{"id":182006,"date":"2024-12-26T23:59:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T23:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=182006\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:07:04","slug":"best-budget-ihg-redemptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/best-budget-ihg-redemptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretch Your IHG Points Further: 12 Best Redemptions Under 25k Points Per Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It may come as a surprise, but <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/best-luxury-ihg-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">luxury hotels and resorts<\/a> aren't the only places you can unlock outsized value with your hard-earned <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> points. Several of IHG's budget-friendly brands are hidden redemption gems waiting to be found. And in this article, AwardWallet will unearth them for you.<\/p>\n<p>We compiled data from 8,645 IHG award bookings across 16,791 free nights to develop a list of the best IHG redemptions for budget stays. To focus on low-cost options, we narrowed down the list to IHG properties that cost an average of under 25k points per night.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_To_Use_This_Data_to_Score_a_Great_Deal_on_Your_Next_IHG_Stay\">How To Use This Data to Score a Great Deal on Your Next IHG Stay<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What_are_IHG_points_worth\">What are IHG points worth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Top_12_IHG_Redemptions_for_the_Budget-Savvy_Traveler\">Top 12 IHG Redemptions for the Budget-Savvy Traveler<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#InterContinental_Beijing_Beichen\">InterContinental Beijing Beichen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Holiday_Inn_Resort_South_Padre_Island_8211_Beach_Front\">Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island &#8211; Beach Front<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Crowne_Plaza_Qingdao_Jinshui\">Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Candlewood_Suites_Lexington_8211_Medical_District\">Candlewood Suites Lexington &#8211; Medical District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Holiday_Inn_Express_Aarburg_8211_Oftringen\">Holiday Inn Express Aarburg &#8211; Oftringen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Holiday_Inn_Long_Island_8211_Islip_Airport_East\">Holiday Inn Long Island &#8211; Islip Airport East<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Holiday_Inn_Express_Bend_South\">Holiday Inn Express Bend South<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hotel_Indigo_San_Antonio_8211_Riverwalk\">Hotel Indigo San Antonio &#8211; Riverwalk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Staybridge_Suites_Nashville_8211_Vanderbilt_Area\">Staybridge Suites Nashville &#8211; Vanderbilt Area<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Staybridge_Suites_Fort_Lauderdale_Airport_8211_West\">Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport &#8211; West<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Holiday_Inn_Express_Lima_San_Isidro\">Holiday Inn Express Lima San Isidro<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Holiday_Inn_Puerto_Vallarta_Marina_Golf\">Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta Marina & Golf<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Earn_IHG_One_Rewards_Points\">How To Earn IHG One Rewards Points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Use_This_Data_to_Score_a_Great_Deal_on_Your_Next_IHG_Stay\">How To Use This Data to Score a Great Deal on Your Next IHG Stay<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AwardWallet crunched the numbers from thousands of user reservations to compile a list of the 12 best-value budget-friendly IHG properties you can book with points. And we used this data to calculate the following averages for each property:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of points per night<\/li>\n<li>Cash cost per night<\/li>\n<li>Cents per point (CPP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cents per point (\u201cCPP\u201d) is an important metric. It's a handy way to compare various redemptions head to head. To calculate CPP, take your cash savings (what the stay would cost when booked with cash minus any taxes\/fees on an award stay) and divide by the number of points charged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/features\/awardwallet-mile-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Much Do AwardWallet Members Actually Save When Redeeming Points?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_are_IHG_points_worth\">What are IHG points worth?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On average, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/ihg\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users redeem IHG One Rewards points for 1.44\u00a2 apiece<\/a>. To get the best value from your IHG points, look for redemption opportunities offering more than 1.44\u00a2 per point.<\/p>\n<p>The 12 properties in the list below stand out because AwardWallet members have redeemed points for more than average value. Just note that not every redemption at these properties will provide that much value. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/dynamic-award-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG employs dynamic pricing<\/a>, so double-check the math before redeeming points at these properties to ensure you get value you're comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>And don't forget, IHG's credit cards entitle you to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-4th-night-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">fourth night free on award stays<\/a>. Taking advantage of this perk is an easy way to stretch your hard-earned points the furthest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/what-is-dynamic-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">What Is Dynamic Pricing? Understanding This Award Pricing Model<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Top_12_IHG_Redemptions_for_the_Budget-Savvy_Traveler\">Top 12 IHG Redemptions for the Budget-Savvy Traveler<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, without further ado, here are the top 12 best-value IHG redemptions for budget stays.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"InterContinental_Beijing_Beichen\">InterContinental Beijing Beichen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you thought this list would be chock-full of Holiday Inn properties in the middle of nowhere, think again. The best-value IHG redemption for the budget-savvy traveler comes courtesy of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/intercontinental\/hotels\/us\/en\/beijing\/peghc\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">InterContinental Beijing Beichen<\/a>. Whether you plan on heading to Beijing, stopping over, or returning to Greater China, you can snag a night at the InterContinental for approximately 20,000 IHG points per night.