Mar 18, 2017, 12:39 am
Last edit by: scubaccr
Created WIKI Mar2017 purely to add the "new" IHG PB List URL as I can't find by screen navigation since IHG changed the reservation screens etc, and the old url if saved no longer works either.
Just got fed up trying to find , much easier to store in wiki, hope this helps others
SCUBACCR
Use this URL for "Live" PB Listing:
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/content/us/en/redeem-rewards/pointbreaks.html
The PREVIEW list usually appears on IHG's blog first
https://blog.ihg.com/ihg-rewards-club-pointbreaks-preview
Just got fed up trying to find , much easier to store in wiki, hope this helps others
SCUBACCR
Use this URL for "Live" PB Listing:
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/content/us/en/redeem-rewards/pointbreaks.html
The PREVIEW list usually appears on IHG's blog first
https://blog.ihg.com/ihg-rewards-club-pointbreaks-preview
2017 Pointbreaks Discussion Thread
Aug 15, 2017, 8:10 am
#811
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Programs: AA, DL, AK, UN, CN
Posts: 967
Hi guys,
I've booked 4 nights at the Bandung Intercontinental. I still haven't booked flights but it might be difficult to get there in a timely manner.
I'm worried if I have a flight snafu, then I will be on the hook for a no-show. How does this work? The terms say I would be charged the first night rate, is that the 5000 points, or is that the cash rate? They don't have my credit card, so how would that work?
Finally, do I need to be the one to check in, or can I have my friend go there and check in first?
I've booked 4 nights at the Bandung Intercontinental. I still haven't booked flights but it might be difficult to get there in a timely manner.
I'm worried if I have a flight snafu, then I will be on the hook for a no-show. How does this work? The terms say I would be charged the first night rate, is that the 5000 points, or is that the cash rate? They don't have my credit card, so how would that work?
Finally, do I need to be the one to check in, or can I have my friend go there and check in first?
Aug 15, 2017, 9:47 am
#812
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,539
Hi guys,
I've booked 4 nights at the Bandung Intercontinental. I still haven't booked flights but it might be difficult to get there in a timely manner.
I'm worried if I have a flight snafu, then I will be on the hook for a no-show. How does this work? The terms say I would be charged the first night rate, is that the 5000 points, or is that the cash rate? They don't have my credit card, so how would that work?
Finally, do I need to be the one to check in, or can I have my friend go there and check in first?
I've booked 4 nights at the Bandung Intercontinental. I still haven't booked flights but it might be difficult to get there in a timely manner.
I'm worried if I have a flight snafu, then I will be on the hook for a no-show. How does this work? The terms say I would be charged the first night rate, is that the 5000 points, or is that the cash rate? They don't have my credit card, so how would that work?
Finally, do I need to be the one to check in, or can I have my friend go there and check in first?
At checkin for a second room, my Indonesian wife was hassled while trying to check in on a reservation we had made on her dad's account. I reminded her that she was on the reservation as the second guest.
Normally, you'd be charged the cash rate, and not points.
Aug 15, 2017, 2:05 pm
#813
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
Hi guys,
I've booked 4 nights at the Bandung Intercontinental. I still haven't booked flights but it might be difficult to get there in a timely manner.
I'm worried if I have a flight snafu, then I will be on the hook for a no-show. How does this work? The terms say I would be charged the first night rate, is that the 5000 points, or is that the cash rate? They don't have my credit card, so how would that work?
Finally, do I need to be the one to check in, or can I have my friend go there and check in first?
I've booked 4 nights at the Bandung Intercontinental. I still haven't booked flights but it might be difficult to get there in a timely manner.
I'm worried if I have a flight snafu, then I will be on the hook for a no-show. How does this work? The terms say I would be charged the first night rate, is that the 5000 points, or is that the cash rate? They don't have my credit card, so how would that work?
Finally, do I need to be the one to check in, or can I have my friend go there and check in first?
a)points refunded for all the nights
b)CC suplied during booking (I think that is kind of compulsory even on award nights) gets charged 1nights room rate
There is no $$$ room rate for the night so it is a bit up in the air what hotel might decide to bill the no show, one example rate would be your rooms flex rate on day of checkin.
Some hotels, especially if occupancy at > 95% will keep points for first night only and charge IHG corporate the ADR.
If hotel occupancy is < 95% alas hotels are incentivised to refund points and charge the night versus getting the usual IHG award night pittance.
