How to Earn and Redeem the IHG Food & Beverage Rewards You Get Through Milestone Rewards by Sam Helmy May 30, 2025 3 IHG Members can choose Food & Beverages Rewards as part of the Milestone Rewards program. Here is our complete guide to how these rewards work, including where and how to use them.
IHG Credit Card Offers: Earn 5 Free Nights (Worth Up to 300k Points) or 120,000 Points by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith May 29, 2025 11 Chase recently launched two great welcome offers on the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card. These new bonuses can provide up to 120,000 bonus points or five free nights, each valued at up to 60,000 points. But should you add one to your wallet? And what do these cards offer beyond great bonuses?
Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays by Toni Southam and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 27, 2025 3 Resort fees are never fun to pay, but they are even more frustrating when they are implemented on your free nights and award stays. Here are all of the hotel brands that waive resort fees on award nights — as well as the ones that don't. This should help you know what to expect during your next hotel stay.
IHG Discounts: Up to 20% off Iberostar Stays and 25% off New Hotels by Sam Helmy and Skye Class May 20, 2025 0 If you're planning to book your next IHG stay with cash instead of points, you might as well save some money in the process. IHG has new promotions offering up to 30% off stays in select countries across East Asia and Oceania, up to 20% off Iberostar properties, up to 25% off stays at newly opened IHG hotels in Europe, and more. Here are all the details.
Use This Kimpton Secret Password To Get Upgrades, Free Drinks & More by Skye Class and JT Genter May 20, 2025 40 Kimpton Hotels have a funky boutique hotel brand image. One of many aspects of its charm is the Kimpton secret password or "social password" that guests can mention at check-in to get a perk, benefit, or bonus. These include items like free parking, a free breakfast, a free upgrade, etc. Here's how it works, plus the current password.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points and Miles for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class May 19, 2025 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Some bonuses are automatic, while others require completing flights or stays. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Southwest Airlines, WestJet, and IHG.
7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast at IHG Hotels by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Samantha Holland May 18, 2025 1 Free hotel breakfast can be a great way to start your day — and save some serious cash on the road. IHG One Rewards members have several ways to score complimentary breakfast, whether by booking specific brands, using Milestone Rewards, or unlocking elite perks. Here’s how to get free breakfast at IHG hotels, including which brands offer it automatically and how to unlock it with status.
The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points by Mark Jackson May 10, 2025 0 Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.
Unlock Luxury for Less: IHG Points Now on Sale With a 100% Bonus (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw May 8, 2025 161 IHG is running a new promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points. This promotion is set to expire on May 22, 2025. Until then, members can buy IHG points with up to a 100% bonus, which drops the rate per point down to just 0.5¢ each. But when is it worth buying IHG points? Let's take a look at a couple examples for inspiration.
IHG Promotions: Earn 2k Bonus Points Every Two Nights, or 8k Bonus Points Every 4 Nights by Skye Class May 7, 2025 87 Heading to an IHG property soon and looking to save or earn more rewards? Pre-registration is now open for IHG’s next global promotion for One Rewards members, offering 2,000 bonus points every two nights or 8,000 bonus points every four nights. Here are all the details on all the active IHG promotions.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 134 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter May 1, 2025 4 IHG One Rewards just extended its promotion offering a 15% award discount on award stays at new properties. Here's the full list of 134 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of July 2025.
You Can Buy Elite-Qualifying IHG Points During Booking — But Should You? by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 0 If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.
IHG Flash Sale: Save 15% on Points & Cash Stays — Effectively Buy Points for as Low as 0.48¢ Each by Sam Helmy April 3, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards has brought back its popular Points & Cash promotion. Now through April 14, 2025, members can receive a 15% discount on the cash portion of a booking. This lets you effectively purchase IHG points for as little as 0.51 cents per point — or less if you hold an IHG credit card.
Chase Launches New 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It? by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer April 1, 2025 18 Now through April 30, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 80% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here are some considerations on how to use your Ultimate Rewards points toward IHG stays for even more value.
IHG Elite Status Fast Track: Targeted Offers for Double Elite Nights or Platinum with 10 Nights by Skye Class April 23, 2025 20 IHG One Rewards is rolling out a new targeted promotion offering instant Silver Elite status with an accelerated path to Gold and Platinum status. Additionally, IHG is continuing to offer its double Elite Night Credits promotion. Here are the details on each offer.
