Can I use my IHG points for someone else?


Can I use my IHG points for someone else? Can I use my IHG One Rewards points to book a reservation for someone other than myself? Yes, you can book a Reward Night for someone else by making a booking via IHG's website or the IHG One Rewards App and then adding an additional name to the reservation.


How many IHG points does it take to rent a room?

Q: How many points are required for a Reward Night? A: As of November 2022, Reward Nights can be redeemed for as few as 5,000 points per night. The actual number of points required for a hotel on a specific stay date may vary depending on the cost of the room, seasonality, demand, and other variables.


What happens to IHG points when someone dies?

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).


Do my IHG points ever expire?

For non-elite members, your IHG One Rewards points expire if you have 12 months of inactivity. However, IHG points do not expire for elite members. Per the IHG FAQs, you need to either earn or redeem points during a 12-month period to keep your points from expiring.


How many nights is 125000 IHG points?

With 125,000 points you can book five nights, plus you'll get one additional night thanks to the card's fourth night free benefit.


What is the best status at 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.


Can I use my hotel points for someone else?

Bottom line. Just about all major hotel loyalty programs let you redeem points for others, though the process varies by program. In some cases you can transfer your points to others, while in other cases you can just redeem a reward for others.


Do IHG members get free breakfast?

IHG One Rewards members get free Breakfast for bookings made via the IHG App (iOS or Android).


Do both guests need to be present to check in?

In places where hotels are required to register their guests with the local authorities, they will ask for the ID of all guests. Hence all guests might not need to be present to check-in, but their ID's will. Other hotels might just ask for one ID. This is assuming that all guests begin their stay on the same night.


Can my friend get me a hotel room?

The person whose hotel room you book with your credit card will need to provide a photo ID when checking in, along with a credit card that has their name on it for incidentals. The credit card used to book the room does not have to be the same credit card they put on hold for incidentals.


Can my guest check into a hotel without me?

When someone else is checking into a hotel on your behalf, they will typically need to provide certain identification documents to prove their own identity and their authority to check in for you.


What happens when a hotel scans your ID?

An ID scanner verifies guest IDs, ensuring that only people with valid government-issued identification can enter the premises. It also provides additional information on guests, such as their age, nationality, address, and other personal data.


Do hotels have cameras in guest rooms?

It is illegal in the United States to have undisclosed cameras in vacation rental homes or hotels. It's also against the policies of every major hotel and vacation home company to have cameras (hidden or visible) in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.