Ok, seems like IC finally clarified up things a bit, got my latest monthly email. For RA:
Complimentary Internet for Royal Ambassadors.
Royal Ambassadors can now enjoy the additional benefit of complimentary Internet access at all InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts around the world. So as well as early check-in, late check-out, guaranteed room upgrades and complimentary mini-bar, you can now be connected wherever you stay. It's just another way we try to make your stay more comfortable and convenient.
Free internet applies to InterContinental® Royal Ambassador members only and is valid on all bookings except Reward Nights. It is valid in all InterContinental Hotels & Resorts worldwide when a Royal Ambassador member stays. Valid for the Royal Ambassadors room only. Complimentary internet is valid in any area of the InterContinental Hotel & Resorts property where internet usage would have otherwise been charged. In InterContinental Hotels & Resorts where varying internet packages are available, complimentary internet is valid on the lowest rate only. Reasonable usage applies. Not valid in any other IHG property.
Looks like on everything but reward nights and does not require special rate anymore.
Another thread might be worth mentioning:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...-2011-a-2.html