Apr 17, 2017, 8:50 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
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
Older Thread (Prior to December 31, 2016) could be found here. The Wiki was taken from this thread.
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
Older Thread (Prior to December 31, 2016) could be found here. The Wiki was taken from this thread.
New IHG Best Rate Guarantee - Discussion & Feedback from January 2016
Jan 15, 2018, 3:03 am
#856
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: N/A
Programs: 100m swimming certificate level 5
Posts: 1,456
Interesting development with the LPP vs. the BRG. I had never even heard of the LPP before now. The LPP terms seem to be more favorable than BRG. Under the LPP you just need to find a rate that is the same or lower than the "Your Rate" on the IHG site.
But now, under both programs, the cancellation terms must match. It used to be with the BRG that if the lowest rate was cancellable you could book that and compare with another site's non-cancellable rate.
But now, under both programs, the cancellation terms must match. It used to be with the BRG that if the lowest rate was cancellable you could book that and compare with another site's non-cancellable rate.
Jan 31, 2018, 9:17 am
#857
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: BNA
Posts: 257
I have a trip to DC planned next month and am looking at staying at the Kimpton Glover Park. I have been searching FlyerTalk IHG threads for information on the Best Rate Guarantee. Is the concensus still that it is a joke and not worth dealing with?
My situation:
A "best available rate" search on the hotel's website yields a "Standard Room" "Lock It Down" "Special Offer" rate of $177.65.
A search of Priceline in the non-auction, non-opaque portion of the their site yields a "Standard Room" "Non Refundable" "Exclusive!" for rate of $78.20 for the same night.
So a huge difference. Am I likely to have any luck with the BRG or am I likely to get stuck paying about $100 more for the same room if I book through the hotel's/IHG's site? I note that the terms and conditions read:
"7.d. Rates on auction websites or that you book using a similar process;" are ineligible for the program.
Obviously Priceline is an "auction site" but this is not an auction rate or something that doesn't disclose the hotel until the reservation is made. Thoughts?
My situation:
A "best available rate" search on the hotel's website yields a "Standard Room" "Lock It Down" "Special Offer" rate of $177.65.
A search of Priceline in the non-auction, non-opaque portion of the their site yields a "Standard Room" "Non Refundable" "Exclusive!" for rate of $78.20 for the same night.
So a huge difference. Am I likely to have any luck with the BRG or am I likely to get stuck paying about $100 more for the same room if I book through the hotel's/IHG's site? I note that the terms and conditions read:
"7.d. Rates on auction websites or that you book using a similar process;" are ineligible for the program.
Obviously Priceline is an "auction site" but this is not an auction rate or something that doesn't disclose the hotel until the reservation is made. Thoughts?
Jan 31, 2018, 1:42 pm
#858
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
I have a trip to DC planned next month and am looking at staying at the Kimpton Glover Park. I have been searching FlyerTalk IHG threads for information on the Best Rate Guarantee. Is the concensus still that it is a joke and not worth dealing with?
My situation:
A "best available rate" search on the hotel's website yields a "Standard Room" "Lock It Down" "Special Offer" rate of $177.65.
A search of Priceline in the non-auction, non-opaque portion of the their site yields a "Standard Room" "Non Refundable" "Exclusive!" for rate of $78.20 for the same night.
So a huge difference. Am I likely to have any luck with the BRG or am I likely to get stuck paying about $100 more for the same room if I book through the hotel's/IHG's site? I note that the terms and conditions read:
"7.d. Rates on auction websites or that you book using a similar process;" are ineligible for the program.
Obviously Priceline is an "auction site" but this is not an auction rate or something that doesn't disclose the hotel until the reservation is made. Thoughts?
My situation:
A "best available rate" search on the hotel's website yields a "Standard Room" "Lock It Down" "Special Offer" rate of $177.65.
A search of Priceline in the non-auction, non-opaque portion of the their site yields a "Standard Room" "Non Refundable" "Exclusive!" for rate of $78.20 for the same night.
So a huge difference. Am I likely to have any luck with the BRG or am I likely to get stuck paying about $100 more for the same room if I book through the hotel's/IHG's site? I note that the terms and conditions read:
"7.d. Rates on auction websites or that you book using a similar process;" are ineligible for the program.
