{"id":209030,"date":"2026-10-19T23:51:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T23:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=209030\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T13:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:51:56","slug":"ihg-milestone-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-milestone-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"IHG Milestone Rewards: How To Earn Suite Upgrades, Lounge Access, Food &amp; Beverage Credits, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IHG One Rewards members can earn more than just points and elite status when staying at IHG hotels. Through the IHG Milestone Rewards program, members can unlock additional perks as they accumulate qualifying nights throughout the year \u2014 including suite upgrades, food and beverage credits, and even annual club lounge access.<\/p>\n<p>Milestone Rewards start at 20 qualifying nights in a calendar year, with additional rewards available every 10 nights through 100 nights. At each milestone, you can choose from a selection of benefits, allowing you to pick the rewards that best fit your travel plans. And thanks to benefits offered by select IHG credit cards, you may not even need to stay 20 nights to earn your first reward.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how IHG Milestone Rewards work, what you can earn at each threshold, and which rewards offer the best value.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Are_IHG_Milestone_Rewards\">What Are IHG Milestone Rewards?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IHG introduced Milestone Rewards to its IHG One loyalty program to reward loyal members with perks beyond what they can earn through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG elite status.<\/a> Starting at 20 qualifying nights, you'll get to choose a reward for every 10 nights you spend at IHG hotels in a calendar year \u2014 up to 100 total nights. These are earned by the number of elite qualifying nights \u2014 earned by completing stays at IHG hotels or by holding and spending on a credit card.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, these are the four types of Milestone Rewards you can choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonus points:<\/strong> You'll get between 5,000 and 10,000 bonus IHG points, depending on the milestone level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food & Beverage Rewards:<\/strong> Get either two or five Food & Beverage Rewards, depending on the milestone level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirmable Suite Upgrades:<\/strong> Receive either 1 or 2 confirmable suite upgrades, depending on the milestone level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual lounge membership:<\/strong> Get the choice of a lounge membership when you reach the 40- and 70-night milestones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The options of each IHG Milestone Reward depend on which milestone you hit. The 40-night or 70-night milestones are the most unique, as they are the only levels where you can select a club lounge membership. Here are the options for all IHG Milestone Rewards from 20 nights through 100 nights stayed in a year.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1064\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1064 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Milestone<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Choices<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Bonus Points<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Food & Beverage Rewards<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Confirmable Suite Upgrades<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Annual Lounge Membership<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">20 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">30 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">40 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">60 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">70 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">80 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">90 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100 nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10k<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3><span id=\"Shortcut_your_way_with_an_IHG_credit_card\">Shortcut your way with an IHG credit card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IHG offers a lineup of credit cards that all offer a number of elite qualifying nights, which can help you accelerate your way to hitting these thresholds. Based on the card you have, you can earn the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-traveler-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Credit Card<\/a>: 5 annual elite qualifying nights.<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a>: 15 annual elite qualifying nights, plus 2 additional elite qualifying nights for every $5,000 spent, plus another 5 elite qualifying nights after spending $15,000 on the card.<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-business-credit-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card<\/a>: 15 annual elite qualifying nights, plus 2 additional elite qualifying nights for every $5,000 spent, plus another 5 elite qualifying nights after spending $25,000 on the card.<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"5048407\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/IHGPremierSelect\">IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card<\/a>: 20 annual elite qualifying nights, plus 2 additional elite qualifying nights for every $5,000 spent, plus another 5 elite qualifying nights after spending $15,000 on the card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In particular, the <a data-ccid=\"5048407\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/IHGPremierSelect\">IHG One Rewards Premier Select Card<\/a> gets you 20 elite qualifying nights every year, which is enough to already hit the first threshold of IHG's Milestone Rewards. In other words, this card alone gets you the first Milestone Reward: a choice between 5,000 bonus points, two food and beverage credits, and a suite upgrade.