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IHG One Rewards

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IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program for IHG Hotels & Resorts - Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental, Six Senses, Vignette Collection, and Regent. The program runs on fully dynamic pricing (no published category chart since 2022), which means the same Holiday Inn Express can swing from 12,000 points one weekend to 30,000+ the next based on the cash rate. IHG points are among the lower-value hotel currencies, which puts the program firmly in the "redeem against expensive cash rates" camp.

Where IHG actually earns its keep: the 4th night free benefit on every standard room Reward Night stay of 4 or more consecutive nights when you hold an IHG One Rewards Chase card, which means the Premier Select, Premier or Business card, or the no annual fee IHG One Rewards Credit Card once you spend $5,000 on it in a calendar year starting in 2027. Every fourth night is free, so 8 consecutive nights cost 6 nights of points. Add the Anniversary Free Night from a Premier card (50,000 point cap on the Premier and Business, 60,000 on the Premier Select, with top off allowed from your account balance) and the program goes from "meh" to genuinely useful for the budget tier crowd that does not get excited about Park Hyatt suites.

The IHG One Rewards portfolio

21 brands

Every brand below earns and redeems in this one program.

Luxury
  • InterContinental
  • Regent
  • Six Senses
  • Vignette Collection
  • Kimpton
  • HUALUXE
Lifestyle
  • Hotel Indigo
  • voco
  • Ruby
  • Noted Collection
IHG One Rewards has a Best Rate GuaranteeMatch + 5× points (up to 40,000) if you find a lower public rate within 24 hours of booking direct.See all guarantees →

Experiences

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Award chart

The actual numbers. Get your nerd on, memorize the cheap ones.

The cheat sheet.

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IHG One Rewards prices Reward Nights dynamically. There is no published category chart, and IHG says Reward Nights start at 5,000 points and rates can fluctuate daily. Check the price for your hotel and dates before booking.

Anniversary Free Night Reward (FNR): how it works (Chase IHG One Rewards Premier Select, Premier and Business):

The IHG Anniversary Free Night Reward differs from Hilton's mechanic in one key way: it has a fixed point cap PER NIGHT rather than a "Standard Room Reward" classification.

  • Point cap by card: the FNR is valid for any property pricing at or below your card's cap, which is 50,000 points on the Premier and Business cards and 60,000 points on the Premier Select.
  • Top off allowed from member account: if the property prices above your cap, you can add points from your IHG One Rewards balance to make up the difference.
  • One night per certificate: unlike multi night bookings, each FNR applies to a single night.

FNR earn paths (current 2026):

  • Chase IHG One Rewards Premier Select: receive 1 Anniversary Free Night Reward each card year (60,000 point cap). Earn an additional FNR (also 60,000 cap) after $40,000 in calendar year card spend.
  • Chase IHG One Rewards Premier (personal): receive 1 Anniversary Free Night Reward each card year (50,000 point cap).
  • Chase IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card (formerly Premier Business): receive 1 Anniversary FNR each card year (50,000 point cap). Earn an additional FNR (also 50,000 cap) after $60,000 in calendar year card spend.
  • Chase IHG One Rewards Credit Card (formerly Traveler, no annual fee): does NOT include an Anniversary FNR.

4th Night Free Reward rule: On any Reward Night stay of 4+ consecutive nights at the same property, the 4th night costs 0 points. Requirements:

  • Hold a current IHG One Rewards Chase credit card at time of booking: the Premier Select, Premier or Business card, or the no annual fee IHG One Rewards Credit Card (the former Traveler). That card qualifies automatically through December 31, 2026, and from January 1, 2027 only after you spend $5,000 on it in a calendar year, which qualifies you for the rest of that year and the following year.
  • Stay must be 4+ consecutive nights at the same property under one reservation.
  • Stackable: 8 consecutive nights = 6 nights of points. 12 consecutive nights = 9 nights of points.
  • Applies to Standard Room Reward Nights. Does not apply to Points & Cash, Suite Night Awards, or paid stays.
  • Unlimited use per year - no annual cap on how many stays can use the benefit.

