IHG One Rewards Status Challenge: Fast Track to Gold or Platinum Status

In 2022, IHG relaunched its loyalty program in the form of IHG One Rewards. While the developments were largely positive, there are still some gaps when the program is compared to other hotel status programs, such as Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt.

Between now and April 30, 2023, anyone can register for a status challenge to enjoy a fast track to IHG Platinum Elite status after just five nights within 90 days of registering. After staying just two nights, you’ll enjoy the lower-level Gold Elite status instead.

The status earned will be valid through to the end of 2024, so if you have any plans to stay at IHG hotels before then, be sure to sign up to take advantage of this easy pathway to status.

Register for the IHG One Rewards Status Challenge

The IHG One Rewards Fast Track to Elite Status promotion is open to anyone who’s an IHG One Rewards member.

There’s no requirement to be an elite member of another hotel group, as there is no status match component to this promotion. Just head to the landing page with your IHG One Rewards number or email address, and you’ll be all set.

Upon registering for the promotion, you’ll have 90 days to complete the challenge. The criteria for this promotion are as follows:

• After staying two nights, you’ll earn Gold Elite status through to December 31, 2024.
• After staying five nights, you’ll earn Platinum Elite status through to December 31, 2024.

Staying just five nights within a 90-day period to reach the second-highest status tier in the loyalty program is a very low barrier to meet. While IHG’s umbrella of brands includes higher-tier properties, such as InterContinental, Regent, and Kimpton, it also includes more budget-oriented hotels, such as Holiday Inn Express.

If you tend to frequent IHG’s higher-end hotels, then register prior to your stay to enjoy the extra benefits after five nights. If you’re looking to add another status to your portfolio, then consider “mattress running” at lower-end properties for status at a low cost.

Note that the 90-day challenge period begins as soon as you successfully register for the promotion, which you can do anytime before April 30, 2023.

Thus, make sure to time your registration accordingly – if you won’t be able to make any IHG hotel stays until late July, for example, you’ll want to wait until late April to register.

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