Hotel loyalty guide
IHG One Rewards
Milestone Rewards, dynamic award pricing, and suite upgrades keep IHG One Rewards competitive for frequent guests.
Program footprint
6,200+ hotels across 100 countries
Plan your stays to layer elite benefits, smart points earning, and co-branded card perks for outsized travel value.
Overview
- Earn points on stays across brands like InterContinental, Kimpton, Six Senses, and Holiday Inn.
- Dynamic pricing and Point & Cash awards offer flexibility when redeeming for free nights.
- Milestone Rewards every 10 nights from 20 to 100 nights unlock suite upgrades and food & beverage credits.
- Diamond elites can choose free breakfast while suite upgrades extend to select luxury stays.
IHG’s overhaul introduced meaningful elite benefits, especially when you plan stays around Milestone Rewards thresholds.
Status levels
Elite benefits by tier
| Benefit | Member | Silver Elite | Gold Elite | Platinum Elite | Diamond Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stay requirement | Free to join | 10 nights | 20 nights / 40K points | 40 nights / 60K points | 70 nights / 120K points |
Bonus points on stays | 0% Bonus | 20% Bonus | 40% Bonus | 60% Bonus | 100% Bonus |
Early check-in & late checkout | Not guaranteed | Not guaranteed | 2 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability) | 2 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability) | 2 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability) |
Welcome amenity | Not included | Not included | Not included | Points or drink/snack at select brands | Free breakfast welcome choice |
Room upgrades | Not included | Not included | Not included | Space-available upgrades including premium rooms | Best available rooms including suites (where offered) |
Lounge access | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Available via Milestone Rewards or participating luxury brands |
Milestone choice awards Pick from suite upgrades, annual lounge membership, or food & beverage credits starting at 20 nights. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Eligible from 20 nights | Eligible from 20 nights | Eligible from 20 nights |
Dedicated Diamond support | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | 24/7 agent support |
Milestone Rewards are the secret sauce—plan your stays every 10 nights to pick bonuses like suite upgrades or lounge membership.
Earning points
- Earn 10 base points per $1 at most brands and 5 points per $1 at Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites.
- Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond elites receive 20%, 40%, 60%, and 100% point bonuses respectively.
- Eligible charges include room rates, on-property dining, and other hotel incidentals.
Redeeming points
- Redeem for free nights, room upgrades, or experiences through the IHG marketplace.
- Point & Cash bookings provide flexibility when you are short on points.
- Transfer to airline partners or redeem for digital rewards and merchandise.
Co-branded cards
- IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
- IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
- IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card
Premier cards deliver a 40K free night certificate each cardmember year plus a 4th Night Free award perk.
Membership policies
- IHG One Rewards is complimentary; elite tiers are achieved through stays, qualifying points, or co-branded credit cards.
- InterContinental Ambassador membership adds guaranteed upgrades, a free weekend night, and other InterContinental perks.
Additional benefits
- Milestone Rewards every 10 nights from 20 to 100 nights let you pick bonus points, credits, or suite upgrades.
- Diamond elites can select free breakfast as part of their welcome amenity.
- Elite rollover nights help maintain status into the next year.