IHG Rewards Club has launched new weekend stay promotion for stays in China that is valid for Greater China (China, Hong Kong and Macau) members.
Members can save 30% off, get breakfast for two and have extended check-out until 4PM. This rate plan is not available during public holidays.
You can access this offer on IHG’s website here.
READ MORE: IHG Rewards Club Rate & Bonus Points And Miles Promotions
Note that you need to CALL to book this rate plan. You can find the phone number from the linked IHG page.
Here are the benefits:
Conclusion
IHG Rewards Club has had similar rate plan for stays in China for several years that has always been only available for members living in the Greater China area.
I guess that the reason why it is only available by calling is that they can control to whom they offer it (see the T&Cs – they want to make sure that merely moving your address in the area is not enough to qualify).
Here are the terms and conditions of this promotion:
Terms and conditions for the 2018 IHG® Rewards Club “Elite Member Weekend Discount” promotion
Participating in this campaign means members have to carefully read through and agree on the terms and conditions for this campaign.
1. About the promotion and reservation
InterContinental Hotels Group® is launching an “Elite Member Weekend Discount” promotion for IHG® Rewards Club Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Spire Elite members.
To participate in this promotion or learn more, please call our 24-hour Customer Care Centre :
Mainland China: 400-880-3515
2. Duration of promotion
Book between: 5 July, 2018 and 29 June, 2019 (excluding public holidays for destinations in Greater China).
Stay between: 6 July, 2018 and 30 June, 2019 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, excluding public holidays in Greater China).
3. Member eligibility
This promotion is open to IHG® Rewards Club Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Spire Elite members who are long-term residents of Greater China (includes Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan).
“Long-term residents” means Chinese nationals, or foreign nationals who have lived in Greater China for an extended period of time. In the event of any dispute about a member’s eligibility, the decision of InterContinental Hotels Group® shall be final.
4. Promotion details
a. Discount of 30% for weekend stays:
i. Eligible members who book and complete a weekend stay (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, excluding public holidays in Greater China) in designated rooms at participating hotels (excluding Holiday Inn Express® hotels) shall enjoy 30% off the Best Flexible with Breakfast Rate (package includes breakfast for 2 persons). Member himself/herself must be present and staying in the room in order to enjoy this rate. This weekend discount cannot be used in combination with other discounts or promotions.
ii. Eligible members who book and complete a weekend stay (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, excluding public holidays in Greater China) in designated rooms at participating Holiday Inn Express® hotels shall enjoy 30% off the Best Flexible Rate (this rate includes breakfast at Holiday Inn Express® hotels). Member himself/herself must be present and staying in the room in order to enjoy this rate. This weekend discount cannot be used in combination with other discounts or promotions.
b. Late check-out and extra beds: Guests are entitled to a late check-out time of 4pm and can request an extra rollaway bed at no extra charge, subject to availability at participating hotels. Guests should confirm that these services are available when they make their booking and check in to the hotel.
5. Cancellation policy
Members should call the designated hotline and cancel their reservation before 6pm two days before their scheduled check-in (local time at destination). Members who do not cancel their reservation before this deadline or who fail to show up for their reservation without giving notice are subject to a no-show charge for the first night of the reservation at the promotion rate (plus tax, where applicable). This will be billed to the credit card used to guarantee the reservation upon booking. In addition, for reservations of two or more nights, if the member has still not checked in or called the hotel to cancel by the check-out deadline on the second day, the hotel will no longer guarantee the reservation.
6. Check-in rules
Eligible IHG® Rewards Club Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Spire Elite members must have a valid reservation made through a designated booking hotline. Members must present a valid IHG® Rewards Club membership card and booking confirmation upon arrival at the hotel. Guests who cannot prove that they are an eligible member prior to check-out will be charged the standard Best Flexible with Breakfast Rate (without the discount). Member must be present at check-in and must stay in the room in order to enjoy this rate.
6. Check-in rules
Eligible IHG® Rewards Club Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Spire Elite members must have a valid reservation made through a designated booking hotline. Members must present a valid IHG® Rewards Club membership card and booking confirmation upon arrival at the hotel. Guests who cannot prove that they are an eligible member prior to check-out will be charged the standard Best Flexible with Breakfast Rate (without the discount). Member must be present at check-in and must stay in the room in order to enjoy this rate.
7. Promotion restrictions
a. There is a limited number of rooms available for this promotion at participating hotels. For this reason, weekend discounts may not be available during busy periods.
b. Room upgrades for IHG® Rewards Club Platinum Elite and Spire Elite members are subject to availability. Rooms can only be upgraded to the next room category. If the booking is for a suite, room upgrades are not available.
c. Members must reserve their room before 6pm the day before they check in and can only make reservations for the “Elite Member Weekend Discount” promotion up to 60 days in advance. Members can only reserve one room for a weekend stay each time they call the booking hotline and can only book the same hotel once every 60 days. A credit card is also required to guarantee the reservation.
d. The exclusive discount offered through this promotion cannot be used in combination with other promotions.
8. Other terms
a. In addition to agreeing to the terms and conditions of this promotion, participating IHG® Rewards Club members must also comply with the IHG® Rewards Club Membership Terms and Conditions.
b. Weekend reservations made at the discounted rate cannot be redeemed for cash or transferred to any other member or guest in the system. If IHG® discovers that a member has abused this promotion, it reserves the right to exclude them from the promotion and prevent them from making future reservations.
c. IHG® reserves the right to terminate this promotion at any time. IHG® can exclude IHG® Rewards Club members from this promotion without prior notice, before or after they make their reservation and complete their stay. IHG® will not be held liable for any resulting damages.
d. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, IHG® reserves the right to terminate this promotion at any time
9. Participating hotels
See the up-to-date list published by IHG® for participating hotels in Mainland China. The InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise, Holiday Inn Jiuzhai Jarpo, InterContinental Kunming, InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing, Crowne Plaza Resort Changbaishan Hot Spring, Hotel Indigo Tianjin Haihe and Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan are excluded from this promotion.
The terms and conditions for the campaign are prepared in both Chinese and English, and the two versions shall have equal legal force and effect. If there is any discrepancy between the Chinese version and the English version, the Chinese version shall prevail.
Fake promo. I called and there was no discount. We tried a Holiday Inn, and two Crowne Plaza’s. The agent said she couldn’t see any discount although she could see the promotional blurb.
Has anyone come across a discount?
I recall a few years back the 50% off was not available once in my stays; it was just in the promotional literature. I think then that one could book one day a week only on Friday’s on that promo to get the discount.
HUCA,
Agent said they cannot enter a promo or find the 30% in her reservation system but they can see the advertisement blurb. The agent then spoke to her boss who said I have to register with an agent in China, but the number listed on the promo was a Chinese number that reverted to the Manila call center. Agent then transferred me to China but no one answers after 30 minutes.
Stupid.
If someone can figure out how to get it, please share. I have 3 or 4 weekend coming up in China before Christmas.