Ambassador Programme Information
Sep 2, 2022, 1:36 am
#481
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,268
Ok, I have renewed my Ambassador membership & my Diamond Card expiry was automatically extended from 31/12/22 to 31/12/23. An additional 15,000 rewards points automatically posted instantly to my account too. The t's & c's also confirmed that after 2 paid qualifying stays at IHG hotels I would trigger an additional 20,000 rewards points. Perfect result.
Sep 2, 2022, 2:09 am
#482
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 639
Amb. Complimentary Weekend Night
Hi,
I am trying to decide whether to join IC Amb. Program. Would be great to get clarification on the following: 1. Is it possible to book the Complimentary Weekend Night rate without having Amb status? (IHG site does seem to allow it); 2. When choosing the Amb. Complimentary Weekend Night rate shows the total rate for 2 nights, and then it says that "the second weekend night will be credited to your bill at check-in". Is this always the case as long as you have Amb. status and the weekend certificate? Thanks
I am trying to decide whether to join IC Amb. Program. Would be great to get clarification on the following: 1. Is it possible to book the Complimentary Weekend Night rate without having Amb status? (IHG site does seem to allow it); 2. When choosing the Amb. Complimentary Weekend Night rate shows the total rate for 2 nights, and then it says that "the second weekend night will be credited to your bill at check-in". Is this always the case as long as you have Amb. status and the weekend certificate? Thanks
Sep 2, 2022, 2:47 am
#483
Formerly known as newbie elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,923
Ok, I have renewed my Ambassador membership & my Diamond Card expiry was automatically extended from 31/12/22 to 31/12/23. An additional 15,000 rewards points automatically posted instantly to my account too. The t's & c's also confirmed that after 2 paid qualifying stays at IHG hotels I would trigger an additional 20,000 rewards points. Perfect result.
Again apologies if this was answered elsewhere I tried to search
Last edited by Admiral Ackbar; Sep 2, 2022 at 2:59 am
Sep 2, 2022, 3:46 am
#484
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,549
Firstly, if you renew using points then you won't get the 15K points that you get if you pay by cash. However you will qualify for the 20K bonus as per the Ambassador T&Cs.
Members who renew by redeeming 40,000 IHG One Rewards points will receive 20,000 bonus points after completing two qualifying nights, between their renewal date and January 31, 2023, at participating InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, or Regent® Hotels & Resorts.
Sep 2, 2022, 3:54 am
#485
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,549
Hi,
I am trying to decide whether to join IC Amb. Program. Would be great to get clarification on the following: 1. Is it possible to book the Complimentary Weekend Night rate without having Amb status? (IHG site does seem to allow it); 2. When choosing the Amb. Complimentary Weekend Night rate shows the total rate for 2 nights, and then it says that "the second weekend night will be credited to your bill at check-in". Is this always the case as long as you have Amb. status and the weekend certificate? Thanks
I am trying to decide whether to join IC Amb. Program. Would be great to get clarification on the following: 1. Is it possible to book the Complimentary Weekend Night rate without having Amb status? (IHG site does seem to allow it); 2. When choosing the Amb. Complimentary Weekend Night rate shows the total rate for 2 nights, and then it says that "the second weekend night will be credited to your bill at check-in". Is this always the case as long as you have Amb. status and the weekend certificate? Thanks
2. Yes, it should all work out as expected at the hotel. Just make sure that is the case when you check-in. Some ICs adjust the rate in the booking prior to arrival to reflect the free night, either by making the second night $0 or divding the first night cost between the two nights. You may also see the confirmed room upgrade in the booking prior to arrival, so it is definitely worth keeping an eye on your booking leading up to your stay.
Sep 2, 2022, 4:02 am
#486
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,549
Regarding the 20K bonus when you renew Ambassador membership where you need two qualifyfing nights by 31 January 2023 to get the bonus, it is worth noting that when boooking using a Complimentary Weekend Night certificate that the free night WILL count as an eligible night for the purposes of this promotion. At least that is how I am interpreting the following from the T&Cs for this promotion.
The “Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night” rate is a Qualifying Rate, and the complimentary night may be counted towards the two nights needed to qualify for the additional 20,000 bonus points.
