Originally Posted by
craigthemif
It is summertime in the Middle East, so neither hotel is likely to be completely full. (and indeed paid bookings will be moved over rather than cancelled...)
But, yes, talk to IHG Rewards Club and have them rebook you at the IC for no additional charge.
Hotels often try to get out of their commitments for cheap.If you stay firm they normally will find an acceptable solution, but it might require a few (firm and polite) emails.