Free Night Certificate Usage new style BOGO / BOGOF (Feb. 10 onward)

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Apr 10, 2018, 3:48 pm

#571

lotrbfme

Join Date: Jun 2014

Location: FL

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Originally Posted by blitzen

noticed that the Sat-Sun was always way more expensive. Can you recommend the IC Osaka?

IC Osaka is amazing. I highly recommended it 10/10. Great facilities, great staff, great location (3 huge shopping malls and the train station). It is IMHO the best hotel in Osaka (better than st. regis IMHO).

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Jun 1, 2018, 7:58 pm

#572

not2017

Join Date: Jun 2010

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Rumor about using BOGO for Kimpton properties

I thought I read somewhere that the Ambassador BOGO was being honored by Kimpton properties. Is this true?

Jun 2, 2018, 11:55 am

#573

scubaccr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by not2017

I thought I read somewhere that the Ambassador BOGO was being honored by Kimpton properties. Is this true?

Impossible, as bogo cert has to be used to pre-book though a direct IHG url link that only offers one IC properties.

You can not simply book a flex rate at IC (or Kimpton in your scenario) and turn up at checkin and use the bogo cert

Jun 15, 2018, 5:37 pm

#574

lamphs

Join Date: Jun 2008

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Curious. I have a BOGO to use between now and August 31. Tried to book in both NYC and WAS. Nothing available (via the website). Anyone have any experience with calling in and asking for something to be released? (I looked at booking for tonight and tomorrow and every property was available.)

Also, I noticed when going to intercontinental/ambweekend, all IHG properties are displayed. Isn't the BOGO only for ICs?

Thanks.

Jun 16, 2018, 6:44 am

#575

Carel1

Join Date: Jan 2014

Location: AMS

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BOGO is for IC's only.

Jun 18, 2018, 6:38 am

#576

MikeFromTokyo

Join Date: Jan 2009

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Will both nights of a two night AMB Weekend rate accrue stay and night credit?

Jun 19, 2018, 5:37 am

#577

EDIflyer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Location: UK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo

Will both nights of a two night AMB Weekend rate accrue stay and night credit?

They do in my experience (although that's only one time so far!)

Jun 19, 2018, 6:41 am

#578

Steph58

Join Date: Dec 2002

Location: Gold Country, California

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Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo

Will both nights of a two night AMB Weekend rate accrue stay and night credit?

I've had it all three ways--1 night credit, 2 nights' credit, zero nights' credit (had to call). If you're counting on 2 nights' credit, I wouldn't. It's YMMV, wait and see.

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Jun 19, 2018, 7:14 am

#579

EDIflyer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steph58

I've had it all three ways--1 night credit, 2 nights' credit, zero nights' credit (had to call). If you're counting on 2 nights' credit, I wouldn't. It's YMMV, wait and see.

Ahh, interesting - I can imagine it varies by how the hotel staff process it. Glad it went through as 2 for me - perhaps having to pay the city tax each night helps it get done correctly?

Jun 19, 2018, 10:41 am

#580

MikeFromTokyo

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: BKK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steph58

I've had it all three ways--1 night credit, 2 nights' credit, zero nights' credit (had to call). If you're counting on 2 nights' credit, I wouldn't. It's YMMV, wait and see.

Thank you. I will hope for two nights in order to complete my Accelerate offer^

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Mar 19, 2021, 1:25 am

#581

Bowgie

Join Date: Jun 2004

Location: San Diego

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What does "Redeem by..." mean?

The Ambassador BOGO cert in my account says, "Redeem before July 1, 2021."

Does that mean "book by" or "stay by"?

The Ambassador terms and conditions say, "Identification and member number must be presented upon check-in. The member must have an un-redeemed and valid Complimentary Weekend Night available within their IHG Rewards Club account upon check-in. Should the member not have a valid and un-redemed certificate in the member's IHG Rewards Club account then the hotel's Best Flexible Rate shall be applied to all nights of the stay."

Thinking of booking a stay beginning July 3, 2021. If I book now, will that work? Or must I arrive before July 1 for the stay?

Mar 19, 2021, 1:47 pm

#582

minz56

Join Date: Nov 2013

Programs: NZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowgie

You need to stay by July 1, 2021. After that date the certificate will be marked as expired. You could try calling to see if they will extend it by a few days.

Feb 1, 2022, 11:07 am

#583

britenbsas

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: London UK

Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond Ambassador

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I’m new to Ambassador and looking to book a 4 night stay but not clear about this condition:

IHG® Rewards Reward Nights may not be used in conjunction with the complimentary weekend night and it cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or free night offer.

Does this condition simply mean I can’t use points/certs for the Sat night and the Ambassador voucher for the Sunday?

Or does it mean I can’t combine a paid Sat/Sun stay using my Ambassador BOGOF (getting Sunday night free) with a Mon/Tue stay using points or credit card free night certificates?

Feb 1, 2022, 12:36 pm

#584

LAXGUY

Join Date: Jul 2000

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posts: 321

Quote:

Originally Posted by britenbsas

You just need to make two separate reservations: one for Sat/Sun using the free weekend night, the other for Mon/Tues using points. Once you've done that, I recommend notifying IHG or the hotel what you've done. Otherwise you risk having to change rooms halfway through your stay.

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