Originally Posted by
fereke
Individual hotels can of course go beyond but per T&C, lounge access is only granted if you pay for it, you can be upgraded to a club room without club access...
16. The InterContinental Ambassador guaranteed one room category upgrade excludes Club InterContinental or Regent Club experience/lounge access. Should a member’s original room purchase be one category lower than an advertised Club room/suite category, the member will be assigned the one category upgrade without the Club InterContinental or Regent Club experience/ lounge access.
Well yes, which is why I would advise non-RAs or those who don't regularly visit the same IC to book a Club Room and enjoy the +1 upgrade in a better room/suite and retain club access.