Sep 2, 2022, 7:55 am
#487
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 165
Hi,
I am trying to decide whether to join IC Amb. Program. Would be great to get clarification on the following: 1. Is it possible to book the Complimentary Weekend Night rate without having Amb status? (IHG site does seem to allow it); 2. When choosing the Amb. Complimentary Weekend Night rate shows the total rate for 2 nights, and then it says that "the second weekend night will be credited to your bill at check-in". Is this always the case as long as you have Amb. status and the weekend certificate? Thanks
I am trying to decide whether to join IC Amb. Program. Would be great to get clarification on the following: 1. Is it possible to book the Complimentary Weekend Night rate without having Amb status? (IHG site does seem to allow it); 2. When choosing the Amb. Complimentary Weekend Night rate shows the total rate for 2 nights, and then it says that "the second weekend night will be credited to your bill at check-in". Is this always the case as long as you have Amb. status and the weekend certificate? Thanks
Sep 2, 2022, 6:36 pm
#488
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,268
No worries, ask away! Yes, indeed, I paid $200 cash. A bargain IMHO. This was a no-brainer for me with the 15,000 points + the bonus 20,000 points for 2 stays (several stays were already booked, so the bonus is an easy win) + the free weekend night certificate & the Diamond benefits (brekkie etc.)...bye bye Hilton Diamond (which I won't renew)..
Sep 2, 2022, 11:05 pm
#489
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
I just got the Ambassador offer email. I'm diamond thru Dec 2023. Other than the late checkout and one free night, is there any other benefit over diamond? "Guaranteed upgrades" is touted but that could be being "upgraded" to maybe the same room on a higher floor.
Sep 3, 2022, 2:14 am
#491
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 168
Ok, I have renewed my Ambassador membership & my Diamond Card expiry was automatically extended from 31/12/22 to 31/12/23. An additional 15,000 rewards points automatically posted instantly to my account too. The t's & c's also confirmed that after 2 paid qualifying stays at IHG hotels I would trigger an additional 20,000 rewards points. Perfect result.
Sep 3, 2022, 6:13 am
#492
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
Regarding the 20K bonus when you renew Ambassador membership where you need two qualifyfing nights by 31 January 2023 to get the bonus, it is worth noting that when boooking using a Complimentary Weekend Night certificate that the free night WILL count as an eligible night for the purposes of this promotion. At least that is how I am interpreting the following from the T&Cs for this promotion.
Sep 4, 2022, 7:50 am
#493
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 25
Enrol in Ambassador online or when checking in at IC Hotel?
Read that in the past, there were sometimes additional benefits when enrolling in the Ambassador on the spot at an InterContinental hotel at the time of checking in, such as upgrade, lounge access, etc. Any recent data points on this?
If we sign up for the first time at an InterContinental hotel when checking in, will still be able to get the 20000 points after completing 2 nights' stay under the current promotion right?
Just wondering whether should sign up online or might be better to try signing up upon checking in, in case there are really additional benefits. Any recommendations? Thank you!
If we sign up for the first time at an InterContinental hotel when checking in, will still be able to get the 20000 points after completing 2 nights' stay under the current promotion right?
Just wondering whether should sign up online or might be better to try signing up upon checking in, in case there are really additional benefits. Any recommendations? Thank you!
Oct 2, 2022, 2:19 am
#494
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 29
I have a question about Ambassador membership. I have one free night to use as an Ambassador. I login to IHG's website and click on "Complimentary Ambassador Night" and check the available dates. Some are available on the weekdays (weird) and I choose 2 consecutive nights (3 days total) and click to the billing page. The billing page shows that I'm being charged for two nights instead of getting the 2nd night free. Is this how it works? Do I get charged for two nights and get one night refunded at some later stage?
Oct 2, 2022, 4:57 am
#495
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 25
I have a question about Ambassador membership. I have one free night to use as an Ambassador. I login to IHG's website and click on "Complimentary Ambassador Night" and check the available dates. Some are available on the weekdays (weird) and I choose 2 consecutive nights (3 days total) and click to the billing page. The billing page shows that I'm being charged for two nights instead of getting the 2nd night free. Is this how it works? Do I get charged for two nights and get one night refunded at some later stage?
Other hotels may keep the reservation as it is for the time being, and when checking out, adjust the rate then to charge you only for the first night.
For most countries, weekend nights will include Friday, Saturday and Sunday, for InterContinental hotels.
For Kimpton and Regent hotels, can still book these hotels for the Ambassador nights until the end of this year, and the rates will apply to both weekday and weekend stays, unlike the InterContinental ones.