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182020 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Beijing-Beichen-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Exterior of the InterContinental Beijing Beichen at dusk.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Beijing-Beichen-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Beijing-Beichen-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Beijing-Beichen-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Beijing-Beichen-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>InterContinental Beijing Beichen. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 12 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$266 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>20,917 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>1.27 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Holiday_Inn_Resort_South_Padre_Island_8211_Beach_Front\">Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island &#8211; Beach Front<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second best-value IHG redemption for budget stays is, in fact, a Holiday Inn, but with a twist. It's a Holiday Inn Resort, and it's not in the middle of nowhere. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnresorts\/hotels\/us\/en\/south-padre-island\/pditx\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island &#8211; Beach Front<\/a> sits on the water's edge in its namesake city.<\/p>\n<p>You can unlock over a cent a point if you plan a South Texas beach getaway by staying here; you'll get the resort, the sun, and the sand without the typical resort cost. And at an average of 15,000 IHG points per night \u2014 give or take, depending on when you visit \u2014 you can stay for quite a while.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182016\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/481\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182016 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Resort-South-Padre-Island-Beach-Front-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Pool and palm trees outside of the Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island-Beach Front. \" width=\"600\" height=\"481\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Resort-South-Padre-Island-Beach-Front-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Resort-South-Padre-Island-Beach-Front-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Resort-South-Padre-Island-Beach-Front-IHG-Featured-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Resort-South-Padre-Island-Beach-Front-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island &#8211; Beach Front. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 12 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$172 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>15,833 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>1.08 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Crowne_Plaza_Qingdao_Jinshui\">Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Qingdao may be a city in China you've never heard of (even if you've enjoyed its Tsingtao beer), but as AwardWallet users who have stayed there can attest, it's a great place to unlock excellent value for your points. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/crowneplaza\/hotels\/us\/en\/qingdao\/taojn\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui<\/a> is light on the wallet and the points bank.<\/p>\n<p>If you time your visit right, you can snag a night for far less than 10,000 points. That's a big deal if you plan to stay a while in Qingdao or use the city as a springboard for exploring other destinations throughout Asia.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/481\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182024 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crowne-Plaza-Qingdao-Jinshui-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Bedroom at the Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui. \" width=\"600\" height=\"481\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crowne-Plaza-Qingdao-Jinshui-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crowne-Plaza-Qingdao-Jinshui-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crowne-Plaza-Qingdao-Jinshui-IHG-Featured-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crowne-Plaza-Qingdao-Jinshui-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 16 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$60 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>5,750 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>1.05 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Candlewood_Suites_Lexington_8211_Medical_District\">Candlewood Suites Lexington &#8211; Medical District<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best aspects of Candlewood Suites is the amount of square footage you get for the price. Better yet, all properties under this brand name \u2014 including the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/candlewood\/hotels\/us\/en\/lexington\/lexwa\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Candlewood Suites Lexington &#8211; Medical District<\/a> \u2014 have full kitchens. And to sweeten the deal even more, you can book a stay at this property for less than 20,000 IHG points per night.<\/p>\n<p>Staying here will help you save a bundle on an otherwise pricey cash rate and give you great access to the rest of Lexington, Kentucky, thanks to its central location.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182023\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182023 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Candlewood-Suites-Lexington-Medical-District-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Suite at the Candlewood Suites Lexington - Medical District.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Candlewood-Suites-Lexington-Medical-District-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Candlewood-Suites-Lexington-Medical-District-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Candlewood-Suites-Lexington-Medical-District-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Candlewood-Suites-Lexington-Medical-District-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Candlewood Suites Lexington &#8211; Medical District. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 10 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$183 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>17,700 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>1.03 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Holiday_Inn_Express_Aarburg_8211_Oftringen\">Holiday Inn Express Aarburg &#8211; Oftringen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, we get to spin the globe! The next best-value IHG redemption for cheap stays is the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/oftringen\/zrhof\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Inn Express Aarburg &#8211; Oftringen<\/a>, which is located in Switzerland. Yes, Switzerland \u2014 the poster child for expensive hotel rates.