Aug 15, 2017, 4:14 pm
#814
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Programs: AA, DL, AK, UN, CN
Posts: 967
Can't complain too much, even its its only 4-star'ish, its only 5000 points, and then off to Bali where I can stay at the Hilton Garden Inn for 4000 a night including free breakfast....
Aug 15, 2017, 7:27 pm
#815
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
Well I didn't use a CC for booking. It was pay at the hotel. Anyway I just got my flight to Jakarta so looks like I"ll be staying at the Intercont Bandung for 4 nights. Can you believe my RT tickets NYC-JKT/BKK-LAX was only $496 (or 33k UR points)? Insane.
Can't complain too much, even its its only 4-star'ish, its only 5000 points, and then off to Bali where I can stay at the Hilton Garden Inn for 4000 a night including free breakfast....
Can't complain too much, even its its only 4-star'ish, its only 5000 points, and then off to Bali where I can stay at the Hilton Garden Inn for 4000 a night including free breakfast....
Very rarely the occasional hotel with cancel deadline of upto 4pm or 6pm on day-of-stay, may have extra reservation radio button option of provide CC to guarantee against late arrival. without CC, arriving after that 4pm/6pm means room can be cancelled/resold by hotel.
Saudi(a) have a crazy oneway Business fare FCO-CGK (and also MXP-CGK) for a very low gbp433/446 . It is a dry airline though.
nb
I did consider grabbing 7nights at Badung on a sidetrip on my way to Manila, but although I saw the nights available in first day of PB release, I gave it a miss as not that great an IC and a bit isolated too.
Aug 15, 2017, 10:33 pm
#816
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,539
Nothing to pay as you booked on points. However same as a flex pay on checkin, an award/PB the high majority of hotel reservations needs your CC info against a no show.
Very rarely the occasional hotel with cancel deadline of upto 4pm or 6pm on day-of-stay, may have extra reservation radio button option of provide CC to guarantee against late arrival. without CC, arriving after that 4pm/6pm means room can be cancelled/resold by hotel.
Very rarely the occasional hotel with cancel deadline of upto 4pm or 6pm on day-of-stay, may have extra reservation radio button option of provide CC to guarantee against late arrival. without CC, arriving after that 4pm/6pm means room can be cancelled/resold by hotel.
This location is primarily a golf location, and lots of Indonesian locals on the weekend.
You can save 20% on meals by paying with some local credit cards, and even international Citibank cards. You have to remind them of the promo, and even then they don't always do it.
Aug 16, 2017, 3:01 am
#817
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,620
Is that fare still available, scubaccr, or is it ongoing? Looks like one could piece together an interesting RTW with fares like these. 'Dry' doesn't bother me, I always feel better when I don't drink alcohol!
Aug 16, 2017, 9:40 am
#818
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,539
This fare has been around for awhile. I booked it last year, when it was even cheaper.
Aug 16, 2017, 11:18 am
#819
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
quite a few dates exhausted but both FCO+MXP have these 1-way fares out to 30Apr2018 (including eg Dec Xmas + New Year peak dates, any day but Friday or Sunday).
If i needed Europe-Asia flight near Xmas I'd probably be booking this along with award flight LHR - FCO/MXP
Sep 16, 2017, 4:51 am
#820
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
HIX Croydon. Not bad for London transport-wise. 15-17min train to Victoria. Nothing to write home about the property though, it works.
Near Selhurst Park too, thank Aki he played for Palace
Near Selhurst Park too, thank Aki he played for Palace
Oct 20, 2017, 5:27 am
#821
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: US
Programs: KLM Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 744
Time for the last for this year round of Point Breaks.
I wish they would post it during the next week, and not October 30, when it is hard to plan for the beg. November...
I wish they would post it during the next week, and not October 30, when it is hard to plan for the beg. November...
Oct 20, 2017, 7:09 am
#822
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: UA Explorer card, AA Plat, Copa Plat, IHG Plat,
Posts: 567
I think that we will get a preview next Friday 27th and it will probably go live on Monday the 30th
Last edited by rrohio; Oct 20, 2017 at 7:09 am Reason: none
Oct 23, 2017, 3:15 am
#823
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Munich, Deutscheland
Programs: Try to be elite again... :)
Posts: 488
Still do not see anything yet... anybody has info? Thanks!
Oct 23, 2017, 3:26 am
#824
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,038
Give it a couple more days.
Oct 23, 2017, 6:01 pm
#825
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072