The NEW Priority Club, Ambassador and Royal Ambassador Master Thread
Jan 3, 2013, 4:16 pm
#526
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
amb weekend bogo rate is not meant to include suies
Thanks for the link! Very helpful.
One additional question (sorry!): I'm looking at the Intercontinental New Orleans, and they have the following room types:
Price Point A: 1 KING BED SUPERIOR / 2 DOUBLE BEDS SUPERIOR / 1 QUEEN BED / 2 QUEEN BEDS
Price Point B: KING BED DELUXE WITH BALCONY / 2 DOUBLE BEDS DELUXE WITH BALCONY
Price Point C: SUPERIOR ROOM / 1 KING BED CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL
Price Point D: 1 KING BED EXECUTIVE SUITE / QUEEN CORNER SUITE
Price Point E: QUEEN BED HOSPITALITY SUITE
Does this mean if, for example, I actually want something in Price Point D, I could book something in Price Point C and be guaranteed something in D or E (assuming availability)?
The jump from Price Point C to D is pretty big (normal room to suite).
Thanks!
One additional question (sorry!): I'm looking at the Intercontinental New Orleans, and they have the following room types:
Price Point A: 1 KING BED SUPERIOR / 2 DOUBLE BEDS SUPERIOR / 1 QUEEN BED / 2 QUEEN BEDS
Price Point B: KING BED DELUXE WITH BALCONY / 2 DOUBLE BEDS DELUXE WITH BALCONY
Price Point C: SUPERIOR ROOM / 1 KING BED CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL
Price Point D: 1 KING BED EXECUTIVE SUITE / QUEEN CORNER SUITE
Price Point E: QUEEN BED HOSPITALITY SUITE
Does this mean if, for example, I actually want something in Price Point D, I could book something in Price Point C and be guaranteed something in D or E (assuming availability)?
The jump from Price Point C to D is pretty big (normal room to suite).
Thanks!
But Ambassador benefits should apply to your stay.
Jan 3, 2013, 4:18 pm
#527
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 328
And since Ambassadors are guaranteed a room upgrade to one category higher, I'm thinking it should provide "Price Point D: 1 KING BED EXECUTIVE SUITE / QUEEN CORNER SUITE."
End result: BOGO suite at the price of one night for the Club room, right?
Jan 4, 2013, 12:11 am
#528
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
If I book the "Price Point C: SUPERIOR ROOM / 1 KING BED CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL" - that isn't a suite booking, so it should apply to the Amb weekend stay.
And since Ambassadors are guaranteed a room upgrade to one category higher, I'm thinking it should provide "Price Point D: 1 KING BED EXECUTIVE SUITE / QUEEN CORNER SUITE."
End result: BOGO suite at the price of one night for the Club room, right?
And since Ambassadors are guaranteed a room upgrade to one category higher, I'm thinking it should provide "Price Point D: 1 KING BED EXECUTIVE SUITE / QUEEN CORNER SUITE."
End result: BOGO suite at the price of one night for the Club room, right?
Incidentally, the no suites seem to be technically ignored by some hotels who offer and honour suite bookings on amb weekend bogo vouchers.
If small price difference I guess one might book a suite, although i don't book bogo suites myself.
Jan 4, 2013, 1:04 am
#529
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,421
I am pretty disappointed. I stayed for 58 nights at IHG properties in 2012. My last stay was a few nights back. I have stayed at 8 different Intercontinental Hotels in 4 continents. I did not move over to Royal Ambassador status on the 55 night. They are now telling me it is 70-80 nights. Very disappointing! Any advise on what I should say or do with them to get a revision?
Jan 4, 2013, 6:25 am
#530
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PL, SPG G, MR G, HH G, CC G, AMEX PL
Posts: 1,465
I'm staying at IC SF the end of January on a conference rate for the Macworld. I called the hotel, they looked up the rate and said it will be a qualifying rate since it's discounted no more then 30%. I spoke to a reservations manager at the hotel. They better post it as a qualifying rate then.
Jan 4, 2013, 6:34 am
#531
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 328
Yes you should get the 1-level room upgrade as an Ambasador.
Incidentally, the no suites seem to be technically ignored by some hotels who offer and honour suite bookings on amb weekend bogo vouchers.
If small price difference I guess one might book a suite, although i don't book bogo suites myself.
Incidentally, the no suites seem to be technically ignored by some hotels who offer and honour suite bookings on amb weekend bogo vouchers.
If small price difference I guess one might book a suite, although i don't book bogo suites myself.