Sweet spots

Where your points punch above their weight.

Where this currency genuinely shines.

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  • IHG 4th night free with the Premier card: With the IHG One Rewards Premier card, every fourth night of a standard room Reward Night stay is free when you redeem points for four or more consecutive nights at the same hotel in one stay. You pay points for the first three nights and none for the fourth, and the free night is forfeited if you cancel or check out before it. The catch: the no annual fee IHG One Rewards Credit Card only qualifies from 2027 once you spend $5,000 on it in a calendar year, so the Premier is the card that includes it with no spend requirement.
  • Holiday Inn Express with included breakfast under 25K points - Holiday Inn Express properties often price around 12,000-20,000 points/night in secondary US cities and many European leisure destinations. The included breakfast meaningfully lifts an otherwise modest redemption once you factor in the food cost.
  • Anniversary Free Night Cert top-off at high-cost properties - the Premier card's 50K Free Night Cert can be topped off with points from your account if the property prices above 50K. Use this at InterContinental properties priced at 60-80K - you are effectively converting 20-40K extra points into a $400-600 night.
  • Iberostar all-inclusive on points (where eligible) - select Iberostar beachfront properties in the Caribbean and Mexico are bookable on IHG points. The 4th-night-free benefit may apply on qualifying reward bookings, which makes 4-night all-inclusive vacations meaningfully cheaper than booking direct.
  • Diamond Elite via $40K calendar-year card spend - the easiest published path to Diamond outside of 70 paid nights. Welcome amenity at participating brands (often breakfast), complimentary upgrades subject to availability, and 100% bonus points add up if you stay at IHG even occasionally.
  • Vignette Collection and Kimpton properties under 30K points - the boutique-tier brands often price well below their cash equivalents, especially in secondary US cities. Worth searching when planning a domestic weekend.

Transfer out

36 places to send these points. Where the currency goes.

36 programs this transfers out to.

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IHG One Rewards transfers points or miles OUT to these programs.

ToRatioNotes
American AAdvantage5:1Convert IHG points to American Airlines AAdvantage by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Aeromexico Rewards5:1Convert IHG points to Aeromexico Rewards by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Air Canada Aeroplan5:1Convert IHG points to Air Canada Aeroplan by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Air China PhoenixMiles5:1Convert IHG points to Air China PhoenixMiles by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Air India Maharaja Club5:1Convert IHG points to Air India Maharaja Club by calling IHG One Rewards. Phone only. Rate is 1,000 IHG points for 200 Maharaja Points, the same 5 to 1 value, and can take up to six weeks. Maharaja Points do not convert back to IHG.
Air New Zealand Koru400:1Convert IHG points to Air New Zealand Airpoints by calling IHG One Rewards. Phone only. Rate is 10,000 IHG points for just 25 Airpoints, an unusually poor 400 to 1, making this the weakest IHG airline conversion. Can take up to six weeks.
ANA Mileage Club5:1Convert IHG points to ANA Mileage Club by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Atmos Rewards5:1Convert IHG points to Atmos Rewards (the combined Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines currency, which IHG lists as Alaska Airlines) by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Avianca LifeMiles5:1Convert IHG points to Avianca LifeMiles by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
British Airways5:1Convert IHG points to The British Airways Club by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles5:1Convert IHG points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
China Southern Sky Pearl Club5:1Convert IHG points to China Southern Sky Pearl Club by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Delta SkyMiles5:1Convert IHG points to Delta SkyMiles by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Emirates Skywards5:1Convert IHG points to Emirates Skywards by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Etihad Guest5:1Convert IHG points to Etihad Guest by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands5:1Convert IHG points to EVA Air Infinity MileageLands by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Finnair Plus5:1Convert IHG points to Finnair Plus by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Flying Blue5:1Convert IHG points to Air France KLM Flying Blue by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Gulf Air5:1Convert IHG points to Gulf Air Falconflyer by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Hainan Airlines5:1Convert IHG points to Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Club Iberia Plus5:1Convert IHG points to Iberia Plus by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank5:1Convert IHG points to Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
JetBlue TrueBlue5:1Convert IHG points to JetBlue TrueBlue by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Korean Air SKYPASS5:1Convert IHG points to Korean Air SKYPASS by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Singapore KrisFlyer5:1Convert IHG points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. IHG's page states 10,000 IHG One Rewards points for 2,000 KrisFlyer miles. Miles can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Malaysia Airlines Enrich5:1Convert IHG points to Malaysia Airlines Enrich by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Qantas Frequent Flyer5:1Convert IHG points to Qantas Frequent Flyer by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Qatar Privilege Club5:1Convert IHG points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Saudia Alfursan5:1Convert IHG points to Saudia Alfursan by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
South African Airways Voyager5:1Convert IHG points to South African Airways Voyager by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
TAP Miles&Go5:1Convert IHG points to TAP Air Portugal Miles and Go by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Thai Royal Orchid Plus5:1Convert IHG points to Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Turkish Miles&Smiles5:1Convert IHG points to Turkish Airlines Miles and Smiles by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
United MileagePlus5:1Convert IHG points to United MileagePlus by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club5:1Convert IHG points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.
Velocity Frequent Flyer5:1Convert IHG points to Virgin Australia Velocity by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance.

