{"id":113148,"date":"2024-07-21T17:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T17:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/21\/how-to-get-an-intercontinental-ambassador-complimentary-weekend-night-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-21T17:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-21T17:00:20","slug":"how-to-get-an-intercontinental-ambassador-complimentary-weekend-night-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/21\/how-to-get-an-intercontinental-ambassador-complimentary-weekend-night-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get an InterContinental Ambassador complimentary weekend night &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The InterContinental Ambassador program effectively lets you buy <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-ihg-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG elite status<\/a> and get additional perks when you stay at select <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ihg-rewards-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> brands. InterContinental Ambassador members get many perks, but one of the most valuable is a complimentary weekend night at an InterContinental hotel or resort each membership year.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll start with an overview of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/intercontinental-ambassador-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">InterContinental Ambassador<\/a> program before discussing its complimentary weekend night benefit.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-is-inter-continental-ambassador\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What is InterContinental Ambassador?<\/h2>\n<p>For $200 or 40,000 IHG points \u2014 which are worth $200 based on TPG&#8217;s July 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a> \u2014 you can purchase a 12-month InterContinental Ambassador membership. This membership provides perks when staying at InterContinental hotels and resorts, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A one-category room upgrade<\/li>\n<li>4 p.m. late checkout<\/li>\n<li>A $20 food and beverage credit per stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-DANANG_KGENTER_intercontinental-danang-pool-family-378.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>InterContinental Ambassador perks generally aren&#8217;t applicable when you stay at other IHG brands. However, when you book through eligible methods, InterContinental Ambassador members get a few extra perks at participating <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-six-senses-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Six Senses<\/a> and InterContinental Alliance Resorts properties.<\/p>\n<p>InterContinental Ambassador membership also includes Platinum Elite status in the IHG One Rewards program. However, you likely won&#8217;t want to pay for InterContinental Ambassador membership just for Platinum Elite status if you are eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-club-premier-credit-card\/?pid=6153&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a> or <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-premier-business-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">IHG One\u202fRewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/a><\/span>. After all, these <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/ihg-rewards-credit-card-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG credit cards<\/a> provide Platinum Elite status and access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-get-ihg-fourth-night-free-award\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fourth reward night free benefit<\/a> when <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-points-ihg-rewards-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">redeeming IHG points<\/a> for a lower annual fee than an InterContinental Ambassador membership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/which-credit-card-ihg-stays\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What credit card should you use for IHG stays?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"inter-continental-ambassador-weekend-night\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">InterContinental Ambassador weekend night<\/h2>\n<p>You get an InterContinental Ambassador weekend night each time you purchase or renew your membership. However, this complimentary weekend night works differently than the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/ihg-award-night-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">anniversary nights you can earn with some IHG credit cards<\/a>. Instead of being worth up to a set number of points, the InterContinental Ambassador weekend night covers the room and tax on the second night of an eligible paid booking.<\/p>\n<p>You may redeem the InterContinental Ambassador weekend night once before your 12-month membership expires. To use the complimentary weekend night, you must book a stay of two nights or longer using the Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In most regions, this special rate is only available at InterContinental hotels and resorts for weekend stays, defined as Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. So, you&#8217;d need to check in on a Friday or Saturday in most regions to book this rate and get a complimentary weekend night.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/20220926_INTERCONTINENTAL-PHUKET_KGENTER_91.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">InterContinental Phuket Resort in Thailand. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before we look at the booking process, here are a few other things you should know about the InterContinental Ambassador complimentary weekend night:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can&#8217;t use a complimentary weekend night in conjunction with reward nights or other <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/ihg-bonus-points-promotion\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG promotions<\/a>. You must book online using the Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate.<\/li>\n<li>Only InterContinental Ambassador members can use the complimentary weekend night (proper identification is required at check-in).<\/li>\n<li>You must make an advance reservation, and you can only use one complimentary weekend night per stay. You can only have one reservation booked using the Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate; your bookings may be canceled if you have multiple reservations using this rate.<\/li>\n<li>When you check in to the hotel, you must have an unredeemed and valid complimentary weekend night in your account. If you don&#8217;t, you&#8217;ll need to pay the hotel&#8217;s best flexible rate for all nights of your stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-intercontinental-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The top InterContinental hotels across the world<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-book-your-complimentary-weekend-night\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How to book your complimentary weekend night<\/h2>\n<p>To book your InterContinental Ambassador complimentary weekend night, go to your IHG One Rewards account homepage, scroll down to the &#8220;Enjoy your rewards&#8221; section, find the &#8220;Ambassador weekend nights&#8221; tile and click the &#8220;Book your nights&#8221; link.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:44.209636517328825%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-1.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">IHG.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Then, under &#8220;Free Nights and booking rewards,&#8221; find the &#8220;Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night&#8221; tile and click &#8220;Redeem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:53.40811044003452%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-2.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">IHG.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alternatively, you can shorten this process by searching through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/intercontinental\/content\/us\/en\/ambassador\/free-weekend-certificate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this specific link<\/a>. This link is useful to bookmark, as you can check the Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate from this page even if you don&#8217;t currently have an eligible complimentary weekend night in your account.