Priority Club Rewards

Priority Club Rewards FAQ’s at a glance:

Program Hotels:

1. What hotel chains participate in Priority Club Rewards?
Intercontinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, Indigo

2. How many hotels participate in Priority Club Rewards worldwide?
3,700

3. Is there a cost to enroll in Priority Club Rewards?
Nada, it’s free.

Earning Points

1. How do I Earn Points with Priority Club Rewards?
Intercontinental hotels-2,000 points per stay, Candlewood Suites /Staybridge Suites 5 pts per $ spent, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Indigo 10 points per $ spent (all exclude room taxes)

2. What are the eligible rates that count towards earning Priority Club Rewards points?
Third party bookings do not count (i.e. no travelocity, expedia, etc.)

3. Does Priority Club Rewards offer any credit cards to speed up point accumulation?
Yes, Priority Club Rewards Platinum Visa--- $29 annual fee (waived first year) 25,000 point bonus, 3 pts per $ spent at Intercontinental family of hotels, 1 point per $ everywhere else.

4. What are the different membership levels in Priority Club Rewards?
Club—Basic Membership
Gold-stay 15 nights, 10% point bonus
Platinum--stay over 50 nights, 50% point bonus, upgraded accommodations, 72 hr room guarantee

5. How many Priority Club Rewards points will I earn per $ dollar spent at the hotels?
10--18*(assumes platinum member and use of Priority Club Rewards Visa card)

6. Are there any partner programs that can help me earn Priority Club Rewards points?
Over 10 airlines, rail, car, retail

7. Can I earn Priority Club Rewards bonus points in the program for referring a friend?
NO

8. Can I buy Priority Club Rewards points?
1,000 to 9,000 pts - $13.50 USD (per thousand)
10,000 to 19,000 pts - $12.50 USD (per thousand)
20,000 to 40,000 pts - $11.50 USD (per thousand)

Redeeming Rewards

1. Do my Priority Club Rewards points ever expire?
No.

2. Are there any blackout dates for redeeming my free Priority Club Rewards hotel rewards?
None.

3. How many points do I need to get a free night stay with Priority Club Rewards?
1 free night starts at 10,000 points and goes up to 40,000

4. What is the minimum amount of $ dollars I must spend at a Priority Club Rewards hotel before I get a free night?
$769, Assumes you earn 13 points per dollar (10 base + 3 with Intercontinental Visa credit card) and stay at a Category 1 hotel (10,000 points). You do the math 10,000 / 13 = $769.
($1,000 if you don't want to get the credit card)

5. Can I transfer my Priority Club Rewards points to someone else?
Yes, it costs $5 per 1,000 points transferred.

6. Are there any awards with Priority Club Rewards other than hotels?
Sure thing. Airline, rail, rental car, merchandise, and experience rewards.

7. Can I donate my Priority Club Rewards points to charity?
Yes, a variety are listed on their website.

8. Any other special features with Priority Club Rewards?
For 29,000 points, you can get an AMEX $100 card, 59,000 points for $250 card. These are good at any hotel (including non-Intercontinental brands).

WEBSITE: www.priorityclubrewards.com