Friends and Family discount at all IHG Hotels
Apr 19, 2009, 12:59 pm
#226
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: FRA, SZG, CAI
Programs: LH M&M SEN *G, Priority Club Plat. RA
Posts: 507
Totally agree. As if current times aren't uncertain enough, they could have just made everything clear in the T&Cs. Thats what they are there for. Anyways, good to hear, that many RA's seem to get all the benefits with this rate.
Cheers
aquaguy
Apr 20, 2009, 5:41 am
#227
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: SQ PPS - M&M SEN - QR Platinum - ITA Executive - IC Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 304
I am following this thread for a while and decided to send a mail to an IC for an upcoming stay.
My question was: can I expect an upgrade as an Ambassador when booking the F&F rate
The answer: Yes, till a certain categroy you can.
BUT, then came following questions:
- in what region doe your Family or Friend work for ICHG?
- can you give his/her business details?
- send your reservation request thru your Friend or Family that work for ICHG
Looks like this hotel will follow the rules strictly..
My question was: can I expect an upgrade as an Ambassador when booking the F&F rate
The answer: Yes, till a certain categroy you can.
BUT, then came following questions:
- in what region doe your Family or Friend work for ICHG?
- can you give his/her business details?
- send your reservation request thru your Friend or Family that work for ICHG
Looks like this hotel will follow the rules strictly..
Apr 20, 2009, 9:45 am
#228
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
Programs: Spire RA, 1865 Voyager, Bonvoy Titanium, FB LP, LH SEN.
Posts: 3,104
I am following this thread for a while and decided to send a mail to an IC for an upcoming stay.
My question was: can I expect an upgrade as an Ambassador when booking the F&F rate
The answer: Yes, till a certain categroy you can.
BUT, then came following questions:
- in what region doe your Family or Friend work for ICHG?
- can you give his/her business details?
- send your reservation request thru your Friend or Family that work for ICHG
Looks like this hotel will follow the rules strictly..
My question was: can I expect an upgrade as an Ambassador when booking the F&F rate
The answer: Yes, till a certain categroy you can.
BUT, then came following questions:
- in what region doe your Family or Friend work for ICHG?
- can you give his/her business details?
- send your reservation request thru your Friend or Family that work for ICHG
Looks like this hotel will follow the rules strictly..
Moreover, I don't think it states anywhere that you need the details. Only the voucher is required to check in.
If you do, you can easily google for example "Mr. S's" details....
Apr 20, 2009, 3:39 pm
#229
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: new york, ny
Posts: 1,373
I am currently at the IC HK, and -using the regular Advance Purchase rate for a harbor view room of HKD 2,467.50, not the F&F rate- received a RA upgrade to a harbor view Junior Suite. Using a BOGO, this translates to about US$160/night, which is a pretty amazing deal for what you describe as "just a bigger room."
Apr 21, 2009, 2:12 am
#230
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Manchester
Programs: BA, DC, IC
Posts: 347
Last Date for Booking?
Hi All, a little confused about the last date for booking a friends and family, the terms say May 31, 2009, however have also seen on here 2nd May has anyone any clarity on this?
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 21, 2009, 6:41 am
#231
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,107
Update from The String, Tokyo
I'm staying at The Strings on a F&F rate - no questions were asked at check-in, no voucher required, no nothing, just "Welcome to The Strings, sir!" ^
YMMV as usual
YMMV as usual
Apr 21, 2009, 8:48 am
#232
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: San Diego Regional
Programs: IHG
Posts: 75
Just use this link http://www.ihgfriendsandfamily.com/dhcwp2
and pm me and I will provide the employee info.
Apr 21, 2009, 11:30 am
#233
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 11,969
All this attention from IHG employees is flattering, but it's a bit of a shame that we've not had a long-term IHG lurker here who has helped us and then in return we all could have used their page to help them win some of prizes in this employee promo as a sort of "thankyou". Evidently many of them knew we were here.
Apr 21, 2009, 10:09 pm
#235
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E, PC Plat Amb
Posts: 329
F&F rate is very tempting...
Some very good rates are showing for HK but I hate to book a non-refundable rate.
Just waiting to see if people are getting Ambassador upgrades/amenities, points/night credits, and wonder if this rate can be combined with the upcoming free nights promotion
BTW, my brother booked a HI using the F&F rate when it first came out. He found out today that the same rate went down by $6 per day. He called IHG but they can't help him. He then called the hotel and they drop the rate for him ^
Some very good rates are showing for HK but I hate to book a non-refundable rate.
Just waiting to see if people are getting Ambassador upgrades/amenities, points/night credits, and wonder if this rate can be combined with the upcoming free nights promotion
BTW, my brother booked a HI using the F&F rate when it first came out. He found out today that the same rate went down by $6 per day. He called IHG but they can't help him. He then called the hotel and they drop the rate for him ^
Last edited by Queen438; Apr 21, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Apr 22, 2009, 12:06 pm
#236
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,578
Well thus far, I have booked a FF rate at IC Madrid and they emailed me and said I would receive a Jr Suite and all the RA benefits.
I also emailed IC Tahiti and they said if I booked the garden view room, (1 step above bottom) I would receive the Lotus OTW Bungalow and all RA benefits. Haven't booked that one yet...trying to find the money. Ah, elusive money...
I also emailed IC Tahiti and they said if I booked the garden view room, (1 step above bottom) I would receive the Lotus OTW Bungalow and all RA benefits. Haven't booked that one yet...trying to find the money. Ah, elusive money...
Apr 22, 2009, 3:32 pm
#237
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: LAX
Programs: Airline Free Agent/MR Gold/ HH Diamond/National/MGM/Amex
Posts: 662
All this attention from IHG employees is flattering, but it's a bit of a shame that we've not had a long-term IHG lurker here who has helped us and then in return we all could have used their page to help them win some of prizes in this employee promo as a sort of "thankyou". Evidently many of them knew we were here.
Personally, I like things the way that they are and think we are changing too many things too fast in the forum already, but others may disagree.
Apr 22, 2009, 4:34 pm
#238
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Location: UK
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As much as I am sure that even some employees would like to see a lurker, nobody thats already on here can do that job. The last thing that they would want to do is act "officially" when they werent told to do it. As many have noted, it might be better the way it is so that we dont have to take down the rate codes or the promo stickes i.e. the Marriott Rewards forum.
Personally, I like things the way that they are and think we are changing too many things too fast in the forum already, but others may disagree.
Personally, I like things the way that they are and think we are changing too many things too fast in the forum already, but others may disagree.
1. The rate codes and promo stickers need not have anything to do with lurkers. Other forums are able to combine "useful information" without the lurkers feeling they are compromised. Other forums have unoffical lurkers who work well and are appreciated.
2. The changes in the forum are a different topic entirely and with which I have some sympathy. I guess it feels a bit like we're waiting for some sort of conclusion or a step back to what it was.
Apr 23, 2009, 2:29 pm
#240
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: new york, ny
Posts: 1,373