Dec 31, 2017, 6:49 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
Wiki was copied from 2017 thread
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
Pointbeaks changed the amount of points needed: This is discussed in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1890423-point-breaks-now-5k-10-15k.html
This thread is about the discussion about the locations and the actual list, please use the thread above for discussions about the increased number of points needed for pointbreak redemptions.
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
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
Pointbeaks changed the amount of points needed: This is discussed in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1890423-point-breaks-now-5k-10-15k.html
This thread is about the discussion about the locations and the actual list, please use the thread above for discussions about the increased number of points needed for pointbreak redemptions.
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
2018 Pointbreaks Discussion Thread
Feb 1, 2018, 9:27 am
#361
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Diamond, Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 7,265
The new structure does seem to have slowed down speculative bookings. I'm seeing availability from properties that would have been gone the first day under the old system
Feb 1, 2018, 6:09 pm
#362
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,830
Feb 1, 2018, 11:56 pm
#364
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
In the past, they were just so cheap that it lead to speculation - hey, I snatch it, "I might need it or sell it". But now the offers "enhanced" to an effectively 50% off rate so it is not anymore so lucrative. And most properties are in "not-so" hot-spots where there are typically other very good 100$ comparative cash alternatives than a 15k IHG hotel. Simple math, simple psychology.
Feb 2, 2018, 12:42 am
#365
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
Summary of 1Q2018 PBs by USA v RoW and 5/10/15k rates.
Cost .... 5k .... 10k .....15k .... r/total
USA..... 11 ..... 76 ..... 20 ..... = 107
RoW..... 22 .....40 ...... 34 ......= 96
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Totals.... 33 ... 116 ...... 54..... = 203
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Also 1-day post release, unlike last 18months since before full pre-release listings and also now best IHgGs at 15k, definitely much higher chice lefyt after 24hours ! :-)
@nd Feb remainder figures in ( )'s
Cost........ 5k ........ 10k .........15k ........... r/totals
USA..... 11 (08).....76 (72) .... 20 (20)..... = 107 (100)
RoW..... 22 (17).....40 (35)..... 34 (28)......= 96 (80)
=============================================
Totals.... 33 (25)... 116 (107) ...54(48)..... = 203 (180)
=============================================
So only 33 IHG propeties at 5k PB (previous rate) is defintely an increase/devaluation at the low=property end of the scheme.
Cost .... 5k .... 10k .....15k .... r/total
USA..... 11 ..... 76 ..... 20 ..... = 107
RoW..... 22 .....40 ...... 34 ......= 96
============================
Totals.... 33 ... 116 ...... 54..... = 203
============================
Also 1-day post release, unlike last 18months since before full pre-release listings and also now best IHgGs at 15k, definitely much higher chice lefyt after 24hours ! :-)
@nd Feb remainder figures in ( )'s
Cost........ 5k ........ 10k .........15k ........... r/totals
USA..... 11 (08).....76 (72) .... 20 (20)..... = 107 (100)
RoW..... 22 (17).....40 (35)..... 34 (28)......= 96 (80)
=============================================
Totals.... 33 (25)... 116 (107) ...54(48)..... = 203 (180)
=============================================
So only 33 IHG propeties at 5k PB (previous rate) is defintely an increase/devaluation at the low=property end of the scheme.
Last edited by scubaccr; Feb 2, 2018 at 12:57 am
Feb 2, 2018, 1:05 am
#366
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
Feb 2, 2018, 2:09 am
#367
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
Also, for 5k, the HIX Nantong Downtown is quite nice, but I seldom paid more than US$40 per night there.
Feb 2, 2018, 3:16 am
#368
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Bregenz, Austria
Programs: AA, BAEC, Alaska, Flying Blue, United, IHG, Hilton
Posts: 2,950
Absolutely.
In the past, they were just so cheap that it lead to speculation - hey, I snatch it, "I might need it or sell it". But now the offers "enhanced" to an effectively 50% off rate so it is not anymore so lucrative. And most properties are in "not-so" hot-spots where there are typically other very good 100$ comparative cash alternatives than a 15k IHG hotel. Simple math, simple psychology.
