How many IHG One Rewards points do I need for a free night?

IHG award rates start around 10,000 points per night for Holiday Inn Express properties and reach 100,000+ points for luxury InterContinental and Regent resorts. Dynamic pricing applies across all tiers.

What is the IHG fourth-night-free benefit?

Holders of the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card get the fourth consecutive award night free when booking with points. The discount is automatically applied when you book a qualifying four-plus-night stay.

Does IHG let me combine points and cash?

Yes. IHG Points and Cash awards let you pay a reduced points cost plus a cash co-pay on most standard award bookings, which helps when your points balance is short of a full redemption.

Does IHG still run PointBreaks promotions?

IHG retired the classic PointBreaks 5,000-point list, but the program now runs frequent saver promotions and bonus offers via IHG One Rewards seasonal sales. RoomPoints flags properties whose live award rate has dropped below the program benchmark so you can act fast.

Do IHG One Rewards points expire?

IHG One Rewards points expire after 12 months of account inactivity, the shortest expiry window of the major hotel programs. Any earning or redemption activity, including small co-brand card purchases, extends them for another 12 months.

What is IHG One Rewards elite status worth?

IHG's top tier, Diamond, unlocks complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and a Milestone Reward of your choosing every 20 nights. The Diamond breakfast benefit is particularly valuable at InterContinental and Hotel Indigo properties where breakfast is otherwise an expensive add-on.

What is the IHG Ambassador program for InterContinental hotels?

Ambassador is a $200/year paid membership focused on InterContinental brand stays. It includes a Buy-One-Get-One-Free weekend night certificate, guaranteed 4 PM late checkout, complimentary upgrade, and bonus amenities, often paying for itself on a single weekend stay.

IHG Hotels with points

Book IHG hotels with points and redeem InterContinental, Kimpton, and Holiday Inn award nights on your schedule.

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Why book IHG Hotels with points

IHG One Rewards covers 6,000+ hotels across brands from affordable Holiday Inn Express and Hotel Indigo to the luxury flagship InterContinental and boutique Kimpton collections. With a fourth-night-free perk on the Premier card and frequent seasonal promotions, IHG is one of the easiest hotel programs to earn and burn with U.S. credit card points.

Fourth-night-free cardholder benefit
The IHG One Rewards Premier card waives the fourth night on any award stay, cutting a week-long trip by a full 25% in points cost.
Chase transfer at 1:1
Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points into IHG One Rewards to hit saver redemptions at InterContinental and Kimpton properties.
Seasonal deals
IHG routinely runs promos that drop saver award rates on a curated list of properties. RoomPoints flags these the moment they appear.

Popular IHG properties

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Available IHG Hotels

96% available 50,000 pts/ night

voco Paris Montparnasse

Voco

79/81 Av. du Maine, 75014 Paris, France | Paris

0.53¢

99% available 17,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park

Holiday Inn & Suites

Dubai Science Park - Al Barsha - Al Barsha South - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates

0.60¢

96% available 33,000 pts/ night

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

Crowne Plaza

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211, United States | New York

0.60¢

100% available 40,000 pts/ night

InterContinental Hotels Dubai Marina

Intercontinental Hotels

King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates

0.60¢

91% available 55,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille

Holiday Inn

11 Rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris, France | France

0.52¢

100% available 24,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport

Holiday Inn

Sakinaka, Junction, Andheri - Kurla Rd, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072, India | India

0.55¢

69% available 70,000 pts/ night

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa

Kimpton

60 Tanager Way, Grand Cayman KY1-1303, Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands

1.00¢

99% available 50,000 pts/ night

InterContinental Hotels Malta

Intercontinental Hotels

St Julian's STJ 3310, Malta | Malta

0.60¢

96% available 42,000 pts/ night

InterContinental Hotels Adelaide

Intercontinental Hotels

North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia | Australia

0.56¢

92% available 42,000 pts/ night

InterContinental Hotels Budapest

Intercontinental Hotels

Budapest Budapest Apaczai Csere J.U, 12-14, 1052 Hungary | Budapest, Hungary

0.56¢

95% available 35,000 pts/ night

InterContinental Hotels Baku

Intercontinental Hotels

31 Zarifa Aliyeva St, Baku, Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan

0.59¢

100% available 20,000 pts/ night

Candlewood Suites Portland-Airport

Candlewood Suites

11250 NE Holman St, Portland, OR 97220, United States | Oregon

0.57¢

91% available 163,500 pts/ night

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

Six Senses

Ninh Vân, Ninh Hòa, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam | Vietnam

