IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s leading hotel loyalty programs, is currently offering an attractive promotion for purchasing points. Through February 28, 2025, members can buy IHG points with a 100% bonus, effectively reducing the cost to 44 paise per point (₹0.44 per point at current exchange rates). Let’s look at how to save some money on your next travel with IHG Points sale.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG’s portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in hospitality:
- Luxury: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental
- Premium: Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo
- Mainstream: voco, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza
- Essential: avid, Candlewood Suites
Current Offer Details
Best thing about the offer is the minimum points for 100% bonus. Typically all other offers are tiered giving negligible discount if you want to buy very small amount of points. With 11000 minimum points, you can buy points even if you want to stay for a night or two for your next trip with this IHG Points sale.
- Promotion period: February 20-28, 2025
- Bonus: 100% bonus points on purchases
- Minimum purchase: 11,000 points
- Maximum annual purchase: 200,000 points (including bonus)
- Points posting time: Within 72 hours
- Cost: $1,000 (approximately ₹87,000) for 200,000 points with bonus
Value Analysis: Real Property Examples
Since the brand offers properties from essentials to ultra luxury hotels, we will look at some mixed eg of them. All points vs cash comparison is done for the same travel day to get a real sense of value of points
1️⃣ Holiday Inn Express Whitefield, Bengaluru 🇮🇳
If you are on a business trip to Bengaluru & staying near Whitefield, property is at ~₹4000 but with points it goes down to ₹3080 (7000 points) saving almost a ₹1k for you.
2️⃣ voco Ma Belle, Danang 🇻🇳
For those exploring Vietnam, the voco Ma Belle Danang presents excellent value at ₹9,051 per night or 12,000 points (₹4,980 in purchased points). Located 3.56km from Da Nang’s city center, this modern hotel features a pool and business center, offering a ₹4,071 saving per night on points.
3️⃣ Holiday Inn Express, Singapore 🇸🇬
In Singapore’s popular Orchard Road area, the Holiday Inn Express offers outstanding point redemption value. A night costs ₹30,000 or 19,378 points (₹8,042 in purchased points), resulting in an impressive ₹21,958 saving per night. Just 2.25km from the city center, this modern hotel includes free breakfast and business facilities
4️⃣ Vignette Collection Noku, Maldives 🇲🇻
The Vignette Collection Noku Maldives represents exceptional value when using points. This luxurious overwater villa resort normally costs ₹61,229 per night, but using 83,300 points (costing ₹34,570 at current rates) saves you ₹26,659 per night. Located on a pristine island in the Noonu Atoll, the resort offers free breakfast and spectacular ocean views.
5️⃣ Regent Bali Canggu, Bali 🇮🇩
Regent is one of their luxury brand. It sells at around ₹ 80k, but with points you just have to pay ₹ 53k (1,20,000 points) with this bonus offer
There are multiple other brands like Six Senses, InterContinental which gives amazing value with points if bought at discount
Conclusion
The current IHG points sale offering a 100% bonus provides excellent value for specific properties. Buying points can be a smart strategy for luxury stays or high-season bookings. However, always calculate the point value for your specific dates and compare with cash rates before making a purchase.
Remember to complete your points purchase by February 28, 2025, to take advantage of this promotion. Points typically post to your account within 72 hours, making them quickly available for redemption.
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