Transfer in

Programs that transfer points in.

2 programs that transfer in.

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Programs that transfer points or miles into IHG One Rewards.

FromRatioNotes
Chase Ultimate Rewards1:11,000 UR = 1,000 IHG One Rewards points
Bilt Rewards1:1No transfer fee. IHG One Rewards.

Other ways to earn

Shopping, hotels, car rental and more — earning without a transfer.

1 partner that pay in points.

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Ways to earn IHG One Rewards points without transferring bank points. Rates are as the program states them and can change without notice — check the partner before you book.

Car and taxi

PartnerEarn rateGood to know
HertzUp to 10 IHG One Rewards points per $1 spentBook car rentals through IHG Trip Extras.

Source: IHG One Rewards official earning page

Tier benefits

The status ladder. 5 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.

5 status levels.

Climb the ladder →

Club Member

0 nights required

  • Free internet
  • Late check-out at 2 PM (subject to availability)
  • Points expire after 12 months of inactivity

Silver Elite

10 qualifying nights

  • 20% bonus points on stays
  • Free internet
  • Late check-out at 2 PM (subject to availability)
  • Points never expire

Gold Elite

20 qualifying nights or 40,000 qualifying points

  • 40% bonus points on stays
  • Free internet
  • Late check-out at 2 PM (subject to availability)
  • Points never expire
  • Rollover nights included

Platinum Elite

40 qualifying nights or 60,000 qualifying points

  • 60% bonus points on stays
  • Free internet
  • Room upgrades (subject to availability)
  • Welcome amenity: points or snack/drink
  • Early check-in (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out at 2 PM (subject to availability)
  • Points never expire
  • Rollover nights included
  • Reward night discounts

Diamond Elite

70 qualifying nights or 120,000 qualifying points

  • 100% bonus points on stays
  • Free internet
  • Room upgrades (subject to availability)
  • Welcome amenity: breakfast, points, or snack/drink
  • Early check-in (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out at 2 PM (subject to availability)
  • Points never expire
  • Rollover nights included
  • Reward night discounts

Lounge access

Club lounges and breakfast: who gets in.

Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.

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At IHG, "lounge access" means in-hotel club lounges - think Club InterContinental, Crowne Plaza Club, Kimpton evening social hour - not airport lounges. IHG has no airline alliance and no Priority Pass relationship.

Diamond Elite welcome amenity: Diamond members get a welcome amenity choice at check-in that typically includes a breakfast option at participating brands. Brand-level exclusions apply - Six Senses, Regent, and select InterContinentals offer a different welcome amenity mix rather than breakfast.

