I have the same question. Just reached Inner Circle status with Kimpton and placed a reservation at the Donovan House in DC. I got the same email notifying me that I could purchase a paid upgrade. If there is availability for paid upgrades to suites, does that mean I can hope for a complimentary upgrade upon check-in considering I'm Inner Circle?

I've been getting this email lately too. I've never acted on it. I still get IC upgrades to suites.

I thought this was interesting too. The glass on the gyms was interesting to me. It's one of those things that when pointed out to me I realized and realize it does make me comfortable, but not something I'd ever consciously thought about.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/hotelc...ndham/1890159/

Just got back from the Monaco Philadelphia for 3 nights. I am Inner Circle, so the first night was my yearly free night. The other 2 nights I had gotten at a special $99.00 rate through a weekend promo they had sent out thru email. The hotel itself is beautiful. We were upgraded to a one bedroom corner suite which was SPECTACULAR!!!! Living room with sectional sofa, TV, desk area and 4 windows overlooking Independence Park and the Liberty Bell. The bedroom had a King bed, TV, etc. The bathroom was large with a huge free standing soaker tub and shower that was Great!! When we checked in and went to the room, my in room amenity was not there, so I called down to the front desk and they apologized and said something would be sent right up. When we returned from shopping, all of my requests from my profile were there. Chardonnay, Philly soft pretzels, and 4th St cookies from the Reading Terminal Mkt. (I am originally from Philly and LOVE these things). I was so impressed ! Overall we had a great time, and a fabulous stay in Philly, Thank you Hotel Monaco Philadelphia for a great memorable stay!!!

I received the same email recently when I had booked a trip to the Philly Monaco... I decided against the paid upgrade and to just roll the dice with my inner circle upgrade at check in. I was upgraded to a corner spa suite. I've never stayed at a Kimpton where I haven't received and upgrade.

Received a survey today that asked me to rank my favorite current In Touch benefits as well as some proposed new benefits. Seems they are considering some program changes.

What are the proposed new ones?

12. Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is thinking of new ways to delight and reward our members. Of the following, please select the five benefits that appeal to you most.

Please rank them 1 - 5, with 1 being the benefit that you like the best, 2 being the one you like the second best, and so on.
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is thinking of new ways to delight and reward our members. Of the following, please select the five benefits that appeal to you most. Please rank them 1 - 5, with 1 being the benefit that you like the best, 2 being the one you like the second best, and so on. Late checkout / early check-in
Priority seating for members at restaurants
Discount off of your next stay
Free or reduced parking
Exclusive dinner parties for members
Complimentary dessert at a Kimpton Restaurant
Member�s only menu items at Kimpton Restaurants
Room upgrades
Keep the Robe (take home the print robe after your stay)
Complimentary shuttle within a certain mile radius while staying at the hotel
Gift cards to be used at the hotel�s spa
Complimentary entr�e at a Kimpton Restaurant
Complimentary drink at a Kimpton restaurant
Complimentary appetizer at a Kimpton Restaurant

Does anyone know if the Comp Night at new hotels is for 1 stay at 1 new hotel per year, or 1 stay per new hotel per year (e.g. you could hit multiple new hotels for a free night)? T&C's are confusing to me



Terms & Conditions
Inner Circle Free Night Offer at new hotels is available for a limited time only at participating hotels and is extended to Inner Circle members whose elite status is valid at the time of booking. The $50 restaurant credit is applied only in conjunction with the Inner Circle New Hotel Free Night Offer. To enjoy the $50 restaurant credit, you must sign your restaurant check to your hotel room account. $50 credit has no cash value if not redeemed in part or full. Not applicable to in room dining.

Offer is non-transferable and is based upon availability. Reservation must be made under the Inner Circle member's name. Restriction and blackout dates do apply. Valid for one deluxe category room, for one night during the offer period. Inner Circle room category upgrade benefit will apply if available upon check in. InTouch stay credit toward free night & passport rewards or elite level will not be awarded under this offer. Valid at participating hotels only.

One at each hotel, so there are 6 available for 2013. The email you received should have said "Yours for the taking at every hotel below"....

would the comp night benefit apply to IC's earned in 2012 or all IC's (including status match)?

I received IC in early Feb and did not get any email about comp nights. Think I might be able to get them anyway?

Yes, I'd just call the IC number and ask

Have you got an answer for this? I obtained Inner Circle status through a status match earlier this week.

I've had two stays as IC so far and it's been quite hit or miss.

Donovan House - upgrade to the best non-suite room in the house. Decent amenity but no booze. But got USA Today (useless waste of paper) instead of the NYT in my profile.

The George - the place is empty but I got a standard room facing an air shaft after requesting a view when I booked. No IC food/drink amenity in the room at all.

forgive a silly question, but i seem to have lost the "yours for the taking" email.

how does one actually take advantage of the free night in a new hotel? do you have to call to book it separately from the rest of a stay?