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IHG, or InterContinental Hotels Group, is a global hotel brand with over 5,900 properties in more than 100 countries. The brand offers a range of accommodations, from budget-friendly options like Holiday Inn Express to luxury hotels like InterContinental.
IHG's geographic footprint is broad and includes properties in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Some of the brand's most notable properties include the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Kimpton.
In comparison to other major hotel brands, IHG is smaller than Marriott and Hilton but larger than Hyatt in terms of the number of properties. IHG has a reputation for being a mid-scale to upscale hotel brand, offering comfortable accommodations at a reasonable price point.
Marriott is the largest hotel brand in the world, with over 7,800 properties globally, followed by Hilton with over 6,500 properties, and IHG with over 5,900 properties. While IHG may not be as well-known as some of its competitors, the brand has a loyal customer base and is known for its rewards program, IHG Rewards Club, which offers members perks like free nights, room upgrades, and exclusive experiences.
Overall, IHG is a popular choice for travelers seeking comfortable, mid-scale to upscale accommodations at a reasonable price point, and is a major player in the global hotel industry.
Brands
Redemption guide
IHG dynamically prices its awards so there is no award chart to rely on. Prices typically range from 10,000 to 70,000 points per night but can sometimes exceed 150,000. Value is often best when cash prices are low which can limit how much value you get for your points.
Here are some of the best ways to redeem IHG points around the world.
Check out this advanced guide if you’re interested in learning more about IHG Rewards.
Credit Cards
IHG brand cards
IHG has an alright set of credit cards. The bonuses can be quite large and they come with lower level elite status (which is probably not worth very much). You can spend your way to top-tier elite status. If you have an IHG credit card you can book four award nights for the price of three.
Cards that transfer to IHG
It is rarely a good idea to transfer points to IHG. Each point is generally worth much more transferred to an airline partner or redeemed for cash. You can transfer to IHG from Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards