IHG Promotions: Earn up to 3X Points Through the End of 2025 — and Register to Earn 2X Points in Q1 2026 by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce December 12, 2025 87 Heading to an IHG property soon? There are a couple of IHG promotions running right now that can help you rack up extra points or elite nights, plus members can already register for the first promotion of 2026. Here are all the current offers and how to register so you don't miss out on bonus rewards.
IHG Is Ending Its Friends & Family Rate — Here’s What’s Replacing It by Anthony Cave December 11, 2025 0 IHG's Friends & Family Rate, a discount on cash stays for family and friends of full-time IHG employees, is being replaced with IHG One Pass. However, there's a catch that may impact future bookings. A cap using the new rate may end up restricting both flexibility and discounts.
IHG Slashes Free Points Transfer Cap for Diamond Elites and Business Rewards Members by Sam Helmy December 8, 2025 0 IHG has quietly reduced the number of points Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members can transfer for free. Until now, this limit was pretty lofty — but it just got a big haircut. Plus, there are new restrictions that will slim down who gets to make these free transfers. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 121 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter December 8, 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 121 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of February 2026.
Unlock Luxury for Less: IHG Points on Sale With a 100% Bonus Through December 15 (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw December 5, 2025 164 IHG is running a new flash promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points through December 15, 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 One Rewards Points Expiration Policy — How to Keep Your Points From Expiring by Sam Helmy December 4, 2025 93 IHG One Rewards has a simple and straightforward points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about your points expiring and what you can do to keep them active.
Chase Launches New 70% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It? by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer December 1, 2025 20 Now through January 15, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 70% 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's how to decide if it's worth it.
Use This Kimpton Secret Password To Get Upgrades, Free Drinks & More by Skye Class and JT Genter November 24, 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.
How to Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free) by Michelle Molloy and Harrison Pierce November 22, 2025 43 The traditional route to elite status, earning the base number of points or night credits needed for each elite tier within a hotel chain, requires a substantial investment of time and money. Thankfully, there are several options that will allow you to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
Book Soon: Earn Triple Emirates Skywards Miles on IHG Stays With This New Promotion by Skye Class December 1, 2025 0 It's getting increasingly hard to earn Emirates Skywards miles, but if you need to top off your balance, booking an IHG stay or two might help. After registration, Skywards members can earn triple miles on IHG stays booked by November 30, 2025, and completed by February 28, 2026. Here are the details and how to register for this limited-time offer.
IHG Discounts: Up to a 28% off at New Hotels, 20% Off Using a Visa, and More Ways to Save by Sam Helmy and Skye Class November 14, 2025 0 If you're planning to book your next IHG stay with cash instead of points, you might as well save some money with a significant discount. Travelers can save up to 28% off stays at newly opened IHG hotels in select regions, up to a 20% discount when you book a stay with a Visa or Mastercard, and more.
Iberostar Beachfront Resorts Promotion: Save Up to 40% Off Through November 30 by Skye Class December 1, 2025 0 IHG Iberostar Beachfront Resorts is running a sale this month. Travelers can book a stay at participating Iberostar Resorts and automatically save up to 40% off the base rate through November 30. This offer applies exclusively to resorts in Aruba, Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Miami.
IHG Silver Elite: Benefits and How to Earn by Harrison Pierce November 8, 2025 0 As an IHG One Rewards Silver Elite member, you will receive 20% bonus points on stays, and your points won't expire as long as you remain an elite member. Unfortunately, there aren't any other Silver Elite benefits to maximize. However, the tier is easy to reach, and is the gateway to higher tiers and better benefits.
IHG Flash Sale: Save 15% on Points & Cash Stays — Effectively Buy Points for as Low as 0.48¢ Each by Sam Helmy November 30, 2025 0 Another IHG Points & Cash promotion is back. Through November 28, IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive a 15% discount on the cash portion of the stay. This opens a back-door way to effectively buy points for as low as 0.51 cents each — or less if you have an IHG credit card. Here are the full details of this promotion.
