Yesterday, I was looking at booking an IHG hotel night and got the $50 statement credit offer -- I couldn't resist and applied. Instant success -- first time that's happened for me with Chase in some time. About 2 weeks ago, I did reduce the credit limit on one of my existing Chase cards because that had been a problem with approval in the past. I suggest anyone thinking of getting this card do the same.
I do hope there's no problem getting the 80K bonus -- my primary motivation in getting the card. (I do already have the "regular" IHG credit card). BTW, I did not immediately add an additional cardholder to my application, as I saw nothing that said I had to do so to get the additional 5K. I assume that's correct, and that as soon as I get the card, I simply add the cardholder, she makes a purchase and I get an extra 5K?