IHG One Rewards is one of the most extensive hotel loyalty programs worldwide, covering over 6,000 hotels. You can earn and redeem points when you stay at IHG’s 19 brands, including Kimpton, InterContinental, Kimpton, Avid and others.
IHG’s most loyal guests are rewarded with elite status. This gives members special perks like room upgrades and bonus points on paid stays. Perks vary by status tier, and you earn these tiers based on how much you stay (or spend) with IHG properties.
Further, IHG One Rewards members earn Milestone Rewards as they progress through the elite status tiers. These are earned when hitting certain elite night thresholds, and perks range from confirmable suite upgrades to dining credits and executive lounge access.
But why should you care about IHG elite status? Good question — and we’re here to answer it. In this article, we’ll discuss what IHG elite status is, its benefits, and how to earn it.
IHG elite status is a tiered loyalty program that rewards the hotel group’s frequent guests for their repeat stays. There are four tiers—Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond—each with its own perks.
Some key benefits of IHG One Rewards elite status are:
Here’s an overview of what benefits you can expect at each IHG One Rewards elite status tier:
IHG One Rewards members earn Milestone Rewards by meeting certain elite night thresholds. At most levels, members can choose which reward they’d like. Members can pick from bonus points, confirmable suite upgrades, food and beverage credits, executive lounge access, and more.
These are the Milestone Rewards you can earn at each threshold:
There are three ways to earn IHG One Rewards elite status: with elite nights, base points, or with an IHG cobranded credit card. Each has its merits, and the best route for you depends on how much you plan to spend and stay at IHG properties.
Earning with elite nights is straightforward. One night at an IHG property is one elite night earned, whether you paid for your hotel stay, redeemed points or used a free night certificate. Earn enough elite nights for your desired status tier, and you’ll have elite status for the remainder of the current elite year and the rest of the next.
Base points, meanwhile, are earned based on how much you spend. As mentioned, most IHG brands earn 10 base points per dollar, except Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, which earn five base points per dollar. For example, a $2,500 stay (before tax) at a Kimpton property earns 25,000 base points.
This works best for members with expensive stays since they can earn status regardless of how many nights they spend at IHG properties.
Finally, IHG credit cards issued by Chase include elite status so long as you have the card open. Cardmembers can upgrade to a higher status tier by hitting certain spending thresholds.
Here’s what status tiers come with each card:
The easiest option is to get elite status from a credit card, but note that Milestone Benefits aren’t included unless you also meet the nightly requirements.
With benefits like room upgrades and complimentary breakfast, IHG One Rewards elite status can make your next hotel stay at an IHG hotel more enjoyable. You can earn status relatively quickly with an IHG cobranded credit card, which will unlock benefits immediately.
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