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Report Card: Kimpton Inner Circle Welcome Amenity
May 13, 2017, 8:24 pm
#271
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
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A couple of April stays:
Eventi NYC: No upgrade, but they had a conference going on at the property. Amenity was what I asked for, fruit and Diet Coke.
Ink NYC: Got in at 2:30am from LHR. Great junior suite (BR and LR both facing out the same set of windows along the west wall). Insanely good amenity: almost a pound of grapes, two bananas, a plate of cookies, and three kinds of non-alcoholic beverages.
Eventi NYC: No upgrade, but they had a conference going on at the property. Amenity was what I asked for, fruit and Diet Coke.
Ink NYC: Got in at 2:30am from LHR. Great junior suite (BR and LR both facing out the same set of windows along the west wall). Insanely good amenity: almost a pound of grapes, two bananas, a plate of cookies, and three kinds of non-alcoholic beverages.
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May 14, 2017, 5:07 pm
#272
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: 18,031
The Donovan (DC):
Upgrade - Home Run. Upgraded from basic suite to Executive King City View Suite on the 10th floor.
Amenity - Home Run. Two chocolate cookies and one chocolate chip cookie, two chocolate cupcakes with strawberries and raspberries. One dark chocolate bar. Small bottle of junmai daiginjo sake, two bottles of Coke Zero and two bottles of Fever Tree seltzer.
Upgrade - Home Run. Upgraded from basic suite to Executive King City View Suite on the 10th floor.
Amenity - Home Run. Two chocolate cookies and one chocolate chip cookie, two chocolate cupcakes with strawberries and raspberries. One dark chocolate bar. Small bottle of junmai daiginjo sake, two bottles of Coke Zero and two bottles of Fever Tree seltzer.
Jun 4, 2017, 3:29 am
#273
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 45
The Carlyle DC
Upgrade: meh.. think we got a bigger room, but not sure.
Amenity: a bottle of bubbles and strawberry, just what we like��
Upgrade: meh.. think we got a bigger room, but not sure.
Amenity: a bottle of bubbles and strawberry, just what we like��
Jun 4, 2017, 3:32 am
#274
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 45
Monaco DC
Upgrade : homerun! Got a Beautiful suite.
Amenity: meh. We did get 2 cokes and m&ms and that is Great. What I dont understand is Why they leave 2 cokes for 3 people...
Upgrade : homerun! Got a Beautiful suite.
Amenity: meh. We did get 2 cokes and m&ms and that is Great. What I dont understand is Why they leave 2 cokes for 3 people...
Jun 4, 2017, 4:16 pm
#275
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 45
Palomar DC
Upgraded to spa suite ( got to chipsene between 2 types)
Amenity: nuts and Cava so score here AS well
Upgraded to spa suite ( got to chipsene between 2 types)
Amenity: nuts and Cava so score here AS well
Jun 6, 2017, 5:20 am
#276
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 45
Mason & rook DC
No upgrade, but Higher floor.
Amenity was ok��
No upgrade, but Higher floor.
Amenity was ok��
Jun 26, 2017, 12:20 am
#277
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: Southwest, Kimpton
Posts: 23
Sir Francis Drake
Upgrade and Amenity --- both were an absolute HOME RUN!
Upgrade:
First time upgraded to the Sir Francis Drake Suite. It was so big, I almost felt guilty being there by myself.
Welcome Amenity:
5 local beers
2 waters
Plate full of yogurt covered pretzels
Some Reese's
A bag of caramel popcorn
A bag of mixed nuts
A couple chocolate covered strawberries
It was everything on my wish list and so much more! One of my favorite properties.
Upgrade:
First time upgraded to the Sir Francis Drake Suite. It was so big, I almost felt guilty being there by myself.
Welcome Amenity:
5 local beers
2 waters
Plate full of yogurt covered pretzels
Some Reese's
A bag of caramel popcorn
A bag of mixed nuts
A couple chocolate covered strawberries
It was everything on my wish list and so much more! One of my favorite properties.
Jun 26, 2017, 12:25 am
#278
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: Southwest, Kimpton
Posts: 23
The Buchanan
Both Singles.
Upgrade:
Have been to this property several times and never been upgraded. I talked with manager about it and was told my room was an upgrade because it wasn't facing the street. Big letdown vs. the Sir Francis Drake Suite I was in the night before.
Amenity:
A beer and some yogurt covered pretzels. Didn't meet my wish list and was below par compared with what other properties usually do.
Oh... and there is no "Raid The Bar" at the Buchanan. The give you a reusable bag with their name on it with a water, some chips, and a power bar. I'd rather have the alcohol.
On the plus side, their Wine Hour also includes sake to go with their location in San Fran's Japantown.
Upgrade:
Have been to this property several times and never been upgraded. I talked with manager about it and was told my room was an upgrade because it wasn't facing the street. Big letdown vs. the Sir Francis Drake Suite I was in the night before.
Amenity:
A beer and some yogurt covered pretzels. Didn't meet my wish list and was below par compared with what other properties usually do.
