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Offer Ends: 12/31/2026
The IHG Business Rewards program is running a new round of its double-points offer: earn 2X IHG One Rewards points on stays, meetings, and events booked between October 1 and December 31, 2026, for activity completed by July 30, 2027. Unlike the previous cycle, this round is a points-only offer — the Bonus Elite Night Credit component that came with earlier versions of this promotion isn’t part of this one.
Eligibility and Registration
To take advantage of the IHG Business Rewards 2X Points offer, you need to be a registered IHG Business Rewards member and register for this specific promotion before booking — nights or spend before registration don’t qualify.
Booking and Stay Dates
- Booking window: October 1 – December 31, 2026
- Stays, meetings, and events must be completed by: July 30, 2027
Bookings made outside the booking window, or not completed within the offer period, don’t qualify for the bonus points.
Earning Double Points: The Mechanics
For every $1 USD of Qualifying Spend, members earn three (3) base points plus an additional three (3) bonus points — six points per dollar in total. The first three base points are Elite-Qualifying Points; the extra three bonus points are not.
Limitations and Conditions
- Capped at 120,000 points (equivalent to $20,000 in qualifying spend) per single eligible stay, meeting, or event, including all associated rooms and costs.
- Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.
- Allow up to six weeks for bonus points to post.
- Not valid at Six Senses, Ruby Hotels, Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, and certain alliance properties — confirm your specific hotel participates before booking.
- Group bookings of 10 or more rooms or attendees may require a direct booking and signed contract.
- Your IHG One Rewards account number must be linked to the booking to earn the bonus points.
Examples of Earning Double Points
If a registered member has $5,000 in Qualifying Spend during the offer period, they earn a total of 30,000 IHG One Rewards points (15,000 base points + 15,000 bonus points).
If a registered member reaches the $20,000 cap in Qualifying Spend, they earn the maximum 120,000 points (60,000 base points + 60,000 bonus points) for that stay, meeting, or event.
Conclusion
This round of the IHG Business Rewards 2X Points offer is simpler than past versions — just double points, no Bonus Elite Night Credit to track — but it’s still a solid way to stretch spend on meetings, events, and group travel. Register before you book, keep your Qualifying Spend under the $20,000 cap per stay to maximize value, and confirm your property participates before counting on the bonus. Learn more about the program itself in our guide to how IHG Business Rewards works.
