Can you earn points with a Costco Travel booking?
Mar 31, 2021, 11:09 am
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It's quite clear in the T&Cs
The bolding and italics are as per the website not mine
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/cu...care/member-tc
19 Points will be awarded for Qualifying Stays booked through IHG’s central reservation offices, IHG web sites, the IHG App, authorised travel agents (excluding online travel agents such as Expedia.com and Booking.com, and unauthorised agents on online vertical travel portals), or directly at the hotel.
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/cu...care/member-tc
Mar 31, 2021, 11:17 am
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It's quite clear in the T&Cs
The bolding and italics are as per the website not mine
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/cu...care/member-tc
The bolding and italics are as per the website not mine
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/cu...care/member-tc
Mar 31, 2021, 1:52 pm
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Well if they are authorised then yes you would earn points / get status benefits etc
I think the quickest way to see if they authorised would be to ask Cosco Travel themselves. What does it say on their website for example?
Is there a reason for booking via them rather than direct? Additional discount etc (just asking out of interest)
I think the quickest way to see if they authorised would be to ask Cosco Travel themselves. What does it say on their website for example?
Is there a reason for booking via them rather than direct? Additional discount etc (just asking out of interest)
Apr 1, 2021, 5:45 pm
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Well if they are authorised then yes you would earn points / get status benefits etc
I think the quickest way to see if they authorised would be to ask Cosco Travel themselves. What does it say on their website for example?
Is there a reason for booking via them rather than direct? Additional discount etc (just asking out of interest)
I think the quickest way to see if they authorised would be to ask Cosco Travel themselves. What does it say on their website for example?
Is there a reason for booking via them rather than direct? Additional discount etc (just asking out of interest)
Apr 1, 2021, 5:47 pm
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For the record you DO earn IHG points thru Costco Travel when booking room only. From their website: https://www.costcotravel.com/Hotels/ihg
IHG® Hotels & Resorts
- 15 hotel brands with locations across the world
- Costco Member savings
- IHG® Rewards Club members earn points when booking room-only reservations direct through Costco Travel
Apr 1, 2021, 7:42 pm
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That’s good to know as most travel agency bookings don’t allow you to earn hotel points (not just IHG it’s the same with other hotel schemes as well).
I’d note the qualifier about earning being on room only bookings whereas you appear to have a package even if the flight is free.
I’ve just remembered that if you have the IHG booking confirmation number from your Costco booking (or if not see if they can give it to you) you can connect it to your IHG account and once it does that it should show the estimated points you’d earn.
I’d note the qualifier about earning being on room only bookings whereas you appear to have a package even if the flight is free.
I’ve just remembered that if you have the IHG booking confirmation number from your Costco booking (or if not see if they can give it to you) you can connect it to your IHG account and once it does that it should show the estimated points you’d earn.
Apr 2, 2021, 8:15 am
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My recollection is that when I tried to use Costco Travel about two months ago, it would not allow me to reserve room only. (I forget the details, but it was something like I would make a selection indicating room only and would be returned to the Costco Travel home page.) Customer Service desk disavowed all knowledge of Costco Travel, so that was a dead end.
Apr 2, 2021, 8:23 am
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My recollection is that when I tried to use Costco Travel about two months ago, it would not allow me to reserve room only. (I forget the details, but it was something like I would make a selection indicating room only and would be returned to the Costco Travel home page.) Customer Service desk disavowed all knowledge of Costco Travel, so that was a dead end.
https://www.costcotravel.com/h=4006
Apr 2, 2021, 8:28 am
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I'm glad it worked for you. Someday, I'll try again, but I spent a long time trying to make it work back then.
I do wish I knew if Costco Travel fixed something or it was my end being wonky. But I'll wait until I actually have a reservation to make.
I do wish I knew if Costco Travel fixed something or it was my end being wonky. But I'll wait until I actually have a reservation to make.
Apr 2, 2021, 9:03 am
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How long ago was this? I remember their website being BAAAAAAD a few years ago but they've really stepped it up. Let us know if/when you do book with them.
Apr 2, 2021, 9:37 am
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For the record you DO earn IHG points thru Costco Travel when booking room only. From their website: https://www.costcotravel.com/Hotels/ihg
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- 15 hotel brands with locations across the world
- Costco Member savings
- IHG® Rewards Club members earn points when booking room-only reservations direct through Costco Travel
Apr 5, 2021, 9:22 pm
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Yes, I have done this multiple times. If you are unable to link to your account ahead of time, simply ask that your account number be added at check in.