Reply To: IHG Diamond status and Ambassador

[Rob]

Totally agree re CP Sheffield. The one time I stayed there post rebrand, I had a room where someone had kicked a big hole in the wall. Apart from the rooms most was untouched. We have now decamped to the Mercure.

Currently in IC Boston and the Diamond / Ambassador combo is working well. Upgraded from a Junior Suite to a 1 Bed suite. One night free with the weekend voucher, saving $500 vs the $200 Ambassador fee. Suite gives us club access, which is surprisingly good (2nd best I’ve ever seen at an IC after Paris). Diamond lets us get free breakfast in the restaurant, which for 4 people for the buffet comes to $180 inc service if you pay cash.

No need for the 4pm check-out and I doubt I’ll even use the $20 F&B credit since I have no real need to pay for anything in the hotel!