0.60¢

95% available 36,500 pts/ night

voco Paris - Porte de Clichy

Voco

2 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 92110 Clichy, France | France

0.58¢

88% available 77,000 pts/ night

Kimpton De Witt

Kimpton

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, 1012 RC Amsterdam, Netherlands | The Netherlands

0.56¢

100% available 70,000 pts/ night

Kimpton Fitzroy London

Kimpton

1-8 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BE, United Kingdom | Greater London

0.60¢

93% available 47,000 pts/ night

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens

InterContinental

Leof. Andrea Siggrou 89-93, Athina 117 45, Greece | Athens

0.61¢

100% available 26,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

9189 NE Cascades Pkwy, Portland, OR 97220, United States | Oregon

0.56¢

98% available 16,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Karon Beach

Holiday Inn Resort

568 Patak Rd, Karon, Phuket, 83110, Thailand | Thailand

0.59¢

79% available 38,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

Holiday Inn Express

2058 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, United States | Hawaii

0.58¢

98% available 60,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn London - Camden Lock

Holiday Inn

30 Jamestown Rd, London NW1 7BY, United Kingdom | Greater London

0.64¢

100% available 62,000 pts/ night

Crowne Plaza Paris - Republique

Crowne Plaza

10 Pl. de la République, 75011 Paris, France | France

0.60¢

97% available 18,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central

Holiday Inn Express

8 Hatpatong Rd, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand | Thailand

0.60¢

78% available 48,000 pts/ night

Holiday Inn Paris - Montmartre

Holiday Inn

23 Rue Damrémont, 75018 Paris, France | France

0.53¢

86,000 pts/ night

InterContinental Resort Tahiti

Intercontinental

PK7, Fa'a'ā 98702, French Polynesia | French Polynesia

0.63¢

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IHG Hotels frequently asked questions

How many IHG One Rewards points do I need for a free night?: IHG award rates start around 10,000 points per night for Holiday Inn Express properties and reach 100,000+ points for luxury InterContinental and Regent resorts. Dynamic pricing applies across all tiers.
What is the IHG fourth-night-free benefit?: Holders of the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card get the fourth consecutive award night free when booking with points. The discount is automatically applied when you book a qualifying four-plus-night stay.
Does IHG let me combine points and cash?: Yes. IHG Points and Cash awards let you pay a reduced points cost plus a cash co-pay on most standard award bookings, which helps when your points balance is short of a full redemption.
Does IHG still run PointBreaks promotions?: IHG retired the classic PointBreaks 5,000-point list, but the program now runs frequent saver promotions and bonus offers via IHG One Rewards seasonal sales. RoomPoints flags properties whose live award rate has dropped below the program benchmark so you can act fast.
Do IHG One Rewards points expire?: IHG One Rewards points expire after 12 months of account inactivity, the shortest expiry window of the major hotel programs. Any earning or redemption activity, including small co-brand card purchases, extends them for another 12 months.
What is IHG One Rewards elite status worth?: IHG's top tier, Diamond, unlocks complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and a Milestone Reward of your choosing every 20 nights. The Diamond breakfast benefit is particularly valuable at InterContinental and Hotel Indigo properties where breakfast is otherwise an expensive add-on.
What is the IHG Ambassador program for InterContinental hotels?: Ambassador is a $200/year paid membership focused on InterContinental brand stays. It includes a Buy-One-Get-One-Free weekend night certificate, guaranteed 4 PM late checkout, complimentary upgrade, and bonus amenities, often paying for itself on a single weekend stay.