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:23.110285006195788%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-3.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">IHG.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you look at your search results, pay attention to the Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate. Unfortunately, this rate is often not the least expensive flexible rate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:51.00463678516228%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/intercon-ambassador-weekend-night-4.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">IHG.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For example, here are the rates at both the Ambassador complimentary weekend level and the least expensive flexible level for a two-night stay on May 9-11, 2025, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/intercontinental-new-york-platinum-ambassador\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">InterContinental New York Times Square<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3297233758 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Rates for the 2-night stay, including taxes and fees<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Classic low floor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Premium midtown view<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Classic corner<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Premium skyline view<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Junior suite midtown view<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$957.22, with $438.44 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $518.78<\/td>\n<td>$1,071.98, with $495.82 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $576.16<\/td>\n<td>$1,083.46, with $501.56 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $581.9<\/td>\n<td>$1,117.88, with $518.77 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $599.11<\/td>\n<td>$1,645.78, with $782.72 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $863.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Cheapest flexible rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$931.12<\/td>\n<td>$1,042.44<\/td>\n<td>$1,053.58<\/td>\n<td>$1,086.96<\/td>\n<td>$1,599.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Savings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$412.34<\/td>\n<td>$466.28<\/td>\n<td>$471.68<\/td>\n<td>$487.85<\/td>\n<td>$735.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>And here are the rates at both the Ambassador complimentary weekend level and the least expensive flexible level for a two-night stay on May 9-11, 2025, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/intercontinental-fiji-golf-resort-and-spa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort &amp; Spa<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3297233758 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Rates for the 2-night stay, including taxes and fees<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Garden view<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Pool view balcony<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Lagoon view balcony<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Beachfront balcony<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Suite with club lounge access<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$978.72, with $430.33 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $548.39<\/td>\n<td>$1,024.48, with $452.65 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $571.83<\/td>\n<td>$1,161.74, with $519.60 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $642.14<\/td>\n<td>$1,344.77, with $608.89 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $735.88<\/td>\n<td>$1,527.79, with $698.16 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $829.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Cheapest flexible rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$929.79<\/td>\n<td>$973.25<\/td>\n<td>$1,103.66<\/td>\n<td>$1,277.53<\/td>\n<td>$1,451.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Savings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$381.40<\/td>\n<td>$401.42<\/td>\n<td>$461.52<\/td>\n<td>$541.65<\/td>\n<td>$621.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The above charts demonstrate the nightly premium you&#8217;ll need to pay to use your complimentary weekend night. But since the room rate and taxes are covered on your second night when you use your Ambassador complimentary weekend night, this perk could more than pay for a year of Ambassador membership.<\/p>\n<p>However, since the Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate before the second night credit is usually higher than the cheapest flexible rate, you&#8217;ll usually get the best value when you make your complimentary weekend night stay just two nights long.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll see more savings when you use your Ambassador complimentary weekend night at more expensive properties. For example, here are the rates at both the Ambassador complimentary weekend level and the least expensive flexible level for a two-night stay on May 9-11, 2025, at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur:<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3297233758 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Rates for the 2-night stay, including taxes and fees<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Classic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Classic high floor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Super classic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Classic club access<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\"><strong>Executive suite<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Ambassador complimentary weekend night rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$265.17, with $131.96 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $133.21<\/td>\n<td>$290.36, with $144.54 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $145.82<\/td>\n<td>$315.54, with $157.14 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $158.40<\/td>\n<td>$416.27, with $207.51 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $208.76<\/td>\n<td>$693.28, with $346.02 credited at check-in, for a net cost of $347.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Cheapest flexible rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$257.22<\/td>\n<td>$281.65<\/td>\n<td>$306.07<\/td>\n<td>$403.78<\/td>\n<td>$672.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td><strong>Savings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$124.01<\/td>\n<td>$135.83<\/td>\n<td>$147.67<\/td>\n<td>$195.02<\/td>\n<td>$325.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As you can see, the savings wouldn&#8217;t completely cover your InterContinental Ambassador membership fee (unless you booked an executive suite) if you used your complimentary weekend night at the InterContinential Kuala Lumpur. But, even at one of the least expensive InterContinental hotels in the world, you&#8217;ll still cover more than half of your annual membership fee on most weekend dates when you use your complimentary weekend night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-ihg-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 19 best IHG hotels in the world<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The InterContinental Ambassador weekend night perk has the potential to save you more than the program&#8217;s membership fee each year. For example, we saved around $286 compared to the cheapest available rate during our two-night stay at the InterContinental Fiji in 2019. In addition, we knew going in that we&#8217;d get a room upgrade, 4 p.m. late checkout and a $20 food and beverage credit due to our InterContinental Ambassador membership. All of that adds up to $200 well invested in the InterContinental Ambassador program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/intercontinental-ambassador-free-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The InterContinental Ambassador program effectively lets you buy IHG elite status and get additional perks when you stay at select IHG One Rewards brands. InterContinental Ambassador members get many perks, but one of the most valuable is a complimentary weekend night at an InterContinental hotel or resort each membership year. 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