Adam McCann, Financial Writer
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To redeem IHG points, log in to your IHG One Rewards account online, call 888-211-9874, or use the IHG mobile app. IHG points are worth about 0.68 cents each when redeemed for IHG Hotels hotel stays, making this the best redemption option.
How to Redeem IHG Rewards for Hotel Stays
- Login to your IHG One Rewards account.
- Enter your travel details and select the “Reward Nights” option.
- Click “Search” to view available hotels offering award nights.
- Select your desired property and follow the prompts to complete your booking using points.
You can redeem your IHG One Rewards points for more than just hotel stays. Other options include things like gift cards or merchandise. However, using points for anything other than free hotel stays usually gets you less value.
If you want to redeem your IHG One Rewards points for something other than hotel stays, log in to your account and click on your name in the top-right corner. Once promted, select "Redeem Points" from the top part of the page, then browse the available redemption options and follow the prompts to complete your redemption.
IHG One Rewards Redemption Options
- Free Nights: Use your points to book stays at IHG hotels worldwide with no blackout dates.
- Points and Cash: Combine points and cash to cover the cost of your next stay.
- Points to Miles: Redeem points for airline miles with IHG One Rewards partner airlines.
- Merchandise: Shop online using points for brand-name products, jewelry, electronics, and more.
- Gift Cards: Exchange points for gift cards from popular retailers and restaurants.
- Digital Rewards: Redeem points for digital downloads, including eBooks, games, and software.
- Transfer Points: Transfer points to other members in increments of 1,000.
- Gift Points: Gift points to other members in increments of 1,000.
- Charitable Donations: Donate your points to nonprofit organizations that support communities and those in need.
If you're interested in learning more, you can check out WalletHub's in-depth review of the IHG One Rewards program.
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How much are IHG points worth?
IHG One Rewards points are worth an average of 0.68 cents per point, when used for hotel reservations, meaning 10,000 IHG points equal about $68. The value of IHG points depends on how they are redeemed, and your points can be worth as much as 1.06 cents per point when you redeem for IHG stays.
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read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow many IHG points do you need for a free night?
You need 10,000 to 70,000 IHG points for a free night in a standard room. The exact number of IHG points you will need to cover a one-night stay depends on the type of room you select, the hotel location, and the date of your stay.
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read full answer by Chip Lupo, Credit Card WriterWhen do IHG points expire?
IHG points expire after 12 months of account inactivity, or if your account is closed. To prevent your points from expiring, earn or redeem points regularly and use any unredeemed rewards before closing your account. However, if you are an IHG Elite member, your points will not expire as long as you maintain your status.
When IHG Points Expire
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