IHG pays 5,000 bonus points every two nights at select US and UK hotels through Dec. 31
Register first, book direct and pay cash. The eligible brands differ by country: Kimpton and EVEN count in the US, Crowne Plaza counts in the UK.
IHG One Rewards is paying 5,000 bonus points for every two qualifying nights at selected brands in the United States and the United Kingdom. The offer covers stays from Nov. 9 through Dec. 31, 2026, and you must register first. Reports on the published terms list no cap on how many times you can earn it.
The offer is on IHG's member offer page. That page blocked our automated check, so the details below come from the terms as reported by LoyaltyLobby, via The Flight Wire, MilesCop and Slickdeals. Check the terms in your own account before you book.
Which hotels count#
The brand list is different in each country. That is the detail most likely to trip people up.
| Country | Eligible brands |
|---|---|
| United States | Kimpton, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, EVEN Hotels |
| United Kingdom | Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Vignette Collection |
So a Crowne Plaza in London counts, but a Crowne Plaza in Chicago does not. MilesCop notes that Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express are not included in either country.
How the bonus adds up#
The two nights do not need to be in a row or in the same stay, according to MilesCop. Two qualifying nights earn 5,000 points. Four earn 10,000. Six earn 15,000.
Source: MilesCop
Show the numbers
| Nights | Bonus points |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5,000 |
| 4 | 10,000 |
| 6 | 15,000 |
| 8 | 20,000 |
Points Commander values IHG points at about 0.6 cents each, which puts 5,000 points at about $30. That is a modest extra on a two-night stay, but it stacks with base points, elite bonuses and other IHG offers.
The rules that matter#
- Register first. Stays completed before you register do not count. Registration closes Dec. 31, 2026.
- Book direct. Bookings through online travel agencies such as Booking.com and Expedia are excluded.
- Pay cash. Reward Nights and Points + Cash stays do not qualify.
- Minimum spend. Each night must be on a qualifying rate above $30, or the local equivalent.
- One room. Only one room per member per night counts.
- Timing. Bonus points can take up to six weeks to post, and they do not count toward elite status.
Stacking with IHG's other offers#
IHG's fourth-quarter promotion, which pays 2x and 3x points on app bookings through Dec. 31, is still running. If both offers apply to your stay, booking in the IHG app is the simple way to cover both. Check that your hotel and rate qualify for each one.
Chase is also paying an 80% bonus on Ultimate Rewards transfers to IHG through Dec. 3. Keep in mind that award stays do not earn this 5,000-point bonus.
Reaction on X#
LoyaltyLobby and deal accounts spread the offer on Nov. 10. BuyLowDaily's post was reposted by other deal accounts:
The Miles Maharaja summed up the key exclusions:
What to do now#
Register on IHG's offer page now, even if you have only one eligible night booked. Then check the brand list for the country you are visiting. A London trip opens up Crowne Plaza; a U.S. trip opens up Kimpton and EVEN. Compare the total cash price with nearby hotels before you pick one just for the bonus.
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Patrick Karsh. “IHG pays 5,000 bonus points every two nights at select US and UK hotels through Dec. 31.” Points Frog. Published 2026-11-11. https://www.pointsfrog.com/news/ihg-one-rewards-5000-bonus-points-every-two-nights-us-uk-december-31-2026
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