The Big Win returns - Spring 2014
#751
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat Pro, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,010
Just got off the phone with IHG Rewards Customer Service Centre in the Philippines regarding the BIG WIN's 'Book with IHG' challenge not working. This was a follow-up call.
They acknowledged that the stays are not posting but could not state when the problem would be resolved. They stated that they were 'working on it'. It was a frustrating conversation.
They also repeated a promise to fix my spouse's account manually within 5 days so that she can complete the BIG WIN. We'll see if that actually happens.
mxm135
They acknowledged that the stays are not posting but could not state when the problem would be resolved. They stated that they were 'working on it'. It was a frustrating conversation.
They also repeated a promise to fix my spouse's account manually within 5 days so that she can complete the BIG WIN. We'll see if that actually happens.
mxm135
#752
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AMEX Centurion/Platinum, SPG Platinum, ICH Platinum, UA 1K, Delta Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 441
I'm a little late in joining the Big Win this year.
I'm a little late in joining the Big Win this year. Here's my offer:
Survey: 100 points
4 Nights Total: 8,000
2 Saturdays: 8,000 points
2 Mobile Bookings: 8,000 points
2 Holiday Inns: 8,000 points
Win Big: 32,000
Total: 64,100, approximately $450 worth of points
I can probably stack these on top of each other and use only 4 nights.
Survey: 100 points
4 Nights Total: 8,000
2 Saturdays: 8,000 points
2 Mobile Bookings: 8,000 points
2 Holiday Inns: 8,000 points
Win Big: 32,000
Total: 64,100, approximately $450 worth of points
I can probably stack these on top of each other and use only 4 nights.
Last edited by Azurik; Feb 7, 2014 at 1:02 pm
#753
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,489
I'm a little late in joining the Big Win this year. Here's my offer:
Survey: 100 points
4 Nights Total: 8,000
2 Saturdays: 8,000 points
2 Mobile Bookings: 8,000 points
2 Holiday Inns: 8,000 points
Win Big: 32,000
Total: 64,100, approximately $450 worth of points
I can probably stack these on top of each other and use only 4 nights.
Survey: 100 points
4 Nights Total: 8,000
2 Saturdays: 8,000 points
2 Mobile Bookings: 8,000 points
2 Holiday Inns: 8,000 points
Win Big: 32,000
Total: 64,100, approximately $450 worth of points
I can probably stack these on top of each other and use only 4 nights.
#754
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,282
I'm a little late in joining the Big Win this year. Here's my offer:
Survey: 100 points
4 Nights Total: 8,000
2 Saturdays: 8,000 points
2 Mobile Bookings: 8,000 points
2 Holiday Inns: 8,000 points
Win Big: 32,000
Total: 64,100, approximately $450 worth of points
I can probably stack these on top of each other and use only 4 nights.
Survey: 100 points
4 Nights Total: 8,000
2 Saturdays: 8,000 points
2 Mobile Bookings: 8,000 points
2 Holiday Inns: 8,000 points
Win Big: 32,000
Total: 64,100, approximately $450 worth of points
I can probably stack these on top of each other and use only 4 nights.
#755
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: UA 2P
Posts: 53
Anyone know if there's an online directory of *only* holiday inn hotels?
I found this:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hd
but the results seem to include HIX as well - which is most of the hotels.
Thanks!
I found this:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hd
but the results seem to include HIX as well - which is most of the hotels.
Thanks!
#756
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 116
Anyone know if there's an online directory of *only* holiday inn hotels?
I found this:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hd
but the results seem to include HIX as well - which is most of the hotels.
Thanks!
I found this:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hd
but the results seem to include HIX as well - which is most of the hotels.
Thanks!
http://www.allstays.com/hotels-by-ch...ay-inn-map.htm
#757
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: UA 2P
Posts: 53
I am not sure if the following website is 100% up to date and accurate, but it has helped me in the past. You can search by chain and state.
http://www.allstays.com/hotels-by-ch...ay-inn-map.htm
http://www.allstays.com/hotels-by-ch...ay-inn-map.htm
#758
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STR
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 37
Anyone know if there's an online directory of *only* holiday inn hotels?
I found this:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hd
but the results seem to include HIX as well - which is most of the hotels.
Thanks!
I found this:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hd
but the results seem to include HIX as well - which is most of the hotels.
Thanks!
... or try this one:
http://www.ihgbusinesssource.com/finder.aspx
#759
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
I had a minor issue checking into a Candlewood Suites yesterday. My sisters's family came into town and I booked a small suite for $94 for her family of 4. I tried to check in for her but apparently the person before us wasn't able to check out so there were no available non-smoking rooms. The clerk gave me 2 options-- a smoking suite or 2 adjacent non-smoking studios. I chose the latter option. To make this transaction, she needed 2 different confirmation numbers (one if which was my original conf) so I'll be charged $47 for each of the 2 rooms instead of $94 for one.
Are there any implications with regard to points and the Big Win here? I'm probably going to lose some points from the Chase portal I used but that's small compared to the Big Win.
Are there any implications with regard to points and the Big Win here? I'm probably going to lose some points from the Chase portal I used but that's small compared to the Big Win.
#760
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,927
Even more significant: Are the new $47 rates "qualifying" rates? They may not be, and if so, nothing might count.
#761
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
I don't need this reservation to satisfy "book with IHG", but I do need it to count as a qualifying stay. I booked it originally as AAA rate, I'll make sure it stays the same.
#762
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 5,984
Well, completed all required stays to get the big win, except waiting for the ihg.com bonus.
On one of the promotional e-mails, there was a listing for 2 stays at HI, although this particular offer does not appear on my summary page. Is this a mistake?
On one of the promotional e-mails, there was a listing for 2 stays at HI, although this particular offer does not appear on my summary page. Is this a mistake?
#763
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,492
I've had two separate stays and have been amazed everything is posting correctly. Even the "Mobile App" booking shows 1/2, since I used the Android App on my phone to make my last reservation. I have two more planned stays that I can easily arrange to meet all but one of the remaining requirements of my offer. I'm scratching my head on how to get a fifth night though, as I don't really have a need for any more hotels by the end of April but hopefully a work trip will pop up before then.
#765
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K Marriott Gold IHG Ambassador SPG Gold
Posts: 22
Big Win Spring 2014
In January I booked two separate reservations via ihg.com for stays at the Tel Aviv David Intercontinental Hotel. One was an award night and the other was an advanced purchase. For Big Win purposes, I am told that my advanced purchase is a "non-qualifying" stay. I can understand why an award night would not count. But shouldn't an advanced purchase booked through their website count? Is this a system-wide issue or one with this particular hotel? So far I am not off to a good start with their promotion.