{"id":94481,"date":"2025-05-30T16:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T16:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=94481"},"modified":"2026-05-05T22:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T22:42:57","slug":"food-and-beverage-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/food-and-beverage-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Earn and Redeem the IHG Food &amp; Beverage Rewards You Get Through Milestone Rewards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IHG Food & Beverage Rewards are a valuable perk that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> members can earn through the Milestone Rewards program. After hitting certain night thresholds at IHG hotels, members can choose vouchers worth up to $20 in food and beverage credits, which can be used during stays at most full-service IHG properties worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering whether IHG Food & Beverage Rewards are worth earning or how to use them, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/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=\"#What_Are_IHG_Milestone_Rewards\">What Are IHG Milestone Rewards?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards_Milestone_Rewards_Overview\">IHG Food & Beverage Rewards Milestone Rewards Overview<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Eligible_brands\">Eligible brands<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Important_notes_for_redeeming_IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards\">Important notes for redeeming IHG Food & Beverage Rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_value_of_IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards_can_vary_by_region\">The value of IHG Food & Beverage Rewards can vary by region<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Expiration_policy\">Expiration policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Use_an_IHG_Food_Beverage_Reward\">How to Use an IHG Food & Beverage Reward<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Should_You_Pick_IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards_as_Milestone_Rewards\">Should You Pick IHG Food & Beverage Rewards as Milestone Rewards?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Are_IHG_Milestone_Rewards\">What Are IHG Milestone Rewards?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IHG Milestone Rewards is a way to reward members who actually stay at IHG hotels, not just those who hold elite status. Starting at 20 nights each calendar year, you\u2019ll unlock a Milestone Reward every 10 nights you stay. At each level, you\u2019ll get to choose one (or two) of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonus points:<\/strong> Earn between 5,000 and 10,000 points, depending on the milestone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food & Beverage Rewards:<\/strong> Get either two or five rewards to use at most full-service IHG hotels<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirmable Suite Upgrades:<\/strong> Choose one or two upgrades you can confirm in advance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual lounge membership:<\/strong> Select this perk when you hit the 40- or 70-night milestones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94491\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/229\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-94491 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-progesss.png\" alt=\"IHG\u00ae One Rewards Milestone Rewards progress\" width=\"900\" height=\"229\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-progesss.png 1456w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-progesss-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-progesss-1024x260.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-progesss-768x195.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards_Milestone_Rewards_Overview\">IHG Food & Beverage Rewards Milestone Rewards Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a full breakdown of how IHG Food & Beverage Rewards work and what to keep in mind when using them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Typically valid on restaurant dining, in-room dining, minibar items, and related tax and gratuity<\/li>\n<li>Each reward provides up to $20 in value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Eligible_brands\">Eligible brands<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use IHG Food & Beverage Rewards at the following participating IHG brands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atwell Suites<\/li>\n<li>avid hotels<\/li>\n<li>Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts<\/li>\n<li>EVEN Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Holiday Inn (but not Holiday Inn Express)<\/li>\n<li>Hotel Indigo<\/li>\n<li>HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts<\/li>\n<li>InterContinental Hotels & Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants<\/li>\n<li>Regent Hotels & Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas<\/li>\n<li>Staybridge Suites<\/li>\n<li>Vignette Collection<\/li>\n<li>voco hotels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/six-senses-laamu-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Reasons Six Senses Laamu Is (Still) My Favorite Resort in the World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227374 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Leaf restaurant and the resort garden at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Six Senses Laamu. Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Important_notes_for_redeeming_IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards\">Important notes for redeeming IHG Food & Beverage Rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rewards can only be used once, even if the charges are less than $20<\/li>\n<li>You can use multiple rewards during a stay, and each one can be applied to more than one eligible purchase \u2014 as long as all charges appear on the same folio.<\/li>\n<li>Rewards must be redeemed before checkout<\/li>\n<li>Your IHG One Rewards number must be attached to your reservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, there are a few limitations worth knowing about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually not valid for marketplace items, third-party restaurants, or delivery services<\/li>\n<li>Rewards are non-transferable and can\u2019t be applied across multiple rooms<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re only valid at participating IHG hotels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"The_value_of_IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards_can_vary_by_region\">The value of IHG Food & Beverage Rewards can vary by region<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Historically, the stated value of IHG Food & Beverage Rewards depended on the country in which your account was registered. While most countries saw rewards worth $20, U.K.