Stay in the know
We have so much more to share — by joining IHG Rewards, you’ll be the first to hear about all our new perks.
Stay in the know
We have so much more to share — by joining IHG Rewards, you’ll be the first to hear about all our new perks.
New Year, New Rewards
We’ve been on a journey the past few years to make IHG Rewards even better, all with the goal of giving you more value and ways to earn and redeem your points. With everything from our rapidly growing portfolio of 17 brands across the world and a partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith to new member offers and promotions, we’re always committed to rewarding you.
And now that 2022 is here, we couldn’t think of a better way to open the page on a new calendar than with a redesigned IHG Rewards.
That’s why we’re launching a best-in-class loyalty program that’s centered around YOU.
New Year, New Rewards
We’ve been on a journey the past few years to make IHG Rewards even better, all with the goal of giving you more value and ways to earn and redeem your points. With everything from our rapidly growing portfolio of 17 brands across the world and a partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith to new member offers and promotions, we’re always committed to rewarding you.
And now that 2022 is here, we couldn’t think of a better way to open the page on a new calendar than with a redesigned IHG Rewards.
That’s why we’re launching a best-in-class loyalty program that’s centered around YOU.
New tiers for the new year
| Nights Qualification |
Points Qualification |
Bonus Points |
|
|---|---|---|---|
 |
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
 |
10
|
N/A
|
20%
|
 |
20
|
40K
|
40%
|
 |
40
|
60K
|
60%
|
 |
70
|
120K
|
100%
|
| Nights Qualification |
Points Qualification |
Bonus Points |
|
|---|---|---|---|
 |
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
 |
10
|
N/A
|
20%
|
 |
20
|
40K
|
40%
|
 |
40
|
60K
|
60%
|
 |
70
|
120K
|
100%
|
You’ll notice our tier names got a bit of a makeover to make them more straightforward to understand, plus we’ve added a whole new tier. No matter what your tier is, you’ll earn more bonus points, making it even easier to earn towards Reward Nights and more.
You won’t see any changes in your account quite yet – the new tier structure will go live during April. In the meantime, we’ve already extended your current status and we’re extending the reduction of our current tier criteria until the new structure goes into effect. And even better news? All of your stays beginning January 1, 2022 will count toward your new-and-improved status when it goes live. So what are you waiting for? Book now and your future self will thank you for the rewards later.
This is just the beginning
Stay tuned for the official launch of the new IHG Rewards program in a few months. You’ll hear more about our new benefits and all the updated ways to earn and redeem. And when it comes to picking perks, the choice is all yours.
Get ready for a loyalty program that rewards you for being you.
Current IHG Rewards Tiers
1. What is happening to my status in 2022?
All current Elite statuses (Gold, Platinum and Spire Elite) were extended through February 2023.
2. What is the current tier qualification structure?
From January 1, 2022 until the new program launches during April, the current reduced program earn structure will remain in place:
-You can qualify for Gold Elite by earning 7,000 Qualified Points or staying 7 Qualified Nights.
-You can qualify for Platinum Elite by earning 30,000 Qualified Points or staying 30 Qualified Nights.
-You can qualify for Spire Elite by earning 55,000 Qualified Points or staying 55 Qualified Nights.
New Elite Tiers
1. When will these new Elite tiers appear in my IHG Rewards account?
Your new tier structure will appear in your IHG Rewards account during April.
2. What tier will I be in after these changes take effect?
All members’ statuses have been extended through February 2023. This means that Gold Elite and Platinum Elite members’ tier names will not change during 2022. Spire Elite members will see their tier name change from Spire Elite to Diamond Elite when the new program launches.
Once the new tier structure goes live during April, using the new criteria as shown in the table below, we will start to move members who have qualified for an upgrade into a higher tier.
| Nights Qualification |
Points Qualification |
Bonus Points |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
|
10
|
N/A
|
20%
|
|
20
|
40K
|
40%
|
|
40
|
60K
|
60%
|
|
70
|
120K
|
100%
|
3. Will I be downgraded if I haven’t achieved the new nights threshold?
All Elite statuses have been extended through February 2023. However, once the new program has launched, if you did not reach the qualified nights or points threshold between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022, your status will be downgraded in early 2023.
