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Ambassador programme will change on 1st February 2019. This will start with Royal Ambassador's benefits. Then, all other Ambassador will have new benefits from 1st March 2019.
For Royal Ambassadors, the new benefits starts from 1st FEB 2019 will be:
For all other Ambassadors, the new benefit starts on 1st MARCH 2019:
One complimentary breakfast every night you stay
15% discount on restaurants and bars
AMBASSADOR BENEFIT GURANTEE work as bellow:
For Royal Ambassadors, the new benefits starts from 1st FEB 2019 will be:
- EARLY CHECK-IN from 10AM (instead of 8AM)
- ONE COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST FOR EVERY NIGHT YOU STAY [
CONFIRMED AS IN GREATER CHINA REGION ONLY,On 1st March, it seems IHG quietly made a U-turn again, now this benefit only APPLIES TO IC HOTELS IN MAINLAND CHINA ONLY, Hong Kong IC hotels are excluded on the last minute U-turn.] - UP TO TWO COMPLIMENTARY FULL BREAKFASTS PER DAY IF THERE IS NO CLUB LOUNGE
- UPTO 50USD/200RMB/400HKD MINIBAR CREDIT PER DAY (200USD/800RMB/1600HKD PER STAY MAX)
- WAIVED DESTINATION/AMENITY FEES
- COMPLIMENTARY WEEKEND NIGHT CERTIFICATE WITH E-DELIVERY
- AMBASSADOR BENEFIT GUARANTEE (See below)
- [Officially Added Benefits] FREE NIGHTS AT AN IHG PROPERTY (capped at 70K points value)
- [Officially Added Benefits] HERTZ GOLD PLUS REWARDS PRESIDENTS' CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP
For all other Ambassadors, the new benefit starts on 1st MARCH 2019:
- GUARANTEED PLATINUM ELITE STATUS IN IHG REWARDS CLUB
- ONE COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST FOR EVERY NIGHT YOU STAY <== Only for Greater China Stays !
- COMPLIMENTARY WEEKEND NIGHT CERTIFICATE WITH E-DELIVERY
- WELCOME FRUIT PLATTER (instead of welcome fruits and gifts) <== Only for Greater China Stays !
- AMBASSADOR BENEFIT GUARANTEE
One complimentary breakfast every night you stay
15% discount on restaurants and bars
AMBASSADOR BENEFIT GURANTEE work as bellow:
- Guaranteed Room Upgrade: Member must be given a food and beverage or Spa credit up to USD50, or 10,000 IHG Rewards Club points per stay, applies to InterContinental Ambassador and Royal Ambassador only;
- 16:00 (4p.m.) Late Check-out: Member must be given a food and beverage or Spa credit up to USD50, or 10,000 IHG Rewards Club points per stay, applies to InterContinental Ambassador and Royal Ambassador only;
- New Club InterContinental Lounge Access or alternative Club experience: Member must be given a food and beverage or Spa credit of USD100 per night, not exceeding the Club InterContinental upgrade supplement value, applies to Royal Ambassador only.
Changes to Ambassador from 1st March 2019 (now confirmed)
#303
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 1,578
Hello. My IHG Ambassador membership expired in December, but the website (and hotels, when I check in) still seem to recognise me as Gold Ambassador. I was planning to renew after the changes kicked in this month, but as I'm apparently still a member (!?) will I be moved over to the IHG Platinum status shortly?
#304
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
#305
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cheshire
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Am Elite, Best Western Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Gold
Posts: 1,713
Possibly a stupid question and may already have been answered, but here goes!
For the Guaranteed one category room upgrade
Is this just at IC properties or all IHG group properties?
For the Guaranteed one category room upgrade
Is this just at IC properties or all IHG group properties?
#306
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
For Platinum/Spire, all IHG group with exceptions and also strict terms and conditions [i.e., don't expect anything].
#307
#308
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
For IC hotels, they only care Ambassador or Royal Ambassador.
For non-IC IHG hotels, they only care if you are Platinum or Spire.
Ambassador system only works in IC, so only Ambassador guaranteed for one level upgrade. Spire Ambassador is guaranteed one level only, although sometimes some nice ICs may upgrade two levels.
For non-IC IHG hotels, they only care if you are Platinum or Spire.
Ambassador system only works in IC, so only Ambassador guaranteed for one level upgrade. Spire Ambassador is guaranteed one level only, although sometimes some nice ICs may upgrade two levels.
#309
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MCI
Posts: 698
I'm a new Club member (looking to purchase up to Ambassador status), should also get Platinum Elite with my chase IHG card
Look over the new Ambassador program benefits starting today, it looks like there is no guaranteed Club/Lounge access if you're an ambassador (aka, free breakfast perk) unless you're RA.
I'm looking to stay at IC Saigon in April, will likely have Ambassador + Platinum Elite status, but I assume I have to book a club room to get the lounge access (which I see seems to not able to be booked via pts when I looked....other rooms are bookable via pts or pts+ cash, Club room only shows cash rate).
What are the chances of booking say a higher level king room (corner room) and then get the room upgraded into a club room upon checkin as ambassador? Or would it be a paid upgrade at checkin? Or is it more likely property dependent/YMMV kind of situation?