Oh... and there is no "Raid The Bar" at the Buchanan. The give you a reusable bag with their name on it with a water, some chips, and a power bar. I'd rather have the alcohol.
On the plus side, their Wine Hour also includes sake to go with their location in San Fran's Japantown.
Jul 8, 2017, 10:50 am
#279
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
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Ink48:
Upgrade: Home-Run. Upgrade from King Deluxe to Hudson River Suite.
Amenity: Passed Ball. A single bottle of water and small bowl of fruit (one peach, two strawberries, small bunch of grapes and a handfull of blueberries. Maybe $5 in total.
Upgrade: Home-Run. Upgrade from King Deluxe to Hudson River Suite.
Amenity: Passed Ball. A single bottle of water and small bowl of fruit (one peach, two strawberries, small bunch of grapes and a handfull of blueberries. Maybe $5 in total.
Jul 23, 2017, 12:59 pm
#280
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
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The Muse
Upgrade: Home Run - Upgrade from King Deluxe to Executive Suite (I almost always get put into an Executive Suite here),
Amenity: Home Run- Plate of cookies, mini-cupcakes, truffles, meat and cheese plate. Bottle of red wine (from wine hour), bottle of still water and six mini-bottles of Coke Zero.
Upgrade: Home Run - Upgrade from King Deluxe to Executive Suite (I almost always get put into an Executive Suite here),
Amenity: Home Run- Plate of cookies, mini-cupcakes, truffles, meat and cheese plate. Bottle of red wine (from wine hour), bottle of still water and six mini-bottles of Coke Zero.
Jul 23, 2017, 1:44 pm
#281
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ USA
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 156
Monaco PHL
Upgraded to a lovely corner room with large bathroom and soaking tub.
A bottle of white wine and 3 delicious chocolate truffles for the amenity.
We have stayed there multiple times and they always treat us well-love this property!
Upgraded to a lovely corner room with large bathroom and soaking tub.
A bottle of white wine and 3 delicious chocolate truffles for the amenity.
We have stayed there multiple times and they always treat us well-love this property!
Jul 25, 2017, 8:49 am
#282
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Location: RDU
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Posts: 12,502
Kimpton Cardinal, Winston-Salem
Amenity: Home Run. Followed my request perfectly, a huge bowl of chilled fruit salad (banana, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry), a bag of pop chips, a chilled liter of San Pelligrino and two 16 oz bottles of still water (FRED brand like the minibar).
Upgrade: Double. They had a suite, but they let me know it was on a pet friendly floor and they couldn't guarantee that there wouldn't be some dander even after cleaning. So I took a "Tall Spa" instead, which was a regular size room with a hybrid queen (width)/king (length) bed, and a huge shower room with a soaking tub inside.
Amenity: Home Run. Followed my request perfectly, a huge bowl of chilled fruit salad (banana, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry), a bag of pop chips, a chilled liter of San Pelligrino and two 16 oz bottles of still water (FRED brand like the minibar).
Upgrade: Double. They had a suite, but they let me know it was on a pet friendly floor and they couldn't guarantee that there wouldn't be some dander even after cleaning. So I took a "Tall Spa" instead, which was a regular size room with a hybrid queen (width)/king (length) bed, and a huge shower room with a soaking tub inside.
Jul 25, 2017, 4:44 pm
#283
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 98
Palomar Washington
Amenity - in all my years as IC maybe the lamest effort. 2 mini waters, a warm can of beer and what looks like a bowl of 1/2 eaten beef jerkey - No welcome card, a first and weird for Kimpton.
Super friendly at reception - stay away from underwhelming restaurant. Apart from check in - overall very un-Kimpton experience.
Super friendly at reception - stay away from underwhelming restaurant. Apart from check in - overall very un-Kimpton experience.
Jul 25, 2017, 9:17 pm
#284
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Just off the Main Line
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT 2MM, DL Lifetime GM 2MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, HH Diamond, IHG Amb Diamond
Posts: 881
Kimpton Schofield Cleveland
Amenity - Just as requested, caramel popcorn, reeses, 2x IPAs and spring water.
Upgrade - Executive rm, not suite. Nice room, excellent shower.
'Sun Salutations' gave me free parking, $36 value
Upgrade - Executive rm, not suite. Nice room, excellent shower.
'Sun Salutations' gave me free parking, $36 value
Jul 25, 2017, 9:22 pm
#285
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Just off the Main Line
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT 2MM, DL Lifetime GM 2MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, HH Diamond, IHG Amb Diamond
Posts: 881
Kimpton Monaco Pittsburgh
Amenity - As requested, caramel popcorn (not well executed, clumpy and sticky) plus reeses, 2x IPAs and spring water.
Upgrade - Home run - huge suite.
Had a great meal in The Commoner restaurant. Got free drink from 'Sun Salutations', free appetizer for IC and great chicken entree. Overall love this property very friendly and one of best Kimpton restaurants I've been to.
Upgrade - Home run - huge suite.
Had a great meal in The Commoner restaurant. Got free drink from 'Sun Salutations', free appetizer for IC and great chicken entree. Overall love this property very friendly and one of best Kimpton restaurants I've been to.
