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IHG · One Pass Program

Book the IHG One Pass rate.

IHG's 2026 program — three insider rate tiers, full IHG One Rewards earning, and 50% off dining at participating hotels. Replaced the legacy Employee Room Benefit and Friends & Family programs.

The One Pass Program

One pass. Three rates.

IHG colleagues designate a "Plus One" (anyone) and a list of "Friends." Each gets a different rate — all three earn IHG One Rewards.

Tier 01 · Most generous
One Pass Rate
Fixed by property ADR

The deepest tier — priced against the property's average daily rate, shared between the colleague and their Plus One. Includes 50% off dining at participating hotels.

  • Colleague + 1 Plus One (anyone they choose)
  • 30 nights/year shared between the two
  • Pass holder must be present for whole stay
  • 50% off food & beverage
  • Full IHG One Rewards earning
Tier 03 · For Friends
One Pass Friends Rate
30–45% off best flexible rate

For guests on the colleague's authorized Friends list. Still a meaningful saving — but without the dining discount of the higher tiers.

  • For guests on the colleague's Friends list
  • 30–45% off best flexible rate
  • No 50% dining discount
  • Full IHG One Rewards earning
  • 50 nights/year combined across all Friends
All Three Tiers, Decoded

One program. Three rates.

IHG offers three insider rate tiers, each with different depth, eligibility, and perks. Tap a tier below to see exactly how it works and what you'll pay.

How the One Pass Rate works

Every IHG property has an Average Daily Rate (ADR) — the average price the hotel actually charged over a recent rolling period. IHG calculates the One Pass Rate as a fixed amount below that ADR — typically 70–80% off.

Once set, the rate is locked. It doesn't move with seasonality, weekday vs. weekend, demand, or occupancy. A Six Senses at $1,100 ADR carries the same One Pass Rate in peak August as in shoulder February.

This is the program's biggest advantage — and its biggest restriction.

Why we usually book Flex instead. The One Pass Rate requires the IHG colleague (the pass holder) to show ID and be physically present for the entire stay. For guests travelling solo, we book Flex (Tier 2) — same hotels, no presence requirement.
Tier
Brands & examples
Approx. rate
EST.
Holiday Inn Express, GarnerEssentials · ADR ~$130
$35/night
MID
Holiday Inn, vocoMid-scale · ADR ~$220
$60/night
UPS
Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, EVENUpscale · ADR ~$320
$90/night
LUX
InterContinental, Kimpton, VignetteLuxury · ADR ~$520
$145/night
U-LUX
Regent, Six SensesUltra-luxe · ADR ~$1,100
$295/night

50% off dining

Food and beverage at participating IHG hotel restaurants and bars during the stay — applied automatically.

Full IHG One Rewards

Base points, bonus points (where applicable), and elite night credit all post normally. Stacks with your existing status benefits.

The fine print

30 nights/year shared with the Plus One. 7-night maximum per stay. 2 rooms max per night. Pass holder must be present.

Sample rates above are illustrative. IHG's actual fixed One Pass rates per property are not publicly disclosed and adjust annually.

How the Flex rate works

The One Pass Flex rate is a floating discount — typically 35–50% off the best flexible rate at the time of booking. Unlike Tier 1, this rate moves with demand and seasonality.

What it gives up in absolute depth, it makes up for in availability and flexibility: no pass holder presence requirement, broader date availability, and the same 50% dining discount.

This is the rate Hotel Insider books for most guest stays — it's the workhorse of the program.

The everyday tier. Wide availability across all 19 IHG brands, no special restrictions on who can travel, and the dining discount stacks the same as Tier 1. No annual nights cap per stay — limited only by overall colleague allocation.
Tier
Brands & example BAR
Flex rate (~45% off)
EST.
Holiday Inn Express, GarnerBAR ~$130
$70/night
MID
Holiday Inn, vocoBAR ~$220
$120/night
UPS
Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, EVENBAR ~$320
$175/night
LUX
InterContinental, Kimpton, VignetteBAR ~$520
$290/night
U-LUX
Regent, Six SensesBAR ~$1,100
$620/night

50% off dining

Same as Tier 1. Food and beverage at participating IHG restaurants and bars is discounted automatically during your stay.

Full IHG One Rewards

Base points, bonus points, and elite night credit all post normally. Add your IHG One number at booking.

No presence required

Unlike Tier 1, the colleague doesn't need to be present. The reservation is yours; check in solo or with anyone.

Flex rates fluctuate with the property's published BAR. The percentage discount stays in the 35–50% band; the dollar amount moves with seasonality.

How the Friends rate works

The One Pass Friends rate is for guests on a colleague's authorized "Friends" list — typically 30–45% off the best flexible rate. Each colleague nominates their friends in advance through the IHG portal.

The discount is slightly shallower than Flex, and — importantly — the 50% dining discount does not apply. The room rate is the entire value.

