IHG One Rewards: Double Points Promotion for 2026 Stays
IHG One Rewards has unveiled a new global “double points” promotion for stays occurring between January 1st and March 31st, 2026. This initiative is part of the loyalty scheme covering various brands like InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Hotel Indigo. To participate, members must register in advance via the provided link, with registration currently open.
The promotion's core benefit is earning double base points on eligible stays. However, a significant “catch” is that the bonus points only kick in from the *second* stay after registration. The first stay will only earn standard points. Additionally, reward stays are explicitly excluded, meaning they neither count towards the qualifying first or second stay nor earn double points on associated food and drink spending. Existing bookings are valid for the offer, eliminating the need for rebooking, and only one room per stay qualifies for the promotion. Unlike a concurrent “3x” offer, this “double points” promotion has no cap on the maximum bonus points a member can earn, which is a notable advantage for frequent or high-spending guests.
The value of this bonus varies based on a member's elite status. The standard earning rate is 10 points per US$1 (excluding taxes), with points valued at approximately 0.4p. A base member, after their initial single-points stay, would earn 20 points per US$1 on subsequent stays, translating to an effective return of 10.7% on pre-tax spending. For Diamond Elite members, the benefits are considerably higher. They would earn 10 base points, 10 bonus points, and 10 elite status points, totaling 30 points per US$1. This represents an impressive 16% return on pre-tax spending, making the offer particularly attractive for high-tier members with expensive stays. Despite its benefits, the promotion is considered weaker than the ongoing “3x” offer and the requirement for a qualifying first stay before bonuses apply is seen as a drawback.
(Source: https://www.headforpoints.com/2025/12/10/ihg-one-rewards-double-points/)
