Dec 31, 2017, 6:49 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
Wiki was copied from 2017 thread
Created WIKI Mar2017 purely to add the "new" IHG PB List URL as I can't find by screen navigation since IHG changed the reservation screens etc, and the old url if saved no longer works either.
Just got fed up trying to find , much easier to store in wiki, hope this helps others
Pointbeaks changed the amount of points needed: This is discussed in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1890423-point-breaks-now-5k-10-15k.html
This thread is about the discussion about the locations and the actual list, please use the thread above for discussions about the increased number of points needed for pointbreak redemptions.
SCUBACCR
Use this URL for "Live" PB Listing:
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/content/us/en/redeem-rewards/pointbreaks.html
The PREVIEW list usually appears on IHG's blog first
https://blog.ihg.com/ihg-rewards-club-pointbreaks-preview
Created WIKI Mar2017 purely to add the "new" IHG PB List URL as I can't find by screen navigation since IHG changed the reservation screens etc, and the old url if saved no longer works either.
Just got fed up trying to find , much easier to store in wiki, hope this helps others
Pointbeaks changed the amount of points needed: This is discussed in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1890423-point-breaks-now-5k-10-15k.html
This thread is about the discussion about the locations and the actual list, please use the thread above for discussions about the increased number of points needed for pointbreak redemptions.
SCUBACCR
Use this URL for "Live" PB Listing:
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/content/us/en/redeem-rewards/pointbreaks.html
The PREVIEW list usually appears on IHG's blog first
https://blog.ihg.com/ihg-rewards-club-pointbreaks-preview
2018 Pointbreaks Discussion Thread
Jan 27, 2018, 5:12 pm
#136
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,549
I'd love to know why they now think other chains are better, particularly when it comes to discounted reward bookings.
If Hilton or Hyatt or SPG or Marriot are now truly better then let's hear some details!
Jan 28, 2018, 12:02 am
#137
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 320
Good question. I've seen a few people on this thread say they are going to ditch IHGRC because of this change to PB.
I'd love to know why they now think other chains are better, particularly when it comes to discounted reward bookings.
If Hilton or Hyatt or SPG or Marriot are now truly better then let's hear some details!
I'd love to know why they now think other chains are better, particularly when it comes to discounted reward bookings.
If Hilton or Hyatt or SPG or Marriot are now truly better then let's hear some details!
Jan 28, 2018, 1:52 am
#138
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,726
Hilton has several 5,000 point redemption locations available throughout the year and not merely on occasional Point Breaks; SPG has multiple locations (and some very good ones at that) available at 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 points
Jan 28, 2018, 1:55 am
#139
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,549
Hilton, SPG & Marriott offer free breakfast (and often lounge access to lowly Golds AND always to Diamonds, whereas IHG offers diddly squat unless you are staying in a crappy HIX
Hilton has several 5,000 point redemption locations available throughout the year and not merely on occasional Point Breaks; SPG has multiple locations (and some very good ones at that) available at 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 points
Hilton has several 5,000 point redemption locations available throughout the year and not merely on occasional Point Breaks; SPG has multiple locations (and some very good ones at that) available at 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 points
Jan 28, 2018, 2:15 am
#140
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: M&S, Radisson
Posts: 758
Obviously, on the dates at which cash rates are lowest, it's not attractive to redeem points. I'm not saying 15k points for this property is something to write home about. But it's not terrible, either. On most nights, the cash rate is more like $150 (including taxes and fees) so you're getting ok value by redeeming.
Jan 28, 2018, 2:22 am
#141
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: M&S, Radisson
Posts: 758
So, in my mind, by comparing points redemption with cash rates at random dates, you're under-estimating the value of points. (Because, once again, I'd try to use points when cash rates are particularly high, not when cash rates are average or low.)
Jan 28, 2018, 7:46 am
#142
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,595
Darn. Holding my breath on this already now. Too bad to have meeting & work schedule tomorrow that allows too little watching on this campaign kick-off. It pays to be quick on trigger, but aargghhh I will be hands tied during launch! 
Jan 28, 2018, 7:57 am
#143
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Programs: IHG
Posts: 1,316
I remember this too. They used to release maybe 20 properties at very short notice, normally for the upcoming weekends, but it was phased out not long after it was launched.
