine wrapped in nice packaging
Dec 23, 13, 12:27 pm
#13
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: JFK > LGA >> EWR
Programs: AA EXP 1.2mm, Kimpton IC, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,177
Dec 23, 13, 6:46 pm
#14
In memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Seattle WA
Programs: Kimpton IC, Hyatt Diamond, Gold Marriott, Lifetime Platinum Starwood
Posts: 8,665
Monaco Portland
Said "SugarPlum" today when I checked in at the Monaco in Portland. Was offered a coupon for free breakfast, parking (I don't drive), or cocktails in the restaurant (as Inner Circle I receive the coupon for drinks already as part of my perks). I accepted the coupon for breakfast.
Dec 23, 13, 7:03 pm
#15
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: Kimpton IC, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 46
Continental breakfast for 2 at Ink 48 yesterday.