Thanks for any insights
Look over the new Ambassador program benefits starting today, it looks like there is no guaranteed Club/Lounge access if you're an ambassador (aka, free breakfast perk) unless you're RA.
I'm looking to stay at IC Saigon in April, will likely have Ambassador + Platinum Elite status, but I assume I have to book a club room to get the lounge access (which I see seems to not able to be booked via pts when I looked....other rooms are bookable via pts or pts+ cash, Club room only shows cash rate).
What are the chances of booking say a higher level king room (corner room) and then get the room upgraded into a club room upon checkin as ambassador? Or would it be a paid upgrade at checkin? Or is it more likely property dependent/YMMV kind of situation?
Thanks for any insights
#310
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ottawa
Programs: IC/AMB - Diamond Elite, AC E50K, AA, AM-Onyx, HH-Diamond, BW, Choice - Gold
Posts: 1,736
I'm a new Club member (looking to purchase up to Ambassador status), should also get Platinum Elite with my chase IHG card
Look over the new Ambassador program benefits starting today, it looks like there is no guaranteed Club/Lounge access if you're an ambassador (aka, free breakfast perk) unless you're RA.
I'm looking to stay at IC Saigon in April, will likely have Ambassador + Platinum Elite status, but I assume I have to book a club room to get the lounge access (which I see seems to not able to be booked via pts when I looked....other rooms are bookable via pts or pts+ cash, Club room only shows cash rate).
What are the chances of booking say a higher level king room (corner room) and then get the room upgraded into a club room upon checkin as ambassador? Or would it be a paid upgrade at checkin? Or is it more likely property dependent/YMMV kind of situation?
Thanks for any insights
Look over the new Ambassador program benefits starting today, it looks like there is no guaranteed Club/Lounge access if you're an ambassador (aka, free breakfast perk) unless you're RA.
I'm looking to stay at IC Saigon in April, will likely have Ambassador + Platinum Elite status, but I assume I have to book a club room to get the lounge access (which I see seems to not able to be booked via pts when I looked....other rooms are bookable via pts or pts+ cash, Club room only shows cash rate).
What are the chances of booking say a higher level king room (corner room) and then get the room upgraded into a club room upon checkin as ambassador? Or would it be a paid upgrade at checkin? Or is it more likely property dependent/YMMV kind of situation?
Thanks for any insights
As per the Ambassador T&C's:
15. The InterContinental Ambassador guaranteed one room category upgrade excludes the Club InterContinental Experience/Club InterContinental lounge access. Should a members original room purchase be one category lower than an advertised Club InterContinental room/suite category, the member will be assigned the one category upgrade without the Club InterContinental Experience/Club InterContinental lounge access.
mxm135
#311
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Plat (+LTP), VS Silver
Posts: 1,393
Checked into IC Downtown LA today. Welcomed as Spire Ambassador and given a one category upgrade, but no other benefits provided or mentioned (no fruit or water in room, no mention of the $20 credit, etc). I’ll charge to the room and see what happens re $20 on check out. It just doesn’t feel as hospitable as having the welcome amenities in the room.
#312
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MCI
Posts: 698
You might get upgraded to a Club Room but will not be given Club Lounge access unless you pay for it.
As per the Ambassador T&C's:
15. The InterContinental Ambassador guaranteed one room category upgrade excludes the Club InterContinental Experience/Club InterContinental lounge access. Should a members original room purchase be one category lower than an advertised Club InterContinental room/suite category, the member will be assigned the one category upgrade without the Club InterContinental Experience/Club InterContinental lounge access.
mxm135
As per the Ambassador T&C's:
15. The InterContinental Ambassador guaranteed one room category upgrade excludes the Club InterContinental Experience/Club InterContinental lounge access. Should a members original room purchase be one category lower than an advertised Club InterContinental room/suite category, the member will be assigned the one category upgrade without the Club InterContinental Experience/Club InterContinental lounge access.
mxm135
#313
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,748
#314
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
Checked into IC Downtown LA today. Welcomed as Spire Ambassador and given a one category upgrade, but no other benefits provided or mentioned (no fruit or water in room, no mention of the $20 credit, etc). Ill charge to the room and see what happens re $20 on check out. It just doesnt feel as hospitable as having the welcome amenities in the room.
#315
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: IHG Spire Am Elite, HH Diamond, BonVoy Gold Elite, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, StarAlliance Gold
Posts: 21
hi, can anyone confirm what happenes to the spire Elite ambassador Status when you renew and the Spire elite part of this was always coming from the renewal of ambassador and not from the nights spent?
my Ambassador will expire on april 1st and to be honest i am not impressed with the "benefits" in the past and of course less impressed with the changes and would only extend it one more time if i can keep the spire elite part be doing this.
i am also HH diamond and SPG Gold elite and most of the time i got better treatment by them then by IHG
my Ambassador will expire on april 1st and to be honest i am not impressed with the "benefits" in the past and of course less impressed with the changes and would only extend it one more time if i can keep the spire elite part be doing this.
i am also HH diamond and SPG Gold elite and most of the time i got better treatment by them then by IHG