Shortcut to Platinum (or Gold) level in IHG One Rewards program
The IHG One Rewards program continues in its expansion and hunt for loyal customers. After launching [...]
The IHG One Rewards Program continues in its phase of expansion and hunting for loyal customers. After launching status match campaigns and many other promotions, now comes fast track that gives status with very few stays.
In this article:
The fall promotion
The promotion is valid until the end of the year, subject to registration, and allows for elite status with far fewer stays than normally required.
- Stay 5 nights to earn status Platinum Elite until December 2023
- Stay 2 nights to earn status Gold Elite until December 2023Â
The best bonuses
No matter which of the more than 6,000 hotels you stay in, with a single 5-night reservation you can achieve the second highest level in the new One Rewards program. Normally to reach these two levels you have to stay: 20 nights for Gold and 40 for Platinum elite.
The benefits of the various levels
The new program is already active, all current fidelity members will see the new status on the new app starting April 17. The main benefits will be for Diamond members who from now on will be entitled to breakfast for two. They will also have the option to choose their preferred Milestone Rewards, such as annual lounge access and guaranteed suite upgrades.
Most of the new benefits come in the form of Milestone Rewards, breakfast is undoubtedly a huge new perk. Here are the other notable benefits:
- Early check-in and check-out delayed (are not guaranteed for any elite level, but are subject to availability)
- IHG Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members will have access to discounts on award nights several times a year
- IHG Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members will receive free upgrades up to standard suites
- IHG Diamond Elite members will have access to a dedicated phone number, which should provide better customer service
If you want, you can skip the queue and with only 200$ put the status in your pocket every year, without having to worry about booking a single night.
The offer is combinable with others active right now, a real highway to score lots of points and climb the statuses quickly.
In conclusion
Interesting to see how IHG continues to try to attract new customers. User side all these promotions can only be a remarkable opportunity to have better stays at (almost) zero cost.