Jul 8, 2013, 11:43 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
Recent discussion (After January 01, 2016) could be found in this thread.
Most important points to consider for a valid BRG:
1. The comparison website MUST bill in the same currency as the hotel .
2. The cancellation terms must be equal or better, than the terms by the hotels.
3. The Website needs to provide INSTANT confirmation.
4. The room names should match, but if you can demonstrate, that the room is comparable, it will also work with discrepancies in the name.
5. The price difference has to be more than either USD 1 or 1% (whichever is higher).
5.b In regards to hotels located in australia and New Zealand the price difference must be greater than 3% .
Hotels for which you will get reimbursed:
(Note: There have been significant problems with getting full reimbursements from IHG, especially for reimbursements in other currencies than USD)
IC Istanbul ( BRG claim from the 17.05.2013/ "Technical Difficulties")
IC Frankfurt ( BRG claim from the 20.08.2013/ "Technical Difficulties")
Link to the Terms and Conditions : https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/cus...rms-conditions
Most important points to consider for a valid BRG:
1. The comparison website MUST bill in the same currency as the hotel .
2. The cancellation terms must be equal or better, than the terms by the hotels.
3. The Website needs to provide INSTANT confirmation.
4. The room names should match, but if you can demonstrate, that the room is comparable, it will also work with discrepancies in the name.
5. The price difference has to be more than either USD 1 or 1% (whichever is higher).
5.b In regards to hotels located in australia and New Zealand the price difference must be greater than 3% .
Hotels for which you will get reimbursed:
(Note: There have been significant problems with getting full reimbursements from IHG, especially for reimbursements in other currencies than USD)
IC Istanbul ( BRG claim from the 17.05.2013/ "Technical Difficulties")
IC Frankfurt ( BRG claim from the 20.08.2013/ "Technical Difficulties")
Link to the Terms and Conditions : https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/cus...rms-conditions
New IHG Best Rate Guarantee - Discussion & Feedback
Mar 30, 2014, 6:55 am
#5641
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Since you can't modify a BRG without losing the BRG, one should always take care to set room search to 2Adults and book as 2adults as in theory (if not always in practise) an unhappy hotel can then refuse to allow a second occupant.
That said one does not need provide the name, say it will depend on your various friends plans nearer the time which friend will accompany you.
If you provide the second name, then if that person is not make stay date , you can't get a different person into room. A good reason i don't say John Smith as second name if I am asked.
That said one does not need provide the name, say it will depend on your various friends plans nearer the time which friend will accompany you.
If you provide the second name, then if that person is not make stay date , you can't get a different person into room. A good reason i don't say John Smith as second name if I am asked.
Mar 30, 2014, 8:24 am
#5642
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,036
How does the refund actually work? My reservation is 2 months out. Do they mail me a check for the amount after my paid stay or do they just comp the room when I get there?
Mar 30, 2014, 9:09 am
#5643
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Mar 30, 2014, 3:22 pm
#5644
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold, Virgin FC Red
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Should you see the comp night adjustment when you look at the reservation online?
Mar 30, 2014, 3:30 pm
#5645
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Mar 30, 2014, 3:54 pm
#5646
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold, Virgin FC Red
Posts: 626
Interesting, looks like my other half is looking at a reimbursement. Thanks!
Mar 30, 2014, 4:05 pm
#5647
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Mar 30, 2014, 5:30 pm
#5648
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold, Club Carlson Gold, National EE, *G
Posts: 470
BRG online submission crashing upon submission. Anyone else try to submit today? Lovely website indeed.
Mar 31, 2014, 11:41 am
#5649
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,036
Any data points on getting the BRG on lastminutetravelclub.com
Mar 31, 2014, 1:58 pm
#5650
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 83
does anyone happen to have any very obscure european sites they could pm?
need a junior suite incl bfast at crowne plaza milan city for 4-5 june but everywhere is the same (incl usual dhr, skoosh etc which are more), none under 228 euros like on IHG.
i will be eternally grateful! thank you!
need a junior suite incl bfast at crowne plaza milan city for 4-5 june but everywhere is the same (incl usual dhr, skoosh etc which are more), none under 228 euros like on IHG.
i will be eternally grateful! thank you!
Mar 31, 2014, 2:20 pm
#5651
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 727
I've always been asked to provide the name of the additional guest on a BRG with two adults.
In respect of a re-imbursement my wife has been informed that they no longer issue cheques so they requested bank account details
In respect of a re-imbursement my wife has been informed that they no longer issue cheques so they requested bank account details
Mar 31, 2014, 2:21 pm
#5652
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold, Virgin FC Red
Posts: 626
Apr 1, 2014, 4:11 am
#5653
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 211
If you push back on giving out bank details over email, they will then offer a cheque for the exact amount. No extra to allow for fees.
Apr 1, 2014, 12:43 pm
#5654
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Elite Plus, IC Plat Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 918
Do you get AMB / Plat benefits for BRG stay?
I have a few one night BRG stays - do I still get AMB benefits at the IC's (free movie, upgrade etc) and Plat benefits at CP's ("upgrade") on these stays?
Apr 1, 2014, 12:48 pm
#5655
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