IHG One Rewards points are worth about 0.5¢ each on average — but dynamic pricing means a Holiday Inn Express night can cost 15,000 points while a Six Senses runs 120,000+. Enter your balance below to see its dollar value, how many nights it buys at each brand tier, and what the IHG Premier card would earn on your spending.
The fourth night free on award stays (IHG credit card perk) instantly boosts value 25% on 4-night bookings. Points are also often on sale at 0.5¢ — buying points for high-rate nights can beat paying cash at InterContinental and Six Senses properties.
After 12 months of inactivity (any earn or redeem resets the clock). Elite members and cardholders are exempt.
Yes — Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt transfer to IHG at 1:1, though at ~0.5¢/point value that's rarely the best use of either currency.
For IHG regulars, usually yes: the anniversary free night (up to 40k points), fourth-night-free on awards, and automatic Platinum Elite typically outrun the annual fee.
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