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"5048407\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">The Brand New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/cca52fe3-e1d9-47e7-80dc-1b67e85e7f1f.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card' data-ccid=\"5048407\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGOneRewardsPremierSelectWorldEliteMastercard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"5048407\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=2125803.10006156&type=3&subid=4094a49b361c062e6e94cf56967e0125&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong> Limited Time Launch Offer!<\/strong> Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">The Brand New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong> Limited Time Launch Offer!<\/strong> Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$350<\/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 Select Credit Card is the latest addition to Chase's IHG lineup, built for travelers who stay with IHG often enough to put its credits to work. Cardholders earn up to 28X points per $1 at IHG properties (including points multipliers from your elite status), 6X points on dining and all other travel, including rideshare, and 3X points on all other purchases. Automatic Platinum Elite status comes with the card, along with 20 Elite Night Credits at the start of each calendar year, which is enough to earn your first Milestone Reward straight away. The headline credits are up to $300 a year in Food & Beverage Rewards at IHG hotels and a $200 airline statement credit once you spend $250 on flights booked directly with the airline, which together can more than offset the annual fee. You also get an Anniversary Free Night at hotels costing up to 60,000 points (you can add your own points for pricier stays) and a fourth Reward Night free on four-night award stays. Additional perks include a 30% discount on point purchases, no foreign transaction fees, up to $50 in United TravelBank Cash, and a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS credit every four years.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Limited Time Launch Offer! Earn 200,000 Bonus Points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Enjoy up to $300 in Food & Beverage Rewards annually at IHG Hotels & Resorts.<\/li><li>This card offers over $1,000 in value your first year!<\/li><li>Get an Anniversary Free Night each year. Plus, redeem 3 nights, get 4th night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG hotel stay.<\/li><li>Earn up to 28X total points on stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/li><li>Earn 6X points on dining and all other travel, including rideshare. Earn 3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases.<\/li><li>Automatic Platinum Elite status as long as you remain an IHG One Rewards Premier Select cardmember. Plus, get 20 Elite Night Credits each year.<\/li><li>Earn 2 Elite Night Credits for every $5,000 you spend on your card.<\/li><li>IHG One Rewards Bonus points are redeemable at Hotels & Resorts such as InterContinental<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Kimpton<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Hotel Indigo<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Crowne Plaza<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, EVEN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Hotels, & Holiday Inn<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 28 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>6X points per $1 spent on dining and all other travel, including rideshare<\/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 12X points for being an IHG One Rewards Premier Select 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>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/IHGPremierSelect\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-11-1007fc5e42#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Further, all cards but the no-annual-fee <a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-traveler-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Card<\/a> allow you to earn additional elite qualifying nights once you meet certain spending thresholds. If you regularly spend on any of these cards, this is a solid way to hit Milestone Reward thresholds in addition to your nights spent at IHG properties. There is no cap for these spend-based elite qualifying nights you'd earn.<\/p>\n<p>Note that having multiple IHG credit cards does not let you stack their annual elite qualifying night credit allotments. For example, if you have both the <a data-ccid=\"5048407\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/IHGPremierSelect\">IHG One Rewards Premier Select Card<\/a> and the <a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Card<\/a>, you will still receive 20 elite qualifying nights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048106\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">The New IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/b43ce99d-b8db-4c0c-92d8-638b8781a58d.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\"\/ 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=4d3cb79f069aa27d667b43db1d516444&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Launch Offer!<\/strong>\r\nEarn 180,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">The New IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Launch Offer!<\/strong>\r\nEarn 180,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$150<\/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\">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 24X points per $1 at IHG properties (including points multipliers from your elite status), 5X points on flights booked directly, car rental agencies, at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants, and 3X points on all other purchases. 