IHG Program Update March 2022
Apr 14, 2022, 11:07 am
#466
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: World
Posts: 1,647
Same experience, but on nights not points. Had Spire valid through 12/31/2023 (> 55 nights & < 70 nights) now showing Diamond only valid through 12/31/2022.
Apr 14, 2022, 11:40 am
#468
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 550
Pick up the IHG Premier card for $99 fee you get Plat Status. Plus a free night every year when you pay the AF. Everyone who stays at IHG properties regularly should really have that card, so many perks including fourth night free on award stays.
Apr 14, 2022, 11:54 am
#469
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
I already have platinum status due to the card, but I really want the lounge benefit (say for travelling outside of the US), and the suite upgrade would be great too. It seems they can only be obtained by staying 40 nights.
Apr 14, 2022, 12:02 pm
#470
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: A3 *G, AA exePlat, AS MVP 75k Gold, JL sapphire, UA silver
Posts: 4,035
Apr 14, 2022, 12:10 pm
#471
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: AMEX PLT, AA PPro, Spire AMB
Posts: 1,616
I think I may have done pretty well in this. Before my IHG CC terms changed, I was able to get EQP for spend at a huge multiplier and I am 11 nights in, with 80k EQP. Diamond until 12/2023. Not sure if the AMB renewal helps extend top status.
Apr 14, 2022, 12:17 pm
#472
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Gold
Posts: 20
It looks like they've launched a new version of the members area on the IHG website. Click 'My Account' to see it. Looks good, much cleaner design. Also a place holder for Milestone Rewards.
Apr 14, 2022, 1:18 pm
#473
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAN/DTW
Programs: IHG Diamond, HH Diamond, Avis Pref, DL Silver, National EE
Posts: 188
All of my IHG stays are for the company I work for (in other words, paid by them and not me) or are reward stays. Would there be any perks for me to get that card?
Apr 14, 2022, 1:23 pm
#474
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Huntsville, AL
Programs: DL DM 1.929MM, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, IHG Platinum, Avis CHM, Marriott Titanium (lifetime gold)
Posts: 7,857
As a long time credit card Platinum, I will say it is good to see IHG giving benefits to folks who actually spend a lot of nights in IHG hotels.
Who knows, once I polish off Hilton Lifetime Diamond I might move some nights over.
David
Who knows, once I polish off Hilton Lifetime Diamond I might move some nights over.
David
Apr 14, 2022, 1:32 pm
#475
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,434
As noted in the post to which you responded, the Premier card provides the customer an annual free night (max 40,000 point night but can be redeemed for a higher point value by adding points) and the fourth night free on points stays. Isn't that enough for $99 (the upgraded fee)?
Apr 14, 2022, 1:33 pm
#476
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Portland, OR USA
Programs: BA Silver, Icelandair, IHG Diamond Elite Ambassador, Hertz 5*
Posts: 610
I have over 60K QP's, and I am pretty sure I was in the 50's before my credit card statement closed this week. So I must have gotten some QP's out of it. But I have no idea how to see that. I know I had an expensive IC stay before March 24th so maybe that was it. Other than IHG stays and places that don't take Amex, I don't use this credit card often.
Sorry if I'm missing something basic, but do I need to spend another $60K at IHG hotels to make Diamond for next year? Assuming I don't reach 70 nights? Or do we get 2 points per $ in QP's?
Sorry if I'm missing something basic, but do I need to spend another $60K at IHG hotels to make Diamond for next year? Assuming I don't reach 70 nights? Or do we get 2 points per $ in QP's?
Last edited by Skyline; Apr 14, 2022 at 1:47 pm Reason: Added info.
Apr 14, 2022, 1:54 pm
#477
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Plat, M&M FTL, BA Blue, QR Gold
Posts: 3,704
Given that points for up to 9 rooms per night can be credited, I'd rather book 9 el cheapo HIX rooms with a 3000 bonus points package. Faster and without the inconvenience of a mattress run.
Apr 14, 2022, 2:17 pm
#478
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: World
Posts: 1,647
Apr 14, 2022, 2:22 pm
#479
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: USA
Programs: American Airlines (Executive Platinum), Hyatt (Globalist), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Diamond)
Posts: 2,917
Apr 14, 2022, 2:35 pm
#480
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
For me, the big question is how to get the 40 nights. I guess it does depend if you want spire status while staying those 40 nights. When I read the T&C I thought you could only get 1 room per night credited towards elite status.
As far as I can tell there is no easy way to get the milestone for 40 nights without actually having to book 40 nights.
IHG hotels aren't so cheap in the US anymore though, unfortunately. Or maybe I'm not looking in the right places.