Each colleague's Friends allowance is capped at 50 nights per year combined across everyone they've added to the list.

When we book it. When Tier 1's 30-night allocation is exhausted, when the pass holder isn't available to be present, or when our colleague network shifts you to a different authorization for capacity reasons. Friends is still a real IHG rate with full Rewards earning.
Tier
Brands & example BAR
Friends rate (~38% off)
EST.
Holiday Inn Express, GarnerBAR ~$130
$80/night
MID
Holiday Inn, vocoBAR ~$220
$135/night
UPS
Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, EVENBAR ~$320
$200/night
LUX
InterContinental, Kimpton, VignetteBAR ~$520
$325/night
U-LUX
Regent, Six SensesBAR ~$1,100
$695/night

No dining discount

Unlike Tiers 1 and 2, the Friends rate doesn't carry the 50% off food & beverage benefit. Room rate is the entire perk.

Full IHG One Rewards

Same loyalty earning as the other tiers — base points, bonus points, elite night credit. Status benefits also apply.

50 nights/year cap

Per colleague, across all guests on their Friends list. Hotel Insider manages allocation across our network so this rarely constrains members.

The Friends tier is the most commonly available — broad portfolio coverage, no presence rules, just a slightly shallower discount than Flex and no dining perk.

The IHG Portfolio

What you can book under One Pass.

IHG operates 19 brands across four tiers — from Six Senses at the top to avid at entry-level. All three One Pass rates apply portfolio-wide, and the two senior tiers include the 50% food & beverage discount.

Luxury & Lifestyle · 6 brands
IHG's deepest-discount opportunity. The One Pass Flex rate at an InterContinental or Six Senses typically saves $400–$1,200/night vs. retail.
Six Senses
Ultra-luxe wellness resorts
Regent
Refined luxury, urban + resort
InterContinental
Global flagship luxury
Vignette Collection
Independent luxury hotels
Kimpton
Boutique design lifestyle
Hotel Indigo
Neighbourhood boutique
Premium · 4 brands
Upscale full-service brands with consistent One Pass Flex availability. The dining discount is especially valuable at Crowne Plaza and EVEN locations.
voco
Reliable upscale character
HUALUXE
China-market upscale
Crowne Plaza
Reimagined full-service
EVEN Hotels
Wellness-focused upscale
Essentials · 3 brands
High-volume, mid-scale brands. One Pass Flex discount applies but absolute dollar savings are modest — best when paired with dining at participating hotels.
Holiday Inn
Mid-scale global flagship
Holiday Inn Express
Lean focused-service
Garner
Conversion-focused mid-scale
Suites & Extended Stay · 5 brands
All-suite and extended-stay brands. One Pass and Friends tiers both apply; the 7-night-per-stay cap is most relevant in this tier.
Atwell Suites
Upscale all-suite
Staybridge Suites
Upscale extended-stay
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Resort & timeshare
Candlewood Suites
Mid-scale extended-stay
avid hotels
Affordable, simple

All 19 IHG brands are bookable under One Pass. Iberostar Beachfront Resorts (collection partner) operates outside the One Pass program — we don't book those properties.

A Recent Booking

What it actually costs.

A real IHG One Pass Flex booking from a recent Hotel Insider member.

IHG · One Pass Rate (fixed)
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan
Standard King · 1 night · Tuesday
Booked under IHG One Pass fixed rate Confirmation in guest's name IHG One Rewards points earned 50% off dining included
Public rate · $200
You saved $100
$100total
Frequently Asked

About IHG One Pass

Which tier will I book under?

For most guests it's the One Pass Flex rate — broadly available, full IHG One Rewards earning, and includes the 50% dining discount. We confirm the applicable tier when we quote your stay.

What replaced the old Employee Room Benefit?

IHG consolidated its legacy Employee Room Benefit and Friends & Family programs into the unified One Pass program. The new system is more structured (three clear tiers, defined allowances) and tightened up some availability — but it also formalized the F&B discount that was previously informal.

Which IHG brands can you book?

All of them: InterContinental, Regent, Six Senses, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, Voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, EVEN, Atwell Suites, avid, Candlewood Suites, and Staybridge. Message us for any specific property.

How does the 50% dining discount work?

At participating IHG properties, guests booked on the One Pass or One Pass Flex rate receive 50% off food and beverage at hotel restaurants and bars during their stay. Present your reservation at the restaurant; the discount is applied automatically. (Excludes alcohol in some jurisdictions; excludes third-party operated outlets.)

What are the booking limits I should know?

Per stay: 2 rooms maximum, 7 nights maximum. Bookable up to 180 days in advance. Annual caps apply per colleague (30 nights on Tier 1; 50 nights across the Friends tier) — we manage allocation across our network so individual member access isn't constrained.

Do I earn IHG One Rewards on these stays?

Yes — all three tiers earn full base points, night credits toward elite status, and elite benefits (where applicable). Add your IHG One Rewards number when we book the stay.

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