Reply To: Should I renew InterContinental Ambassador?

[NorthernLass]

I think you have to have a very specific plan for making the most of Ambassador. I’ve not used mine to the best advantage this year, but feel I’m still doing well from the Diamond breakfasts! Ambassador expires in April (I did manage to get an extension by grovelling and used the free night at the ICPL). However, the rest of my travel for this year is planned and doesn’t require Ambassador. We have 2 ICs booking, but both are on OH’s account.

I do have the Le Grand on my wish list, though, and am thinking of visiting France in May next year to coincide with the 80th anniversary of VE Day (OH is a bit of a military history geek). I also have a Creation free night certificate which will still be valid at that point. So it feels like it would be very good value to get 3 nights for the price of one at Le Grand, by re-joining Ambassador just prior to the trip. I assume I will be down to Platinum by then, so may book a few nights at the new IC Chantilly via Emyr to recoup the breakfast benefit and also get the Ambassador perks.

Of course if IHG introduced free breakfast for Ambassadors, or an equivalent benefit, more people might be tempted to renew their membership as soon as it expires!