IHG One Rewards has just launched its newest promotion, which is valid for the first quarter of 2026. Let’s go over the details of the offer, for those with any planned upcoming stays… and be sure to register!
For the winter of 2026, IHG One Rewards is offering double points on all stays, starting with the second eligible stay.
As you’d expect, there are some details to be aware of:
- Registration is required, and must occur prior to any eligible stay
- The promotion is valid for stays between January 1 and March 31, 2026
- There is no booking deadline, so nights consumed anytime during the promotion period are eligible, as long as you register in time
- All paid nights booked directly with IHG qualify for this promotion, as long as the nightly rate is at least $30 (award nights don’t qualify)
- The promotion kicks in starting with the second eligible stay, so the first stay earns points at the normal rate
- There’s no limit to how many bonus points you can earn with this promotion
IHG One Rewards members ordinarily earn the following return on spending at IHG properties (for what it’s worth, I value IHG points at 0.5 cents each):
With this promotion, at most brands you’d earn 10x bonus points starting with your second stay. So if you were earning double points, paying with the right co-branded credit card, and had Diamond status, you’d be earning 40x points per dollar spent on eligible stays, which is solid, as I value that at a 20% return on spending.
Bottom line
IHG One Rewards has just launched its Q1 2026 promotion. With this, registered members can earn double points starting with their second stay, with no cap on how many bonus points can be earned.
This has the potential to be a lucrative offer, and IHG is now leading the industry when it comes to the quality of promotions. Unfortunately I don’t find the program to be terribly interesting otherwise, but this is at least a good incentive to stay at IHG properties.
What do you make of IHG One Rewards’ new global promotion?
