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IHG One Rewards is rolling out targeted promotions that make it easier to reach Platinum or Diamond Elite status. On top of that, select members can register for double Elite Night Credit promotions, which lets you earn 2X qualifying nights on eligible stays through December 31, 2025. No matter which offers you're targeted for, you’ll need to register first to participate.
Here’s a closer look at the details — and how to try to register if you didn’t get an email.
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Fast Track to IHG Platinum and Diamond Platinum Elite
Some IHG One Rewards members have been targeted with an offer to fast track their way to Platinum or Diamond Elite status with just a fraction of the usual stay requirements. You may have received the offer by email, but if not, you can try registering directly:
You may have received the offer by email, but if not, you can try registering directly for the offers here:
Once registered, you can earn Platinum with just 5 qualifying nights or Diamond with 10 qualifying nights, as long as you complete the stays by December 31, 2025. Status is then valid through the end of 2026.
Typically, Platinum Elite requires 40 nights and Diamond Elite requires 70, so this fast track is a great way to boost your status with IHG — especially if the level you're targeted for offers benefits you’ll use throughout 2026.
Related: Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks
Double IHG Elite Night Credits
Some IHG One Rewards members have also been targeted for a promotion offering double Elite Night Credits on qualifying paid stays through December 31, 2025. There are two versions of the offer: one capped at 5 bonus nights and another capped at 10.
Targeted members should have received an email with registration details, but you can also try the direct links here:
Terms and conditions
- Only targeted IHG One Rewards members are eligible.
- Registration is required before stays count toward the promotion.
- Eligible stays must be completed by December 31, 2025.
- Earn double Elite Night Credits for eligible nights stayed, up to 5 or 10 bonus elite nights depending on your offer.
- Stays must be at participating IHG hotels and booked at a qualifying rate, with a minimum spend of $30 USD per night (or local equivalent).
- Award Nights and Points & Cash bookings do not count as qualifying stays.
- Only one room per night counts toward the offer, even if multiple rooms are booked.
- Bookings made through online travel agencies or other reservation sites such as Booking.com or Expedia.com are not eligible for this promotion.
- Bonus Elite Night Credits may take up to 6 weeks to post to the member's account.
- Bonus Elite Night Credits count toward Elite status and Milestone Rewards
- However, bonus nights don't qualify as Rollover Nights or for any other IHG One Rewards benefit.
General Requirements for IHG One Rewards Elite Status
If you weren’t targeted, you might wonder how to qualify the traditional way. Here’s what it takes to earn IHG One Rewards elite status:
- Silver Elite: 10 nights
- Gold Elite: 20 nights or 40k points
- Platinum Elite: 40 nights or 60k points
- Diamond Elite: 70 nights or 120k points
Members targeted for the double elite night credit promotion will be able to earn IHG Gold Elite status with just 10 nights stayed. After the 10-night boost, the 20 Elite Night Credits will lock in Gold Elite status through the end of 2026.
However, the real perks start at IHG Platinum Elite. Key perks available to IHG Platinum Elite members include reward night discounts and late checkout (subject to availability), plus a complimentary room upgrade and early check-in (both subject to availability).
The easiest way to get IHG Platinum Elite status is by holding an IHG Premier-branded credit card. Both the consumer IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (Rates & Fees) and small business IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card (Rates & Fees) offer Platinum Elite status as a perk:
- Earn up to 26 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel
- 5X points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, gas stations, and restaurants
- 3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases
The earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:
- Earn 10X points for being a IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card member
- Earn up to 6X points from IHG® with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card
- Earn up to 10X points from IHG® for being an IHG® One Rewards member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG® loyalty program)
- Earn up to 26X total points per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel
- 5X points per $1 spent on travel, dining, social media search engine advertising, and at office supply stores and gas stations
- 3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases
The earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:
- Earn 10X points for charging your stay to your IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
- Earn up to 6X bonus points for having IHG®Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card
- Earn up to 10X base points for being an IHG® One Rewards Member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG® loyalty program)
Our Take
As we’ve seen many times before, IHG is once again sending out targeted offers — this time for fast tracks to Platinum and Diamond Elite, as well as double Elite Night Credit promotions capped at 5 or 10 nights. If you’re targeted and still working toward the status you want for next year, it’s worth registering to see if these shortcuts can help you get there.
- Limited Time Offer! Earn 165,000 Bonus Points
- Enjoy an Anniversary Free Night at IHG Hotels & Resorts. Plus, enjoy a fourth reward night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG® hotel stay.
- Earn up to 26 total points per $1 spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Earn 5 points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, at gas stations, and restaurants. Earn 3 points per $1 spent on all other purchases
- Automatic Platinum Elite status as long as you remain a Premier cardmember
- Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS Statement Credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card
- IHG One Rewards Bonus points are redeemable at Hotels & Resorts such as InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Kimpton®, EVEN® Hotels, Indigo® Hotels & Holiday Inn®
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- Rates & Fees
- Earn up to 26 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel
- 5X points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, gas stations, and restaurants
- 3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases
The earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:
- Earn 10X points for being a IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card member
- Earn up to 6X points from IHG® with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card
- Earn up to 10X points from IHG® for being an IHG® One Rewards member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG® loyalty program)
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (Rates & Fees), and IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card (Rates & Fees)
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