IHG Kimpton Taconic Room Tour | Manchester, Vermont Hotel Review + Platinum Elite & Secret Password Perks
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast visits the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vermont, after a five-hour drive from the Philadelphia area and gives a room tour of first-floor Room 101.
In this hotel walkthrough, Justin shows what it’s like to stay at the IHG Kimpton Taconic, a boutique-style property in southern Vermont. As an IHG Platinum Elite member, he also shares the extra perks he received during the stay. After using the Kimpton Secret Password, Justin spins a prize wheel and receives a “spa day” gift bag with body wash, shampoo, body lotion, lip balm, sunglasses, and other items.
He also highlights local Manchester brochures, a Manchester Discovery Map, complimentary water, chocolates from Mother Myrick’s Confectionery, and snacks including white cheddar popcorn. The room tour includes the in-room tablet for dining and hotel information, king bed, do-not-disturb and green choice hangers, luggage space, and the bathroom with a large sink area and glass-door shower.
Justin also reads the Chase Edit benefits for his two-night stay and discusses the value of stacking hotel status, booking perks, and on-property benefits. In 2026, Justin used The Edit $250 credit plus another $250 bonus from Chase at select IHG properties. The total cost was close to zero, after credits.
Timestamps
00:00 Arrival And Intro
00:14 Room Tour Overview
00:25 Elite Perks And Gifts
00:57 Local Guides And Snacks
01:47 View And Location Notes
02:10 In-Room Tablet Features
02:46 Bed And Housekeeping
03:00 Chase Thye Edit Benefits
04:03 Bathroom And Shower
04:29 Luggage Space And Wrap Up
04:52 Final Sign Off
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