Kimpton has a new Social Password: Get a Surprise at Check-In
For several years, Kimpton Hotels has offered a unique promotion: the “social password.” Here’s how it works: during check-in at any Kimpton Hotel, simply mention a specific phrase to the reception staff, and you’ll receive a surprise gift.
Kimpton Da’an Taipei (Source: IHG)
Since this promotion began over five years ago, guests have received an array of creative surprises. Gifts have included free breakfast, parking, room upgrades, complimentary drinks, or even local spirits. Kimpton’s originality shines through with these fun gestures, and there’s even a FlyerTalk thread dedicated to the surprises people have received.
The Social Password for Winter 2024/2025:
“IT’S GIVING”
This season’s social password is valid from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
About Kimpton Hotels
As part of the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), Kimpton Hotels participates in the IHG One Rewards program, where you can earn and redeem points. While holding status with IHG One Rewards can occasionally enhance the gifts you receive, it’s worth noting that the Platinum Elite status (the second-highest tier) can be purchased with an InterContinental Ambassador subscription for $225 (or 45,000 points) per year. However, the subscription might not be worth it for gift upgrades alone.
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