Club lounges by brand:

  • InterContinental Club InterContinental floors: paid access tier, or included for guests booked into Club rooms or higher categories. Properties with this offering vary - it is not at every InterContinental.
  • Crowne Plaza Club Lounge: select properties offer access for guests booked into Crowne Plaza Club Floor rooms. Not all Crowne Plazas have club floors.
  • Kimpton evening social hour: complimentary wine and snacks for all guests at all Kimpton properties. Not status-gated.
  • Vignette Collection and Six Senses: lounge offerings vary by property; check on a property-by-property basis.

Platinum and Diamond members at properties with executive or club lounges may receive complimentary access as a welcome amenity choice or via upgraded rooms, depending on the property and availability.

How to spend

The high-leverage moves. Read this before you transfer a single mile.

The smart-money plays.

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  • Standard Reward Nights at IHG's 7,000+ properties. Dynamic pricing - can sometimes start as low as 5,000 points and rise above 100,000+ at luxury properties. No blackout dates.
  • Points & Cash - mix points with cash on Reward Night bookings. Useful when short on points or when a partial redemption is better value than full points.
  • Anniversary Free Night Certificates from the Chase IHG One Rewards Premier and Business cards (50,000 point cap) and the Premier Select card (60,000 point cap), with top off from your account balance allowed. Best deployed at high cash rate properties where the certificate plus a top off beats paying cash.
  • Confirmable Suite Upgrade Awards earned as Milestone Reward choices at 20, 40, and 70 stays. Apply to paid stays or Reward Nights (not Advance Purchase rates or FNC redemptions). Call IHG Customer Care between 24 hours and 14 days before check-in to confirm.
  • Iberostar all-inclusive resorts - select Iberostar beachfront properties (Caribbean, Mexico) are bookable on IHG points where eligible. 4th-night-free benefit may stack on qualifying reward bookings.
  • Convert IHG points to airline miles with more than 35 airline partners including AeroMexico, Aeroplan, Air France KLM Flying Blue, Alaska (Atmos Rewards), American, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, Etihad, JAL, Korean, Qantas, Qatar, Singapore KrisFlyer, United, and Virgin Atlantic. Almost every partner converts at the standard rate of 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 airline miles. The transfer is phone only, so you call IHG One Rewards to make it, and miles can take up to six weeks to land. This is usually weak value because airline miles tend to be worth more than IHG points, so keep your points for hotel nights unless you are topping off a specific airline balance for a booking.
  • Convert IHG points to Air India Maharaja Club at 1,000 IHG points for 200 Maharaja Points, which is the same 5 to 1 rate. Like every IHG airline conversion it is phone only and can take up to six weeks to land. Maharaja Points cannot be converted back to IHG.
  • IHG Experiences and merchandise catalog - low value per point; avoid unless sitting on expiring points.
  • Anniversary free night from the IHG card: The IHG One Rewards Premier card comes with an anniversary free night. See the IHG One Rewards Premier page for the points cap and how it works.

Tips & quirks

Resort fees, blackout dates, points expiry, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.

The fine print, decoded.

