IHG variable pricing for points vs cash??
Dec 15, 2020, 10:35 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: Avios
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IHG variable pricing for points vs cash??
Hello all,I am looking at 3 days in San Diego in June but when I try to book I get the following results
Hotel Indigo 180.32 cash or 25k points daily
intercontinental San Diego 181.00 cash or 45k points daily
Why would the IC be the same cash price but almost double the points?? I think I would prefer the IC but the Indigo reviews well also.
Hotel Indigo 180.32 cash or 25k points daily
intercontinental San Diego 181.00 cash or 45k points daily
Why would the IC be the same cash price but almost double the points?? I think I would prefer the IC but the Indigo reviews well also.
Dec 16, 2020, 4:30 am
#2
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: DE
Posts: 265
I'd actually consider a positive that redemption rates are not tied as closely to the cash rate as is the case for some other chains like Hilton. It leaves more room for optimization on part of the user. For instance, if you were to go for the Indigo, paying 25k points rather than $180 in cash would be decent value for your points IMO.