Jan 28, 2018, 9:17 am
#144
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: EWR
Programs: AA, Delta, NWA,HHonors, Hyatt BF
Posts: 1,762
I enjoyed the reduced redemption rate for their Cayman property a couple of years ago. Been there many times. Wouldn't mind seeing that location included on the new "reduced" list, although I'm sure it will never be a 5k PB.
(5k actually a 4450 redemption if you score the welcome bonus and 10% from the card. Good times).
(5k actually a 4450 redemption if you score the welcome bonus and 10% from the card. Good times).
Jan 28, 2018, 9:32 am
#145
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Your SPG comparison is a bad one. 2000 Starpoints are worth at least $40; 5000 IHG points are worth $25-33.
But the real point is that comparing periodic promotions like Point Breaks to standard award levels at other chains is the quintessential apples-to-oranges exercise.
Jan 28, 2018, 11:05 am
#146
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ Diamond/*G, IHG Diamond Amb, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,239
The 5K Hilton redemptions are largely for remote rural US locations and (IIRC) resorts in Egypt & similar countries where civil upheaval has caused tourism to fall off a cliff. Also, these former Cat 1 properties—Hilton having abolished redemption categories last year—are in many cases raising their top rate to 10K.
Your SPG comparison is a bad one. 2000 Starpoints are worth at least $40; 5000 IHG points are worth $25-33.
But the real point is that comparing periodic promotions like Point Breaks to standard award levels at other chains is the quintessential apples-to-oranges exercise.
Your SPG comparison is a bad one. 2000 Starpoints are worth at least $40; 5000 IHG points are worth $25-33.
But the real point is that comparing periodic promotions like Point Breaks to standard award levels at other chains is the quintessential apples-to-oranges exercise.
Jan 28, 2018, 11:43 am
#147
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
Yes you are quite right about this. But Hilton Cat 1 and Cat 2 hotels are better deal with free breakfast for Golds and Diamonds plus welcome points up to 1,000. Plus Hilton redemption does count for promotions and points. Overall I would say IHG needs PB to stay competitive.
Jan 28, 2018, 12:51 pm
#148
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Yes you are quite right about this. But Hilton Cat 1 and Cat 2 hotels are better deal with free breakfast for Golds and Diamonds plus welcome points up to 1,000. Plus Hilton redemption does count for promotions and points. Overall I would say IHG needs PB to stay competitive.
They arent heavily marketed and are not prominent on the website, show as regular rewards nights when booking whilst there is generally only a few posts a quarter on social media.
I’d hazard a guess that probably 80%+ of IHG Rewards club members don’t even know what a pointsbreak is.
Jan 28, 2018, 1:35 pm
#149
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,595
Not necessarily a bad guess. Speaking of me, I had no clue about PB when I joined IHG nor flyertalk until I had spent some time on flyertalk and found this PB thread
Jan 28, 2018, 2:47 pm
#150
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 129
Hilton, SPG & Marriott offer free breakfast (and often lounge access to lowly Golds AND always to Diamonds, whereas IHG offers diddly squat unless you are staying in a crappy HIX
Hilton has several 5,000 point redemption locations available throughout the year and not merely on occasional Point Breaks; SPG has multiple locations (and some very good ones at that) available at 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 points
Hilton has several 5,000 point redemption locations available throughout the year and not merely on occasional Point Breaks; SPG has multiple locations (and some very good ones at that) available at 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 points
1) I might be wrong but the way I read the question was, what makes the other programs better than IHG NOW (as in after this devaluation). What you're pointing to is that you feel Hilton, SPG, and Marriott are superior to IHG regardless of the devaluation.
2) Yes, Hilton has several 5k pt hotels offered throughout the year. Question, which have you made more use of, Hilton's 5k pt hotels or IHG pointbreaks? I've booked way more IHG pointbreaks than Hilton 5k pt hotels. I don't think I've ever even booked one Hilton 5k hotel. I have one coming up in Bali. If I ever go to Egypt, I know they have tons of them there. I would guess that the majority of people have found more use with IHG's pointbreaks than Hilton's 5k cat hotels.