New IHG Elite Benefits for 2014 - Discussion of benefits
Feb 24, 2014, 2:19 pm
#50
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Feb 25, 2014, 9:28 pm
#52
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I am an IHG plat and have received 500 bonus points for each of the 2 HIX stays I've had this year in Virginia.
I stayed at a couple of HI's last year and was offered goodie bags or bottled water but never a drink from the bar/restaurant. I have more stays booked for this year in the US & Europe than previously. I'm curious to see if the offers really do become more consistent...
I stayed at a couple of HI's last year and was offered goodie bags or bottled water but never a drink from the bar/restaurant. I have more stays booked for this year in the US & Europe than previously. I'm curious to see if the offers really do become more consistent...
Feb 26, 2014, 2:14 am
#53
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Asked reception staff about this at HIE Tamworth (UK) - they are all unaware of any upcoming changes.
Current policy is choice of 300 points or drink for plat, and 200 points or drink for gold.
Current policy is choice of 300 points or drink for plat, and 200 points or drink for gold.
Feb 26, 2014, 2:26 pm
#54
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At HIX Nuernberg Schwabach Germany last night got a choice of
Welcome drink
Snack basket (two smaller items)
300 points voucher
The had two books with voucher, one with platinum and one with gold on the cover. I assume gold members get a different number of miles.
Feb 27, 2014, 7:32 pm
#55
Join Date: Apr 2012
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I just hope this doesn't result in some hotels downgrading their perks to come in-line with the other places. Last year I stayed at a Holiday Inn that gave me breakfast for two, and also a snack tray delivered to my room anytime during my stay. Another one waived parking for platinum.
I've also had other hotels where a bottle water was about it.
I've also had other hotels where a bottle water was about it.
Feb 28, 2014, 4:01 am
#56
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I just hope this doesn't result in some hotels downgrading their perks to come in-line with the other places. Last year I stayed at a Holiday Inn that gave me breakfast for two, and also a snack tray delivered to my room anytime during my stay. Another one waived parking for platinum.
I've also had other hotels where a bottle water was about it.
I've also had other hotels where a bottle water was about it.
I have already experienced this at 2 properties in the US and was advised by one of the hotel GMs that there is a financial penalty to the hotel if they break the rules.
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Mar 1, 2014, 1:43 am
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