IHG Cardholders Can Register to Earn up to 20k Bonus Points From Card Spending by Skye Class October 23, 2025 0 Chase just rolled out new promotions for IHG co-branded cardholders to earn bonus points with eligible spending through January 15, 2026. Depending on the offer you were targeted for, you can earn up to 20,000 bonus points. Here are the details and all the links we found for registration.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class October 8, 2025 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Spirit, American Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia.
IHG Business Rewards Promotion: Earn Double Points and Bonus Elite Nights Through August 2026 by Skye Class and Andrew George Bradshaw October 2, 2025 1 IHG Business Rewards regularly offers promotions that can help planners and small businesses earn significantly more for hotel stays, meetings, and events. The current promotion offers double points on business stays, meeting rooms, and events through August 31, 2026, plus 2 bonus Elite Night Credits for every $3,000 in spending.
The Best Ways to Earn, Use, and Maximize IHG Free Night Award Certificates by JT Genter and Andrew Kunesh September 23, 2025 30 Did you know you can get a free night each year with select IHG credit cards? The IHG anniversary night is a great credit card perk that can easily provide more value than its annual fee, but it has some limitations. Here’s everything you need to know about earning, using, and tracking these certificates.
10 Reasons Six Senses Laamu Is (Still) My Favorite Resort in the World by JT Genter September 21, 2025 1 This month, I returned to one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at: Six Senses Laamu. Here's what I love about this splurgy "barefoot luxury" resort in the Maldives, and how this stay was even better from my first visit in 2021.
IHG Elite Status Fast Track: Targeted Offers for 2X Elite Nights or Diamond with 10 Nights by Skye Class September 19, 2025 20 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 how.
Book a 3-Night IHG Holiday Inn Club Vacations Package From $199 and Get Up to 50k Points by Skye Class September 16, 2025 1 Holiday Inn Club Vacations has a new promotion offering travelers 50,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points along with a cheap three-night vacation package. The catch? You'll have to attend a two-hour timeshare presentation. Here's what you need to know about the latest Holiday Inn Club Vacations offers.
IHG Status Match Tips: Earn Elite Status Through Fast Tracks, Cards, or Simply Buying It by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh September 16, 2025 0 IHG doesn't offer a standing status match to other hotels' elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. Plus, there are fast-track opportunities available semi-regularly. Here are your options for getting IHG status quickly.
4 Ways to Earn Top-Tier IHG Diamond Elite Status With Credit Card Spending by Harrison Pierce September 13, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite status comes with a ton of benefits, like dedicated Diamond Support, a welcome amenity at check-in, room upgrades, and 100% bonus points on stays. If you can't stay at an IHG property more than 70 nights each year to earn Diamond Elite status, you can earn it through spending with these credit cards.
IHG 15% Award Night Discount Returns for Cardholders and Elites – Book by September 16 by Sam Helmy and Skye Class September 10, 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 September 16, 2025, so you don't have long to act. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and key limitations to beware of.
How to Use IHG’s Calendar Search to Find the Best Award Nights and Lowest Cash Rates by Jenna Hansen September 5, 2025 4 If you find yourself with the itch to plan a trip and flexibility is on your side, using a feature like the IHG award calendar can help save you a chunk of points or cash. It can also save you time. Rather than having to search night after night for the cheapest pricing, you can view availability and costs for an entire month at a time.
From Unbeatable Value to an Epic Infinity Pool: Four Things I Loved About My Stay at InterContinental Crete by Tyler Glatt August 30, 2025 1 The only thing I love more than a free hotel night is a free hotel night in Greece. I recently spent five nights in Agios Nikolaos for almost nothing by redeeming IHG free night certificates for an extended stay at the InterContinental Crete. And it was awesome. Here are four highlights that made this stay one to remember.
How to Redeem the IHG Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 27, 2025 0 One of the best perks of InterContinental Ambassador status is the Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night. We'll walk you through how to use it for maximum savings on a weekend stay at an InterContinental property.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 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 more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
Traveling to Universal Epic Universe? Here Are the Best Hotels Nearby Bookable With Points by Mark Jackson August 21, 2025 2 Epic Universe made quite a splash earlier this summer when it was unveiled to the world. If you want to check out the newest major theme park in the U.S., you have several hotel options — from those offering valuable perks for visitors to those bookable for as few as 12,000 points per night! In this post, we explore all available options, brand by brand.
