Double IHG Elite Night Credits for Stays to March 31, 2026

IHG One Rewards is rolling out a deal where you can score double elite night credits (ENCs) for stays early next year, which can really help you level up your status for 2026. If you’re one of the lucky members who gets the invite, you can earn a bonus elite night for every paid night you stay between January 22 and March 31, 2026. Basically, you get two nights’ worth of credit for every night you stay. The most bonus nights you can get is 10, so if you max it out, you end up with 20 nights total (your original 10 plus the 10 bonus ones).

This comes just after everyone’s elite status resets, so it’s a great chance to climb back up or reach a new level – especially if you dropped down a tier. Keep in mind, though, that this isn’t for everyone. It’s a special offer only for those who get the invite and sign up before hand through their IHG account.

How to Get Double Elite Nights

First, you’ve gotta make sure you’re eligible and register for the deal before you book any stays. Then, for every night you stay between January 22 and March 31, 2026, you’ll get a bonus night credit. This is on top of the usual elite night credit you get for the stay, so it doubles the amount.

Keep in mind that not all stays count. To qualify, you need to book directly through IHG, and your nightly rate has to be above a certain amount (usually around $30, or whatever that is in local money). Also, the stay needs to happen during the promotion dates. If you’re using award nights, Points + Cash, or booking through sites like Expedia or Booking.com, you won’t get the bonus.

These bonus nights only count for your 2026 status and Milestone Rewards. They don’t roll over to the next year. It might take a few weeks after your stay for the bonus nights to show up in your account, so be patient.

Why This Matters

With IHG One Rewards, you need 10 nights for Silver, 20 for Gold, 40 for Platinum, and 70 for Diamond. If you’re starting the year at a lower level or want to get to the next tier, getting up to 10 bonus nights early in the year makes it easier to reach your goal.

Let’s say you stay 10 paid nights during the promotion. You’d get your 10 base nights plus 10 bonus nights, which adds up to 20. That’s enough for Gold status without doing anything else, assuming you don’t earn any other nights.

Plus, these bonus nights help you earn Milestone Rewards. These rewards give you things like bonus points, food and drink credits, or suite upgrades once you hit certain night amounts, which makes the whole year better.

If you mostly use award nights, this might not be that useful for you. Also, if you didn’t get the invite or don’t register, you’re out of luck. But IHG seems to be letting more people in on the offer, so it’s worth checking your account regularly.

How it Fits In

IHG is also running other deals at the same time, like bonus points for stays through March 31, 2026. If you can combine deals – like getting both bonus points and elite nights on the same stay – you get even more out of your trips.

Many frequent travellers stack these types of deals . It helps them earn points faster (for free nights) and boosts their status (for extra perks), resulting in a way better travel situation overall.

Takeaway

If you’re a fan of IHG and want to move up the elite tiers in 2026, the double elite nights deal from January 22 to March 31, 2026 is a great chance to get there faster. Just make sure you’re eligible and sign up first. By doubling the elite qualifying nights on paid stays (up to 10 bonus nights), you can cut down on the number of nights you need later in the year, unlock Milestone Rewards quicker, and enjoy more perks all year long.