Jul 26, 2025, 3:59 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
Milestones in the IHG One Rewards Programm
This thread is about a general discussion of the milestone program.
There are also thraed about the milestone, which have been merged or copied from the general thread.
Milestone: Lounge Option at 40 nights
valid to the end of the year plus an additional 12 months (changed in 2025)
Discussion thread
Milestone: Suite Night Upgrade Certificates
So far only on best flexible rates and not an advanced purchase rates and reward rates. Discussion about this milestone could be found here. Upgrade to suite does not come with club access, only with the physical suite
Discussion thread
Milestone: Food and Beverage Rewards
Was delayed till end of 2022 and is still delayed in some region for certain brands
Discussion thread
This thread is about a general discussion of the milestone program.
There are also thraed about the milestone, which have been merged or copied from the general thread.
Milestone: Lounge Option at 40 nights
valid to the end of the year plus an additional 12 months (changed in 2025)
Discussion thread
Milestone: Suite Night Upgrade Certificates
So far only on best flexible rates and not an advanced purchase rates and reward rates. Discussion about this milestone could be found here. Upgrade to suite does not come with club access, only with the physical suite
Discussion thread
Milestone: Food and Beverage Rewards
Was delayed till end of 2022 and is still delayed in some region for certain brands
Discussion thread
IHG Milestone Awards - Any Discussion
Jul 15, 2025 | 3:22 am
#181
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SWA CP
Posts: 935
Still would like more rewards for going above 70 to be honest. As I've said, a single reward at 80, 90 and 100 isnt really great for that number of nights.
Jul 22, 2025 | 5:32 pm
#182
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SYD
Programs: OZ Platinum LifeTime; DL PM; QF Gold; VA Plat; HH Diamond; IHG Diamond
Posts: 1,154
Quick question regarding lounge passes I would like clarified
I have Club Lounge access that is valid until 31 Dec, 2026 through a previous milestone award at 40 nights.
I will be getting to another 40 night milestone award shortly. If I select the Club Lounge access as one of my milestone awards, will this extend my access a further 1 year until 31 Dec, 2027?
Thank you!
I have Club Lounge access that is valid until 31 Dec, 2026 through a previous milestone award at 40 nights.
I will be getting to another 40 night milestone award shortly. If I select the Club Lounge access as one of my milestone awards, will this extend my access a further 1 year until 31 Dec, 2027?
Thank you!
Jul 24, 2025 | 12:46 am
#184
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Nada, HH Diamond, IHG Spire AMB, Marriott Plat, Accor Gold
Posts: 547
I was one of those that chose the lounge pass before the rules changed and it shows expiry of 31 Dec 2026. Is it safe to assume that will stick and that IHG won't 'enhance' the rules and remove it?
Jul 24, 2025 | 2:02 am
#185
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NUE
Programs: *G (TK elite+, LH SEN), ST elite plus (AF PFL), oneworld emerald (AT),IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,047
it will stick- the new rule was introduced for milestone rewards earned from 2025
Jul 26, 2025 | 3:54 am
#186
Moderator: InterContinental Hotels and Germany
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,194
Jus a reminder, that there is a dedicated thread aboout the lounge pass and questions related to it. This thread could be found here. Therefore I have taken the libery to copy some questions related to the lounge pass to this thread.
FLYGVA
co--moderator IHG Forum
FLYGVA
co--moderator IHG Forum
Aug 23, 2025 | 6:41 pm
#188
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Berkshire
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR/LTG
Posts: 711
Im hoping someone can advise me on what to do..
Im currently diamond until the end of the year.
Ive got my lounge pass until the end of 2026.
I will probably be at 80 nights by the end of September and potentially 100 nights by the end of the year.
I havent selected my 40 night milestone reward yet.
Ive already got 2 CSUs and 4 beverage awards in my account.
I see no value in selecting a lounge pass again at either 40 or 70 nights as the 70 night milestone will trigger at least 90 days before the end of 2025. Am I making the correct assumption here?
What would you do?
Im currently diamond until the end of the year.
Ive got my lounge pass until the end of 2026.
I will probably be at 80 nights by the end of September and potentially 100 nights by the end of the year.
I havent selected my 40 night milestone reward yet.
Ive already got 2 CSUs and 4 beverage awards in my account.
I see no value in selecting a lounge pass again at either 40 or 70 nights as the 70 night milestone will trigger at least 90 days before the end of 2025. Am I making the correct assumption here?
What would you do?
Aug 23, 2025 | 8:21 pm
#189
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,777
I’m hoping someone can advise me on what to do..
I’m currently diamond until the end of the year.
I’ve got my lounge pass until the end of 2026.
