iggyray

MightyTravels? Huh?

stets

Best list in terms of the properties on there, but not in terms of value. It's a whole different thing now. At 5k, it was always a great deal, almost without exception. at 10k or 15k... a lot of these properties are just an ok deal at a property that's not very enticing.

I will be in Rome, Venice, London, and Chicago during this period, all of which have properties on the list. If they were 5k, I'd almost certainly do the pb for all of them (and probably extend my time in each). As it is, I only booked the London, and it's 50/50 whether I'll use it. Even in London 10k for a crap location or 15k for a slightly less crap location is not that great a deal.

This just completely changes the complexion of this promo. It's more along the lines of what others do with some reduced redemptions sometimes. No longer is it a crazy lottery where hotels are practically free if you can get there and book within the first hour. Some people may see more value in the new promo than the old promo. I'm not one of those people, but I sincerely hope that someone out there is.

harryhv

Expect fewer visitors and fewer regular posters coming here in future

Hannibal Lecter

People have ALWAYS complained about the selection of hotels, and indeed there has never been more than a few gems on the lists.
Standard redemption rates have gone up a lot it is ridiculous to expect IC Amsterdam, Paris, London, Cannes, Bora Bora, Rome , Tokyo
at 5-15K.

flightline

PointsBreaks represented outsized value. IHG has now swung the pendulum far the other way, especially compared to competitors' superior offerings.

I do hope the devaluations and poor loyalty programme hurt their bottom line soon. They need to take notice. Hotels aren't airlines. Competition still works, and customer and shareholder must both find value.

turner32

I just don't know what people expect. Also, why shouldn't the points redemption values increase? After a decade! Something-for-nothing entitlement, yet again.

turner32

Perhaps IHG is trying to lose the bottom-feeders. Can't blame them, really.

turner32

Ring IHG and demand IC Park Lane, as the locations do not meet your strict requirements. Tell them that you are loyal to other hotel chains, but IHG a couple of times a year for Pointbreaks. And see what they say.

redreeper

I'll still check out IHG promos and "PointsBreaks" in the future. This sad little list is a disappointment but sometimes a good one pops up. Was hoping for Madrid again but nothing in Spain at all - bah. Got spoiled the past few years by mediocre IHG hotels at a bargain. Owell. See you guys back here in 3 months.

jackets

That's easy to say but I feel bad for those that have bought a significant amounts of points for cash with the expectation that they would hold a relatively stable value. IHG has radically diluted the value of their points in a very short amount of time. If the rate increases were remotely tied to inflation, I could at least understand it. I will probably just use up my existing balance and move on to other reward programs. I doubt I'm alone.

beachmouse

I think the web site redesign is going to cause them more pain in 1Q 2018 numbers than any lagging grumbling resulting from PB devaluation.

Eltham

shoven

This the sort of program where you will never please everyone, the best in the chain will rarely appear in these lists as they are difficult to get on points at normal rates due to there high occupancy and people are unlikely to be happy if the properties on the list do not match there travel plans.

Nothing in Thailand and nothing in Hong Kong so no points break for me this time but not really the end of IHG points breaks or rewards.

FlyerTalker688786

please do and come back to tell us later. With fewer people I might finally have the opportunity to book the PB hotel for a longer period.

jxd

Yes, the list is slightly better, but (mostly) absolute horrible value. Some of the hotels in the 15k category are frankly a joke.