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IHG One Rewards quietly discounts award nights at newly opened or freshly renovated hotels to encourage stays. Members can score 15% off points redemptions at qualifying properties, and the savings arrive automatically when you find the right room. Read on to learn how to spot eligible hotels, book the deal, and avoid common pitfalls.
How the 15% new-hotel award discount works
IHG applies a 15% reduction to award nights at hotels and resorts flagged as new or recently refreshed. You do not need to register or enroll to access the savings.
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- The discount appears only when you are logged into your IHG One Rewards account and book via the IHG website or mobile app.
- Eligible award rates are typically shown with the original points crossed out and the lower points total displayed.
- Example: a 23,000-point night may be reduced to about 19,550 points after the 15% discount.
How to find and book these discounted award nights
Quick search checklist
- Visit the IHG website’s list of new and refreshed properties to see current inclusions.
- Run a standard award search for your dates and locations.
- Look for the crossed-out award price or the reduced points total.
- Sign in and complete the booking on the IHG site or app to ensure the discount is applied.
Booking notes
- The discount is applied at checkout — you will not receive an emailed promo code.
- Make sure the stay dates fall within the property’s eligible booking and stay window.
Which properties qualify and important timing details
IHG updates its roster of qualifying hotels about once per month. That list contains hotels worldwide that have recently opened or been refreshed.
- Each property on the list carries its own booking and stay deadline.
- Current eligible properties may require stays by dates such as Dec. 31, 2025; Jan. 31, 2026; or Feb. 28, 2026.
- Always confirm the specific cut-off date for the hotel you plan to book.
Cardmember perks and the discount limits you should know
The 15% new-hotel award discount has some key exclusions and interactions with card benefits.
- The 15% discount cannot be combined with the fourth-reward-night benefit offered to certain IHG credit cardholders.
- The fourth-reward-night perk — available on cards like the IHG One Rewards Premier, Traveler, and Premier Business — gives a free night for every fourth night on redemptions of four nights or more.
- Because the two offers don’t stack, compare which delivers the better points savings for your itinerary.
Practical tips to maximize the savings
- Compare the 15% off price to using the fourth-night-free benefit when planning longer stays.
- Monitor the monthly list of new and refreshed hotels; new entries can present timely bargains.
- Check cancellation policies on award bookings in case better availability or deals appear later.
- Always be signed in to your IHG account before searching to ensure discounted rates show up.
- Consider cash vs. points value to verify the award redemption still represents strong value after the discount.
