New Points & Cash 20% Off (cash) Bookings thru 9/30/17. IHG Creditcard Members Only.
Aug 21, 2017, 12:35 pm
#1
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New Points & Cash 20% Off (cash) Bookings thru 9/30/17. IHG Creditcard Members Only.
Appears to be a new promotion for IHG creditcard members only.
20% off the cash portion of Points & Cash bookings.
For check-in now through September 30, 2017 (although the check-out date can be later).
IHG® Rewards Club Reward Nights
As a credit cardmember, you are eligible for a 20% discount on Points & Cash bookings.
This came up in a search today. Was not there yesterday. I haven't received any details on the date this has to be booked by. My IHG MasterCard is my default credit card on my account.
20% off the cash portion of Points & Cash bookings.
For check-in now through September 30, 2017 (although the check-out date can be later).
IHG® Rewards Club Reward Nights
As a credit cardmember, you are eligible for a 20% discount on Points & Cash bookings.
This came up in a search today. Was not there yesterday. I haven't received any details on the date this has to be booked by. My IHG MasterCard is my default credit card on my account.
Aug 22, 2017, 11:02 pm
#3
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Not having any problem here. Just tried it through multiple browsers (IE, Edge, Chrome, Safari, Firefox), too.
Aug 23, 2017, 9:12 am
#4
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Location: Charlotte NC USA
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Thanks for the HU.
Are points purchased this way elligible for 5x like either IHG bookings?
That would be a nice way to top off an account if one's near Spire status for the year.
EDIT There appear to be conflicting data points on this. This older piece discusses exactly this issue, with only 1x granted: http://travelwithgrant.boardingarea....us-ihg-points/ .
This newer data points was positive at 5x, however: https://thepointsguy.com/2017/04/pur...ent-3278130252 .
I wonder if the coding varies by hotel...?
Are points purchased this way elligible for 5x like either IHG bookings?
That would be a nice way to top off an account if one's near Spire status for the year.
EDIT There appear to be conflicting data points on this. This older piece discusses exactly this issue, with only 1x granted: http://travelwithgrant.boardingarea....us-ihg-points/ .
This newer data points was positive at 5x, however: https://thepointsguy.com/2017/04/pur...ent-3278130252 .
I wonder if the coding varies by hotel...?
Last edited by DaveH; Aug 23, 2017 at 9:55 am Reason: Other links / data points
Aug 23, 2017, 7:33 pm
#5
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Thanks for the HU.
Are points purchased this way elligible for 5x like either IHG bookings?
That would be a nice way to top off an account if one's near Spire status for the year.
EDIT There appear to be conflicting data points on this. This older piece discusses exactly this issue, with only 1x granted: http://travelwithgrant.boardingarea....us-ihg-points/ .
This newer data points was positive at 5x, however: https://thepointsguy.com/2017/04/pur...ent-3278130252 .
I wonder if the coding varies by hotel...?
Are points purchased this way elligible for 5x like either IHG bookings?
That would be a nice way to top off an account if one's near Spire status for the year.
EDIT There appear to be conflicting data points on this. This older piece discusses exactly this issue, with only 1x granted: http://travelwithgrant.boardingarea....us-ihg-points/ .
This newer data points was positive at 5x, however: https://thepointsguy.com/2017/04/pur...ent-3278130252 .
I wonder if the coding varies by hotel...?
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Last edited by CalItalian; Aug 23, 2017 at 8:17 pm
Aug 24, 2017, 8:24 am
#6
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Is that what you mean? Or is it trying to get you to pay whatever price they actually sell points at?
Aug 24, 2017, 2:16 pm
#7
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Finally got an email from IHG about this offer today.
Now through September 30, you’ll save 20% on the cash portion of any Points & Cash booking. Plus, you’ll earn 5 points per $1 spent at any IHG hotel worldwide when you use your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card to pay for your stay.
Now through September 30, you’ll save 20% on the cash portion of any Points & Cash booking. Plus, you’ll earn 5 points per $1 spent at any IHG hotel worldwide when you use your IHG® Rewards Club Credit Card to pay for your stay.
Aug 24, 2017, 3:55 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NYC (often in Thailand, Israel and Sweden)
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When you click on terms and conditions, you get the following message, which clearly states that this discount is only for spire members!
"20% discount is offered at time of booking and only pertains to the cash cost of bookings.
Stay dates include: 7/31/2017-9/30-2017
• Must be a Spire Elite member at the time of booking to be eligible for offer.
• *Bookings for The Venetian® and The Palazzo® hotels are excluded from discounts.
• This offer is subject to the general IHG® Rewards Club membership Terms and Conditions."
"20% discount is offered at time of booking and only pertains to the cash cost of bookings.
Stay dates include: 7/31/2017-9/30-2017
• Must be a Spire Elite member at the time of booking to be eligible for offer.
• *Bookings for The Venetian® and The Palazzo® hotels are excluded from discounts.
• This offer is subject to the general IHG® Rewards Club membership Terms and Conditions."
Aug 24, 2017, 5:12 pm
#9
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,674
When you click on terms and conditions, you get the following message, which clearly states that this discount is only for spire members!
"20% discount is offered at time of booking and only pertains to the cash cost of bookings.
Stay dates include: 7/31/2017-9/30-2017
• Must be a Spire Elite member at the time of booking to be eligible for offer.
• *Bookings for The Venetian® and The Palazzo® hotels are excluded from discounts.
• This offer is subject to the general IHG® Rewards Club membership Terms and Conditions."
"20% discount is offered at time of booking and only pertains to the cash cost of bookings.
Stay dates include: 7/31/2017-9/30-2017
• Must be a Spire Elite member at the time of booking to be eligible for offer.
• *Bookings for The Venetian® and The Palazzo® hotels are excluded from discounts.
• This offer is subject to the general IHG® Rewards Club membership Terms and Conditions."
Aug 24, 2017, 8:34 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NYC (often in Thailand, Israel and Sweden)
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Posts: 382
Aug 24, 2017, 11:46 pm
#12
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Although I am a Spire Elite, this is for IHG Rewards Creditcard holders which I have and is on my profile.
Aug 24, 2017, 11:51 pm
#13
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When you click on terms and conditions, you get the following message, which clearly states that this discount is only for spire members!
"20% discount is offered at time of booking and only pertains to the cash cost of bookings.
Stay dates include: 7/31/2017-9/30-2017
• Must be a Spire Elite member at the time of booking to be eligible for offer.
• *Bookings for The Venetian® and The Palazzo® hotels are excluded from discounts.
• This offer is subject to the general IHG® Rewards Club membership Terms and Conditions."
"20% discount is offered at time of booking and only pertains to the cash cost of bookings.
Stay dates include: 7/31/2017-9/30-2017
• Must be a Spire Elite member at the time of booking to be eligible for offer.
• *Bookings for The Venetian® and The Palazzo® hotels are excluded from discounts.
• This offer is subject to the general IHG® Rewards Club membership Terms and Conditions."
It also says this during a search:
IHG® Rewards Club Reward Nights
As a credit cardmember, you are eligible for a 20% discount on Points & Cash bookings.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:32 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 78
The T&C says Spire Elite only, but looks like there's at least one datapoint previously that a Platinum got the offer too.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:59 am
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IHG® Rewards Club Reward Nights
As a credit cardmember, you are eligible for a 20% discount on Points & Cash bookings.
And the dates are wrong on the T&C's. This promo did not start until 8/21. I know that for a fact.