How to Search for IHG Hotels with Reward Night Availability

The key to finding Reward Night availability is selecting the correct rate preference before you search. Without this step, your results will show cash rates instead of point costs.

1. Start a new search. Go to the IHG.com homepage or open the IHG One Rewards app.
2. Enter your destination and dates. Fill in where and when you'd like to travel.
3. Select "Reward Nights." This is the most important step.
   • On the website, click the "Rate Preference" dropdown menu and choose "Reward Nights."
   • In the app, tap the option to pay with points, which may appear as a toggle or a separate button depending on your app version.
4. Click "Search." The results will now show only hotels with Reward Night availability for your selected dates, along with the number of points required per night.

If your search returns no results, or a message indicating no availability, a few adjustments often turn up options.

• Be flexible with your dates. Mid-week stays or dates outside of peak holidays, and major events tend to have better availability.

• Search a broader area. Instead of a specific address, search by city (for example, "New York, NY") to see every available property in the area rather than just one hotel.

• Check different hotels. Availability can vary significantly from one hotel to another, even within the same city or neighborhood.

• Book further in advance. For popular destinations, searching several months ahead can improve your odds of finding a Reward Night.

Reward Night inventory changes as rooms are booked, cancelled, or released by participating hotels.¹ If you don't see availability today, it can be worth checking back later, since inventory can open up without any change to your search criteria.

If a hotel shows limited or no full Reward Night availability, IHG One Rewards Points & Cash may still let you book that stay by combining a smaller number of points with a cash payment. This option sometimes opens up availability that a full-points search won't show, so it's worth checking if your first search returns empty.

For questions about Reward Night availability at a specific hotel, search directly on IHG.com or contact IHG Customer Care. General redemption questions are also covered in the IHG Customer Care FAQ.