<\/p>\n<p>You can snag a stay at this interestingly lit Holiday Inn Express for an average of 22,333 points per night, which amounts to over a cent per point. But you'll need to be strategic about when you visit because award nights hover around 30,000 points for most of the year ahead.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182015\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182015 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Aarburg-Oftringen-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Lit up exterior of the Holiday Inn Express Aarburg - Oftringen.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Aarburg-Oftringen-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Aarburg-Oftringen-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Aarburg-Oftringen-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Aarburg-Oftringen-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Holiday Inn Express Aarburg &#8211; Oftringen. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 9 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$225 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>22,333 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>1.01 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Holiday_Inn_Long_Island_8211_Islip_Airport_East\">Holiday Inn Long Island &#8211; Islip Airport East<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite having &#8220;Islip Airport&#8221; in its name, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinn\/hotels\/us\/en\/holtsville\/ispcp\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Inn Long Island &#8211; Islip Airport East<\/a> is a bit of a hike from Long Island MacArthur Airport. But don't fret about the distance; this property offers both a complimentary airport shuttle, and a stay here is worth redeeming your points for in you're planning to be in the area.<\/p>\n<p>On average, AwardWallet users staying near ISP unlock nearly a cent per IHG point. And the other neat aspect of this property is that award rates rarely eclipse 20,000 points per night, so you know what you'll pay even before you check the rates.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182019\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182019 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Long-Island-Islip-Airport-East-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Lobby living room area of the Holiday Inn Long Island - ISLIP Arpt East.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Long-Island-Islip-Airport-East-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Long-Island-Islip-Airport-East-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Long-Island-Islip-Airport-East-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Long-Island-Islip-Airport-East-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Holiday Inn Long Island &#8211; Islip Airport East. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 16 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$167 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>17,250 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>0.97 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Holiday_Inn_Express_Bend_South\">Holiday Inn Express Bend South<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Heading to Oregon soon? The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/bend\/rdmbd\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Inn Express Bend South<\/a> offers some great value with IHG points. On average, an award night here costs under 20,000 points. And while you'll part ways with your points, you can save nearly $200 because of otherwise expensive cash rates.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182018\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182018 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Bend-South-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Exterior of the Holiday Inn Express Bend South.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Bend-South-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Bend-South-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Bend-South-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Bend-South-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Holiday Inn Express Bend South. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 52 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$179 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>18,541 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>0.96 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Hotel_Indigo_San_Antonio_8211_Riverwalk\">Hotel Indigo San Antonio &#8211; Riverwalk<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In my opinion, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/hotelindigo\/hotels\/us\/en\/san-antonio\/satsm\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Indigo San Antonio &#8211; Riverwalk<\/a> is the most interesting property on this list. This Hotel Indigo is near the famous San Antonio River Walk, which means you won't have to go far to find some excellent food.<\/p>\n<p>Hotel Indigo stays can get pretty expensive depending on where you venture to. However, for most of the year ahead, you can stay at this IHG property for approximately 18,000 points a night on average. Yes, rates can ratchet higher during peak travel dates, but this isn't a property you should overlook.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182012\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182012 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hotel-Indigo-San-Antonio-Riverwalk-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Exterior of the Hotel Indigo San Antonio-Riverwalk\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hotel-Indigo-San-Antonio-Riverwalk-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hotel-Indigo-San-Antonio-Riverwalk-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hotel-Indigo-San-Antonio-Riverwalk-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hotel-Indigo-San-Antonio-Riverwalk-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Hotel Indigo San Antonio-Riverwalk. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 7 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$167 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>17,457 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>0.95 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Staybridge_Suites_Nashville_8211_Vanderbilt_Area\">Staybridge Suites Nashville &#8211; Vanderbilt Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nashville, Tennessee, is a popular vacation hotspot. Whether you plan to go there to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum or grab some hot chicken, it's worth booking an award stay at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/staybridge\/hotels\/us\/en\/nashville\/bnavu\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Staybridge Suites Nashville &#8211; Vanderbilt Area<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, staying here with points can save your wallet. You're pretty close to downtown, which is a big deal if you want to be close to the action. Best of all, you can consistently find award nights between 20,000 and 24,000 points \u2014 virtually any time of year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182014\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182014 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Nashville-Vanderbilt-Area-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Suite at the Staybridge Suites Nashville - Vanderbilt Area.