How To Book IHG® Hotels & Resorts Airline Employee/Staff Rates
Employee/Staff Rates
As an airline employee, you get different discounted rates with different partners. IHG® Hotels & Resorts is one such entity.
Kimpton Harper Hotel in Forth Worth, Texas USA
What is the airline employee rate for IHG?
However, these rates are specifically for airline staff and their families. Rates can be up to 35% off depending on where you are headed. Here are the rules as stated by IHG on their website:
- You must show your airline I.D when you check-in
- A refundable deposit equal to the first will be held when you make the booking
- You can cancel your reservation up to the same day of arrival without penalty
- Membership in the IHG Rewards Club is not required for these rates. As a matter of fact you will not receive IHG Rewards Club points for these stays. I do recommend you join the program, though, as if you can’t find an airline rate for the place where you’re staying, you can still earn points in the program. Sign up for IHG Rewards Club here.
Bratislava, Slovakia – Crowne Plaza Hotel IHG
Which Hotels Are Part Of IHG?
Here is a list of the hotel brands in IHG® Hotels & Resorts brand.
- Atwell Suites
- Avid
- Candlewood Suites
- Crowne Plaza
- Even Hotels
- Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Club Vacations
- Holiday Inn Express
- Hotel Indigo
- Hualuxe
- Intercontinental Hotel & Resorts
- Kimpton Hotels & Resorts
- Regent
- Six Senses
- Staybridge Suites
- Voco
Singapore Intercontinental
How to Book the IHG Airline Staff Rate, Step by Step
- Go to IHG’s dedicated airline employee rate page — the regular ihg.com search won’t show this rate. Use the booking link on this page to land on the right search form.
- Enter your city and dates. The results show the Airline Employee Rate alongside the hotel’s regular rates, so you can see exactly what you’re saving. Not every property participates, and the discounted rooms come from a limited allocation — book early for busy cities.
- Compare before you commit. Once in a while a sale rate or points redemption beats the staff rate. Thirty seconds of comparison keeps you honest.
- Bring your airline ID to check-in. No ID, no rate — the hotel can re-price your stay at the full amount. A refundable deposit equal to the first night is held when you book.
- Plans changed? You can cancel up to the day of arrival without penalty — which makes these rates perfect for standby travel, where you never quite know which city you’ll sleep in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the IHG airline employee rate?
Airline employees with a valid airline ID. Family members traveling with the employee are covered on the same booking, but the employee must be present with ID at check-in.
Do I earn IHG One Rewards points on the staff rate?
No — discounted airline rates don’t earn points. It’s still worth being a member, though: when a hotel has no staff rate available, you can book a regular rate and earn points instead.
Can I book the staff rate for a stay when I’m not flying?
Yes — unlike some hotel staff-rate programs, IHG’s airline rate isn’t tied to a specific flight or duty travel. It’s a benefit of who you are, not how you arrived.
Why don’t I see the staff rate at some hotels?
Participation is per-property and inventory is capped. If your dates show nothing, try shifting a day or checking a sister brand nearby — with 16 brands, there’s usually another IHG option in town.
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