The crazy IHG redemption deal which popped up a couple of Sundays ago is back. Whether or not it is an IT error, you should MOVE NOW. Many IHG hotels globally, for many dates, are currently bookable .....

The crazy IHG redemption deal which popped up a couple of Sundays ago is back. Whether or not it is an IT .....

17 Aug 202217 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 267 comments

Regular readers may remember that Rhys reviewed the Hotel Indigo in Birmingham in April. He was, it is fair to say, a little confused. Whilst most Hotel Indigo properties take root in a converted .....

Regular readers may remember that Rhys reviewed the Hotel Indigo in Birmingham in April. He was, it is fair to .....

16 Aug 202216 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

This is our review of the Principal York hotel. This hotel is part of IHG and IHG One Rewards despite being unbranded. (EDIT: The Principal York hotel left IHG in October 2022.) Two years ago I had a .....

This is our review of the Principal York hotel. This hotel is part of IHG and IHG One Rewards despite being .....

13 Aug 202213 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 118 comments

We rarely publicise hotel ‘signings’, because in many cases the hotel never actually opens, or opens under a different – usually lower – brand to the one originally promised .....

We rarely publicise hotel ‘signings’, because in many cases the hotel never actually opens, or .....

11 Aug 202211 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

IHG One Rewards has been trailing these packages for a while and they are now live. If you want to attend the Leeds or Reading festivals this year, with VIP privileges, it’s your lucky day. The .....

IHG One Rewards has been trailing these packages for a while and they are now live. If you want to attend the .....

9 Aug 20229 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

I am typing this on Sunday afternoon – it’s not clear how long this deal will last. EDIT: It died around 8pm on Sunday Most IHG hotels globally, for all dates (albeit not the very short .....

I am typing this on Sunday afternoon – it’s not clear how long this deal will last. EDIT: It died .....

7 Aug 20227 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 240 comments

As travel begins to restart, we have brought back our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel .....

As travel begins to restart, we have brought back our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions .....

2 Aug 20222 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Is it possible to book multiple rooms at the same property on the same night, earn points from them all and have them all count as qualifying nights for elite status or for a promotion? This is a .....

Is it possible to book multiple rooms at the same property on the same night, earn points from them all and .....

1 Aug 20221 August 2022 by Rob Burgess • 15 comments

The general consensus about hotel loyalty programmes is that Marriott Bonvoy is the only scheme where it is is worthwhile trading your points for airline miles. There are a couple of reasons for this. .....

The general consensus about hotel loyalty programmes is that Marriott Bonvoy is the only scheme where it is is .....

29 Jul 202229 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

This is our review of the brand new Regent Phu Quoc resort in Vietnam. We don’t normally accept reader reviews of hotels. However, there are a few reasons why we wanted to run this: Where can .....

This is our review of the brand new Regent Phu Quoc resort in Vietnam. We don’t normally accept reader .....

24 Jul 202224 July 2022 by Rhys Jones • 48 comments

IHG One Rewards has been celebrating the launch of its new programme with an exceptionally generous status challenge. The last day to register is next Sunday, 31st July. This is a very strong offer, .....

IHG One Rewards has been celebrating the launch of its new programme with an exceptionally generous status .....

23 Jul 202223 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 71 comments

‘Vignette’ is IHG’s newest hotel brand. As we covered here, Vignette is IHG’s version of Hilton’s Curio, Marriott’s Autograph or Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. Here’s the logo: .....

‘Vignette’ is IHG’s newest hotel brand. As we covered here, Vignette is IHG’s version of .....

5 Jul 20225 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 35 comments

As travel begins to restart, we have brought back our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel .....

As travel begins to restart, we have brought back our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions .....

5 Jul 20225 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

IHG’s Summer sale is now on, covering InterContinental, Holiday Inn, HI Express, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo and other IHG brands. The special sale website is here. The sale covers the UK and .....

IHG’s Summer sale is now on, covering InterContinental, Holiday Inn, HI Express, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo .....

24 Jun 202224 June 2022 by Rob Burgess