4. My status was gifted – what will happen to my status in 2022?
All Elite statuses, including those gifted, have been extended through February 2023.
5. What constitutes an Elite qualifying “night”?
This includes Nights stayed on loyalty Qualifying Rates, Reward Nights and Free Nights. A Qualifying Room Rate is a rate that is eligible to earn IHG Rewards points or airline miles. Qualifying Rates include most business and leisure rates; please see the program terms and conditions for details.
6. Will roll-over nights still exist?
In 2022, Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members’ qualified paid nights and Reward Nights that were completed in 2021 and were over and above the threshold to reach that Elite tier in 2021 will rollover into 2022 and count towards status.
In 2023, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members’ qualified paid nights and Reward Nights that are completed in 2022 and are over and above the threshold to reach that Elite tier, will rollover into 2023 and count towards status.
Bonus Earning Structure & Benefits
1. When will the new bonus earning structure take effect?
The new bonus earning structure will take effect during April.
2. Will my points expire if I don’t use them?
As a key benefit of our program, points never expire for Elite members (now Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite). Points expire for Club members after 12 months of inactivity.
3. Are there new benefits associated with the new tiers and will I still receive all the current benefits associated with my tier?
We can’t reveal all the details just yet, but stay tuned for the official launch of the new IHG Rewards program later this year. You’ll hear more about our new benefits and all the updated ways to earn and redeem.
Ambassador & Royal Ambassador
1. Are the Ambassador or Royal Ambassador loyalty programs changing as part of the new IHG Rewards loyalty program?
No, we are not making changes to the Ambassador or Royal Ambassador programs at this time.
2. Is my Ambassador status being extended?
No, Ambassador status must be renewed each year.
3. Is my Royal Ambassador status being extended?
Yes, Royal Ambassador status has been extended through December 2022.
4. I’m a Royal Ambassador – will I receive a new Royal Ambassador Free Night?
Yes, all current Royal Ambassador Free Nights will expire and be reissued annually for eligible members.
5. I’m a Royal Ambassador – will I receive a new Complimentary Weekend Night certificate?
Yes, all current Complimentary Weekend Night certificates will expire and be reissued annually for eligible members.
6. I’m an Ambassador member – will I receive a new Complimentary Weekend Night certificate upon renewal?
Yes, Complimentary Weekend Night certificates expire with the Ambassador membership and new ones are issued upon renewal.
Kimpton Inner Circle
1. Is the Kimpton Inner Circle loyalty program changing as part of the new IHG Rewards loyalty program?
No, we are not making changes to the Kimpton Inner Circle program at this time.
2. Is my Inner Circle Status being extended?
Yes, Inner Circle status has been extended through December 2022.
3. Will Inner Circle members receive a new New Hotel Free Night?
Yes, New Hotel Free Nights are reissued annually in January to eligible members.
Where should I go for additional information about IHG Rewards?
Click here for a full list of IHG Rewards Service Centers phone numbers by country. Additional information is also available here.
Terms and Conditions
Click here for member Terms and Conditions.
Current IHG Rewards Tiers
1. What is happening to my status in 2022?
All current Elite statuses (Gold, Platinum and Spire Elite) were extended through February 2023.
2. What is the current tier qualification structure?
From January 1, 2022 until the new program launches during April, the current reduced program earn structure will remain in place:
-You can qualify for Gold Elite by earning 7,000 Qualified Points or staying 7 Qualified Nights.
-You can qualify for Platinum Elite by earning 30,000 Qualified Points or staying 30 Qualified Nights.
-You can qualify for Spire Elite by earning 55,000 Qualified Points or staying 55 Qualified Nights.
New Elite Tiers
1. When will these new Elite tiers appear in my IHG Rewards account?
Your new tier structure will appear in your IHG Rewards account during April.
