IHG Rewards Club just launched the latest Accelerate promotion for stays during the period of 6th September to 15th December. These days IHG promotions are usually targetted, meaning that they will personalise their offers based on your staying history. This is not good for loyal members who frequent the hotel chain because they will try to make you increase the number of stays you make, whereas brand agnostic guest who do not stay with IHG will get better offers.
As for me, IHG is not my to-go chain because of their lousy elite treatment. (Not having free breakfast and lounge access) Hence when I registered for the offer, it did not seem too bad.
By staying 5 nights at any IHG property, I can earn 41,400 points which is not too shabby. I am currently booked at the new Crowne Plaza Bandung in a club room for 5 nights at an error rate of USD$21.85/night in September. I am still not too sure if I can make the trip due to school commitments, but we will see.
With the points earned, one can stay at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, which I recently had the pleasure of reviewing or the new Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong for a night.
Ultimately people should not stay just for the sake of staying. These promos should only be tapped on if one has to travel in the first place.