Ambassador and free weekend night voucher
Sep 20, 2012, 5:29 am
#1
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Ambassador and free weekend night voucher
I just want to check something as I'm new to all this.
I'm not currently an ICH ambassador but I plan to be staying at the Amstel in Amsterdam next February for Friday/Saturday night.
Now as I understand it, if I buy ambassador status for 200 dollars I will get a voucher for a free weekend night which I can then use for my stay as it will be cheaper than paying for 2 nights.
One thing the official page says is:
"Ambassadors need to book on the Ambassador Weekend Rate ("AMB Certificate") in order to claim their free weekend night"
However, the sticky master thread says you can book on any rate, which one is correct? Anything else I need to take in to consideration?
Thanks in advance.
I'm not currently an ICH ambassador but I plan to be staying at the Amstel in Amsterdam next February for Friday/Saturday night.
Now as I understand it, if I buy ambassador status for 200 dollars I will get a voucher for a free weekend night which I can then use for my stay as it will be cheaper than paying for 2 nights.
One thing the official page says is:
"Ambassadors need to book on the Ambassador Weekend Rate ("AMB Certificate") in order to claim their free weekend night"
However, the sticky master thread says you can book on any rate, which one is correct? Anything else I need to take in to consideration?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Lucifa42; Sep 20, 2012 at 5:39 am
Sep 20, 2012, 5:37 am
#2
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I just want to check something as I'm new to all this.
I'm not currently an ICH ambassador but I plan to be staying the Amstel in Amsterdam next February for Friday/Saturday night.
Now as I understand it if I buy ambassador status for 200 dollars I will get a voucher for a free weekend night, which I can then use for my stay as it will be cheaper than paying for 2 nights.
One thing the official page says is:
"Ambassadors need to book on the Ambassador Weekend Rate ("AMB Certificate") in order to claim their free weekend night"
However, the sticky master thread says you can book on any rate, which one is correct? Anything else I need to take in to consideration?
Thanks in advance.
I'm not currently an ICH ambassador but I plan to be staying the Amstel in Amsterdam next February for Friday/Saturday night.
Now as I understand it if I buy ambassador status for 200 dollars I will get a voucher for a free weekend night, which I can then use for my stay as it will be cheaper than paying for 2 nights.
One thing the official page says is:
"Ambassadors need to book on the Ambassador Weekend Rate ("AMB Certificate") in order to claim their free weekend night"
However, the sticky master thread says you can book on any rate, which one is correct? Anything else I need to take in to consideration?
Thanks in advance.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/ihg/hot...eference=IBAMB
I think you are Europe based so allow 4 to 6 weeks for your Ambassador kit with the BOGOF to arrive
Sep 20, 2012, 5:51 am
#3
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One thing the official page says is:
"Ambassadors need to book on the Ambassador Weekend Rate ("AMB Certificate") in order to claim their free weekend night"
However, the sticky master thread says you can book on any rate, which one is correct? Anything else I need to take in to consideration?
Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately, this link does not alaways work properly (and it is not working for me) depending on your location (read IP adress).
Sep 20, 2012, 8:12 am
#5
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You caught me; I overlooked this question as I updated the thread. I have not changed to wording, that you have to book using the link: http://www.intercontinental.com/ambweekend
Unfortunately, this link does not alaways work properly (and it is not working for me) depending on your location (read IP adress).
Unfortunately, this link does not alaways work properly (and it is not working for me) depending on your location (read IP adress).
)http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...ferences=IBAMB
Sep 22, 2012, 5:39 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2007
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If you bought it now, you should be able to book the AMB rate once your account gets upgraded, then just wait for the voucher to arrive.
If you want to confirm if the rate is available for the weekend in question, I'm sure if you post the dates someone will check.
If you want to confirm if the rate is available for the weekend in question, I'm sure if you post the dates someone will check.
Sep 28, 2012, 4:14 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6
I just found this thread and hope you don't mind if I jump in and ask a related question.
I would like to join the Ambassador Club (paying $200) to receive the free weekend night. I would like to stay three weekend nights in November in Miami. If I purchase the club membership now, will I get my voucher in time? And do you still get the upgrade they offer when using this method of booking?
Almost seems too good to be true!
I would like to join the Ambassador Club (paying $200) to receive the free weekend night. I would like to stay three weekend nights in November in Miami. If I purchase the club membership now, will I get my voucher in time? And do you still get the upgrade they offer when using this method of booking?
Almost seems too good to be true!
Sep 28, 2012, 9:48 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Canada, Eh?
Posts: 294
I just found this thread and hope you don't mind if I jump in and ask a related question.
I would like to join the Ambassador Club (paying $200) to receive the free weekend night. I would like to stay three weekend nights in November in Miami. If I purchase the club membership now, will I get my voucher in time? And do you still get the upgrade they offer when using this method of booking?
Almost seems too good to be true!
I would like to join the Ambassador Club (paying $200) to receive the free weekend night. I would like to stay three weekend nights in November in Miami. If I purchase the club membership now, will I get my voucher in time? And do you still get the upgrade they offer when using this method of booking?
Almost seems too good to be true!
The package usually takes about 4 weeks to arrive.
Sep 30, 2012, 9:54 am
#9
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
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I also am new to these certificates and trying to use mine at the Willard. I do see that when I choose the 'Ambassador Certificate' rate it seems to book at the exact same rate as the 'Best Flexible Rate' which is $259/nt.
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
Sep 30, 2012, 4:28 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2011
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I also am new to these certificates and trying to use mine at the Willard. I do see that when I choose the 'Ambassador Certificate' rate it seems to book at the exact same rate as the 'Best Flexible Rate' which is $259/nt.
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
Sep 30, 2012, 4:38 pm
#11
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,363
I also am new to these certificates and trying to use mine at the Willard. I do see that when I choose the 'Ambassador Certificate' rate it seems to book at the exact same rate as the 'Best Flexible Rate' which is $259/nt.
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
Oct 1, 2012, 11:15 am
#12
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Central Scotland
Programs: Oneworld, Avios and IHG Spire Ambassador
Posts: 574
I also am new to these certificates and trying to use mine at the Willard. I do see that when I choose the 'Ambassador Certificate' rate it seems to book at the exact same rate as the 'Best Flexible Rate' which is $259/nt.
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
But what it actually says is '$259.00 Per Room Average Nightly Rate' and when I click on the 'View Estimated Total Price' it shows that the total estimated charges for the 2 nts will be $593.12, so clearly not calculating the 2nd nt as free.
So, knowing that assuming is always dangerous, is it safe to assume that in the end the total bill will actually be half of $593.12? (and not a $518 rate for the 1st night and free 2nd night)
Oct 5, 2012, 6:48 am
#13
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: EU
Programs: IC Ambassador, IHG Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Miles & More FT
Posts: 160
question about cerificate
My question is for more expirienced Ambassadors on FT. Is IC strict on expiration date of Free night certificate or you can still use some time after expiration date? My cert expired 30/09 - is any way to still use it?
thanks!
thanks!
Oct 5, 2012, 7:00 am
#14
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Central Scotland
Programs: Oneworld, Avios and IHG Spire Ambassador
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Good question as my current AMB certificate runs out in June 2013 and I would ideally like to use it in July
Oct 5, 2012, 7:54 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: bay area, ca
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Posts: 1,840
From personal experience having used a LOT of BOGO certs in my day, I've never seen a check-in agent scrutinize the date on the cert -- mostly they seem to be checking that the details are filled out.
But -- and this really goes without saying -- if you were to attempt to use it past expiration, you should be prepared to pay for the room in the event they DO notice.