Obviously Priceline is an "auction site" but this is not an auction rate or something that doesn't disclose the hotel until the reservation is made. Thoughts?
BRG in any case is changed for 2018 onwards, no longer gives a free first night. You should look at LPP version instead these days.
Feb 2, 2018, 6:26 am
#859
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
At that difference, especially if multinight stay, don't risk IHG BPG/LPP claim. Go with Priceline, Far too many hurdles and very very high chance IHG will deny your claim.
BRG in any case is changed for 2018 onwards, no longer gives a free first night. You should look at LPP version instead these days.
BRG in any case is changed for 2018 onwards, no longer gives a free first night. You should look at LPP version instead these days.
Feb 16, 2018, 7:35 am
#860
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,203
Kimpton Lorien: $111 for a King (IHG non-refundable discount) or $199 for Suite
Hotels.com/Expedia/Hotwire/Hotels.com (Any site I should pick in particular to file): $101 and $180. Not a huge savings, but I'll take it as it's almost $50 on the suite.
Is there a particular site that I should or shouldn't use for the guarantee? Almost every site is cheaper than IHG's own website at this point. I miss Kimpton being independent!
Hotels.com/Expedia/Hotwire/Hotels.com (Any site I should pick in particular to file): $101 and $180. Not a huge savings, but I'll take it as it's almost $50 on the suite.
Is there a particular site that I should or shouldn't use for the guarantee? Almost every site is cheaper than IHG's own website at this point. I miss Kimpton being independent!
Feb 19, 2018, 2:24 am
#862
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 211
Kimpton Lorien: $111 for a King (IHG non-refundable discount) or $199 for Suite
Hotels.com/Expedia/Hotwire/Hotels.com (Any site I should pick in particular to file): $101 and $180. Not a huge savings, but I'll take it as it's almost $50 on the suite.
Is there a particular site that I should or shouldn't use for the guarantee? Almost every site is cheaper than IHG's own website at this point. I miss Kimpton being independent!
Hotels.com/Expedia/Hotwire/Hotels.com (Any site I should pick in particular to file): $101 and $180. Not a huge savings, but I'll take it as it's almost $50 on the suite.
Is there a particular site that I should or shouldn't use for the guarantee? Almost every site is cheaper than IHG's own website at this point. I miss Kimpton being independent!
Feb 26, 2018, 10:21 am
#865
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 8
Hi there~
May I ask if there is no availability show on IHG website, meanwhile for 3rd party sites bookings could be made, is it not possible to apply for BRG as a valid booking is required?
Anyone has suggestions under this situation?
Thanks~
May I ask if there is no availability show on IHG website, meanwhile for 3rd party sites bookings could be made, is it not possible to apply for BRG as a valid booking is required?
Anyone has suggestions under this situation?
Thanks~
Feb 28, 2018, 3:48 pm
#866
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,443
Indeed.
Even more. The hotel needs to offer at least two rooms of the type you are trying to BPG, otherwise you can’t Make a reservation without killling inventief. And even then, most likely the other room will also be booked before a claim has been validated.
Even more. The hotel needs to offer at least two rooms of the type you are trying to BPG, otherwise you can’t Make a reservation without killling inventief. And even then, most likely the other room will also be booked before a claim has been validated.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:31 pm
#867
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Planet Earth
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hertz PC, AA Plat Pro
Posts: 149
Sorry if this has been answered here before, couldn't find it, but quick question.
I made a booking at a Kimpton couple weeks ago on a non-refundable rate. Booked and surprisingly was approved for a BRG claim. Card was charged and bill was paid at the end of the month. Today I was checking on my booking and it's now showing as a flex rate. If I were to cancel this booking, would the charge go back onto my card or would I just lose a fully paid booking? I called both IHG as well as Kimpton and they both redirected me to one another.
I made a booking at a Kimpton couple weeks ago on a non-refundable rate. Booked and surprisingly was approved for a BRG claim. Card was charged and bill was paid at the end of the month. Today I was checking on my booking and it's now showing as a flex rate. If I were to cancel this booking, would the charge go back onto my card or would I just lose a fully paid booking? I called both IHG as well as Kimpton and they both redirected me to one another.