Do you get the 25,000 bonus points every year as a Spire member
Jun 2, 2020, 4:23 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 783
If you have hit the current years Spire points requirement then the bonus option should be showing within a few days.
I met Spire requirements last year around Nov, equalities as Spire again in Feb this year, got both sets of yearly bonuses.
I met Spire requirements last year around Nov, equalities as Spire again in Feb this year, got both sets of yearly bonuses.
Jun 3, 2020, 3:29 am
#32
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: The Blackwater Valley (Berkshire/Hampshire/Surrey border area)
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Diamond, etc etc
Posts: 199
It would seem perverse that renewing Ambassador requalifies you for the 25K bonus for Spire... as this makes the Ambassador renewal via points even more attractive - effectively only nett 15k
Oct 17, 2020, 12:17 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,775
I just checked my account and other than the previous promo points having posted, had the option of 25k points or gifting some status to someone with status.
First time I've had this since I first hit Spire. 57 nights at present (from 55 needed due to requirements being reduced), although sure I've hit 75 and/or had the required points without anything.
Took the 25k points as that's nearly 2 nights somewhere (couple of 15k hotels near me so worth £100+).
Do like the "have a night on us"promo in the UK? at present. Sometimes works out cheaper booking 3 nights rather than 2 and more points etc. to boot.
First time I've had this since I first hit Spire. 57 nights at present (from 55 needed due to requirements being reduced), although sure I've hit 75 and/or had the required points without anything.
Took the 25k points as that's nearly 2 nights somewhere (couple of 15k hotels near me so worth £100+).
Do like the "have a night on us"promo in the UK? at present. Sometimes works out cheaper booking 3 nights rather than 2 and more points etc. to boot.
Oct 18, 2020, 4:53 pm
#34
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I just checked my account and other than the previous promo points having posted, had the option of 25k points or gifting some status to someone with status.
First time I've had this since I first hit Spire. 57 nights at present (from 55 needed due to requirements being reduced), although sure I've hit 75 and/or had the required points without anything.
First time I've had this since I first hit Spire. 57 nights at present (from 55 needed due to requirements being reduced), although sure I've hit 75 and/or had the required points without anything.
Oct 24, 2020, 2:36 pm
#35
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At least in my situation that seems to have been the case but then IHG's IT is a total mess.
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Oct 24, 2020, 2:37 pm
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Oct 24, 2020, 4:16 pm
#37
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Oct 25, 2020, 1:01 am
#38
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Oct 25, 2020, 4:03 am
#39
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Whether that means the rebate will run through the current year, or it will simply stop, I don't know.
Implementation the scheme was clearly beyond the scope IHG's IT system or the skill-set of its programmers, so maybe they'll switch to simpler ways of giving value to their frequent guests.
Maybe pigs will fly.
Oct 25, 2020, 5:15 am
#41
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I chased up a handful of stays over a couple of calls. Both agents said the scheme is being discontinued.
Whether that means the rebate will run through the current year, or it will simply stop, I don't know.
Implementation the scheme was clearly beyond the scope IHG's IT system or the skill-set of its programmers, so maybe they'll switch to simpler ways of giving value to their frequent guests.
Maybe pigs will fly.
Whether that means the rebate will run through the current year, or it will simply stop, I don't know.
Implementation the scheme was clearly beyond the scope IHG's IT system or the skill-set of its programmers, so maybe they'll switch to simpler ways of giving value to their frequent guests.
Maybe pigs will fly.
Dear all,
over a month ago I stayed several nights at different properties in Thailand using IHG points and still missing is the refund of the 10% Ambassador Redemption Benefit for my award nights:
Reservation xxxxxxx IC Pattaya: Total Refund 4,500
Reservation xxxxxxx HI Pattaya: Total Refund 3,500
Reservation xxxxxxx HI Bangkok: Total Refund 2,000
Grand Total 10,000
If you could please process the refund for these reservations that would be appreciated.
Regards,
over a month ago I stayed several nights at different properties in Thailand using IHG points and still missing is the refund of the 10% Ambassador Redemption Benefit for my award nights:
Reservation xxxxxxx IC Pattaya: Total Refund 4,500
Reservation xxxxxxx HI Pattaya: Total Refund 3,500
Reservation xxxxxxx HI Bangkok: Total Refund 2,000
Grand Total 10,000
If you could please process the refund for these reservations that would be appreciated.
Regards,
Oct 25, 2020, 5:23 am
#42
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But we are all going to have difficulty getting rebates if, indeed, the scheme is defunct.
Oct 25, 2020, 9:59 am
#43
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Gold Country, California
Programs: Hilton Gold, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,199
I received the 10% about a week ago for a stay in August. That was after spending 20+ minutes on the phone explaining what I was talking about. System was down for emailing. Surprised to see the correct wording, Ambassador 10%, on the entry in my account instead of some generic description I.e. customer service credit.
Maybe after renewing it will cease, my expiration is Nov 1. Still on the fence, like every year, about renewing. I rarely use the weekend night certs.
Maybe after renewing it will cease, my expiration is Nov 1. Still on the fence, like every year, about renewing. I rarely use the weekend night certs.
Oct 25, 2020, 5:13 pm
#44
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