New I Prefer Promotion: Earn up to $250 in Reward Certificates on Summer Hotel Stays

If you’re planning a summer getaway at a Preferred Hotel property, we’ve got some good news: Your stay could earn you a discount on future visits.

The I Prefer loyalty program is running a promotion that rewards members with up to $250 in Reward Certificates for exploring new hotels through August 31, 2026.

This is a great way to earn some certificates, but the fine print may make it difficult for some travelers.

Let’s take a look at the details.

I Prefer Stay. Reward. Repeat. Promotion

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is running a Stay. Reward. Repeat. promotion this summer where I Prefer members can earn a $50 Reward Certificate each time they stay at a distinct hotel, up to 5 times, for a total of $250.

This promotion runs from May 5 through August 31, 2026, which is perfect for a quick summer getaway.

If you’re interested, there are some details to be aware of, including:

• Register and stay by August 31, 2026.
• 2-night minimum stay required.
• Reward Certificates are issued within 7 business days of checkout.
• Reward Certificates expire December 31, 2026.
• Reward Certificates are non-transferable.
• Repeat stays at the same hotel will not earn additional certificates.

Note that reservations made prior to the promotion period will not qualify, even if the dates fall within the promotion. If possible, you can cancel, register, and rebook your stay.

Is It Worth It?

For travelers already planning summer trips, and not booking with points, the math here checks out.

One qualifying stay will earn you $50 to use on a future stay at any Preferred Hotel. Two stays get you $100. And if you can visit 5 distinct hotels through August 31, you could walk away with $250 in Reward Certificates for future travel.

Obviously, earning credits for stays you were already planning on paying for is great news. The only downside here is that these Reward Certificates expire at the end of the year and are non-transferable.

That being said, it costs nothing to join I Prefer and register for this promotion, so it’s definitely worth at least registering.

Final Thoughts

Preferred Hotels just dropped a promotion for summer travel that could earn you up to $250 in Reward Certificates good for future travel.

This is a great way to earn some credit on stays you were already planning to book, just keep in mind that qualifying stays must be at least 2 nights and at distinct properties. Stays of just 1 night and repeat stays will not qualify.

If you’re interested, be sure to register and stay by August 31, 2026.