New IHG bonus point offer

[andye]

Offer for IHG stays in Q4 starting 13 Oct. Have to choose between 2K per 2 nights or 10k per 4. I did it on my phone and wrongly chose the first. Support couldn't retract. Headforpoints article below

REGISTER NOW: IHG One Rewards launches its Autumn promotion

Get up to £10 of bonus points per stay

www.headforpoints.com

 

[levelnine]

And points from credit card spend and stays are finally starting to post again, which hopefully means the worst of the hack is behind IHG.

 

[drron]

I have 14 nights booked before the end of the year so the 4/10 offer for me.

 

[FishFood]

A lot more of my stays are 2 nights rather than 4 nights, so I took the 2 night offer. It is interesting to present the choice in this way, which means you have to do some quick maths on your upcoming bookings

 

[drron]

A lot more of my stays are 2 nights rather than 4 nights, so I took the 2 night offer. It is interesting to present the choice in this way, which means you have to do some quick maths on your upcoming bookings

Though I read it as 10k every 4 nights not 10K for a 4 night stay.
So 2 night stays would qualify for 10K rather than 2 lots of 2K.

 

[FishFood]

Though I read it as 10k every 4 nights not 10K for a 4 night stay.
So 2 night stays would qualify for 10K rather than 2 lots of 2K.

I read through the terms and conditions since I wasn't sure, be nice if they made this a bit clearer

 

[oz_mark]

I read through the terms and conditions since I wasn't sure, be nice if they made this a bit clearer

It says
"If a member has registered for the 2,000 Points Offer, the member can earn 2,000 IHG One Rewards bonus points each time they complete two (2) Qualifying Nights during the Promotion Period (defined below)."

If they needed to be a two night stay, it would say this. As it is written, it can be made up of 2 stays of one night each.

 

[FishFood]

So for anyone staying more than 3 nights during the promotional period, they would be better taking the 10k points for 4 nights?

Guess I just missed out on a good number of points in that case

 

[oz_mark]

So for anyone staying more than 3 nights during the promotional period, they would be better taking the 10k points for 4 nights?

Correct. If you're you will have 4 or more nights, the 10,000 point offer is better.

 

[Shinjetter]

A new IHG Bonus Point offer just released.

https://storefront.points.com/IHG-rewards-club/en-GB/buy?cm_mmc=EMAIL-_-IHGRC-_-EMEAA-_-en-_-PTS-_-Points_Purchase_1080250-_--_-106743_A1

 

[SYD]

A new IHG Bonus Point offer just released.

https://storefront.points.com/IHG-rewards-club/en-GB/buy?cm_mmc=EMAIL-_-IHGRC-_-EMEAA-_-en-_-PTS-_-Points_Purchase_1080250-_--_-106743_A1

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100% bonus for me again.

I’m pondering actually stocking up given room rates in the US at the moment. Just need to do the math on some specific stays.

 

[Shinjetter]

100% bonus for me again.

I’m pondering actually stocking up given room rates in the US at the moment. Just need to do the math on some specific stays.

For me, it is a killer deal. I have IHG Premier card so stay 3 nights and get 4th night free

 

[SYD]

For me, it is a killer deal. I have IHG Premier card so stay 3 nights and get 4th night free

Yes, it‘s a pity IHG don’t extend that perk. Hilton at least has 5th night free for any Silver and above.

 

[maia200]

Mine is only 80% again.

 

[SYD]

Mine is only 80% again.

I’ve had as low as 60% but rarely use them anyway unless I have a specific stay in mind.

 

[Lynda2475]

So if you buy extra points and then use them to pay for stays, those nights dont count toward status retention right?

 

[SYD]

So if you buy extra points and then use them to pay for stays, those nights dont count toward status retention right?

I always hesitate when this question is asked. But pretty sure award nights (including points and pay) are not “qualifying stays”.

Unlike HH - which do, plus the 5th night free!

 

[drron]

So if you buy extra points and then use them to pay for stays, those nights dont count toward status retention right?

Reward nights and cash and points rate are qualifying rates so nights and stays do count for status. I can confirm that it is true.

From the T&Cs.
Qualifying Rates: Qualifying Rates include Reward Night/Free Night*, IHG Employee Discount Rate and most business and leisure rates, such as Advance Saver rates, Best Flexible rates, Global sales negotiated rates (including but not limited to Corporate Gold rates), national/regional/local government rates, and specified leisure rates as confirmed by IHG’s reservation systems. In Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan), Qualifying Rates include all locally negotiated rates. Note: In Greater China, Qualifying Rates also include all corporate negotiated rates settled with hotels via regular payment. In all other parts of the world, locally negotiated rates are classed as Qualifying Rates if the rate is discounted less than 30%.
*When staying on a Reward Night/Free Night, Members will not earn Points or partner miles/credits on the room rate or room rate equivalent; however, Points are awarded for all other eligible charges.

 

[SYD]

Reward nights and cash and points rate are qualifying rates so nights and stays do count for status. I can confirm that it is true.

The IHG Ts&Cs say they’re not but I’m sure they post as nights - hence my hesitation!

 

[Shinjetter]

I can confirm that staying 3 nights and getting a 4th-night free count toward your qualifying stays. It was actually very interesting that if you book 2 rooms (1 paid and 1 via reward points), it counts as only 1 set of qualifying stays. However, I noticed that my "Milestone Reward" counted reward bookings and paid stays. I stayed 4 nights at IHG Hayman and booked 2 rooms (1 paid and 1 via points). I received 8 nights for my Milestone Reward and only 4 nights for a qualifying stay.