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
Nov 26, 2018, 2:42 pm
#857
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
Have you tried clearing your browser’s cache and reloading the page or use a different browser? That’s how I got the list on my phone.
Regarding the list, may be the only one but for me this is quite a good list. I’ve booked four nights for Newbury Park, London at 10000 points a night which I irrocially already had booked on the best flexible rate. The Crowne Plaza Edinburgh also looks good as IIRC it has just had a refit. Yes I agree that the 5000 point offerings are long gone for most but for a few more points you have got a better selection of better located properties. I don’t every recall anything inside of the M25 being on points breaks before.
Regarding the list, may be the only one but for me this is quite a good list. I’ve booked four nights for Newbury Park, London at 10000 points a night which I irrocially already had booked on the best flexible rate. The Crowne Plaza Edinburgh also looks good as IIRC it has just had a refit. Yes I agree that the 5000 point offerings are long gone for most but for a few more points you have got a better selection of better located properties. I don’t every recall anything inside of the M25 being on points breaks before.
Nov 26, 2018, 3:14 pm
#858
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,620
Have you tried clearing your browser’s cache and reloading the page or use a different browser? That’s how I got the list on my phone.
Regarding the list, may be the only one but for me this is quite a good list. I’ve booked four nights for Newbury Park, London at 10000 points a night which I irrocially already had booked on the best flexible rate. The Crowne Plaza Edinburgh also looks good as IIRC it has just had a refit. Yes I agree that the 5000 point offerings are long gone for most but for a few more points you have got a better selection of better located properties. I don’t every recall anything inside of the M25 being on points breaks before.
Regarding the list, may be the only one but for me this is quite a good list. I’ve booked four nights for Newbury Park, London at 10000 points a night which I irrocially already had booked on the best flexible rate. The Crowne Plaza Edinburgh also looks good as IIRC it has just had a refit. Yes I agree that the 5000 point offerings are long gone for most but for a few more points you have got a better selection of better located properties. I don’t every recall anything inside of the M25 being on points breaks before.
Nov 26, 2018, 3:29 pm
#859
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, IHG Platinum, BA Silver
Posts: 260
Nov 26, 2018, 3:32 pm
#860
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Nov 26, 2018, 3:38 pm
#861
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Possible trend.
One thing I have noted from the last couple of lists along with the one from today is that some of the UK properties on the list seem to be in areas that are approaching saturation levels with IHG properties.
The previous two lists have had CP Heathrow on it - A new CP and HIX have recently opened and there is a new HI and SBS on the way.
The current lists have properties in Manchester and one in Edinburgh. A new CP, SBS and a Principal have recently joined the other IHG properties with an Indigo to follow next month and here in Edinburgh the two Principal properties are now online.
The previous two lists have had CP Heathrow on it - A new CP and HIX have recently opened and there is a new HI and SBS on the way.
The current lists have properties in Manchester and one in Edinburgh. A new CP, SBS and a Principal have recently joined the other IHG properties with an Indigo to follow next month and here in Edinburgh the two Principal properties are now online.
Nov 26, 2018, 3:39 pm
#862
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: thai, virgin, emirates, priority club
Posts: 488
Nov 26, 2018, 3:41 pm
#863
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,620
The list in the link given some posts above would appear to be incorrect then. I was able to view the full list on HeadForPoints, and I think there are indeed some bright spots in it, although I suspect most of those have gone by now. But I was handicapped by having a very long rehearsal this evening and no way could I start fiddling around on some mobile device to view the list. There isn’t anything on the full list that would really have suited me in the end, but I do think I was a bit unfairly harsh in my post above.
Nov 26, 2018, 3:42 pm
#864
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
I needed to be in the area for work but at 10k I'd definitely consider it even for a leisure stay if I was looking for a cheap couple of nights away.
One thing to note at the moment though is the Central Line drivers are currently striking on random dates, the weekend before Christmas being the next one.
Nothing much in the local area other than McDonalds and a BP Petrol station which has an M&S. Couple of nice restaurants and bars at Gants Hill though.
Nov 26, 2018, 6:05 pm
#865
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 377
There are only 4 Intercontinentals on this list. I’d echo the sentiments of the above posters, this was the first real death blow to the program. The tiered system was a forewarning, and the subsequent lists still had some extremely good properties and deals. But what we are seeing now is the beginning to the end.
Nov 26, 2018, 6:25 pm
#866
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Europe
Programs: Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, Accor, Hyatt, (Former IHG Ambassador)
Posts: 1,392
Not sure what everyone is moaning about.
Pointsbreaks hotel choices have been 90% garbage for over half a decade now.
The last time I myself saw anything useful or decent on that list was more than 8 years ago, back in 2010.
Pointsbreaks hotel choices have been 90% garbage for over half a decade now.
The last time I myself saw anything useful or decent on that list was more than 8 years ago, back in 2010.
Nov 26, 2018, 8:15 pm
#868
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 19
Will never forget the member who chastised those of us who correctly predicted that the changes to the program were meant to weaken Pointbreaks. Totally vindicated..but no use now. Individuals like that person basically lobbied IHG to make the changes, claiming there would be great choices at 10,000 and 15,000 points. You were sadly WRONG. We are vindicated.but it doesn't matter..the damage is done.
Nov 26, 2018, 10:38 pm
#869
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: JGC,SFC, BestWestern DS, Choice P, HH D, Hyatt Ds, IHG D, Marriott P, Radisson V, Wyndham D, Sixt P
Posts: 76
I booked HIX Bangkok Soi Soonvijai but will cancel.
I bought 10,000 point $50, but I can book room $41 and earn point.
Only PointBreaks advantage is cancel until last minutes.
I bought 10,000 point $50, but I can book room $41 and earn point.
Only PointBreaks advantage is cancel until last minutes.
Nov 27, 2018, 2:47 am
#870
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: M&S, Radisson
Posts: 758
Indigo Antwerp seems nice enough. You get roughly a 50 per cent discount over the fully prepaid rate. And it's a brand-new Indigo in a very interesting city which isn't as overrun by tourists as, say, Amsterdam.