I will probably be at 80 nights by the end of September and potentially 100 nights by the end of the year.
I haven’t selected my 40 night milestone reward yet.
I’ve already got 2 CSUs and 4 beverage awards in my account.
I see no value in selecting a lounge pass again at either 40 or 70 nights as the 70 night milestone will trigger at least 90 days before the end of 2025. Am I making the correct assumption here?
What would you do?
I’m currently diamond until the end of the year.
I’ve got my lounge pass until the end of 2026.
I will probably be at 80 nights by the end of September and potentially 100 nights by the end of the year.
I haven’t selected my 40 night milestone reward yet.
I’ve already got 2 CSUs and 4 beverage awards in my account.
I see no value in selecting a lounge pass again at either 40 or 70 nights as the 70 night milestone will trigger at least 90 days before the end of 2025. Am I making the correct assumption here?
What would you do?
Last edited by minz56; Aug 23, 2025 at 9:28 pm
Aug 24, 2025 | 1:45 am
#190
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAC Gold, IHG Diamond, Finnair Silver, LH Senator
Posts: 9,324
I've got 1 night left to hit my 80th night milestone (on 102 nights total).
As usual, will be taking the 10k points as I've got the lounge pass until the end of next year (as well as one already until the end of 2025) and as mentioned, it wont extend any further.
May just take the 70th night lounge pass next year and 2 x 10k points for 40 nights, but I'll see.
3 nights this week to mop up the last 8k bonus for 4 nights (that ends on the 31st Aug), and triple base points for a Crowne Plaza stay.
Going to go towards redemptions for Singapore and / or Japan that aren't cheap cash wise
Don't think it's worth trying to redeem to suite upgrades at these places judging by posts elsewhere.
As usual, will be taking the 10k points as I've got the lounge pass until the end of next year (as well as one already until the end of 2025) and as mentioned, it wont extend any further.
May just take the 70th night lounge pass next year and 2 x 10k points for 40 nights, but I'll see.
3 nights this week to mop up the last 8k bonus for 4 nights (that ends on the 31st Aug), and triple base points for a Crowne Plaza stay.
Going to go towards redemptions for Singapore and / or Japan that aren't cheap cash wise
Don't think it's worth trying to redeem to suite upgrades at these places judging by posts elsewhere.
Aug 25, 2025 | 4:25 am
#191
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: GOT
Posts: 1,278
I'm about to hit my first milestone and wondering about what would be my best option.
I (FINALLY) ditched Bonvoy this year so I don't have anything of significance in status or points in IHG.
Hoping to scrape up enough points to use in part in Bali and Malysia next summer.
Thinking that I'd pick up the suite upgrade and try to find a fit for that, though it will just gather dust for almost a year.
I (FINALLY) ditched Bonvoy this year so I don't have anything of significance in status or points in IHG.
Hoping to scrape up enough points to use in part in Bali and Malysia next summer.
Thinking that I'd pick up the suite upgrade and try to find a fit for that, though it will just gather dust for almost a year.
Aug 25, 2025 | 5:04 am
#192
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
Programs: BA Gold / VS /IHG Diamond & Ambassador
Posts: 14,958
Don't forget you have approx 3 months to select your reward so don't rush to select it now as you'll have until late November to select and then until November 2026 to use it,
Aug 29, 2025 | 1:21 pm
#193
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 12,618
Those suite upgrade vouchers can be quite challenging to use. I had several refusals but I managed to turn my voucher in for an upcoming 2-night stay at the Indigo Dresden. Better than nothing. They are not valid at Iberostar properties but the website states that this will change in the future. I reckon the sweet spot with these Milestone benefits is the lounge access voucher after 40 nights.
Sep 2, 2025 | 1:22 am
#194
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAC Gold, IHG Diamond, Finnair Silver, LH Senator
Posts: 9,324
Ive just redeemed my 90th night milestone reward (110 with rollover nights and a couple of nights yet to post).
Took the 10k points over the food & beverage one.
6 nights away from the 100 one that will be the same choices as 80 and 90
Said a few times previously, still would like better rewards after 70 and/or ones beyond 100 nights.
10k points as for hitting 110 nights would be better than nothing, and the lack of anything won't stop me staying, but it would still be nice to rewards those with potentially higher than average stays.
Even a choice of 3 rewards would be a bonus.
Took the 10k points over the food & beverage one.
6 nights away from the 100 one that will be the same choices as 80 and 90
Said a few times previously, still would like better rewards after 70 and/or ones beyond 100 nights.
10k points as for hitting 110 nights would be better than nothing, and the lack of anything won't stop me staying, but it would still be nice to rewards those with potentially higher than average stays.
Even a choice of 3 rewards would be a bonus.