IHG Hotels - Friends and Family Promotion [updated Jan 2014]
Jun 8, 2009, 3:15 pm
#47
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 272
Rate DOES NOT qualify for Free Nights Promotion
This is already common knowledge. But I had an experience where I did end up getting credit for it.
I had booked a recent stay at IC San Francisco using this rate, well aware that I would not get credit towards the Free Night Promotion. A few days after my stay, I checked my account and did not see that stay show up at all. It was almost as if I never stayed there. I called Ambassador Customer Service. They pulled up my stay and manually made the adjustment to my account. When I checked it the next day, viola - it also counted towards the Free Nights Promotion!
I had booked a recent stay at IC San Francisco using this rate, well aware that I would not get credit towards the Free Night Promotion. A few days after my stay, I checked my account and did not see that stay show up at all. It was almost as if I never stayed there. I called Ambassador Customer Service. They pulled up my stay and manually made the adjustment to my account. When I checked it the next day, viola - it also counted towards the Free Nights Promotion!
Jun 13, 2009, 11:37 pm
#49
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
Strictly speaking, no. The F&F rate is a promotional rate. That being said, there have been some isolated instances where BOGOs have been accepted on promotional rates. If you are intent on trying your luck using a BOGO with this rate (and are not adverse to possible rejection), your best bet would be to make a second reservation at a fully refundable rate for the Saturday, present your BOGO when checking in on Friday, and hope for the best. Of course you will need to plan for the event of rejection, such as having a backup reservation elsewhere for the Saturday.
Jun 19, 2009, 3:09 pm
#50
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: BD, USAir, BA, Iberia, Hilton, IHG
Posts: 187
This offer is better value than F+F
Give it a try, using code AIM09.
"Choose from over 400 participating Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn hotels across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East."
http://www.halfpriceleisurebreaks.com/
"Choose from over 400 participating Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn hotels across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East."
http://www.halfpriceleisurebreaks.com/
Jun 19, 2009, 3:19 pm
#51
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
Give it a try, using code AIM09.
"Choose from over 400 participating Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn hotels across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East."
http://www.halfpriceleisurebreaks.com/
"Choose from over 400 participating Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn hotels across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East."
http://www.halfpriceleisurebreaks.com/
Jun 19, 2009, 3:34 pm
#52
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: BD, USAir, BA, Iberia, Hilton, IHG
Posts: 187
Jun 19, 2009, 4:18 pm
#53
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Jun 20, 2009, 7:19 am
#54
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Airstrip One
Programs: AA gold, UA Premier, HH Gold, *wood gold, PC gold
Posts: 950
I got the Holiday Inn Express Nearest Universal for $51/night which includes breakfast for two(saves about $30 each morning) and shuttle service to Universal Studios ( Saving $10 for parking) So really, it's almost like the room is only costing $11/night. Great deal, Thanks again mccamman.
$213.24 for 4 nights a.i. and I believe I get the PC points as well.
It was $216 with F&F and no points.
Still, thanks to the OP for sharing!
Last edited by the_nomad; Jun 20, 2009 at 7:25 am
Jun 21, 2009, 4:31 pm
#56
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 525
I got a question concerning the cancellation policy of these rates.
It says in the T&C that it is 4pm on the day prior to arrival for Europe. However, every hotel Ive checked so far is showing "non refundable, no change". Which one is correct?
It says in the T&C that it is 4pm on the day prior to arrival for Europe. However, every hotel Ive checked so far is showing "non refundable, no change". Which one is correct?
Jul 28, 2009, 7:23 pm
#58
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,651
With Orvitz you likely not get Priority Points.
That's the hotel I booked for next month but if you're staying for 4 nights (which I am) it's actually a little better booking through Orbitz and using their $75 off 4 or more nights code. 4ODWR75
$213.24 for 4 nights a.i. and I believe I get the PC points as well.
It was $216 with F&F and no points.
Still, thanks to the OP for sharing!
$213.24 for 4 nights a.i. and I believe I get the PC points as well.
It was $216 with F&F and no points.
Still, thanks to the OP for sharing!
Jul 29, 2009, 6:20 pm
#60
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAX, PSP
Programs: SPG & CO Plat.
Posts: 3,143
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Last edited by FatManInNYC; Jul 30, 2009 at 3:29 am