-based accounts displayed \u00a315 vouchers, and eurozone accounts generally showed \u20ac20.<\/p>\n<p>IHG hasn\u2019t officially announced any changes, but this may have shifted. Even U.K.-based accounts now show rewards valued at $20. If your account is based outside the U.S., it\u2019s worth checking your Rewards Wallet to confirm your current reward value.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of your account currency, the $20 voucher amount is converted into the hotel's local currency at redemption.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207107\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/321\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207107 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IHG-Food-Beverage-Rewards.jpg\" alt=\"IHG Food & Beverage Rewards\" width=\"750\" height=\"321\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IHG-Food-Beverage-Rewards.jpg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IHG-Food-Beverage-Rewards-300x128.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Expiration_policy\">Expiration policy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IHG Food & Beverage Rewards are valid for 365 days from the date of issue. Use AwardWallet to keep track of your expiration dates by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/account\/add\/12\" rel=\"noopener\">linking your IHG One Rewards account<\/a>, and AwardWallet will automatically track your Milestone Rewards expiration dates:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211699\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/583\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211699 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AwardWallet-account-showing-IHG-subaccounts-300x194.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of AwardWallet account with IHG One Rewards subaccounts\" width=\"900\" height=\"583\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AwardWallet-account-showing-IHG-subaccounts-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AwardWallet-account-showing-IHG-subaccounts-1024x664.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AwardWallet-account-showing-IHG-subaccounts-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AwardWallet-account-showing-IHG-subaccounts.png 1453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\"><strong>Don't have an AwardWallet account yet?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/register?ref=235\" target=_blank>Sign up for free<\/a> and track unlimited rewards programs and travel plans.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Use_an_IHG_Food_Beverage_Reward\">How to Use an IHG Food & Beverage Reward<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To redeem an IHG Food & Beverage Reward, follow these simple steps during your stay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charge your food and beverages to your room<\/li>\n<li>Before checkout, log in to the IHG One Rewards app or website and go to your Rewards Wallet<\/li>\n<li>Confirm your hotel and room number<\/li>\n<li>Apply the reward to any qualifying charges<\/li>\n<li>Once applied, the reward will be credited to your hotel bill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Should_You_Pick_IHG_Food_Beverage_Rewards_as_Milestone_Rewards\">Should You Pick IHG Food & Beverage Rewards as Milestone Rewards?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food & Beverage Rewards can offer solid value and might be the best pick at certain milestones. That said, other reward options can sometimes deliver more value depending on your travel plans.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, after 20 nights, you can choose one of the following rewards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5,000 bonus points<\/li>\n<li>Two Food & Beverage Rewards<\/li>\n<li>One confirmable suit upgrade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94489\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/286\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-94489 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-Options.png\" alt=\"IHG\u00ae One Rewards\u00a0 Milestone Rewards Options\" width=\"750\" height=\"286\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-Options.png 1801w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-Options-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-Options-1024x390.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-Options-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IHG-One-Rewards-Milestone-Rewards-Options-1536x585.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>On average, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/IHG\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users redeem IHG points for 1.44\u00a2 per point<\/a>, making the 5,000-point bonus worth around $34. The Food & Beverage Rewards option gives you two vouchers worth up to $20 each \u2014 a total value of $40.<\/p>\n<p>But the confirmable suite upgrade can be even more valuable. If you use it for a five-night stay, you could easily get several hundred dollars in value from that one reward.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no single right choice. The best option depends on how you plan to use it. If you can take full advantage of the suite upgrade, that\u2019s likely the most valuable. If you\u2019re just short of an award booking, the bonus points might be more useful. And if you want easy savings, $40 in food and beverage credits is a reasonable pick.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IHG Food & Beverage Milestone Rewards are a great perk and a neat way for IHG to reward members who actually stay at its properties, not just those who hold elite status through a co-branded credit card.<\/p>\n<p>With several Milestone Reward options available, the best choice depends on your travel style. That said, the Food & Beverage Reward can offer excellent value if you mostly book one- or two-night stays at lower-end or mid-tier properties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IHG Members can choose Food &amp; Beverages Rewards as part of the Milestone Rewards program. 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