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 30% 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 Launch Offer! Earn 180,000 Bonus Points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Earn up to 24X total points on stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/li><li>Earn 5X points on flights booked directly, car rental agencies, at gas stations, grocery stores (new!) and restaurants. Earn 3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases.<\/li><li>Get an Anniversary Free Night each year. Plus, redeem 3 nights, get 4th night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG hotel stay.<\/li><li>NEW! Enjoy up to $100 in Food & Beverage Rewards annually at IHG Hotels & Resorts.<\/li><li>This card offers over $700 in value your first year!<\/li><li>Automatic Gold Elite Status as long as you remain an IHG One Rewards Premier cardmember. Plus, get 15 Elite Night Credits each year (new!).<\/li><li>IHG One Rewards Bonus points are redeemable at Hotels & Resorts such as InterContinental&#xAE;, Kimpton&#xAE;, Hotel Indigo&#xAE;, Crowne Plaza&#xAE;, EVEN&#xAE; Hotels, & Holiday Inn&#xAE;<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 24X points total per $1 spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on flights booked directly, car rental agencies, at gas stations, grocery stores, 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 Card member<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 4X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Gold 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>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/IHGPremier\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-11-1007fc5e42#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s dig into the details of each IHG Milestone Rewards benefit.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Bonus_points\">Bonus points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bonus points are the simplest IHG Milestone Rewards option. IHG One Rewards points have a value of 0.69\u00a2 each <a href=\"\/point-mile-values\/IHG\">based on AwardWallet user data<\/a> and are best used when redeemed for free nights at IHG properties.<\/p>\n<p>At that valuation, the 5,000 bonus points from the first two milestones are worth around $34, and the 10,000 bonus points option of all subsequent milestones is worth around $68.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46311\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-46311 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/InterContinental-Porto-featured.jpg\" alt=\"inside a hotel room, looking out the large window\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/InterContinental-Porto-featured.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/InterContinental-Porto-featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/InterContinental-Porto-featured-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/InterContinental-Porto-featured-1536x1228.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/InterContinental-Porto-featured-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/InterContinental-Porto-featured-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>InterContinental Porto &#8211; Palacio das Cardosas. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Food_and_Beverage_rewards\">Food and Beverage rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/food-and-beverage-rewards\/\">IHG Food and Beverage Rewards<\/a> are exclusive to the Milestone Rewards program. Formerly only available at certain IHG brands within the U.S. and Canada, Food and Beverage rewards are now redeemable at the majority of IHG brands worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Each Food and Beverage Reward is issued as a $20 USD voucher. That amount will be converted into the local currency at places that don't use the U.S. dollar. Rewards are valid for 12 months from selection as a Milestone Reward. Note that Food and Beverage Rewards can only be used once, even if the charge is less than the value of the voucher. In other words, if your total when you use your voucher is less than $20 USD, you can't use the remaining amount during a different stay.<\/p>\n<p>Food and Beverage Rewards are one of the more valuable options in the IHG Milestone Rewards program. For example, staying 10 nights at IHG properties earns you the Milestone Rewards options of either 5,000 bonus points or two Food and Beverage Rewards.<\/p>\n<p>As we detailed above, the points are worth around $34 while the Food and Beverage Rewards are worth up to $40 USD. At the 50-night milestone, however, you're comparing 10,000 bonus points \u2014 worth around $68 \u2014 to five Food and Beverage Rewards, which are worth up to $100 USD. Here, the Food and Beverage Rewards seem the far better choice, assuming you can use them for their full value.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Confirmable_Suite_Upgrades\">Confirmable Suite Upgrades<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another choice for IHG Milestone Rewards is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/confirmable-suite-upgrades\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Confirmable Suite Upgrades<\/a>. With this reward, you'll get a one-time-use suite upgrade. It is valid for a stay of up to five nights, can only be used on one room per stay, and grants an upgrade from a standard room to an entry-level suite. You can confirm the upgrade by calling customer care up to 14 days before your stay.<\/p>\n<p>In the event that an entry-level suite is not available, a premium room may be offered. However, if a property has no upgraded rooms available, then you won't be able to use this reward. Confirmable Suite Upgrades are valid for 12 months from when you make your Milestone Rewards selection.<\/p>\n<p>This Milestone Reward benefit can definitely be one of the more valuable ones, but it greatly depends on whether you can maximize it. It's also made more valuable by only being an IHG Milestone Reward option at the 20-, 40-, and 70- night levels. For those travelers more interested in their hotel room than in other property amenities, like the club lounge or dining, this reward could be for you.