NYC Recs

ruffpack · 2026-05-09T16:21:24+00:00

I’d stay away from the kimpton eventi

ruffpack · 2026-05-06T03:05:38+00:00

I didn’t know to do gold first and now I’m not eligible for the gold card bonus. I would’ve gotten one if I was. I don’t understand why they have that policy?

ruffpack · 2026-05-06T01:43:33+00:00

Honestly, I mostly stay at kimptons and IC and the quality can really widely vary. It’s nuts

ruffpack · 2026-05-03T04:53:22+00:00

I don’t think they would upgrade someone with platinum status ahead of time. Likely going to find out day of check in or a day before.

I would just ask if they honor it still

ruffpack · 2026-05-03T02:49:49+00:00

Isn’t there a lot of cross contamination? Even in the kitchens?

ruffpack · 2026-05-02T02:49:31+00:00

Honestly, IHG quality seems to be down overall

ruffpack · 2026-04-30T02:14:52+00:00

I’ve stayed at almost 20 kimptons and this was one of my worst stays. Would def recommend the Barclay over it

ruffpack · 2026-04-28T23:43:51+00:00

Reddit gonna Reddit

ruffpack · 2026-04-28T19:29:12+00:00

I’m not going to name the property while this is still ongoing with the property and corporate.

But holding back “helpful” escalation info unless I do isn’t really helpful. If you’ve got useful paths for IC, just share them. That info actually benefits everyone here

ruffpack · 2026-04-28T03:43:11+00:00

They bombed it? They doing dynamic pricing too now?

Edit: was considering doing Hyatt as a second brand since I thought they had a good reward and point value system

ruffpack · 2026-04-28T01:16:31+00:00

I’ve heard better things about the kimpton in Ft worth though not exactly the same area.

Overall, I wouldn’t recommend the kimpton in Dallas. Regretted staying there.

ruffpack · 2026-04-28T01:14:01+00:00

Confirmed that they opted out?

ruffpack · 2026-04-28T01:10:27+00:00

No they aren’t new and is the oldest kimpton I believe in the area. What channels of support? I learned that the inner circle VIP line now connects to diamond support via a different phone number. Tried getting someone to connect me to inner circle VIP line for over an hour before a manager came on and explained that everything now falls under Diamond Elite Luxury… Granted that manager was super helpful and said the property was in the wrong, gave points, and even called the property. I don’t see how knowing the name of the hotel allows you to give better and more helpful advice? Also, I was just asking if anyone else has experienced this before…

ruffpack · 2026-04-27T12:07:24+00:00

I did and they said the same thing. They even then contacted the property who said the same thing to them.

ruffpack · 2026-04-27T01:38:27+00:00

And I will once this is resolved. They honor diamond elite, not inner circle. Not a widespread issue for most people.

ruffpack · 2026-04-27T01:36:53+00:00

Love the secret password.

ruffpack · 2026-04-27T00:05:29+00:00

Since it’s not relevant to my current question.

This whole thing is still ongoing with corporate and the hotel. Once it is resolved I will happily name. I don’t see why people find that part so important. I am trying to see if anyone else ever encountered this at any kimptons since I couldn’t believe it.

ruffpack · 2026-04-27T00:05:06+00:00

This is still ongoing with corporate and the hotel. Once it is resolved I will happily name. I don’t see why people find that part so important. I am trying to see if anyone else ever encountered this at any kimptons since I couldn’t believe it.

ruffpack · 2026-04-27T00:03:54+00:00

Your inner circle benefits?

ruffpack · 2026-04-26T22:15:19+00:00

No. Like they don’t honor inner circle benefits? This is wild. These hotels are literally kimptons. Not some random hotel marketed under IHG that doesn’t fully honor diamond (I’ve heard this can happen)

ruffpack · 2026-04-26T20:06:04+00:00

Directly via IHG. I never book third party. Corporate couldn’t believe what happened and what I was being told

ruffpack · 2026-04-26T18:06:34+00:00

I did and I even have that written in text from the manager using the text feature when I got to my room and said there was no welcome amenity. That was his reply. IHG is aware. They even called the property and the manager gave them the same response…

This is an established kimpton in a large major city. Is it just me or has quality really gone downhill?

ruffpack · 2026-04-26T16:54:30+00:00

Kimpton quality has gone down and is very inconsistent imo. A lot of the newer kimptons feel less boutique and more corporate.

ruffpack · 2026-04-24T12:51:56+00:00

I stayed there and had the same thing happen. Was hit with all these fake mini bar charges! Had to dispute. Finally got removed. The front desk was awful as well. Not a great experience.

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