Originally Posted by
Smythmeister
She said their online training has told them it officially starts on 1st of June although oddly told me it only applied to the first night rather than every night. Which is not what it says online. Was only there one night so didn't matter.
Originally Posted by
Smiley90
Breakfast only on the first night? What is this, Accor?
I can confirm this from another holiday inn in Europe. breakfast only for first night i was told.
Very sad if true...
But it says
Welcome Amenity at Check-InMake your choice at check-in. You can select points, a drink or snack offering, or daily free hot breakfast for two.
On ihg.com
The T&C also makes it clear at
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/cu...er-tc/2nd-page
- Diamond Elite Members’ Welcome Amenity choice also includes Free Breakfast at full-service brands (Six Senses, REGENT, InterContinental, Hualuxe, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza, Even, Holiday Inn, and select Kimpton properties)
- Available for Member and one guest registered to the same room for each night of stay
- Includes one main menu item with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages or full buffet with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages per person
- Alcoholic beverages and certain specialty drinks excluded
- Not available for In-Room dining or at specialty restaurants
On a related note, immediately after, it says,
- Members using Digital Check-in may only receive Points as a Welcome Amenity
I have never used it myself, but now I have to really remind myself to never use it (unless staying at an HIX or Avid, I guess).