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  • Points expire after 12 months of inactivity for Club Member tier - one "earn" or "redeem" activity every 12 months keeps them alive. Silver Elite and above: points do not expire while Elite status is maintained. Per IHG's published terms, Free Night Certificate usage from the Premier card does NOT count as activity for expiry purposes.
  • Fully dynamic pricing since 2022 - no category chart. Same property can swing from 12K to 50K+ points depending on date and cash rate. Reward Nights can start as low as 5,000 points; luxury properties can exceed 100K+ per night.
  • 4th night free on award stays with the Chase IHG One Rewards Premier Select, Premier or Business card, and with the no annual fee IHG One Rewards Credit Card (the former Traveler) once you spend $5,000 on it in a calendar year starting in 2027. It is automatic on that card through December 31, 2026. Every 4th consecutive night at the same property costs 0 points on a standard room Reward Night. Stackable: 8 nights = 6 nights of points.
  • Free Night Certificate top off: the Anniversary Free Night from the Premier or Business card (50,000 point cap) or the Premier Select card (60,000 point cap) can be topped off with points from your account if the property prices above the cap. This unlocks properties that would otherwise be out of reach.
  • Second Anniversary Free Night: the Premier Select card earns an additional free night (60,000 point cap) after $40,000 in calendar year spend, and the Business card earns one (50,000 point cap) after $60,000.
  • Diamond via card spend: $40,000 in calendar year purchases on the Premier card qualifies the cardmember for Diamond Elite status through December 31 of the following year. The Premier Select card does it at $25,000, and the Business card at $50,000 starting January 1, 2027. It is the easiest published path to Diamond outside of 70 paid nights.
  • $15K card spend perks: $15,000 of calendar year spend on the Premier card earns Platinum Elite status, 5 Elite Night Credits and 15,000 bonus points, a stepping stone for cardholders pacing toward the $40K Diamond benchmark. On the no annual fee IHG One Rewards Credit Card, $15,000 earns Gold Elite status and 10,000 bonus points. On the Premier Select it earns 20,000 bonus points.
  • Reward Night Discounts: 15% off Reward Nights at new and renovated hotels - a niche but real savings lever worth checking before you book.
  • Points purchase: Members can buy up to 200,000 additional points per year if their balance runs short - useful for topping off a specific redemption without transferring from another account.
  • EQP-for-sale (seasonal): IHG has historically run Elite Qualifying Points sales in late December as a fast-track to status. Pricing and discount levels vary year to year - don't count on it as a standing path.
  • Point transfers between member accounts: $5 per 1,000 points, processed via Points.com. Steep fee - generally not worth it unless topping off for a specific redemption.
  • Airline transfers are phone only: you cannot convert IHG points to airline miles online. Call IHG One Rewards to do it, and expect up to six weeks for miles to arrive. Nearly every partner converts at 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles, but Air New Zealand Airpoints is the worst of the bunch at 10,000 IHG points for only 25 Airpoints.
  • Kimpton Inner Circle: invite-only recognition program within the Kimpton brand, separate from core IHG elite tiers. Not a tier "above Diamond" - reserved for top Kimpton-specific spenders.
  • InterContinental Ambassador: separate paid status program tied to the InterContinental brand only. As of October 2, 2024, costs $225 or 45,000 IHG points per year. Benefits include guaranteed 4pm late checkout, one complimentary weekend night with a paid night, and welcome amenity at InterContinental properties.
  • Air India Maharaja Club partnership (announced September 9, 2026): IHG One Rewards points convert to Air India Maharaja Points at 1,000 IHG points for 200 Maharaja Points (1,000 point minimum, by phone, up to about six weeks to arrive), the same 5 to 1 value as IHG's other airline partners. Separately, Air India Maharaja Club members earn Maharaja Points on IHG stays (2 per US$1 at most brands, 1 per US$1 at Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, IHG Residences, and IHG Army Hotels), and you cannot also earn IHG points on a stay credited to Maharaja Points.
  • PointBreaks is dead: the old quarterly 5K-15K point promotional list ran from ~2010 to ~2018 and has not been revived. Don't go looking for it.