2. What tier will I be in after these changes take effect?
All members’ statuses have been extended through February 2023. This means that Gold Elite and Platinum Elite members’ tier names will not change during 2022. Spire Elite members will see their tier name change from Spire Elite to Diamond Elite when the new program launches.
Once the new tier structure goes live during April, using the new criteria as shown in the table below, we will start to move members who have qualified for an upgrade into a higher tier.
| Nights Qualification |
Points Qualification |
Bonus Points |
|
|---|---|---|---|
 |
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
 |
10
|
N/A
|
20%
|
 |
20
|
40K
|
40%
|
 |
40
|
60K
|
60%
|
 |
70
|
120K
|
100%
|
3. Will I be downgraded if I haven’t achieved the new nights threshold?
All Elite statuses have been extended through February 2023. However, once the new program has launched, if you did not reach the qualified nights or points threshold between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022, your status will be downgraded in early 2023.
4. My status was gifted – what will happen to my status in 2022?
All Elite statuses, including those gifted, have been extended through February 2023.
5. What constitutes an Elite qualifying “night”?
This includes Nights stayed on loyalty Qualifying Rates, Reward Nights and Free Nights. A Qualifying Room Rate is a rate that is eligible to earn IHG Rewards points or airline miles. Qualifying Rates include most business and leisure rates; please see the program terms and conditions for details.
6. Will roll-over nights still exist?
In 2022, Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members’ qualified paid nights and Reward Nights that were completed in 2021 and were over and above the threshold to reach that Elite tier in 2021 will rollover into 2022 and count towards status.
In 2023, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members’ qualified paid nights and Reward Nights that are completed in 2022 and are over and above the threshold to reach that Elite tier, will rollover into 2023 and count towards status.
Bonus Earning Structure & Benefits
1. When will the new bonus earning structure take effect?
The new bonus earning structure will take effect during April.
2. Will my points expire if I don’t use them?
As a key benefit of our program, points never expire for Elite members (now Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite). Points expire for Club members after 12 months of inactivity.
3. Are there new benefits associated with the new tiers and will I still receive all the current benefits associated with my tier?
We can’t reveal all the details just yet, but stay tuned for the official launch of the new IHG Rewards program later this year. You’ll hear more about our new benefits and all the updated ways to earn and redeem.
Ambassador & Royal Ambassador
1. Are the Ambassador or Royal Ambassador loyalty programs changing as part of the new IHG Rewards loyalty program?
No, we are not making changes to the Ambassador or Royal Ambassador programs at this time.
2. Is my Ambassador status being extended?
No, Ambassador status must be renewed each year.
3. Is my Royal Ambassador status being extended?
Yes, Royal Ambassador status has been extended through December 2022.
4. I’m a Royal Ambassador – will I receive a new Royal Ambassador Free Night?
Yes, all current Royal Ambassador Free Nights will expire and be reissued annually for eligible members.
5. I’m a Royal Ambassador – will I receive a new Complimentary Weekend Night certificate?
Yes, all current Complimentary Weekend Night certificates will expire and be reissued annually for eligible members.
6. I’m an Ambassador member – will I receive a new Complimentary Weekend Night certificate upon renewal?
Yes, Complimentary Weekend Night certificates expire with the Ambassador membership and new ones are issued upon renewal.
Kimpton Inner Circle
1. Is the Kimpton Inner Circle loyalty program changing as part of the new IHG Rewards loyalty program?
No, we are not making changes to the Kimpton Inner Circle program at this time.
2. Is my Inner Circle Status being extended?
Yes, Inner Circle status has been extended through December 2022.
3. Will Inner Circle members receive a new New Hotel Free Night?
Yes, New Hotel Free Nights are reissued annually in January to eligible members.
Where should I go for additional information about IHG Rewards?
Click here for a full list of IHG Rewards Service Centers phone numbers by country. Additional information is also available here.
Terms and Conditions
Click here for member Terms and Conditions.