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Nashville-Vanderbilt-Area-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Nashville-Vanderbilt-Area-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Nashville-Vanderbilt-Area-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Nashville-Vanderbilt-Area-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Staybridge Suites Nashville &#8211; Vanderbilt Area. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 8 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$218 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>22,819 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>0.94 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Staybridge_Suites_Fort_Lauderdale_Airport_8211_West\">Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport &#8211; West<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/staybridge\/hotels\/us\/en\/davie\/dvdgr\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport &#8211; West<\/a> straddles Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, Florida. And it's a super quick drive from this property to FLL. All to say, it's a great place to start or end your Florida vacation.<\/p>\n<p>More often than not, award rates here hover around 20,000 points. They can fly higher, or they can dip lower. But if you plan to spend some of your time at nearby beaches, shopping, or even just lounging by the beach or pool, a stay here will surely make your trip more affordable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182022\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182022 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Fort-Lauderdale-Airport-West-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Exterior of the Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport - West at sunset.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Fort-Lauderdale-Airport-West-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Fort-Lauderdale-Airport-West-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Fort-Lauderdale-Airport-West-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staybridge-Suites-Fort-Lauderdale-Airport-West-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport &#8211; West. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 8 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$136 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>14,625 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>0.93 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Holiday_Inn_Express_Lima_San_Isidro\">Holiday Inn Express Lima San Isidro<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Peru has been on my travel radar for a while, and the fact that the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/lima\/limsi\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Inn Express Lima San Isidro<\/a> is on the list of best-value budget IHG redemptions might just force my hand. With rare exceptions, nightly stays here run under 20,000 points \u2014 and this goes year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you plan to explore all of Lima and the San Isidro neighborhood has to offer or venture further into the country (maybe Machu Picchu?), this Holiday Inn Express is an excellent place to begin your trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182021\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182021 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Lima-San-Isidro-Featured-IHG.png\" alt=\"Room and city view at the Holiday Inn Express Lima San Isidro.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Lima-San-Isidro-Featured-IHG.png 1250w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Lima-San-Isidro-Featured-IHG-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Lima-San-Isidro-Featured-IHG-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Lima-San-Isidro-Featured-IHG-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Express-Lima-San-Isidro-Featured-IHG-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Holiday Inn Express Lima San Isidro. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 15 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$112 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>12,133 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>0.93 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Holiday_Inn_Puerto_Vallarta_Marina_Golf\">Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta Marina & Golf<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you're a fan of hitting the pool, the links, or just a fan of a great deal, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinn\/hotels\/us\/en\/puerto-vallarta\/pvrif\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta Marina & Golf<\/a> has got something for everyone. However, don't be fooled; there's no golf course located onsite. You'll have to walk or drive there.<\/p>\n<p>But no matter what, you can snag a cheap stay in Puerto Vallarta by staying here, and you can enjoy all this city has to offer without breaking the points bank. Seventeen thousand points per night looks to be the real-time average, which is still a great deal for a stay in a city that can quickly get expensive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182027\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182027 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Puerto-Vallarta-Marina-Golf-IHG-Featured.png\" alt=\"Pool view at the Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta Marina & Golf.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Puerto-Vallarta-Marina-Golf-IHG-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Puerto-Vallarta-Marina-Golf-IHG-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Puerto-Vallarta-Marina-Golf-IHG-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Holiday-Inn-Puerto-Vallarta-Marina-Golf-IHG-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta Marina & Golf. