What is the best status at IHG?

Top-tier hotel elite status provides premium perks and unparalleled earning power to reward travelers for their loyalty. The highest elite status level within IHG One Rewards is Diamond Elite status. Members achieve IHG Diamond status based on their points earned, nightly stays or credit card spending each year.



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The IHG One Rewards program is divided into five membership levels: Club, Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite. You can also become an InterContinental Ambassador for an extra fee, as well as an InterContinental Royal Ambassador or a Kimpton Inner Circle member by exclusive invitation.

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Once you earn IHG One Rewards elite status, you'll maintain that status through the end of the following calendar year. For example, if you earn Platinum Elite status in October 2023, it will be valid until Dec. 31, 2024.

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Stay 5 nights (instead of 40) in 90 days and keep Platinum Elite status. Stay 2 nights (instead of 10) in 90 days and keep Gold Elite status. For business travel, book through your corporate travel channel, or for personal travel, book direct at IHG.com.

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Free breakfast. Diamond Elite members can choose as their welcome amenity a daily free breakfast for themself and one guest. The free breakfast benefit is available at full-service and select-service brands, like InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn and Kimpton.

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Marriott's elite status is usually valid during the year in which you've earned it and the year afterward (though that has changed due to COVID-19 related status extensions). Generally though, if you earn Platinum status in June 2023, you'll have it for the remainder of 2023 and throughout all of 2024.

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How long does Titanium status last? Marriott Bonvoy elite status is earned based on calendar year activity. When you earn elite status, you enjoy the benefits for the remainder of the current year and the 14 months that follow. » Learn more: Should you pursue Marriott elite status this year?

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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 One Rewards members get free Breakfast for bookings made via the IHG App (iOS or Android). IHG One Rewards members also receive 25% to 30% discount on dining as part of IHG Dining Deals at participating outlets when showing proof of their membership via the IHG App.

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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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For non-elite members, your IHG One Rewards points expire if you have 12 months of inactivity. However, IHG points do not expire for elite members. Per the IHG FAQs, you need to either earn or redeem points during a 12-month period to keep your points from expiring.

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Yes. You can sell IHG reward points for instant cash with online miles brokers. For example, MilesBuyer is your trusted online points broker who provides the best industry rate for IHG miles.

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Titanium members earn a 75% bonus on paid stays, which equals 7.5 extra points per dollar spent at most hotels in Marriott's portfolio. Given my assumption of 90 nights with an average rate of $150 per night, that'll give you an additional 101,250 points, worth $850.

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Marriott Titanium Elite How to earn: Stay at least 75 qualifying nights per calendar year. Bonus points earned on hotel purchases (including room rates and other incidental charges): 75%.

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Below are a few of the most valuable Platinum benefits: Priority check-in, security and boarding. Complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred seats, when available. Complimentary upgrades within North America as early as 48 hours before departure (including award tickets).

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Lifetime Platinum Elite. 600 qualifying nights + 10 years as Platinum Elite or higher. Plus, enjoy a complimentary gift and look back at your Lifetime Journey like never before. Explore Platinum Elite Benefits.

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