IHG One Rewards Elite Status
IHG One Rewards elite status
There are five IHG elite status tiers. Plus, IHG offers two additional membership programs: InterContinental Ambassador and Kimpton Inner Circle. And you can earn Milestone Rewards as you reach specific qualifying night thresholds.
IHG One Rewards Club member
You'll become a Club member simply by signing up for the IHG One Rewards program. Club members get the following benefits:
Access to member rates and promotions
The ability to earn points when paying qualifying rates for stays
Free internet access
2 p.m. late checkout, upon request and subject to availability
IHG One Rewards Silver Elite member
Silver Elite membership typically requires 10 qualifying nights per calendar year. However, those with the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card get automatic Silver Elite status if their account is open and in good standing.
On top of the benefits available to Club members, Silver Elite members also get the following perks:
20% bonus earnings on top of base points
Points don't expire while you have elite status
IHG One Rewards Gold Elite member
Gold Elite membership typically requires 20 qualifying nights or 40,000 qualifying points per calendar year. However, those with the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card can earn Gold Elite status through the end of the following calendar year if they spend $20,000 or more on their card within the current calendar year.
On top of the benefits available to Silver Elite members, Gold Elite members also get the following perks:
40% bonus earnings on top of base points
Hertz Gold+ Five Star status
Qualifying nights that surpass what you need for status during a particular year roll over to the next year (although rollover nights are only valid for one calendar year)
IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite member
Platinum Elite membership typically requires 40 qualifying nights or 60,000 qualifying points per calendar year, but those with the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card or the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card get automatic Platinum Elite status.
You'll also get complimentary Platinum Elite status if you buy an InterContinental Ambassador membership. Further, those with a United Club℠ Card can register for complimentary IHG Platinum Elite status, and those with a Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ can enroll in complimentary IHG Platinum Elite status through Dec. 31, 2027.
On top of the benefits available to IHG One Rewards Gold Elite members, Platinum Elite members also get the following perks:
60% bonus earnings on top of base points
Occasional reward night discounts
Complimentary upgrades, subject to availability
Welcome amenity at check-in (points or a drink and a snack)
Early check-in, upon request and subject to availability
Guaranteed room availability if you book at least 72 hours in advance, subject to blackout dates
IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite member
Diamond Elite membership typically requires 70 qualifying nights or 120,000 qualifying points per calendar year. However, you can also earn Diamond Elite status through the end of the next year if you meet one of the following spending requirements:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card or IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card: Spend $40,000 or more on your card within the current calendar year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve: Spend $75,000 on purchases on your Sapphire Reserve within the current calendar year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: Make $120,000 in purchases on your Sapphire Reserve for Business card within the current calendar year.
On top of the benefits available to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite members, Diamond Elite members also get the following perks:
100% bonus earnings on top of base points
Dedicated support phone line for Diamond Elite members
Welcome amenity choice of free breakfast (per night for up to two people), points (per stay), or a drink and a snack (per stay) at check-in
InterContinental Ambassador
You can purchase a 12-month InterContinental Ambassador membership for $225 or 45,000 IHG points. InterContinental Ambassador members get extra perks at InterContinental hotels and resorts, including a guaranteed one-category room upgrade and 4 p.m. late checkout.
Additionally, membership includes IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status and a complimentary weekend night at an InterContinental hotel or resort (valid for the second night of a minimum two-night paid weekend stay booked at a special rate).
InterContinental Ambassador members also get extra perks at Six Senses properties participating in IHG One Rewards. These benefits include complimentary breakfast daily for two in the main restaurant, a wellness platter welcome amenity on the day of arrival and a complimentary one-category room upgrade (subject to availability).
Even if you already have Platinum Elite or higher status, purchasing InterContinental Ambassador status can be worth it if you frequently stay at InterContinental properties. It can also make sense if you get more than $225 of value from your complimentary weekend night.
IHG invites select InterContinental Ambassadors to become Royal Ambassadors based on their qualifying activity at InterContinental hotels and resorts. Royal Ambassadors receive even more perks, including access to Club InterContinental lounges.
Kimpton Inner Circle
If you're an IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite member and frequently stay at Kimpton hotels, you might be invited to become a Kimpton Inner Circle member.
Kimpton Inner Circle members get extra perks, including personalized treats upon arrival, guaranteed one-category room upgrades, waived amenity and destination fees, guaranteed 10 a.m. early check-in, and guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, when staying at Kimpton hotels.