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.

Yes, you can legally book an IHG One Rewards hotel room for someone else using your points in 2026. The process is straightforward: when making a "Reward Night" reservation on the IHG website or app, you simply enter the other person's full name in the "Guest Information" section while using your points as the payment method. However, you must ensure that the name you provide exactly matches the guest's government-issued ID, as they will be required to present it at check-in. It is also a "best practice" to add their name to the "Additional Guest" field or include a note in the "Special Requests" section to avoid any confusion at the front desk. While the guest will not earn points on the room rate itself (since it was paid with points), they may still earn points for "eligible incidental charges" like dining or spa services if they provide their own credit card for the room's incidentals. This is an excellent way to use your accumulated loyalty points to gift a stay to friends or family without needing to be physically present at the hotel.