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Old Dec 13, 2010, 10:55 am
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Explore
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat
Posts: 4,791
This promotion is just lame, compared to systemwide benefits for Hilton, Starwood, and Hyatt top tiers. The IHG scheme is a failure because

- Only some properties participate
- A high rate code is required (always more than corp. or govt. rates)
- No benefit for Plats at CP, HI etc.

Since Internet access is such a key feature, I would not stay at an IHG property unless

- The rate is much lower than the competition
- That property offers free internet, as determined by a call to them (but the downside at HI or CP may be slower connection speeds if it's offered free to all guests)

If I am forced to stay at IHG, I would use 3G or 4G connections to access the Internet in the U.S. Likelihood of staying at an overseas IHG is quite low.

Last edited by Explore; Dec 13, 2010 at 1:56 pm
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