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you cannot use a Confirmable Suite Upgrade with an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/best-luxury-ihg-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG Free Night award<\/a>. You must use it on an eligible rate room, and some rate types (e.g., group rate, OTA, employee rate, etc.) are ineligible.<\/p>\n<h4>Example value of a Confirmable Suite Upgrade<\/h4>\n<p>Assume that you're able to use a Confirmable Suite Upgrade at the Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf. I found rates of $251 after taxes for a three-night stay in late 2025 in a standard King room. If you're able to use a reward to confirm an upgrade into a King Premium Spa room \u2014 going for $523 per night over the same dates &#8212; then this is a potential value of over $800 off the going rate.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, this is only an example. But it illustrates how much value you can potentially get out of a Confirmable Suite Upgrade.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Annual_lounge_membership\">Annual lounge membership<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can select the annual lounge membership as a Milestone Reward only at the 40-night or 70-night level. This perk grants you access to lounges at IHG properties (for properties that have lounges) for yourself and one additional registered guest. Lounge access often costs upwards of $50 per night if booked as part of a stay, so this Milestone Reward could be a worthwhile choice. But its value will be highly dependent on your personal travel plans.<\/p>\n<p>Club lounge membership offers perks like complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and snacks, and evening drinks and snacks in an exclusive space. Some may also have access to libraries and meeting rooms.<\/p>\n<p>The only other way to access IHG lounges is by achieving IHG Royal Ambassador status, which is invitation-only. This applies only at InterContinental properties with a dedicated Club InterContinental lounge.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_180774\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-180774 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Lyon-Hotel-Dieu-Featured-IHG.png\" alt=\"Lobby area of the InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Lyon-Hotel-Dieu-Featured-IHG.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Lyon-Hotel-Dieu-Featured-IHG-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Lyon-Hotel-Dieu-Featured-IHG-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InterContinental-Lyon-Hotel-Dieu-Featured-IHG-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>InterContinental Lyon &#8211; Hotel Dieu. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Which_IHG_Milestone_Reward_is_Worth_the_Most\">Which IHG Milestone Reward is Worth the Most?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, you still might be wondering which IHG Milestone Reward is best. We've highlighted the value of the options, but the value of some of the rewards will be unique to each program member, as it is highly dependent on your travel plans. But in general, here's how we would rank them:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Annual lounge membership<\/li>\n<li>Confirmable Suite Upgrades<\/li>\n<li>Food and Beverage Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Bonus points<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you rarely set foot in an InterContinental hotel like I do, the annual lounge membership benefit won't be of much use. But if you are often at hotels with a lounge, the annual lounge membership is a must. With an estimated value of at least $50 per night, it offers excellent value. The Confirmable Suite Upgrade has a substantial value depending on how you use it. If you know you can get $100-200 per night out of upgrade, that could be up to $1,000 in value for a five-night stay.<\/p>\n<p>The Food and Beverage Rewards are worth $20 per voucher, which is up to $100 in value for the milestone levels that offer five of them. Finally, the bonus point options of 5,000 and 10,000 points are worth $34 and $68, respectively, at a value of 0.68\u00a2 per point.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Bonus_points_or_Food_Beverage_Rewards\">Bonus points or Food & Beverage Rewards?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you only get to choose between the Bonus Points and Food and Beverage Rewards at many levels, it makes sense to compare these head-to-head. Looking at the total value per Milestone Reward, if you chose the points option every time up to the 100-night level, then you would have accrued 80,000 points, worth about $540. If you chose the Food and Beverage Reward option every time, you would have accrued 39 Food and Beverage Rewards, worth up to $780.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the best choice would be a mix of rewards that provide the best value for your personal travel plans. I'd personally shy away from the bonus points and lounge membership, going with Food and Beverage Rewards and Confirmable Suite Upgrades. But if I end up with more Food and Beverage rewards than I expect to use, I'd be fine selecting bonus points when I hit the next 10-night milestone.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Select_IHG_Milestone_Rewards\">How to Select IHG Milestone Rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you reach each IHG Milestone Reward level, you'll be able to select your reward either through your account on the IHG website or through the IHG One Rewards app. IHG makes it simple to select these Milestone Rewards. Navigate to the My Account section of the website or app, and you'll see a link to claim your Milestone Reward.