Promotion Discussion Thread 2014
Jan 12, 2014, 3:41 pm
#136
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: UA GOLD MM,WN CP A+list, HH Gold,MR LT Titanium
Posts: 2,184
Of the 10 codes I was able to register for:
Stay #1-5 bonuses posted
Stay #2-4 bonuses posted-all different from stay #1
Jan 13, 2014, 6:38 am
#137
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: DL PM - IC RA - HHonors Gold - Hertz Gold - AA - US - CO - Choice Privileges
Posts: 1,663
one stay 20,000 points, one stay 500 points...
ugh!
ugh!
Last edited by view-with-a-room; Jan 13, 2014 at 1:11 pm
Jan 13, 2014, 6:47 am
#138
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: DCA, IAD, BWI
Programs: National Parks Annual Pass
Posts: 316
There was a 2000 point per stay code in Q4 2013 which hasn't posted yet as well. It was supposed to post later in bulk. So don't panic, don't get greedy and just be patient and be happy with what you got. You weren't targeted for most of these codes anyway, so any points at all are frosting on the cake. And can we please go back to the etiquette of 2013 and stop posting these account statements bragging how many points you got for a particular stay?
Jan 13, 2014, 8:03 am
#139
Join Date: May 2008
Location: UK
Programs: IC Spire Amb, Hilton, Marriott, BA, VA.
Posts: 673
I agree; why does anyone do this? Why draw any more attention to these bonuses than is necessary? Nothing good can come of it.......
Jan 13, 2014, 12:30 pm
#140
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 19
I am curious if you gave them a call. I have a lot of stays coming up with IHG, so not getting this 2000 is a big deal. I am one of those that only had it show up once and then stop on the second and third stay (zero bonuses on those). System confirms that I am registered for it (not online, but when you try to register again).
Jan 13, 2014, 12:56 pm
#141
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
IHG will also see and query the multiple codes including 9990 for 20K+ posted the previous stay, ask how you were targeted (you can't be targeted for TEST codes) which you'll fail to pass, and IHG then remove the 20k+ you just grabbed the stay before this January as again these were not given to you by any IHG channels of communication.
Go ahead by all means, instead of being thankful, smiling and greatfully accepting the windfall, instead assume the 'i am emtitled to freebies' mindset and complain, much against the this threads advice against doing exactly that.
Instead of getting 2k, or zero as refused, you should lose the 20k + you got earlier instead.
Jan 13, 2014, 2:29 pm
#142
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 103
You did not get the code from any official IHG communication, so IHG can rightly decide that you were not targeted, and thus not entitled to the 9990 code.
IHG will also see and query the multiple codes including 9990 for 20K+ posted the previous stay, ask how you were targeted (you can't be targeted for TEST codes) which you'll fail to pass, and IHG then remove the 20k+ you just grabbed the stay before this January as again these were not given to you by any IHG channels of communication.
Go ahead by all means, instead of being thankful, smiling and greatfully accepting the windfall, instead assume the 'i am emtitled to freebies' mindset and complain, much against the this threads advice against doing exactly that.
Instead of getting 2k, or zero as refused, you should lose the 20k + you got earlier instead.
IHG will also see and query the multiple codes including 9990 for 20K+ posted the previous stay, ask how you were targeted (you can't be targeted for TEST codes) which you'll fail to pass, and IHG then remove the 20k+ you just grabbed the stay before this January as again these were not given to you by any IHG channels of communication.
Go ahead by all means, instead of being thankful, smiling and greatfully accepting the windfall, instead assume the 'i am emtitled to freebies' mindset and complain, much against the this threads advice against doing exactly that.
Instead of getting 2k, or zero as refused, you should lose the 20k + you got earlier instead.
Jan 13, 2014, 2:42 pm
#143
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STR
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 37
Hello - need some advice please.
As a platinum member when I stay:
Hotel Indigo - I receive 1000 points voucher
Holiday Inn - I receive 500 points voucher
Holiday Inn Express - I receive 300 points voucher
Staybridge - I get a polite smile and nothing???
Crowne Plaza - told there pleased to see my a priority club member but nothing??
Both times in the plaza I was upgraded to club lounge is this what is in place of points voucher?
However staybridge giving nothing and no upgrade is this correct?
Thanks
As a platinum member when I stay:
Hotel Indigo - I receive 1000 points voucher
Holiday Inn - I receive 500 points voucher
Holiday Inn Express - I receive 300 points voucher
Staybridge - I get a polite smile and nothing???
Crowne Plaza - told there pleased to see my a priority club member but nothing??
Both times in the plaza I was upgraded to club lounge is this what is in place of points voucher?
However staybridge giving nothing and no upgrade is this correct?
