What does IHG Rewards Club stand for?

IHG points expire after 12 months with no account activity as well as when you close your account with unused rewards. To prevent IHG points from expiring, redeem your points on a regular basis and make sure to cash in any unredeemed rewards before closing your account.

When IHG points will expire:... read full answer

• After 12 months without account activity.
• When you or IHG closes the account.

Even though IHG points expire only in these select situations, it’s still a good idea to avoid building up a big IHG rewards balance because that would make you more vulnerable to rewards devaluation.

If you’re trying to choose a hotel rewards program and are concerned about rewards expiration policies, you can see how the IHG points expiration policy compares to other popular companies’ policies in the table below.

IHG Points Expiration vs. The Competition

No, IHG Rewards is not the same as Hilton Honors. IHG® One Rewards is the loyalty rewards program for the InterContinental Hotels Group, whereas the Hilton Honors loyalty rewards program is exclusive to Hilton Hotels and its affiliated properties. IHG and Hilton are not affiliated.

Hilton Honors provides members with an extensive variety of perks at a wide range of hotel brands, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Embassy Suites, and Hampton Inn. Likewise, IHG® One Rewards offers its members benefits at Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, and other affiliated properties.... read full answer

You can check out WalletHub’s editors’ reviews of IHG Rewards and Hilton Honors to get a closer look at the differences between these two loyalty programs.

The 22 IHG Hotels Group brands are:

1. Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
2. Regent Hotels & Resorts
   
3. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
   
4. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
   
5. HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts
   
6. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
   
7. voco
   
8. Hotel Indigo
   
9. EVEN Hotels
   
10. avid hotels
    
11. Holiday Inn
    
12. Holiday Inn Express
    
13. Holiday Inn Resort
    
14. Holiday Inn Club Vacations... read full answer
    
15. Atwell Suites
    
16. IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan
17. Mr & Mrs Smith
18. Staybridge Suites
    
19. Candlewood Suites
    
20. InterContinental® Alliance Resorts
21. IHG Residence properties
22. IHG Army Hotels
    

IHG Hotels Group is the fourth largest hotel chain in the world and has a total of 22 brands in its portfolio, which span more than 5,977 properties in over 107 countries and territories. These hotel and resort brands have distinct amenities and services that fit the preferences and budget levels of different types of travelers.