50% off promo for IHG UK/Europe bookings
Jul 22, 2014, 12:13 am
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You are quite right, and apologies for my bad. It certainly is not "quite clear", but I do think it's a safe bet.
The promo link in the first post states that it is likely that no points will be awarded, but if you follow the link through to IHG it doesn't mention the points situation. However, I - and others - have made bookings already under this promo and reported back on this thread that it is showing as zero points earnings under the reservation.
So whilst not concrete, I think it's fair to say that you shouldn't be expecting points under this promo. But on that basis I retract "quite clear" and replace it with "quite likely". Think that covers it!
The promo link in the first post states that it is likely that no points will be awarded, but if you follow the link through to IHG it doesn't mention the points situation. However, I - and others - have made bookings already under this promo and reported back on this thread that it is showing as zero points earnings under the reservation.
So whilst not concrete, I think it's fair to say that you shouldn't be expecting points under this promo. But on that basis I retract "quite clear" and replace it with "quite likely". Think that covers it!
"non-qualifying" evidence so far rests on the "receipt" page in the booking process, and, now, AaronD23's report.
I imagine it's going to turn out something like the 2for1 business, as 3544Quebec suggests. Some hotels will cough up the points, others won't.
My Saturday night stay in Birmingham will soon add to the confusion. I'll let you know what the result is!
Jul 22, 2014, 2:46 am
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Might be of zero relevance to this situation but whenever I book 2 for 1 nights in Australia using Priority Privilege certificates or monthly offers the reservation site always says zero points will be earned but I have always (in more than 30 reservations) had points credit as per regular reservations. So the reservation system statement cannot always be relied upon to be accurate.
Jul 22, 2014, 2:56 am
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But if you do have any luck with points please report back and let us know! ^
Jul 23, 2014, 5:02 am
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Jul 25, 2014, 3:08 am
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Jul 25, 2014, 5:06 am
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Voucher
Anybody already stayed under this rate and has been asked for the voucher?
The voucher says it is for Partner Rates with 20 or 30% off - no mention of the 50% off offer...
Was thinking about booking a nice suite a more expensive hotel, but do not want to end up paying the full price as they might refuse the voucher...
The voucher says it is for Partner Rates with 20 or 30% off - no mention of the 50% off offer...
Was thinking about booking a nice suite a more expensive hotel, but do not want to end up paying the full price as they might refuse the voucher...
Jul 25, 2014, 6:01 am
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Anybody already stayed under this rate and has been asked for the voucher?
The voucher says it is for Partner Rates with 20 or 30% off - no mention of the 50% off offer...
Was thinking about booking a nice suite a more expensive hotel, but do not want to end up paying the full price as they might refuse the voucher...
The voucher says it is for Partner Rates with 20 or 30% off - no mention of the 50% off offer...
Was thinking about booking a nice suite a more expensive hotel, but do not want to end up paying the full price as they might refuse the voucher...
When you go the linked IHG page, there is a link there to the identical voucher, and the T&C of the promo state you need to be an IHG partner.
Conclusion, although the voucher does not mention the 50% promo, it is the voucher that IHG tell you to use.
If you still have any worries, I'd print off the swimming.org page and the IHG offer page.
Jul 26, 2014, 1:01 am
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Jul 26, 2014, 9:39 am
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Yes, IHG are not being open and upfront. On the older 2-for-1 or 3-for-2 or prepaid-a 35% off promotions, the expanded terms always said either no-points accrued or mentioned nothing about points accrual, AND in absence of no-points-accrued warning such offers were both points scoring + qualifying nights.
We knew exactly where we stood. There is no reason for IHG to be disingeneous like for this promo. IHG obviously recognise we are far less likely to book if non-qualifying, especially now requal as elites is harder with bonus points not counting anymore. Also the advance booking by 31st July as non-changeable bookings, for August/September dates means I won't book with this offer. Although if qualifying i might have risked a few nights.
Last scoring promo other than 2-4-1 I used was Ł20.12 December2012 Olympics 1week sale for 12week period December2012-Feb2013 where rooms were Ł20.12 night at CP London City but I got 9 nights/9 creditted.