Thanks
Didn't receive a polite smile by the old man at reception, but received an upgrade in Staybridge Suites in St.Petersburg, RUS. ^
Asking for an upgrade and mentioning of Platinum Status (during booking in the remarks field) seems not to be a mistake. @:-)
And without a smile of the receptionist I can live well
Jan 13, 2014, 2:49 pm
#144
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STR
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 37
Where do I go to enter the codes you have listed here? I see the offers page, but I can't figure out where I enter a code to register for additional offers. I have read through this whole thread but figure it is something you all have known awhile so it isn't mentioned. Thanks.
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/us/en/offers/promoreg/
Jan 13, 2014, 3:29 pm
#145
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STR
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 37
3007 for ELITE MEMBER WINBACK BONUS - Test Market Offer (5k)
8994 for Welcome Back Bonus - Test Market Offer (3k)
Both of them were working well for my last week's stay Jan-05 / posted Jan-10
Last edited by MrLion; Jan 13, 2014 at 3:42 pm
Jan 13, 2014, 3:38 pm
#146
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STR
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 37
Test Market Offers
Has anybody an idea what for these "Test Market Offers" are? 
Is it possible that IHG wanna check via what gray markets we get codes?
I haven't seen before ?!?
Is it possible that IHG wanna check via what gray markets we get codes?
I haven't seen before ?!?
Jan 14, 2014, 5:08 am
#147
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Sheffield, UK
Programs: BA, Emirates, IHG, Accor, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 637
Just went through the list and almost immediately the below are showing on my account. Didn't bother with the weekend ones as I don't have any weekend stays coming up yet.
1,000 BONUS POINTS FOR 60 DAYS Award Meter 0%
ELITE MEMBER WINBACK BONUS Award Meter 0%
ELITE MEMBER NEXT STAY BONUS Award Meter 0%
New Stay Bonus Award Meter 0%
ANNIVERSARY BONUS OFFER Award Meter 0%
NEW MEMBER BONUS PROMOTION Award Meter 0%
AMBASSADOR ACCELERATOR BONUS Award Meter 0%
The Big Win
Earn 4,000 Bonus Points at The Venetian® and The Palazzo®
5000 POINT PLATINUM BONUS OFFER
1000 POINT GOLD BONUS OFFER
2 night at CP London Docklands on Wednesday!
1,000 BONUS POINTS FOR 60 DAYS Award Meter 0%
ELITE MEMBER WINBACK BONUS Award Meter 0%
ELITE MEMBER NEXT STAY BONUS Award Meter 0%
New Stay Bonus Award Meter 0%
ANNIVERSARY BONUS OFFER Award Meter 0%
NEW MEMBER BONUS PROMOTION Award Meter 0%
AMBASSADOR ACCELERATOR BONUS Award Meter 0%
The Big Win
Earn 4,000 Bonus Points at The Venetian® and The Palazzo®
5000 POINT PLATINUM BONUS OFFER
1000 POINT GOLD BONUS OFFER
2 night at CP London Docklands on Wednesday!
Jan 14, 2014, 5:40 am
#148
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
Jan 14, 2014, 6:19 am
#149
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: UA*S A3*G TK *G EY G AA G RJ Gold IHG Spire Amb HH DIamond Marriott Gold BW DIAMOND SELECT
Posts: 60
You did not get the code from any official IHG communication, so IHG can rightly decide that you were not targeted, and thus not entitled to the 9990 code.
IHG will also see and query the multiple codes including 9990 for 20K+ posted the previous stay, ask how you were targeted (you can't be targeted for TEST codes) which you'll fail to pass, and IHG then remove the 20k+ you just grabbed the stay before this January as again these were not given to you by any IHG channels of communication.
Go ahead by all means, instead of being thankful, smiling and greatfully accepting the windfall, instead assume the 'i am emtitled to freebies' mindset and complain, much against the this threads advice against doing exactly that.
Instead of getting 2k, or zero as refused, you should lose the 20k + you got earlier instead.
IHG will also see and query the multiple codes including 9990 for 20K+ posted the previous stay, ask how you were targeted (you can't be targeted for TEST codes) which you'll fail to pass, and IHG then remove the 20k+ you just grabbed the stay before this January as again these were not given to you by any IHG channels of communication.
Go ahead by all means, instead of being thankful, smiling and greatfully accepting the windfall, instead assume the 'i am emtitled to freebies' mindset and complain, much against the this threads advice against doing exactly that.
Instead of getting 2k, or zero as refused, you should lose the 20k + you got earlier instead.
Jan 14, 2014, 7:26 am
#150
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SNA and XRY
Programs: UA PP, 2 MM; IC;
Posts: 1,043