Relaunches generally aren’t good news and often can lead to a devaluation to the value of your points. This article from businesstraveller.com doesn’t really give much away but starts of with a very punchy headline. The only point of interest is this part below, but generally the best value will always be redeeming points for hotel rooms.
She said while airline partners will continue to be added to the programme, a ‘flights anywhere’ function will allow travellers to redeem their points on any flight globally, and follows the introduction of ‘points + cash’, much like airlines offer.
Update: New membership cards are here although I can’t remember the last time I ever used mine!
Crack the Case Promotion continues until the end of May – check your progress
Did you get free nights from the Sweet Dilemma promotion? Book them here. Free nights expire on the 31st May
Priority Club Reward points come to my rescue – I arrived home at 5pm yesterday to find my bathroom in pieces – the plumber didn’t quite finish the job as promised. 1 hour later I’ve spent in 15,000 reward points and US$60 and I’m checking in to the local Crowne Plaza – had I paid cash it would have cost US$300+ for a walk in. Great to get last minute availability for reward nights.
I’ve just returned from a brief stay here on points. I believe it It’s possibly the best value for PCR points in the system with the “suite” rooms going for up to US$450 per night – all for only 25,000 points.
The hotel…
Rooms are great, each with two flatscreen TV’s , kitchen area (although this is limited to a sink, fridge and a coffee machine) , balcony – although if you don’t get a view overlooking the pool area I’d ask to change.
Platinum’s can also benefit from free Internet access & the daily resort fee being waived.
More here
Address: 1437 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 United States
They say:
Steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, our South Beach luxury hotel’s suites offer you unrivaled accommodations that are ideal for an escape from the ordinary. Indulge your every whim with the outstanding amenities in one of our 79 suites. We are an exclusive, all-suite boutique hotel, on Miami Beach’s famed Ocean Drive. An intimate retreat from busy South Beach.
February 14th, 2011
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I thought I’d pull this comment out from Plizatnum, if you’ve been with Priority Club for a while you will have noticed that Point Breaks used to run for a quarter, and they are now running month by month…we’re possibly in the final throws…
I hear that PCR will eventually eliminate “Point Breaks” and replace it with a program that allows certain hotels in the IHG system to be redeemed at 50% of the hotel brand’s normal redemption price. Not sure if the new list will be updated quarterly or monthly… but look for the change (or official announcement of the change) to be posted on priorityclub.com later on in 2011).
Word has it that the “new” list of PB hotels will be broader in terms of number of hotels; but of course, the cost of redemption per hotel stay will increase.
Stay Tuned…
Best Western will status match your Priority Club Rewards status. As far as I’m aware this is the only other hotel programme who will match to PCR. Might be useful if there is no IHG hotel in the area.
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November 14th, 2010
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Point Breaks are now available to book again after a short suspension – looks like the technical team beat their 18th November target!
Previously:
Plizatnum: Point Breaks has been temporarily disabled due to a glitch that seemed to allow PCR members to book $30 rooms using the web-only Points + Cash option. Though the list of PB hotels offering 5K point redemption nights has been removed, word has it that the list will return on or before 18-November.
November 13th, 2010
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What: Join Priority club and receive a gift card and a platinum status after a number of stays (varies by region)
“Get more from every stay by joining Priority Club® Rewards. Whether you’re planning a business trip, family holiday or weekend break, our 4,400 locations worldwide make it easy to find the right hotel for your needs and budget. Plus, you’ll earn points for every stay.”
Where: Germany, UK, USA
When: Complete promotion within 90 days of registration
How:
- Join US [ 5 Nights & US$25 Gift Card ]
- Join UK [ 15 Nights & £75 Gift Card] OR [5 Nights & £30 Gift Card] *
- Join Germany [ 5 Nights & EUR25 Gift Card]
* Confusion reigns here – both offers on the same page!
Thanks to Plizatnum for the this update:
Point Breaks has been temporarily disabled due to a glitch that seemed to allow PCR members to book $30 rooms using the web-only Points + Cash option. Though the list of PB hotels offering 5K point redemption nights has been removed, word has it that the list will return on or before 18-November.
If you wanted to spend/earn points and nights in Las Vegas you currently limited to hotels at the lower end of the scale (Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staywood Suites etc).
That has now changed, yesterday IHG announced that it had signed an agreement with Venetian Resort and Palazzo Resort to become “InterContinental Alliance Resorts.” As I understand it there will be minimal IHG branding but Priority Club Rewards Points can be earned and spent and ambassador benefits will be recognised. Reward nights are expected to come in at 40,000 points per night.
Read full press release
The Hotel Indigo format appears to be working well for IHG. There are currently 36 hotels open in the “Indigo” format with 57 more in the pipeline. Planned additions include a very handy NYC Bryant Park location – ideal for tourists.
- Europe: Glasgow, Scotland (spring 2011); Liverpool, England (spring 2011); Madrid, Spain (spring 2012); Newcastle, England (summer 2012); Lisbon, Portugal (spring 2014)
- Asia Pacific: Shanghai, China (winter 2010); Taipei, China (fall 2011); Bangkok, Thailand (summer 2013); Hong Kong, China (2016)
- Americas: Vancouver, Canada (summer 2011); New Orleans (summer 2011); Mexico City (fall 2012); New York City Bryant Park (winter 2012)
Source: IHG Press Release
Update: Save 20% at Hotel Indigo in Florida, USA –> More Here