Here's an interesting discovery. I just went back to a couple of the hotels referenced in my prior post, where the 5,000 point bonus was no longer being displayed. Here's what I found. If I choose the Best Flex rate on a given night with the Member Discount, the 3,000 point package is the highest point-total option. But if I choose the higher standard rate, the 5,000 point option is there, at a greater overall cost than the member discount rate with 3K points.
Example: CP Times Square. Best Flex Member rate is $284 ("Save $15".) Add on 3K points package @$14 for a total of $298. If you want the 5K points package you have to go with the Standard Flex rate of $299, plus $20 for the 5K for a total of $319. Thanks, IHG!!
