How to earn IHG One Rewards points with OpenTable restaurant bookings

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• Martin says:

  27 Dec27 December 04:45

  Why can’t I see this open table offer?
  I’m in Australia where open table is available

• CamFlyer says:

  27 Dec27 December 05:51

  I find that many restaurants that are otherwise on Opentable are not available through the IHG link, or else have more limited availability. I have given up even checking. The service that offers VS points is much more useful.

• Philondon says:

  27 Dec27 December 07:26

  I prefer to collect Virgin points with https://www.squaremeal.co.uk/
  100 points per booking and you sometimes get points when you eat somewhere without booking if your credit card is registered with the website.

• Southlondonphil says:

  27 Dec27 December 08:00

  I’ve only used it a handful’s of times as too many restaurants seem to return no availability no matter what day or time you pick. However, each time I have managed to successfully book a table I have received 500 points not 150, so looks like you get additional points for status (I’m currently Diamond)

• Kristina says:

  27 Dec27 December 09:19

  Link takes me to the app and I cannot find this on the app anywhere…

  • Shirley says:

    27 Dec27 December 10:19

    Me neither!

  • Rob says:

    27 Dec27 December 10:26

    No, it’s not on the app, only the website.

• JD says:

  27 Dec27 December 10:27

  Its mad how difficult this option is to find if you go straight to the IHG website. Its almost like they dont want you to find it

• Edward Ziff says:

  27 Dec27 December 12:42

  I just tried to book the Ivy in St Johns Wood London…when I tried Open Table directly I could book exactly when I wanted however remembering the offer, when I tried booking through IHG’s website it wouldnt take it stating the restuarant was booked up within 2 1/2 hours of the time I needed.
  Has anyone else had this problem?wanted.and .

  • Chas says:

    27 Dec27 December 21:52

    I frequently have the same problem at other restaurants I try. Rob references this in the article in relation to restaurants that require a credit card number to secure the booking. I rarely try this booking route as a consequence now.

• TJ says:

  27 Dec27 December 15:28

  IHG Extras is useful if you are booking restaurants abroad, esp the US where the selection is less limited.

  Otherwise for Europe you are much better off with The Fork (lots of restaurants, 50% offers plus their own loyalty scheme which provides a £20 voucher when you’ve collected 1000 Yums and a £50 voucher at 2000 Yums).

  In the UK, Squaremeal is generally my go to option unless The Fork have any major offers going.

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