Originally Posted by scubaccr

Not allowed by IHG t+c's, when IHG spots this type of activity (account fraud in their eyes) the account is cancelled and accumulated IHG points, award bookings are forfeited. IHG are aware people will try to share accounts this way so will have some controls/checks in place.

1. Benefits of IHG Platinum are only conferred if account owner occupies room. so should not apply to wife, family, friends etc.

2. Points and bonuses do not apply unless account owner occupies room. so you should not earn points or qual nights if your partner stays on your account.

With same surname it is harder for IHG to pick up, but earlier this year several accounts were cancelled for things like one partner staying on others account.