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IHG One Rewards Points Guide
17 brands from luxury to everyday
IHG One Rewards offers a diverse portfolio from luxury InterContinental and Six Senses to everyday Holiday Inn Express. The program features milestone rewards and generous elite benefits.
Award Chart
Points required for free nights
| Category | Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| PointBreaks | 10,000 | 10,000 | N/A |
| Everyday Brands | 10,000 | 15,000-30,000 | 40,000 |
| Premium Brands | 25,000 | 40,000-60,000 | 80,000 |
| Luxury Brands | 40,000 | 70,000-100,000 | 130,000+ |
Elite Status Tiers
Benefits at each level
Club
0 nightsEarn 10 points per $1, free internet, mobile check-in
Silver Elite
10 nights20% bonus points, late checkout
Gold Elite
20 nights40% bonus points, room upgrade, welcome amenity
Platinum Elite
40 nights60% bonus points, guaranteed room type, milestone bonus
Diamond Elite
70 nights100% bonus points, suite upgrade, 4pm checkout, Ambassador
Hotel Brands
Properties where you can earn and redeem
Six Senses
Luxury
Regent Hotels
Luxury
InterContinental
Luxury
Kimpton
Premium
Hotel Indigo
Premium
voco
Premium
Crowne Plaza
Upscale
EVEN Hotels
Upscale
Holiday Inn
Mainstream
Holiday Inn Express
Mainstream
avid hotels
Essentials
Staybridge Suites
Extended Stay
Candlewood Suites
Extended Stay
Atwell Suites
Extended Stay
Sweet Spots
- PointBreaks offers select hotels for just 10,000 points (updated regularly)
- Fourth night free for all members makes 4-night stays 25% cheaper
- Holiday Inn Express properties often provide good points value
- IHG Premier card offers 4th night free on award stays
Transfer Partners
Various Airlines
VariesLimited airline transfer options available
About IHG One Rewards Points
Earn points on stays and credit card spending. Redeem for free nights, PointBreaks deals, or transfer to partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IHG One Rewards
IHG points are generally worth around 0.5-0.6 cents per point. Great redemptions through PointBreaks or at lower-tier properties can yield 0.8+ cents per point value.
PointBreaks is IHG's promotional redemption list featuring select hotels for just 10,000-15,000 points per night. The list updates quarterly and can offer exceptional value at participating properties.
All IHG One Rewards members get their fourth night free on award stays. This means a 4-night booking costs only 3 nights worth of points - an effective 25% discount.
IHG offers Silver (10 nights), Gold (20 nights), Platinum (40 nights), and Diamond (70 nights) status tiers. Benefits include bonus points, room upgrades, and milestone rewards at higher tiers.
Earn IHG points through hotel stays (10+ points per $1), the IHG Premier or IHG Premier Business credit cards, dining programs, and promotions. Credit card welcome bonuses can provide 140,000+ points.
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