IHG is back with its Elite status fast-track promotion, a great way to fast-track to Platinum Elite status. This is a targeted promotion, and not everyone is eligible.
IHG Elite Status Fast Track Basics
If you are targeted for for IHG Elite status fast track promotion, you can become IHG Platinum status holder by staying just ten nights. Also, you will receive instantly the IHG Silver status.
- Instant Silver Elite Status on registration
- Stay 5 nights to get Gold Elite Status
- Stay 10 nights to get Platinum Elite Status
You can also check the complete terms & conditions.
Important: Only paid night stays after the registration are eligible as “night stays”.
Validity of Elite Status
- Silver Status: Will be valid till December 2025.
- Gold Elite Status: Will be valid till December 2026
- Platinum Elite Status: Will be Valid till December 2026.
If you don’t meet the platinum elite status requirement in 2026, you may be soft-landed to Gold Elite status. To fast track to platinum elite status in 2026, buy bonus points when booking stays. [Read here how to fast track to hotel elite status faster?]
Is IHG Platinum Elite status Fast Track Offer Worth It?
In 2022, through the status match promotion, I was eligible for the IHG Elite status fast-track promotion. I took advantage of that and became Platinum Elite. In 2023, I reached the Platinum elite status by earning the required number of status points. And stayed platinum elite till the end of 2024. Based on my experience, Platinum Elite is good if you want to be part of IHG. Even though the status doesn’t come with lounge access, it is easier to achieve, and you may be eligible for room upgrades. The IHG Platinum Elite status is good, and earning it with just 10-night stays is good, though there are other ways to earn it, too.
IHG Platinum Elite Status Benefits
A IHG Platinum Elite member is eligible for below benefits:
- Membership Rates: Normally Discount of 5-10% on room rates
- Free Internet
- 2 PM Late check-out (Subject to Availability)
- No Blackout dates for rewards nights
- Earn Points for Rewards Nights
- 60% Bonus Points
- Points don’t expire
- Rollover nights for next year’s status
- Reward Nights Discount Promotion, you can get an offer for 15% discount [Occassional Promotion]
- Welcome Amenity: 600 Points or drink/snacks
- Complimentary Upgrades (Subject to Availability)
- Guaranteed Room Availability (72 Hours)
- Early Check-in (Subject to Availability)
Bottomline
IHG Elite status fast track is a targeted promotion and a great way to earn Platinum Status. You can register for this promotion and gain platinum elite status. There are several benefits of Platinum elite status, and there is also an occasional promotion of a discount on reward nights.
