Booking an IHG One Rewards award night is simple for US travelers. Point prices vary by brand, hotel and day of week with no fixed award chart, and start at as few as 5,000 points per night.
Search by selecting "Reward Nights" as the rate preference on ihg.com or the IHG One Rewards app. You need at least 5,000 points to redeem a Reward Night or use Points & Cash.
Points & Cash lets you buy additional points on the spot, and select Chase IHG cards give the fourth Reward Night free for stays of four or more consecutive nights. IHG has 21 hotel brands and more than 6,900 hotels worldwide.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Reward Night prices | Vary by brand, hotel and day of week and start at as few as 5,000 points per night. |
| Search | Select "Reward Nights" rate preference on ihg.com or the IHG One Rewards app. |
| Minimum points | At least 5,000 points to redeem or use Points & Cash. |
| Fourth Reward Night free | On select Chase IHG cards for stays of four or more consecutive nights. |
| Hotel network | 21 hotel brands and more than 6,900 hotels worldwide. |
Step-by-Step: How to Book an IHG Award Night
US travelers can book an IHG One Rewards Reward Night on the website or the IHG One Rewards app. The program covers more than 6,900 hotels across 21 brands. Point prices vary by brand, hotel and day of week with no fixed award chart, so selecting Reward Nights shows the current point cost for your dates.
- Log in to your IHG One Rewards account on ihg.com or the IHG One Rewards app.
- Enter your destination and dates, then select "Reward Nights" as the rate preference before you search.
- Review the available hotels. Reward Night point prices vary by brand, hotel and day of week and move up and down like cash rates. There is no fixed award chart. Actual amounts for a specific hotel and date can differ.
- Choose a night that requires at least 5,000 points. Reward Nights start at as few as 5,000 points per night. You need at least 5,000 points to redeem a Reward Night or use Points & Cash. If you are short on points, use Points & Cash. With Points & Cash, the cash portion is the immediate purchase of additional points toward the Reward Night.
- Confirm the booking to complete your reservation.
For a side-by-side look at program rules and value, see our comparison of IHG One Rewards vs Wyndham Rewards.
Points & Cash and Cancellation Basics
Points & Cash gives US travelers a flexible way to book a Reward Night when their point balance falls short. With this option, the cash portion is the immediate purchase of additional points toward the Reward Night. You still need at least 5,000 points in your account to redeem a Reward Night or to use Points & Cash.
If a Points & Cash Reward Night is cancelled in line with the terms and the hotel policy, all points, including the purchased points, are redeposited into your IHG One Rewards account. The cash paid for those purchased points is non-refundable.
Reward Night reservations can be cancelled before the cancellation time set by the hotel. When the booking is cancelled in line with the terms and the hotel's cancellation policy, the points are redeposited.
Because Reward Night point prices vary by brand, hotel and day of week with no fixed award chart, it is worth checking the specific rate details for each property before you confirm. This approach lets members redeem Reward Nights faster by combining existing points with a cash purchase of the remainder. For more on how elite status interacts with Reward Nights, see our guide to IHG elite status benefits.
Fourth-Night-Free Benefit
Certain Chase IHG One Rewards credit cards let us get the fourth Reward Night free on point stays of four or more consecutive nights.
The IHG One Rewards Premier, Premier Select and Business credit cards from Chase give the fourth Reward Night free when redeeming points for a stay of four or more consecutive nights. The free night applies automatically when we search and book Reward Nights of that length while logged in to an account linked to one of these cards.
On the IHG One Rewards Credit Card from Chase, the fourth-night-free benefit requires $5,000 in annual spend starting in 2027. After that spend in a calendar year, the benefit is available for the remainder of that year and the next calendar year.
This benefit works only for points redemptions of consecutive nights, not for paid stays. We can read more about these cards in our IHG Premier Select card launch and IHG card refresh article.
Earning Points and Key Rules
Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards points transfer to IHG One Rewards at a 1:1 ratio. US travelers can move points from those programs into IHG for Reward Night bookings.
Members do not earn points on the room rate of a Reward Night stay but may earn on other eligible charges. Reward Nights count toward elite status even without room-rate points.
Guaranteed Room Availability for Platinum and Diamond Elite members does not apply to Reward Nights.
Review transfer partners on our Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners page and the Bilt Rewards update. Transfer timing across programs is covered in the points transfer times guide.
Bottom Line
Select "Reward Nights" on ihg.com or the IHG One Rewards app to search and book an award night. Prices start at as few as 5,000 points per night, varying by brand, hotel and day of week with no fixed award chart.
If you need more points, Points & Cash purchases additional points toward the Reward Night right away. Cancel in line with the terms and hotel policy and all points come back, but the cash you paid for purchased points is non-refundable.
The IHG One Rewards Premier, Premier Select and Business cards from Chase give the fourth Reward Night free on stays of four or more consecutive nights. Cancel before the hotel's set cancellation time so points redeposit when you follow the terms and policy.
FAQ
How do I book an IHG One Rewards award night with points?
Select "Reward Nights" as the rate preference in the booking tool on ihg.com or the IHG One Rewards app. You need at least 5,000 points to redeem a Reward Night or use Points & Cash.
Can I use Points + Cash for IHG award nights?
Yes. With Points & Cash, the cash portion is the immediate purchase of additional points toward the Reward Night. If you cancel a Points & Cash Reward Night in line with the terms and hotel policy, all points including purchased points are redeposited, but the cash paid for purchased points is non-refundable.
How does the fourth-night-free benefit work on IHG awards?
The IHG One Rewards Premier, Premier Select and Business credit cards from Chase give the fourth Reward Night free when you redeem points for a stay of four or more consecutive nights. On the no-annual-fee IHG One Rewards Credit Card from Chase, the fourth-night-free benefit requires $5,000 in annual spend starting in 2027.
What is the cancellation policy for IHG award nights?
You can cancel a Reward Night reservation before the cancellation time set by the hotel. Points are redeposited when the booking is cancelled in line with the terms and the hotel's cancellation policy.
Where do I search for IHG One Rewards availability?
Search on ihg.com or the IHG One Rewards app by selecting "Reward Nights" as the rate preference.