The difference between the lowest cost room and the level just below suites is <$100, but it's over $400 to suite level, so this sounds like a great way for me to use my benefits & cert
Appreciate you verifying for me!
Jan 27, 2013, 5:06 pm
#532
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 11
Question
I am a Platinum and just made my nights for Royal Ambassador again. This was confirmed by their customer support. I made this 2 weeks ago.
I have to renew my 150USD Priority Club and was told by them I should renew now to get the Royal status through next year.
My question: when you make Royal Ambassador do they now renew the membership for free?
I have to renew my 150USD Priority Club and was told by them I should renew now to get the Royal status through next year.
My question: when you make Royal Ambassador do they now renew the membership for free?
Jan 28, 2013, 3:32 am
#533
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I am a Platinum and just made my nights for Royal Ambassador again. This was confirmed by their customer support. I made this 2 weeks ago.
I have to renew my 150USD Priority Club and was told by them I should renew now to get the Royal status through next year.
My question: when you make Royal Ambassador do they now renew the membership for free?
I have to renew my 150USD Priority Club and was told by them I should renew now to get the Royal status through next year.
My question: when you make Royal Ambassador do they now renew the membership for free?
Apr 12, 2013, 8:14 pm
#534
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 34
Hey I was wondering if anyone had an expired invitation to RA? Message me please, I have a question about it.. thanks!
Apr 13, 2013, 11:17 am
#535
Join Date: May 2010
Location: India
Programs: IC: Diamond Amb
Posts: 702
Apr 13, 2013, 11:57 am
#536
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: KNO, ID
Programs: KF Gold, QF Gold, MR Platinum, Accor Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 613
Apr 18, 2013, 3:20 pm
#537
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 34
Sorry if I wasn't clear.. I mean an older one that someone didn't use.. they have expiration dates on them and I was looking for one with an expired date.
There has been success using older RA referrals and was willing to give it a try!
There has been success using older RA referrals and was willing to give it a try!
Aug 2, 2013, 6:39 am
#538
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: N/A
Programs: 100m swimming certificate level 5
Posts: 1,456
As a ambassador or R Ambassador does one get priority in a fully booked hotel in the rare case rooms have been double booked?
For instance an Amb member has booked a room in the hotel and another non member has the same room also booked - regardless of when the rooms were booked.
The hotels then manages to double book rooms , does this give Amb priority over non members?
For instance an Amb member has booked a room in the hotel and another non member has the same room also booked - regardless of when the rooms were booked.
The hotels then manages to double book rooms , does this give Amb priority over non members?
Aug 2, 2013, 7:08 am
#539
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
As a ambassador or R Ambassador does one get priority in a fully booked hotel in the rare case rooms have been double booked?
For instance an Amb member has booked a room in the hotel and another non member has the same room also booked - regardless of when the rooms were booked.
The hotels then manages to double book rooms , does this give Amb priority over non members?
For instance an Amb member has booked a room in the hotel and another non member has the same room also booked - regardless of when the rooms were booked.
The hotels then manages to double book rooms , does this give Amb priority over non members?
But if someone is booked multiple nights with issues only one night in that stay period, hotel will more likely walk someone with just that single night booked, to avoid revenue loss on nights right after.
Other reason on choosing who to walk, is as they have to pay next hotel, is walk the persons with cheapest room rate purchase so they get higher revenue on that room to offset paying the other hotel.
In Marriot walking an Elite has penalties for the hotel, i am not aware of penalties in IHG brand for walking elites.
Aug 2, 2013, 7:16 am
#540
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: N/A
Programs: 100m swimming certificate level 5
Posts: 1,456
Hotel is less likely to walk an elite member than a non-status member. Issue as RA, is whether hotel can give you the upgrade you would normally get, as if sold out, the j/s, suites are already sold.
But if someone is booked multiple nights with issues only one night in that stay period, hotel will more likely walk someone with just that single night booked, to avoid revenue loss on nights right after.
Other reason on choosing who to walk, is as they have to pay next hotel, is walk the persons with cheapest room rate purchase so they get higher revenue on that room to offset paying the other hotel.
In Marriot walking an Elite has penalties for the hotel, i am not aware of penalties in IHG brand for walking elites.
But if someone is booked multiple nights with issues only one night in that stay period, hotel will more likely walk someone with just that single night booked, to avoid revenue loss on nights right after.
Other reason on choosing who to walk, is as they have to pay next hotel, is walk the persons with cheapest room rate purchase so they get higher revenue on that room to offset paying the other hotel.
In Marriot walking an Elite has penalties for the hotel, i am not aware of penalties in IHG brand for walking elites.