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Are IHG points worth it?

In general, the best use of your IHG points is using them to book actual hotel rooms. NerdWallet values IHG points redeemed for IHG hotel stays at 0.8 cent each, which is far more than their value when redeemed for airline miles or gift cards.



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The estimated worth of IHG Points: 10,000 IHG points are worth approximately $70. 25,000 IHG points are worth approximately $175. 50,000 IHG points are worth approximately $350. 80,000 IHG points are worth approximately $560.

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IHG points are worth around 0.5–0.7 cents each. Therefore, on average, 25,000 IHG points are worth between $125 and $175, and 100,000 IHG points are worth between $500 and $700. These values can be used as a reference to help you gauge whether you are getting a good deal when it comes time to redeem your points.

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Do IHG One Rewards Points expire? IHG One Rewards points never expire for Elite Members. For Club members, points will expire after 12 months if there's no account activity.

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Complimentary Upgrades: Room upgrades are subject to availability, at the hotel's discretion, and will only apply to the Member's personal guest room.

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With 125,000 points you can book five nights, plus you'll get one additional night thanks to the card's fourth night free benefit.

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Q: How many points are required for a Reward Night? A: As of November 2022, Reward Nights can be redeemed for as few as 5,000 points per night. The actual number of points required for a hotel on a specific stay date may vary depending on the cost of the room, seasonality, demand, and other variables.

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Annual fee: $99. Sign-up bonus: Earn 140,000 Bonus Points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

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Diamond Elite is the highest elite tier in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program. You can earn Diamond Elite status by staying 70 qualified nights or earning 120,000 qualified points in a calendar year. Additionally, you can earn Diamond Elite status through Dec.

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Simply Ask to Upgrade Hotel Rooms The best time to ask is at check-in. Ask the hotel staff if they can give you a free room upgrade and provide them with a context or reason for your request. As previously mentioned, it may help to bring up a special occasion. It also helps to ask for a specific upgrade.

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IHG One Rewards members get free Breakfast for bookings made via the IHG App (iOS or Android).

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Can I use my IHG One Rewards points to book a reservation for someone other than myself? Yes, you can book a Reward Night for someone else by making a booking via IHG's website or the IHG One Rewards App and then adding an additional name to the reservation.

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Sell all of your IHG points at once with The Miles Market and receive the highest value available on the market, get cash instantly deposited into your account. IHG offers one of the most extensive collections of hotels around the world in more than one hundred countries.

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Transfer of IHG One Rewards Points Upon Death: When an IHG One Rewards Member passes away, the Member's Points may be transferred to the IHG One Rewards account(s) of the Member's beneficiary(ies).

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Earning top-tier IHG elite status normally requires earning 120,000 points or staying 70 qualified nights each year. However, you can also receive IHG Diamond status by spending $40,000 on either of the two IHG Premier credit cards.

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