# IHG One Rewards Brings Back 'Pick Your Points' Promotion for Summer 2026

_May 8 14:12_

Tags: Candlewood Suites, IHG One Rewards, Staybridge Suites, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, elite status, app & tech, promo

IHG One Rewards is offering a 'Pick Your Points' promo from May 20 to August 31, 2026. Members can choose 2,000 bonus points per two nights or 8,000 per four nights, with no upper limit on total earnings

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 182 days ago, on May 8, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

IHG One Rewards has reinstated its 'Pick Your Points' promotion for Summer 2026, running from May 20 through August 31, 2026. This is the second year the promotion is active. Members must register in advance to participate. Upon registration, they must choose one of two earning structures for the entire promotion period:
- 2,000 bonus points for every two qualifying nights
- 8,000 bonus points for every four qualifying nights Key details:
- No upper limit on total bonus points earned.
- Nights do not need to be consecutive.
- Valid for all paid stays booked directly through IHG channels (website, app, or phone).
- Minimum spend of $30 USD per night required.
- Excludes award nights, Points & Cash bookings, and bookings made via Online Travel Agencies (OTAs).
- Stays at Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites earn only 5 base points per dollar.
- Elite status bonuses apply on top of the promo points (Silver 20%, Gold 40%, Platinum 60%, Diamond 100%). The promotion is considered a solid value for existing IHG guests, particularly those choosing the 8,000-point option which yields 2,000 points per night

## Why it matters

Spans 3 hotel programs (Candlewood Suites, IHG One Rewards, Staybridge Suites). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/deals/ihg-one-rewards-promotion) — IHG Brings Back “Pick Your Points” Promotion for Summer 2026

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