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IHG Rewards

IHG Rewards is the loyalty scheme for IHG hotels, which includes these brands: avid, Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, EVEN, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, HUALUXE, InterContinental, Kimpton, Regent, Six Senses, Staybridge Suites and voco.

Our main two-part introduction to IHG Rewards is here and you can learn more about the program on ihg.com here.

Check out our ‘Hotel Offers’ page here to see what bonus point offers are currently running.

More information on how you can earn more IHG Rewards points with the IHG credit card is here.

If you need to top up your account, you can buy IHG Rewards points here.

Good redemption deals at the new InterContinental Dubai Marina

InterContinental is due to open its second hotel in Dubai in late July.  This new property will be at Dubai Marina which is about as far away as you can get in Dubai from the original and impressive .....

InterContinental is due to open its second hotel in Dubai in late July.  This new property will be at Dubai .....

by Rob Burgess14 comments

Why InterContinental Ambassador is a loyalty programme I am happy to pay for

InterContinental, the luxury hotel brand inside IHG Rewards Club (which also covers Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and others) is a little odd when it comes to loyalty schemes: As part of the Holiday .....

InterContinental, the luxury hotel brand inside IHG Rewards Club (which also covers Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza .....

by Rob Burgess47 comments

No more IHG Rewards Club points on food and drink on Expedia stays

The major hotel chains are involved in a minor war with the online third-party booking sites such as Expedia.  They don’t like the commission these sites take, which is not surprising when .....

The major hotel chains are involved in a minor war with the online third-party booking sites such as .....

by Rob Burgess20 comments

What are the best Star Alliance credit cards for UK residents?

When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. British Airways was a core member of the oneworld alliance, and bmi British .....

When bmi British Midland still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. .....

by Rob Burgess16 comments

IHG buys Kimpton Hotels – massive boost to IHG redemption options in USA

InterContinental Hotels Group, the parent company for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental etc, announced last week that it was buying Kimpton Hotels for $430m. You have probably never heard of .....

InterContinental Hotels Group, the parent company for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental etc, .....

by Rob Burgess11 comments

Hyatt launches free wi-fi for all, Starwood does it with a catch

I recently wrote about how Marriott will be offering free internet to members of Marriott Rewards who book direct from January 15th.  Hyatt and Starwood, owner of the Sheraton, W, Westin, St Regis, .....

I recently wrote about how Marriott will be offering free internet to members of Marriott Rewards who book .....

by Rob Burgess18 comments

InterContinental to take over Four Seasons Dublin

InterContinental announced yesterday that they are taking over the management of the luxury Four Seasons Dublin hotel from 1st January 2015.  This came as a surprise as it had been reported that .....

InterContinental announced yesterday that they are taking over the management of the luxury Four Seasons .....

by Rob Burgess7 comments

IHG Rewards Club offering 50%-100% ‘buy points’ bonus

IHG Rewards Club – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc reward scheme – has been emailing members with a personalised offer to buy points with a 50%, 75% or 100% bonus. To .....

IHG Rewards Club – the InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza etc reward scheme – has been .....

by Rob Burgess13 comments

Credit & Charge Card Reviews (13): IHG Rewards Club Premium Visa

This is my review of the IHG Rewards Club Premium Visa credit card. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether of not they are .....

This is my review of the IHG Rewards Club Premium Visa credit card. It is part of my series of .....

by Rob Burgess18 comments

Credit & Charge Card Reviews (12): IHG Rewards Club Visa

This is my review of the IHG Rewards Club Visa credit card. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether of not they are worth .....

This is my review of the IHG Rewards Club Visa credit card. It is part of my series of .....

by Rob Burgess13 comments

One to avoid – IHG Exclusively Yours Rewards

For as long as I can remember, IHG Rewards Club and its predecessor, Priority Club, has offered a small range of ‘real’ goods for points redemption.  There was also a modest range of .....

For as long as I can remember, IHG Rewards Club and its predecessor, Priority Club, has offered a small range .....

by Rob Burgess4 comments