IHG triple points start on stay two—when you book in the app

Start with the trips you actually need. An extra booking to unlock rewards adds a bill before it adds value. This researched guide uses checked terms; no personal stay or live room quote informs it.

Check eligibility

IHG’s previously announced promotion is now in effect. Active members must register by December 31, 2026; stays completed before registration do not count. Eligible nights run October 1–December 31, 2026.

Every qualifying stay requires an IHG-owned direct channel. The first earns no promotional bonus; subsequent stays earn 3X through the Android/iOS app or 2X through other direct channels, assessed per stay. These totals include ordinary base points plus promotional points; elite and other bonuses are excluded from the calculation.

Each stay requires a participating hotel, Qualifying Rate and spend exceeding US$30 or its local equivalent per night. Reward Nights, Points & Cash and third-party bookings are excluded; one room per member per night counts. Promotional points are uncapped but not elite qualifying. IHG may modify or cancel the offer.

Consecutive nights at the same hotel remain one stay, even across separate reservations. Canceled rooms and no-shows earn no points, even when paid.

Compare the booking you would keep

Check the app’s actual room rate against alternatives for the same dates, room and occupancy. Include taxes and fees. Compare cancellation deadlines too: flexibility has practical value when your plans could change.

Put location beside price. A cheaper room across town can add transit fares and eat into an evening. Check the journey from your arrival point and the places you intend to visit.

Count normal planned trips before changing anything. Don’t cancel a nonrefundable booking just to chase these points. Save the terms and compare the full checkout total before committing; a speculative reward should not excuse a higher bill.