What is the highest status on 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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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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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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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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IHG One Rewards members get free Breakfast for bookings made via the IHG App (iOS or Android).

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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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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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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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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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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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Quick tips: Simply asking the hotel concierge can grant you a free hotel room upgrade. Joining a hotel loyalty program can win you an upgrade. Signing up for a co-branded credit card can earn you an upgrade. Increase your chances of an upgrade by traveling during the off-season.

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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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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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