IHG Acquires Ruby Hotels — Here’s What This Means for Program Members Visiting Europe by Skye Class February 28, 2025 1 IHG recently announced the acquisition of its twentieth brand — Ruby Hotels, a boutique urban lifestyle chain. This addition complements IHG’s other luxury lifestyle brands, such as Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, and Kimpton. Here’s what the acquisition means for IHG One Rewards members.
IHG Credit Cards Compared: Which One Is Right for You? by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes February 23, 2025 3 With the changes to IHG co-branded credit cards and the addition of a new business card, you might be thinking about adding one to your wallet. In addition to lucrative opportunities to earn a new cardmember bonus, these co-brand cards from Chase come with a great deal of perks that can make them easy to justify keeping for the long term.
72-Hour Flash Sale: Save Up to 50% at Select Iberostar Resorts in the Americas by Skye Class February 17, 2025 0 IHG Iberostar Beachfront Resorts has another flash sale. Between February 17 and February 19, book a stay at participating IHG resorts and automatically save up to 50% off the base rate. This offer applies exclusively to resorts in Aruba, Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. Here are the details of this offer.
IHG Business Rewards Relaunches Double Points Promotion for Meeting and Event Planners by Skye Class and Andrew George Bradshaw February 13, 2025 1 IHG Business Rewards just brought back the promotion offering members double points on stays, meeting rooms, and events booked before June 30, 2025 and completed before November 30, 2025. Plus, you can earn up to 10 bonus elite nights for organizing meetings. Here's an overview of what IHG Business Rewards is and this new promotion.
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Great Perks and Worth the Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash February 12, 2025 4 For IHG loyalists, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a valuable wallet addition that pays for itself year after year. Here's everything you need to know about the card to help you decide if it deserves a spot in your small business wallet and a look at if it's worth spending money on.
IHG Elite Status Explained: Tiers, Benefits, and Fast-Track Shortcuts by Ian Snyder February 11, 2025 0 IHG elite status grants valuable perks like bonus points, complimentary upgrades, and a welcome amenity during each stay. Benefits increase as you rise through the four status tiers. IHG also offers multiple co-branded credit cards which can let you shortcut status qualification requirements and enjoy IHG elite status even faster.
IHG 15% Award Night Discount Returns for Cardholders and Elites – Book by Feb. 14 by Sam Helmy and Skye Class February 16, 2025 6 IHG has brought back its 15% award night discount for IHG cardholders and high-tier elites. This promotion is available for stays booked by February 14, 2025, so you don't have long to act! Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and key limitations to beware of.
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Review: Benefits That Outweigh the Annual Fee by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash February 1, 2025 49 The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is one of three IHG co-branded cards from Chase. This card offers increased earning capabilities and some excellent perks, such as automatic Platinum Elite status, and the free night alone is worth the annual fee each year. Does this card deserve a spot in your wallet? Let's take a look at the details.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast track opportunities currently available with hotel programs.
IHG Tightens Lounge Membership Rules: Goodbye to the 24-Month Loophole by Sam Helmy January 3, 2025 0 IHG quietly closed a loophole that let IHG One Rewards members earn a lounge membership for up to 24 months by timing when they earned and selected a milestone reward. Here's what you need to know about this change and how it will affect your Milestone Rewards selections in 2025.
Earn Double Points at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Bonus Points for Downloading the IHG App by Skye Class and Scott Sikes April 1, 2025 1 Are you in the mood for some bonus IHG One Rewards points? IHG is offering two promotions: the first awards unlimited double points on stays between January 1 and March 31, 2025, and the second offers 500 points just for downloading the IHG app. Here's how to register.
IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2025 — But Should You Buy? by Skye Class January 1, 2025 4 At the end of December each year, IHG sends targeted offers to members to purchase Elite status for the following year. That offer is back again; targeted members can buy up to Diamond Elite through the end of 2025. But this offer is not necessarily as good as it looks. Here's why.
Stretch Your IHG Points Further: 12 Best Redemptions Under 25k Points Per Night by Tyler Glatt December 26, 2024 0 IHG may be best known for its Holiday Inn Express hotels, but the hotel chain has plenty more to offer. If you're looking to stretch your IHG One Rewards points, here are 12 low-priced but high-value properties where AwardWallet users have gotten at least 0.93 cents per point in value.