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IHG Food & Beverage Rewards are a valuable perk that IHG One Rewards members can earn through the Milestone Rewards program. After hitting certain night thresholds at IHG hotels, members can choose vouchers worth up to $20 in food and beverage credits, which can be used during stays at most full-service IHG properties worldwide.
If you’ve been wondering whether IHG Food & Beverage Rewards are worth earning or how to use them, here’s what you need to know.
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What Are IHG Milestone Rewards?
IHG Milestone Rewards is a way to reward members who actually stay at IHG hotels, not just those who hold elite status. Starting at 20 nights each calendar year, you’ll unlock a Milestone Reward every 10 nights you stay. At each level, you’ll get to choose one (or two) of the following:
- Bonus points: Earn between 5,000 and 10,000 points, depending on the milestone
- Food & Beverage Rewards: Get either two or five rewards to use at most full-service IHG hotels
- Confirmable Suite Upgrades: Choose one or two upgrades you can confirm in advance
- Annual lounge membership: Select this perk when you hit the 40- or 70-night milestones
IHG Food & Beverage Rewards Milestone Rewards Overview
Here’s a full breakdown of how IHG Food & Beverage Rewards work and what to keep in mind when using them.
- Typically valid on restaurant dining, in-room dining, minibar items, and related tax and gratuity
- Each reward provides up to $20 in value
Eligible brands
You can use IHG Food & Beverage Rewards at the following participating IHG brands:
- Atwell Suites
- avid hotels
- Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
- EVEN Hotels
- Holiday Inn (but not Holiday Inn Express)
- Hotel Indigo
- HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
- Regent Hotels & Resorts
- Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
- Staybridge Suites
- Vignette Collection
- voco hotels
Important notes for redeeming IHG Food & Beverage Rewards
- Rewards can only be used once, even if the charges are less than $20
- You can use multiple rewards during a stay, and each one can be applied to more than one eligible purchase — as long as all charges appear on the same folio.
- Rewards must be redeemed before checkout
- Your IHG One Rewards number must be attached to your reservation
Finally, there are a few limitations worth knowing about:
- Usually not valid for marketplace items, third-party restaurants, or delivery services
- Rewards are non-transferable and can’t be applied across multiple rooms
- They’re only valid at participating IHG hotels
The value of IHG Food & Beverage Rewards can vary by region
Historically, the stated value of IHG Food & Beverage Rewards depended on the country in which your account was registered. While most countries saw rewards worth $20, U.K.-based accounts displayed £15 vouchers, and eurozone accounts generally showed €20.
IHG hasn’t officially announced any changes, but this may have shifted. Even U.K.-based accounts now show rewards valued at $20. If your account is based outside the U.S., it’s worth checking your Rewards Wallet to confirm your current reward value.
Regardless of your account currency, the $20 voucher amount is converted into the hotel's local currency at redemption.
Expiration policy
IHG Food & Beverage Rewards are valid for 365 days from the date of issue. Use AwardWallet to keep track of your expiration dates by linking your IHG One Rewards account, and AwardWallet will automatically track your Milestone Rewards expiration dates:
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How to Use an IHG Food & Beverage Reward
To redeem an IHG Food & Beverage Reward, follow these simple steps during your stay:
- Charge your food and beverages to your room
- Before checkout, log in to the IHG One Rewards app or website and go to your Rewards Wallet
- Confirm your hotel and room number
- Apply the reward to any qualifying charges
- Once applied, the reward will be credited to your hotel bill
Should You Pick IHG Food & Beverage Rewards as Milestone Rewards?
Food & Beverage Rewards can offer solid value and might be the best pick at certain milestones. That said, other reward options can sometimes deliver more value depending on your travel plans.
For instance, after 20 nights, you can choose one of the following rewards:
- 5,000 bonus points
- Two Food & Beverage Rewards
- One confirmable suit upgrade
On average, AwardWallet users redeem IHG points for 0.68¢ per point, making the 5,000-point bonus worth around $34. The Food & Beverage Rewards option gives you two vouchers worth up to $20 each — a total value of $40.
But the confirmable suite upgrade can be even more valuable. If you use it for a five-night stay, you could easily get several hundred dollars in value from that one reward.
There’s no single right choice. The best option depends on how you plan to use it. If you can take full advantage of the suite upgrade, that’s likely the most valuable. If you’re just short of an award booking, the bonus points might be more useful. And if you want easy savings, $40 in food and beverage credits is a reasonable pick.
Our Take
IHG Food & Beverage Milestone Rewards are a great perk and a neat way for IHG to reward members who actually stay at its properties, not just those who hold elite status through a co-branded credit card.
With several Milestone Reward options available, the best choice depends on your travel style. That said, the Food & Beverage Reward can offer excellent value if you mostly book one- or two-night stays at lower-end or mid-tier properties.
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