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet tracked reservations across 13 nights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$124 average cash price per night<\/li>\n<li>13,385 average points per night<\/li>\n<li>0.93 cents per point average redemption rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Earn_IHG_One_Rewards_Points\">How To Earn IHG One Rewards Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're looking for the best methods to earn IHG One Rewards points, there are four primary ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/earn-points-on-ihg-stays\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Staying at IHG hotels and resorts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Transferring <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards Points<\/a> to IHG at a 1:1 ratio.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/buy-ihg-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Buying IHG One Rewards points outright<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Earning a welcome bonus and spending on an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG credit card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter which way you spin it, it's entirely possible to earn a lot of IHG points. Depending on your credit card strategy, it could make sense to pick up an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Rewards-earning card<\/a> or apply for an IHG co-branded card.<\/p>\n<p>Occasionally, you'll find fantastic offers on IHG's credit cards. Right now, the welcome offers stack up like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubTravelerCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005139&type=3&u1=881c103af1f93d229d50a9df7c6dce30&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>):<\/strong> Limited Time Offer! Earn up to 125,000 bonus points. Earn 90,000 Bonus Points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, earn 35,000 Bonus Points after spending a total of $4,000 in the first 6 months from account opening.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=657625e9b2fb4d608d47be5976988902&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>):<\/strong> Limited Time Offer! Earn up to 185,000 bonus points. Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, earn 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsPremierBusinessMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005140&type=3&u1=ded80d6713886cec473834b76fc31f21&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>):<\/strong> Earn 140,000 Bonus Points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CardArt-IHGRewardsClubTravelerCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong> \r\nEarn up to 125,000 bonus points \u2013  90,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $4,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubTravelerCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005139&type=3&u1=881c103af1f93d229d50a9df7c6dce30&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good\/Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 17X points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on dining, utilities, select streaming services, and at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for being a IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Cardmember<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 2X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Silver Elite Status, a benefit of this Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rewards Club Member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cardart-ihgonerewardspremiercreditcard.png\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn up to 185,000 bonus points \u2013 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=657625e9b2fb4d608d47be5976988902&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 26 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, gas stations, and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for being a IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card member<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 6X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/666d3f9d-299a-4dc1-b06a-3ff9099967ea.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 140,000 Bonus Points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsPremierBusinessMastercard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005140&type=3&u1=ded80d6713886cec473834b76fc31f21&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 26X total points per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on travel, dining, social media search engine advertising, and at office supply stores and gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for charging your stay to your IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 6X bonus points for having IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X base points for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards Member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/do-ihg-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do IHG One Rewards Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It's easy to overlook budget-friendly properties as one of the best ways to redeem IHG points. But as this data shows, you can unlock fantastic value at IHG \u2014 even when you redeem a modest amount of points. Be sure to keep these properties in mind if you're keen on stretching your points balance to the max.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048106\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cardart-ihgonerewardspremiercreditcard.png\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=657625e9b2fb4d608d47be5976988902&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn up to 185,000 bonus points \u2013 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn up to 185,000 bonus points \u2013 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is packed with benefits for IHG fans, and we rate it one of the best co-brand hotel cards you can have in your wallet. Cardholders earn up to 26X points per $1 at IHG properties (including points multipliers from your elite status), 5X points on travel, dining, and at gas stations, and 3X points on all other purchases. An attractive feature is the automatic upgrade to Platinum Elite status, enhancing your hotel stay experience. The card also offers a valuable Anniversary Free Night each year, and a fourth Reward Night free when redeeming points for a stay of four or more nights. Additional perks include a 20% discount on point purchases, no foreign transaction fees, comprehensive travel and purchase protections, and a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS credit every four years.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Limited Time Offer! Earn up to 185,000 bonus points. Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, earn 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Enjoy an Anniversary Free Night at IHG&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts. Plus, enjoy a fourth reward night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG hotel stay.<\/li><li>Earn up to 26 total points per $1 spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/li><li>Earn 5 points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, at gas stations, and restaurants. 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