Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental Friends and Family Discount Link Here is a link to a friends and family discount at all IHG hotels (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites). A friend used it when traveling in Europe last month and said it saved her quite a bit. I believe you can book a stay 50 weeks ahead of time as long as the reservation is made before December 31.
As a friend or family member, you now have access to special hotel rates only available to friends and family of IHG employees! Information and rules for booking the rate are available on the program web site accessible through the link below.
you can reserve for any date up to end of year. (I believe you can book 52 weeks out, so reservations into 2010 should be fine also as long as BOOKED BY 12/31/09) see updated fine print at link when you click "terms and conditions"
The Friends and Family Rate Promotion is available to Participants only. The Friends and Family Rate Promotion is available for room bookings only and not for packages or other components. Reservations must be booked on the Friends and Family Promotion reservation website before December 31st, 2009, and must be made in advance of travel and are non-refundable, as determined by each hotel. The Friends and Family Promotion rates are subject to availability and may be changed without prior notice; do not qualify to earn Priority Club® Reward points; may not be booked by travel agents; and are not commissionable. All room reservations are subject to each hotel’s standard room reservation and cancellation policies and procedures. All Friends and Family Rate Promotion bookings will be subject to applicable taxes, fees, and other standard service charges. The Friends and Family Rate for each hotel will be determined independently by each hotel and will vary with hotel locations/occupancy and blackout dates. The Friends and Family Promotion may be terminated at any time without prior notice.
I looked up the price for a reservation I made last night (AAA rate) and the price difference was $20 ($55 v. $75 for one night).
I am enrolled in several Priority Club bonus point promotions so am not going to partake in this deal (since it doesn't earn points).
Also, many IHG properties offer "Entertainment Card" rates for nearly half-off, so that might be even better than a F&F deal (which, when tied to a single name, strikes me as a bit shady).
Schmungy said: I looked up the price for a reservation I made last night (AAA rate) and the price difference was $20 ($55 v. $75 for one night).
I am enrolled in several Priority Club bonus point promotions so am not going to partake in this deal (since it doesn't earn points).
Also, many IHG properties offer "Entertainment Card" rates for nearly half-off, so that might be even better than a F&F deal (which, when tied to a single name, strikes me as a bit shady).
as long as you have the printed out voucher, that's all that matters. no need for concern on who's name is on it, employees are actually encouraged to spread this around, so nothing shady about it.
Wow, pretty good price on this discount -- normal price of Candlewood (PITT) went from $99 to $52.50, which is better than the government rate, too. I'll keep this in my hip pocket in case my Reserve unit won't put me off-base for my next drill weekend. I know several IHG employees since I used to work there.
MISTERCHEAP said: Schmungy said: I looked up the price for a reservation I made last night (AAA rate) and the price difference was $20 ($55 v. $75 for one night).
I am enrolled in several Priority Club bonus point promotions so am not going to partake in this deal (since it doesn't earn points).
Also, many IHG properties offer "Entertainment Card" rates for nearly half-off, so that might be even better than a F&F deal (which, when tied to a single name, strikes me as a bit shady).
as long as you have the printed out voucher, that's all that matters. no need for concern on who's name is on it, employees are actually encouraged to spread this around, so nothing shady about it.
This is a great deal. Thanks mistercheap! I have an existing Holiday Inn reservation for one week at christmas time. Will it raise any red flags if I reserve with this promo and cancel the previous reservation?
at the very least I am sure he will appreciate you making google find him here.
mick34
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posted: Sep. 29, 2009 @ 8:40a
I used this offer and saved $120 each night for a 3-night stay at VA Beach in August. The AAA rate was higher than the regular rate and the Entertainment rate was not available. Keep in mind the reservation is non-refundable and must be booked at least a week in advance.
I've spent 30 years in the hotel/restaurant management business. While this may be a good deal at some hotels, it may not be at others. This program is hotel-specific, and discounts are determined by the hotel, and by time of year, day of week, conventions in town, etc. My advice is as you make a reservation through this program, make one also through the hotel's toll-free number and/or internet site, and also call the hotel directly to see if they will offer a better rate during your stay. Don't mention the reservations you may have already made via the other methods. Keep the reservation that offers the best rate, and cancel the others, keeping in mind the hotel's cancellation policies. Again, please do cancel the extra reservations, so that the hotel may sell those rooms to other guests.
c3688t said: MISTERCHEAP said: Schmungy said: I looked up the price for a reservation I made last night (AAA rate) and the price difference was $20 ($55 v. $75 for one night).
I am enrolled in several Priority Club bonus point promotions so am not going to partake in this deal (since it doesn't earn points).
Also, many IHG properties offer "Entertainment Card" rates for nearly half-off, so that might be even better than a F&F deal (which, when tied to a single name, strikes me as a bit shady).
as long as you have the printed out voucher, that's all that matters. no need for concern on who's name is on it, employees are actually encouraged to spread this around, so nothing shady about it.
This is a great deal. Thanks mistercheap! I have an existing Holiday Inn reservation for one week at christmas time. Will it raise any red flags if I reserve with this promo and cancel the previous reservation?
nope, no worries. perfectly legit to cancel the other and use this one.
If a guy was really all that worried about using one of the well used names, you could probably stop in at your local ICH brand hotel and ask the hotel manager if they minded you using their name / and get thier biz card just in case. My guess is they would be fine with helping you out.
I used this in July. You can get the names of plenty of IHG corporate employees by searching for the words "IHG Friends and Family Corporate Employee".
pm6163 said: I have a free night to stay with ANY hotels in this chian, which hotel is the best in the chain? Thanks. Read OP's post, and follow the list of hotels, starting with Intercontinental, decending to Candlewood. If it's a free, no restrictions stay, decide where and when you want to stay. Start at the top of the list of brands, and work your way down, depending on what's available (where & when) to fit your needs. Keep in mind, most all hotels are franchises. Some will be good, some not as much, even within the brand. Depends on location, facilities, ownership, management, etc. Most excel and do an excellent job, others don't. The franchisors (Intercontinental Hotels) has done better today than 20 years ago at trying to maintain some consistency among hotels, and within brands. Everyone has different expectations, and some may have enjoyable experiences, while others may not.
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