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_282434\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/465\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-282434 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-account-dashboard-with-Milestone-Reward-banner-750x465.png\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards dashboard with Milestone Reward selection option\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-account-dashboard-with-Milestone-Reward-banner-750x465.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-account-dashboard-with-Milestone-Reward-banner-900x559.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-account-dashboard-with-Milestone-Reward-banner-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-account-dashboard-with-Milestone-Reward-banner.png 1492w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Click &#8220;Choose Reward&#8221; to see the options and select a reward from the options offered at each specific tier. All IHG Milestone Reward selections are final, so choose wisely.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_282435\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/504\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-282435 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-Milestone-Reward-selection-page-750x504.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing the IHG Milestone Rewards options to select at 70 nights\" width=\"750\" height=\"504\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-Milestone-Reward-selection-page-750x504.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-Milestone-Reward-selection-page-900x604.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-Milestone-Reward-selection-page-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IHG-Milestone-Reward-selection-page.png 1461w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IHG Milestone Rewards are excellent perks for frequent guests of IHG hotels. It's nice to earn additional rewards as you accrue nights through the year and not just those offered by <a href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-elite-status\/\">IHG elite status<\/a>. Whether you choose the easily redeemable bonus points, the foodie benefit of the Food and Beverage Rewards, the valuable Confirmable Suite Upgrades, or the luxury of the club lounge access, IHG Milestone Rewards offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><em>Looking to level up your next IHG stay? Lock in IHG Gold Elite status and a solid sign-up bonus by getting the <a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a>, or IHG Platinum Elite status with the <a data-ccid=\"5048407\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/IHGPremierSelect\">IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card<\/a>:<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-chase\"><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\/b43ce99d-b8db-4c0c-92d8-638b8781a58d.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Launch Offer!<\/strong>\r\nEarn 180,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 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 Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048106\" data-exit=\"ccw\" 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>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=4d3cb79f069aa27d667b43db1d516444&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 24X points total per $1 spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on flights booked directly, car rental agencies, at gas stations, grocery stores, 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 Card member<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 4X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Gold 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\/cca52fe3-e1d9-47e7-80dc-1b67e85e7f1f.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong> Limited Time Launch Offer!<\/strong> Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 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 Select Credit Card' data-ccid=\"5048407\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGOneRewardsPremierSelectWorldEliteMastercard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$350<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"5048407\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=2125803.10006156&type=3&subid=4094a49b361c062e6e94cf56967e0125&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 28 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>6X points per $1 spent on dining and all other travel, including rideshare<\/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 12X points for being an IHG One Rewards Premier Select 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>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Are_IHG_Milestone_Rewards\">What Are IHG Milestone Rewards?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Shortcut_your_way_with_an_IHG_credit_card\">Shortcut your way with an IHG credit card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bonus_points\">Bonus points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Food_and_Beverage_rewards\">Food and Beverage rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Confirmable_Suite_Upgrades\">Confirmable Suite Upgrades<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Annual_lounge_membership\">Annual lounge membership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_IHG_Milestone_Reward_is_Worth_the_Most\">Which IHG Milestone Reward is Worth the Most?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Bonus_points_or_Food_Beverage_Rewards\">Bonus points or Food & Beverage Rewards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Select_IHG_Milestone_Rewards\">How to Select IHG Milestone Rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IHG Milestone Rewards provide additional benefits to frequent guests of IHG hotels. You can earn rewards for every 10 nights stayed each calendar year, starting at 20 nights. The benefits range from bonus points, to food and beverage rewards, to confirmable suite upgrades. At two specific levels, you&#8217;ll also have the option to select an annual lounge membership. 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