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IHG One Rewards Complete Guide
IHG One Rewards covers the InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Six Senses, Regent, and Kimpton. Award nights at premium IHG properties (Six Senses Bhutan, Regent Hong Kong) carry exceptional retail value, while standard properties offer broad coverage. IHG also runs PointBreaks promotions for discounted award nights. iBuyPoints buys IHG balances from members who accumulated through co-branded card spend.
By iBuyPoints Editorial TeamUpdated September 21, 2026
Key facts
- Parent company
- InterContinental Hotels Group
- Launched
- 2022
- Currency
- points, single-program
- TPG valuation
- 0.6¢
- NerdWallet valuation
- 0.6¢
- Expiration
- 12 mo inactivity
How IHG One Rewards works
IHG runs identity verification for high-value award redemptions, particularly at Six Senses and Regent properties. Our specialists coordinate with the account holder by phone to authorize the booking within standard IHG flows.
Six Senses and Regent Sweet Spots
IHG's premium brands like Six Senses and Regent deliver some of the highest per-point value in any hotel program. Buyer demand for these specific redemptions is consistent.
PointBreaks Discount Cycles
IHG PointBreaks deals (5,000 to 15,000 points per night at participating properties) create flexible buyer demand. Sellers with mid-range balances often match well.
Card Sign-Up Accumulation
IHG Premier cardholders earn aggressive bonuses on Chase credit card spend. Members frequently hold balances exceeding 300,000 points after multiple card cycles.
Redeeming IHG One Rewards points
Six Senses property, 1 night · Top-tier IHG luxury brand
Ultra-luxury wellness resort
100,000 to 140,000 points · via Six Senses (IHG)
Regent Hong Kong, 1 night · Regent luxury brand property
Premium urban luxury stay
115,000 to 165,000 points · via Regent (IHG)
PointBreaks property, 1 night · Discounted limited-time award rate
Budget-friendly award stay
22,500 to 45,000 points · via IHG One Rewards
Program history & changes
Award Chart Removed
IHG transitioned from a published category chart to dynamic award pricing. Peak-period stays at top properties became significantly more expensive.
PointBreaks Frequency Declined
IHG's PointBreaks promotions have become less generous and less frequent. Sweet spot redemption opportunities are harder to catch.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions, answered straight.
Yes. Chase IHG cardholders are common in our pipeline. The Chase card relationship does not affect the point sale.
PointBreaks redemptions are temporary discounted rates available to anyone. Our cash quote is based on the underlying point value, not PointBreaks availability.
Free night certificates and points are separate. We buy points, not certificates. If you have unused certificates, contact us to discuss options.
We pay top-tier market rates based on demand for premium IHG property redemptions (Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental).
Most transactions complete within 1 to 2 business days.
Yes. The transaction itself is legal.
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