The IHG winter sale is now live, offering guests up to 25% off a property’s best flexible rate at participating European properties. The sale runs from January 4th to January 18th, 2024. The savings will vary from hotel to hotel, so it’s essential to check the specific discounts available at each property.
To take advantage of this promotion, guests must be IHG One Rewards members. Membership is free and can be easily obtained by signing up on the IHG website. For members, the promotion is valid for stays at participating IHG branded hotels in Europe between January 7th and December 31st, 2024. For non-members, the promotion is valid for stays between January 7th and March 28th, 2024.
The offer provides a 15% discount off the Best Flex Rate for direct bookings at participating hotels when using the Book Early and Save rate. IHG One Rewards members receive an additional 5% off when booking on the web and an additional 10% off when booking via the IHG One Rewards App. It’s important to note that the additional discount is only applicable if you are a member at the time of booking.
The Book Early and Save rate requires bookings to be made at least three days in advance of arrival and is non-refundable. Full payment for the entire stay is due at the time of booking, and no changes or cancellations can be made. If you do not arrive at your hotel on your arrival date, your booking will be canceled, and you will not receive a refund.
The winter sale is available at participating InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Regent Hotels and Resorts, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, Crowne Plaza, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, voco, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Staybridge Suites hotels and resorts located in Europe.
While the discounts offered are based on the best flexible rate, it’s important to note that the sale prices are not flexible at all. A deposit equal to the full cost of the stay will be required at the time of booking. This makes the sale more suitable for travelers with firm plans rather than those who may need to make changes.
Although in-depth searches have not been done to assess all the available savings and hotel options across Europe and the UK, there appear to be some reasonable deals. For example, the InterContinental London O2 is available for under £210 per night, the InterContinental Paris Le Grand for under €390 per night, the InterContinental Vienna for under €165 per night, and the InterContinental Barcelona for under €200 per night. Considering the current high hotel prices, these deals are worth considering for anyone planning a trip to Europe or the UK.
In addition to the winter sale, IHG One Rewards members can also take advantage of the January promotion. Members can earn double points on qualifying room night stays throughout January 2024. Furthermore, members residing in the US who register for the 2X Unlimited Promotion and stay at 2 or more IHG brands will earn an additional 2,000 bonus points. Registration is required before completing a stay.
Overall, the IHG winter sale provides an opportunity for significant savings on hotel stays in Europe and the UK. The discounts offered, although based on the best flexible rate, are not flexible themselves, requiring a full payment deposit at the time of booking. However, for travelers with firm plans, the winter sale presents a good opportunity to secure reasonably priced accommodations.