Enjoy 20K bonus points when you join Ambassador

[SYD]

Received an email invite this morning - not sure if it’s targeted? The link just takes me to the sign up page. From memory, this sort of offer was fairly regular?

JOIN, STAY TWO NIGHTS AND EARN 20,000 BONUS POINTS

You’re invited, SYD

Treat yourself to the indulgences you deserve with InterContinental® Ambassador. Join now through 31 March 2022 and stay two nights with InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, or Regent™ Hotels & Resorts by 30 April 2022 and receive 20,000 bonus points

Join InterContinental® Ambassador today for USD200 or for 40,000 points.

So effectively, you can get Ambassador (which comes with IHG Platinum) for net 20,000 pts (or pay the USD$200).

Not a lot of use to me - already Platinum and don’t tend to stay at ICs very often but might be of interest to others.

If your just after IHG Plat, then also consider the fast track.

IHG Platinum status fast track

Thanks so much for the conversation. I am learning abt IHG as my Accor stays have been really limite since COVID

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[andye]

I received this too but doubt I'll take up either

 

[VPS]

I received this twice about 4 hours apart. I won't be taking it up - if it gave lounge access I'd consider it

 

[SYD]

Some further info that suggests this isn’t targeted.

25% off hotel stays + triple IHG One Rewards points - Point Hacks

Take advantage of this autumn flash sale at over 70 IHG properties.

www.pointhacks.com.au

 

[KayKay]

I’ve taken up the offer. Am using my last ambassador BOGO in April that I booked months ago so it will qualify as the two night stay for extra 20,000 points plus the 15,000 points for renewing. All up 35,000 points plus my points on the April stay will mean I can use points to purchase ambassador in following year.
Plus I got a good deal for our stay. If I’d booked it now price has really increased
Will be our first holiday in 12 months so win win all round

 

[exceladdict]

Just received an email for this offer once again - join September through to December and stay two nights by end January for 20k bonus points.

I have an upcoming two night stay so it seems like a no brainer to buy this and use a complimentary weekend night certificate for that stay. Very happy!

 

[SYD]

Just received an email for this offer once again - join September through to December and stay two nights by end January for 20k bonus points.

I have an upcoming two night stay so it seems like a no brainer to buy this and use a complimentary weekend night certificate for that stay. Very happy!

Ditto. Unless I booked something, I’ll probably have to pass.

I’ve already secured Plat through to end of 2023 (Fastrack). I did sign up for the Diamond challenge but probably won’t get the stays in for that.

 

[serfty]

Received this offer as well.

Pay USD200 or 40000 points.

Get 20000 points, 4pm check out and a weekend free night.

I don’t really value "Elevated recognition" or
"Guaranteed room upgrades" - you can't eat a view.

Will pass ...

 

[SYD]

Received this offer as well.

Pay USD200 or 40000 points.

Get 20000 points, 4pm check out and a weekend free night.

I don’t really value "Elevated recognition" or
"Guaranteed room upgrades" - you can't eat a view.

Will pass ...

Elevated recognition = instant Platinum status.

I meant to mention that when I clicked through to check the details it just went into a death spiral flicking between IHG and AMB webpages. Two seperate browsers…

 

[serfty]

Elevated recognition = instant Platinum status.

Ahh ... I perceived it as being "Ambassador".

Most active AFF members would already be Platinum ...

 

[SYD]

Ahh ... I perceived it as being "Ambassador".

Most active AFF members would already be Platinum ...

Probably via AMB!

But, yes you’re strictly correct - “Ambassador” at IC and Plat elsewhere. Really odd that IHG ended up with that convoluted system….

 

[serfty]

Probably via AMB!

More likely via this from May:

IHG One Rewards status match

https://onemileatatime.com/guides/ihg-status-match-challenge/?utm_source=BoardingArea&utm_medium=BoardingArea Seems very generous and quite lucrative for Diamond status with only 15 nights required. Remember to plan your stays and timing of registration for the 120 day window to capture the...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

As I am ...

 

[SYD]

More likely via this from May:

IHG One Rewards status match

https://onemileatatime.com/guides/ihg-status-match-challenge/?utm_source=BoardingArea&utm_medium=BoardingArea Seems very generous and quite lucrative for Diamond status with only 15 nights required. Remember to plan your stays and timing of registration for the 120 day window to capture the...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

As I am ...

True. I’m kicking myself I didn’t accept that one sooner. Already had the Fastrack and didn’t want to confuse the system. I probably could have double dipped on my way to Diamond….

 

[exceladdict]

About to jump on the offer and hopefully use in early October, have already got a booking in with the free weekend night. Is AMB granted for strictly 365 nights, or does it run to the end of the month that I purchase it in the following year, etc?

 

[exceladdict]

Glad to report that my buy ambassador, stay 2 nights, earn 20k points credited with my stay from the last weekend, using the free weekend night certificate.

Is AMB granted for strictly 365 nights, or does it run to the end of the month that I purchase it in the following year, etc?

Edit: purchased mid-september, valid until 1 November 2023.

 

[FishFood]

I originally passed on the offer, but since I have two upcoming IC bookings I thought it would be worthwhile for the net cost of 20K points (after the 20K bonus).

How long did the bonus points take to credit after the stay? My next IC stay is 27 to 29 December

 

[SYD]

I originally passed on the offer, but since I have two upcoming IC bookings I thought it would be worthwhile for the net cost of 20K points (after the 20K bonus).

How long did the bonus points take to credit after the stay? My next IC stay is 27 to 29 December

Sounds like pretty much straight away (ie with any other points posting).

Glad to report that my buy ambassador, stay 2 nights, earn 20k points credited with my stay from the last weekend, using the free weekend night certificate.

Ah, I missed the specifics of using your free certificate AND earning the 20K bonus. I need to see if I can still find something vaguely affordable before the end of Jan…