Cards that earn into IHG One Rewards

Cards that earn IHG One Rewards directly, or that transfer into it from a flexible-currency program.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does IHG One Rewards have an award chart? No. IHG says the points needed for a Reward Night can vary by brand, hotel, and day of week, so there is no fixed price to plan around. There are no blackout dates, but reward rooms are limited and can sell out.
  • Do IHG One Rewards points expire? Yes, for Club members, whose points expire after 12 months with no earn or redeem activity. Elite members' points do not expire as long as they keep their elite status. Using the yearly free night from an IHG credit card does not count as activity.
  • Does IHG give a 4th night free on award stays? Yes, but only if you hold an IHG One Rewards credit card from Chase. The Premier Select, Premier and Business cards include it, and the no annual fee IHG One Rewards Credit Card includes it automatically through December 31, 2026 and from 2027 once you spend $5,000 on the card in a calendar year. On a standard room Reward Night stay of four or more consecutive nights at the same hotel, every 4th night costs 0 points.
  • How many nights do you need for IHG Diamond Elite status? 70 qualifying nights in a calendar year. You can also qualify with 120,000 qualifying points.
  • Can you get IHG Diamond status from a credit card? Yes. The primary cardmember on the IHG One Rewards Premier card from Chase gets Diamond Elite status through December 31 of the following year after making $40,000 or more in purchases in a calendar year. The Premier Select card does it at $25,000, and the Business card at $50,000 starting January 1, 2027.
  • Does the IHG Anniversary Free Night have a points cap? Yes, 50,000 points on the Premier and Business cards, and 60,000 points on the Premier Select card. The free night covers one standard room night at a hotel priced at your card's cap or less, and you can add points from your own account to use it at a hotel priced higher.
  • Can you convert IHG points to airline miles? Yes, but only by phone through the IHG One Rewards Service Center. For example, 10,000 IHG points converts to 2,000 United MileagePlus miles, and miles can take up to 6 weeks to arrive.

Chain Reactions

One thing quietly unlocking several perks. Here are the chains that touch this program.

🔗 Chase Sapphire Reserve3 steps

Hotel status that climbs all the way into car-rental status

1Just holding the Chase Sapphire Reserve grants complimentary IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite
2Put $75,000 of spend on the card in a year and IHG Platinum jumps to Diamond, the top tier (that same spend also unlocks World of Hyatt Explorist and Southwest A-List)
3IHG Diamond then hands you Hertz Gold Plus Five Star car-rental status automatically
🎉With enough annual spend, one card can lead to top-tier hotel status AND elite car-rental status.

Catch: Platinum is complimentary; the jump to Diamond (and the Hertz status it carries) takes $75,000 in annual spend.

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Earn Triple Miles & More Miles on IHG Stays Through November 30

Register, set your IHG earning preference to Miles & More before check-in, and direct ihg.com stays earn triple miles: 6 miles per $1 at most brands. Registration and stays run October 1 to November 30, 2026.

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IHG One Rewards Pays 10,000 Bonus Points Per 2 Nights at Ruby Hotels

IHG One Rewards members earn 10,000 bonus points per 2 qualifying nights at Ruby Hotels in Europe on stays from July 24 to November 4, 2026. Register through November 4.

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IHG Is Running a Buy Points Sale

IHG One Rewards is offering a bonus on points purchases through November 5, 2026.

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Check Your IHG One Rewards Account for a Points & Cash Discount

IHG One Rewards is giving some members a discount on Points & Cash Reward Night bookings. It is targeted and only appears after you sign in at ihg.com, so check your account and book by November 2.

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Chase's New IHG Premier Select Card: 200,000 Bonus Points and a Yearly Free Night Up to 60,000 Points

Chase has a new IHG card, the Premier Select, with 200,000 bonus points after $5,000 in 3 months. It carries a $350 annual fee, a free night each anniversary up to 60,000 points, and automatic Platinum Elite status.

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Chase IHG One Rewards Premier Refresh: 180,000 Points and a $150 Annual Fee

Chase has refreshed the IHG One Rewards Premier card with a 180,000 point welcome offer after $3,000 in 3 months. The annual fee rises to $150, the free night cap to 50,000 points, and automatic status is now Gold Elite.

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IHG's Fall Promo Pays Up to 3X Points, But Not on Your First Stay

IHG One Rewards will pay extra points on fall stays, with a catch worth knowing: your first stay earns nothing extra. The bonus starts on your second qualifying stay, 2X booked direct and 3X booked in the app. Register before you stay; earning runs October 1 through December 31, 2026.

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IHG One Rewards: 15% Off Reward Nights at New and Renovated Hotels, Deadlines Run Through March 2027

Sitting on IHG points and eyeing a hotel that opened or was renovated recently? A 15% discount on Reward Nights applies at new and newly renovated IHG hotels, and each hotel has its own book and stay by date, running from December 31, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Check the hotel list before you book, because the window varies by hotel.

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Last reviewed: September 2026

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