More recent promo was Dec2013 offer of fixed rates Ł30 HIX, Ł35 HI, CP Ł45, Ł125 IC which were upfront declared non-qual.
IHG have lost my last 5x weekend stays to Hilton, who with PR13CB (still works but not in as many hotels) provide better value (and cheapper) last minute rooms in most European cities ++ count as HH qual nights, which I don't need as I am already qualified HH-D for April 2015-March 2016.... BUT I do need nights starting Aug2014 for my new IHG-RA year and I would prefer to book IHG if on qual nights at similar rates.
We knew exactly where we stood. There is no reason for IHG to be disingeneous like for this promo. IHG obviously recognise we are far less likely to book if non-qualifying, especially now requal as elites is harder with bonus points not counting anymore. Also the advance booking by 31st July as non-changeable bookings, for August/September dates means I won't book with this offer. Although if qualifying i might have risked a few nights.
Last scoring promo other than 2-4-1 I used was Ł20.12 December2012 Olympics 1week sale for 12week period December2012-Feb2013 where rooms were Ł20.12 night at CP London City but I got 9 nights/9 creditted.
More recent promo was Dec2013 offer of fixed rates Ł30 HIX, Ł35 HI, CP Ł45, Ł125 IC which were upfront declared non-qual.
IHG have lost my last 5x weekend stays to Hilton, who with PR13CB (still works but not in as many hotels) provide better value (and cheapper) last minute rooms in most European cities ++ count as HH qual nights, which I don't need as I am already qualified HH-D for April 2015-March 2016.... BUT I do need nights starting Aug2014 for my new IHG-RA year and I would prefer to book IHG if on qual nights at similar rates.
Jul 31, 2014, 7:37 am
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Ok I wanted to book IC Frankfurt for middle of Sept... I thought I can just book and the rate will be 50% off but its not, I guess the voucher is really needed.
Anyways it should really be 50% not "up to"
As per T&C
Anyways it should really be 50% not "up to"
As per T&C
• 50% off Best Flex represents a saving of 50% off our Best Flexible rate per room, per night for two adults sharing a standard double/twin room (inclusive of VAT).
• Bookings must be made at least 3 days in advance of first night of stay.
• Offer available for stays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (with some limited midweek availability - please check when booking).
• Member ID or IHG voucher will be required at check-in as proof of eligibility for this offer.
• Offer only available at participating European InterContinental Hotels; Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Staybridge Suites and Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels.
• Offer available for reservations made between 15th May 2014 and 31st July 2014 for stays in the period 18th July 2014 to 28th September 2014.
• All bookings are subject to availability of rooms allocated to this offer at participating hotels.
• Room only rate for InterContinental® Hotels; Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels; Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Holiday Inn® and Staybridge Suites®. Breakfast included for Holiday Inn Express® Hotels.
• Full payment must be made at time of booking; no amendments permitted; no refunds will be given (except where prohibited).
• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
• This offer cannot be redeemed with IHG Rewards Club points.
• Bookings must be made at least 3 days in advance of first night of stay.
• Offer available for stays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (with some limited midweek availability - please check when booking).
• Member ID or IHG voucher will be required at check-in as proof of eligibility for this offer.
• Offer only available at participating European InterContinental Hotels; Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Staybridge Suites and Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels.
• Offer available for reservations made between 15th May 2014 and 31st July 2014 for stays in the period 18th July 2014 to 28th September 2014.
• All bookings are subject to availability of rooms allocated to this offer at participating hotels.
• Room only rate for InterContinental® Hotels; Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels; Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Holiday Inn® and Staybridge Suites®. Breakfast included for Holiday Inn Express® Hotels.
• Full payment must be made at time of booking; no amendments permitted; no refunds will be given (except where prohibited).
• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
• This offer cannot be redeemed with IHG Rewards Club points.
Jul 31, 2014, 7:58 am
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When i applied it to a holiday inn express, it was circa 50% off best flex
Jul 31, 2014, 8:04 am
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