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
Jan 29, 2018, 12:01 pm
#286
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: US
Programs: KLM Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 744
Yes, I hear you. I figure the one in Rome, which is probably what I will end up using, is going to be difficult to get to. They offer a limousine service to the airport, but at what cost I wonder. Do you have any idea how that would work? And yes, the cash rates seem pretty low.
Jan 29, 2018, 12:02 pm
#287
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 129
Jan 29, 2018, 12:03 pm
#288
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: US
Programs: KLM Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 744
Jan 29, 2018, 12:09 pm
#289
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
Jan 29, 2018, 12:16 pm
#290
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 123
Update: Another disappointing PointBreaks list by IHG. While IHG did in fact double the number of hotels included on the PointBreaks list, it sharply dropped the number of hotels bookable at 5,000 points per night. Past lists included at least 100 hotels at the old 5,000 rate per night. This list includes just 33 hotels at 5,000 — a drop by at least 67%.
Jan 29, 2018, 12:20 pm
#292
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: EWR
Programs: AA, Delta, NWA,HHonors, Hyatt BF
Posts: 1,762
I am clearly seeing the additional guest option on res. for 2 people.
I am also clearly seeing the cash + points costs going up for a 10k depending upon month of reservation ($30/$35/$40). I don't know if this was the case in the past. :/
I am also clearly seeing the cash + points costs going up for a 10k depending upon month of reservation ($30/$35/$40). I don't know if this was the case in the past. :/
Jan 29, 2018, 12:20 pm
#293
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,536
PointBreaks came about out the recession, it makes some sense that the feature gets heavily diluted near the top of the business cycle. I am not pleased that the top of the redemption table moves up at the same time as the bottom effectively does though.
Even with the expanded list there is nothing that nicely fits my plans or offers enough value to modify them. I have stayed at five of the properties on the 10k/15k list, all at under $100 night. There might be some value in HIX Keystone - Mount Rushmore in shoulder season, though I stayed for $65/night in early November. Definitely check your redemption values before booking.
A difficult Accelerate offer changed my strategy to earn and burn this quarter, the PointBreaks devaluation makes me even less inclined to earn more points.
Even with the expanded list there is nothing that nicely fits my plans or offers enough value to modify them. I have stayed at five of the properties on the 10k/15k list, all at under $100 night. There might be some value in HIX Keystone - Mount Rushmore in shoulder season, though I stayed for $65/night in early November. Definitely check your redemption values before booking.
A difficult Accelerate offer changed my strategy to earn and burn this quarter, the PointBreaks devaluation makes me even less inclined to earn more points.
Jan 29, 2018, 12:28 pm
#294
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
PointBreaks came about out the recession, it makes some sense that the feature gets heavily diluted near the top of the business cycle. I am not pleased that the top of the redemption table moves up at the same time as the bottom effectively does though.
Even with the expanded list there is nothing that nicely fits my plans or offers enough value to modify them. I have stayed at five of the properties on the 10k/15k list, all at under $100 night. There might be some value in HIX Keystone - Mount Rushmore in shoulder season, though I stayed for $65/night in early November. Definitely check your redemption values before booking.
A difficult Accelerate offer changed my strategy to earn and burn this quarter, the PointBreaks devaluation makes me even less inclined to earn more points.
Even with the expanded list there is nothing that nicely fits my plans or offers enough value to modify them. I have stayed at five of the properties on the 10k/15k list, all at under $100 night. There might be some value in HIX Keystone - Mount Rushmore in shoulder season, though I stayed for $65/night in early November. Definitely check your redemption values before booking.
A difficult Accelerate offer changed my strategy to earn and burn this quarter, the PointBreaks devaluation makes me even less inclined to earn more points.
Jan 29, 2018, 12:39 pm
#296
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: EWR
Programs: AA, Delta, NWA,HHonors, Hyatt BF
Posts: 1,762
Completed reservation; no option, no modification. Only "stay preferences" available.
Jan 29, 2018, 12:42 pm
#297
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,591
I beg to differ. I guess I found here just about 3 years ago and the list up at that time was much better than this. And even at that time, old-timers were complaining that list back then was so mich worse than some 10 years ago or whatever time IC here and there
Jan 29, 2018, 12:43 pm
#298
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 129
Funny. What's there to talk about on a pointbreaks thread other than quarterly when the new list comes out?
Jan 29, 2018, 12:48 pm
#299
Moderator: Mileage Run, InterContinental Hotels
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,911
Today's list is weak weak considering that it's the first one -- this is not the big start with fireworks we had when PB first came out a decade ago (with ICs in Tokyo/London/etc) -- but frankly in line with what I'd expect a three-tiered list to look like in a normal quarter.
There are some decent hotels on there (happy to see ICs and Indigos!), but of course a lot of the 10k and 15k properties used to be on past PB lists as 5k, and there are very few >$150 places. I'm a little surprised that --at least for the first time of the three-tiered list-- they couldn't muster up more and better properties in Europe (during what's low season in most places) and Asia.
All that said, I think the game has fundamentally changed over the 10 years since PB was introduced. Occupancy rates are sky-high in many places, you have many more people chasing award rooms, there's a whole industry selling the cheap travel dream to the masses (and PB with its super cheap rooms is a huge selling tool for bloggers). Of course I don't like higher prices, but it's unrealistic to expect IHG to give us 5k rooms at a good selection of decent hotels in all eternity. Look at all the devaluations that have taken place over these 10 years -- points requirements have doubled or tripled for many hotels (at all chains), new tiers have been introduced (the fanciest ICs were 40k in 2007), and some programs have been completely gutted (Hilton). I think we had a great run with PB, and I hope that they stick around in this new format for a few more years.
There are some decent hotels on there (happy to see ICs and Indigos!), but of course a lot of the 10k and 15k properties used to be on past PB lists as 5k, and there are very few >$150 places. I'm a little surprised that --at least for the first time of the three-tiered list-- they couldn't muster up more and better properties in Europe (during what's low season in most places) and Asia.
All that said, I think the game has fundamentally changed over the 10 years since PB was introduced. Occupancy rates are sky-high in many places, you have many more people chasing award rooms, there's a whole industry selling the cheap travel dream to the masses (and PB with its super cheap rooms is a huge selling tool for bloggers). Of course I don't like higher prices, but it's unrealistic to expect IHG to give us 5k rooms at a good selection of decent hotels in all eternity. Look at all the devaluations that have taken place over these 10 years -- points requirements have doubled or tripled for many hotels (at all chains), new tiers have been introduced (the fanciest ICs were 40k in 2007), and some programs have been completely gutted (Hilton). I think we had a great run with PB, and I hope that they stick around in this new format for a few more years.
