IHG promotions: Bonus points, bonus discounts and more
One of the most satisfying ways to earn hotel points is to take advantage hotel promotions. Luckily, you can earn bonus points through several IHG promotions this summer.
Some IHG One Rewards Promotions are targeted, so your offer details may sometimes differ from mine. But here’s a closer look at current IHG promotions you might want to take advantage of.
Targeted offers for bonus points on stays
IHG members can earn bonus points every time they stay a certain number of nights between June 20 and August 31. This offer is targeted so your offer could be for number of nights or reward points varies. For example, my offer is 8,000 points every four nights.
Reward nights and stays with points and cash are not eligible for this promotion. For your stay to qualify, you will have to spend more than $30 per night and book a qualifying rate (as determined by IHG One Rewards terms and conditions).
Check IHG deals page to see if you’re targeted for this offer. You must sign up for this promotion before completing your first stay.
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15% off reward nights at new hotels and resorts
One untargeted IHG promotion offers discounts on award nights at new IHG hotels and resorts for stays through August 31.
New hotels and resorts are eligible to be listed on IHG website. You don’t have to do anything specific to get the discount; Login to your account and redeem IHG points to stay at one of the new hotels.
You cannot stack this discount with Free Wednesday reward night perks is provided as a benefit of Premier IHG One Rewards credit card, IHG One Rewards Premier business credit card And IHG One Rewards travel credit card. Cardholders can only get a 15% discount on stays of three nights or less at new hotels and resorts.
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Bonus points when renting a car
When you book a Hertz car rental through IHG trip replenishment portal, you’ll enjoy special rates and IHG rewards points. Specifically, you’ll earn 1,500 IHG points per rental plus 500 points per day if you’re an elite member and 125 points per day if you’re not. IHG elite status.
If you book a Dollar or Thrifty rental through the IHG Trip Extras portal, you’ll receive daily savings and 125 IHG points per day on your rental.
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Bonus points for attending an all-inclusive vacation presentation
If you want a discounted stay and don’t mind attending a timeshare presentation, you can earn 10,000 IHG points when you get a three-night hotel stay for $199 or a resort stay three nights for $249. This offer is valid for stays at:
- Arizona: Scottsdale
- Florida: Orlando and Cocoa Beach
- Tennessee: Gatlinburg
- Missouri: Branson
- Nevada: Las Vegas
- South Carolina: Myrtle Beach
- Texas: Galveston
- Virginia: Williamsburg
All destinations offer hotel stay options. But only Orlando, Las Vegas, Branson, Galveston and Williamsburg offer on-site stay options at Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts. You will need to meet employment, income and other requirements to purchase one of these plans, so check the requirements above offers page.
If you purchase a package, you must attend a timeshare presentation lasting one to two hours. These presentations can be very stressful and are designed to get the traveler to agree to purchase a timeshare. Even if you don’t mind attending a timeshare presentation, know that accepting this offer may prevent you from accepting better offers in the future.
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Bottom line
You should check hotel promotions periodically. Current promotions, such as the targeted 8,000 bonus points per four-night stay offer I have in my IHG account, can add value to upcoming trips without must pay additional fees.
Go ahead and sign up for your Target Rewards promotion now. There’s no harm in signing up and not taking advantage of the promotion, but signing up now also ensures you don’t forget to sign up later.