In the past, they were just so cheap that it lead to speculation - hey, I snatch it, "I might need it or sell it". But now the offers "enhanced" to an effectively 50% off rate so it is not anymore so lucrative. And most properties are in "not-so" hot-spots where there are typically other very good 100$ comparative cash alternatives than a 15k IHG hotel. Simple math, simple psychology.
Though there are a variety of IC's in Central AM and SO AM listed. However, the IC Miramar in Panama City at 15k would be better to buy, Club room at US$133 and senior rate of $118. Hardy worth using the points.
Also, for 5k, the HIX Nantong Downtown is quite nice, but I seldom paid more than US$40 per night there.
Also, for 5k, the HIX Nantong Downtown is quite nice, but I seldom paid more than US$40 per night there.
Most places on this list are very cheap to pay in cash, or have very cheap alternatives close by.
Sorry, but this list is all smoke and mirrors. There is virtually zero real value.
Feb 2, 2018, 5:43 am
#369
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
Yet it is worth using points. Less attractive than under the old scheme, but still attractive.
of course the strength of the attraction will depend on the dates, your points' balance and status in the programme. My stay at the Panama IC would come in at well north of the figure you quote and that's for a non-club room. Add on 10% or so in taxes, and it's very clearly worth using points.
I can't find any rates at the Miramar that correspond to those you quote. I'm sure they exist, but I don't have any incentive to search through dates that are no use to me.
Feb 2, 2018, 10:14 am
#371
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,620
I guess The_Bouncer is right above, the value has pretty much gone out of the window. I wanted to say that I think the speculative booking is potentially a real problem and they ought to try and think a way around that, not necessarily by making the points non refundable. Maybe they’re on the right track with this tiered system and will manage to put a bit of water in the wine of enthusiastic blogger bookers.
Feb 2, 2018, 12:32 pm
#372
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 184
I had a booking at 30k points which I was going to cancel to rebook at 15k.
When I looked at my existing reservation it was already showing the prices as 15k. Great, they've done it automatically. Nice. Except I haven't had the other 15k points back into my account.
Anyone else noticed anything like this?
When I looked at my existing reservation it was already showing the prices as 15k. Great, they've done it automatically. Nice. Except I haven't had the other 15k points back into my account.
Anyone else noticed anything like this?
Feb 2, 2018, 4:32 pm
#373
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
I had a booking at 30k points which I was going to cancel to rebook at 15k.
When I looked at my existing reservation it was already showing the prices as 15k. Great, they've done it automatically. Nice. Except I haven't had the other 15k points back into my account.
Anyone else noticed anything like this?
When I looked at my existing reservation it was already showing the prices as 15k. Great, they've done it automatically. Nice. Except I haven't had the other 15k points back into my account.
Anyone else noticed anything like this?
You need to
i)First book same nights on PB (if still available) assuming enough points in account
ii)only once rebooked a PB , cancel your original full priced award stay
Feb 2, 2018, 6:33 pm
#374
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
Yet it is worth using points. Less attractive than under the old scheme, but still attractive.
of course the strength of the attraction will depend on the dates, your points' balance and status in the programme. My stay at the Panama IC would come in at well north of the figure you quote and that's for a non-club room. Add on 10% or so in taxes, and it's very clearly worth using points.
I can't find any rates at the Miramar that correspond to those you quote. I'm sure they exist, but I don't have any incentive to search through dates that are no use to me.
of course the strength of the attraction will depend on the dates, your points' balance and status in the programme. My stay at the Panama IC would come in at well north of the figure you quote and that's for a non-club room. Add on 10% or so in taxes, and it's very clearly worth using points.
I can't find any rates at the Miramar that correspond to those you quote. I'm sure they exist, but I don't have any incentive to search through dates that are no use to me.
Feb 3, 2018, 1:00 am
#375
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
I had a booking at 30k points which I was going to cancel to rebook at 15k.
When I looked at my existing reservation it was already showing the prices as 15k. Great, they've done it automatically. Nice. Except I haven't had the other 15k points back into my account.
Anyone else noticed anything like this?
When I looked at my existing reservation it was already showing the prices as 15k. Great, they've done it automatically. Nice. Except I haven't had the other 15k points back into my account.
Anyone else noticed anything like this?
It was 10K on PB, now the reservation says 25K (under Rate Information per Night for 1 Room )