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IHG Luxury & Lifestyle Collection program updated
IHG has updated their preferred travel agent program called IHG Luxury & Lifestyle and got rid of the 2-night minimum requirement. The rate is based on the 'best available rate' and can only be booked through a participating travel advisor
The new 'Luxury Collection' includes select InterContinental, Regent and Kimpton hotels (mainly non-US with some exceptions) and offers:
Hotel participating in the Luxury Collection The new 'Lifestyle collection' includes select Kimpton hotels (US only) and Indigo hotels worldwide. The benefits are:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6c0fc716b6.jpg Hotels participating in the Lifestyle Collection Here are 2 articles about it: QX Travel - New Luxury and Lifestyle Collection programs for 150 IHG hotels Head for Points - What are the IHG Luxury Collection benefits |
It's kind of like American Express
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Originally Posted by jamesqiao
(Post 32459994)
It's kind of like American Express
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I used that program for a stay at IC Downtown LA some months ago. Was very happy with it. They also waived the destination fee. Good news that IHG now offers it for 1 night stays as well.
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Thanks for ths. I'd seen the Luxury list of benefits before but not the Lifestyle list.
No definition of what 'VIP Status' is though? |
Originally Posted by UKtravelbear
(Post 32460128)
Thanks for ths. I'd see the Luxury list of benefits but not the Lifestyle list.
No definition of what 'VIP Status' is though? Hey, the benefits of Lifestyle collection should be in the original post. Otherwise, here it is: The new Lifestyle collection includes select Kimpton hotels (US only) and Indigo hotels worldwide. The benefits are:
There is no exact definition for the 'VIP status', but the hotel staff is made aware of IHG Luxury & Lifestyle guests. |
Yes I saw the benefits but was asking what specifically 'VIP status' meant.
I also mangled my post as even I found it confusing! I have a couple of Luxuty bookings at Europenan Kimtons and they both say it is a 'IHG LUXLIFE' booking rate and they also know I'm Spire for example. |
Originally Posted by UKtravelbear
(Post 32460267)
Yes I saw the benefits but was asking what specifically 'VIP status' meant.
I also mangled my post as even I found it confusing! I have a couple of Luxuty bookings at Europenan Kimtons and they both say it is a 'IHG LUXLIFE' booking rate and they also know I'm Spire for example. Sorry, I misunderstood that. There is no exact definition of the 'VIP status', the hotel team is made aware of your arrival and that you booked the 'IHG LUXLIFE' rate, but this is of cause open to interpretation. If you have special requests they should make sure to accommodate them, such as priority early check-in and late check-out. In addition, should there be any issues during your stay your travel agent has a direct contact at the hotel to help. Which Kimpton's are you currently looking at? |
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is there any online booking engine for it?
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Originally Posted by pbd456
(Post 32465449)
is there any online booking engine for it?
No, it can only be booking through a participating travel agent. The price is always based on the 'best available rate' (flexible rate), so you can easily do the research yourself and then reach out to an agent to speed up the process. |
Originally Posted by VinceTravel
(Post 32465668)
No, it can only be booking through a participating travel agent.
The price is always based on the 'best available rate' (flexible rate), so you can easily do the research yourself and then reach out to an agent to speed up the process. Does the benefits stack with ambassador? |
Originally Posted by pbd456
(Post 32465711)
One night in some IC is not expensive like 150 USD. Would agent be willing to book it?
Does the benefits stack with ambassador? The benefits work with the IHG Rewards Club and the Ambassador benefits. |
Originally Posted by pbd456
(Post 32465711)
One night in some IC is not expensive like 150 USD. Would agent be willing to book it?
Does the benefits stack with ambassador? |
Originally Posted by VinceTravel
(Post 32460293)
Sorry, I misunderstood that.
There is no exact definition of the 'VIP status', the hotel team is made aware of your arrival and that you booked the 'IHG LUXLIFE' rate, but this is of cause open to interpretation. If you have special requests they should make sure to accommodate them, such as priority early check-in and late check-out. In addition, should there be any issues during your stay your travel agent has a direct contact at the hotel to help. Which Kimpton's are you currently looking at? Kimpton Dw Witt in Amsterdam. I've stayed there before at all levels of IHG - none, gold, plat, spire but this is my first using these particular rates. I normally just go for the cheapest but for my two stays the BAR was only €20 more than the cheapest and the 4 days breakfast and $100 credit more than cover than |
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