Hotel Program
IHG One Rewards Guide
IHG's loyalty program covering Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Kimpton, and other brands. Credit card shortcuts available for automatic elite status.
Overview
Program
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Alliance
None
Currency
points
Avg Value
0.5¢ per point
How to Earn
10 points per $1 at most brands, 5 pts/$1 at extended-stay brands. Elite bonuses: Silver +20%, Gold +40%, Platinum +60%, Diamond +100%
Budget-conscious travelers who stay at mid-range brands like Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza.
Elite Status Tiers
Silver Elite
10 nights
Gold Elite
20 nights or 40,000 Elite Qualifying Points
Platinum Elite
40 nights or 60,000 Elite Qualifying Points
Diamond Elite
70 nights or 120,000 Elite Qualifying Points
Redemption Sweet Spots
Economy
0.4–0.5¢
Business
0.6–0.7¢
First
0.6–0.7¢
Dynamic pricing can occasionally offer outsized value; 4th night free for elite members
Expiration Policy
Points expire after 12 months of inactivity (shortest of any major hotel program). Points never expire for Elite members (Silver and above)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn points with IHG One Rewards?
IHG One Rewards offers 10 points per $1 at most brands, 5 pts/$1 at extended-stay brands. Elite bonuses: Silver +20%, Gold +40%, Platinum +60%, Diamond +100%. You can also earn through co-branded credit cards, shopping portals, dining programs, and partner purchases.
Do IHG One Rewards points expire?
Points expire after 12 months of inactivity (shortest of any major hotel program). Points never expire for Elite members (Silver and above)
What are the IHG One Rewards elite tiers?
IHG One Rewards has 4 elite tiers: Silver Elite (10 nights), Gold Elite (20 nights or 40,000 Elite Qualifying Points), Platinum Elite (40 nights or 60,000 Elite Qualifying Points), Diamond Elite (70 nights or 120,000 Elite Qualifying Points).
Is IHG One Rewards worth it?
IHG One Rewards is best for budget-conscious travelers who stay at mid-range brands like holiday inn and crowne plaza. IHG's loyalty program covering Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Kimpton, and other brands. Credit card shortcuts available for automatic elite status.