IHG Fast-Track Promotion Offers Shortcut to Platinum Elite Status, Instant Silver Status [Targeted]

Whether you’re short on nights with IHG this year or just looking for a new home for your hotel loyalty, IHG is out with an enticing fast-track offer to help you reach Platinum Elite status by the end of this year. This promotion also allows you to achieve IHG Silver Elite Status instantly by simply registering for it.

Not everyone will be eligible for this offer, unfortunately. Those who are, however, will love the fact they can reach IHG’s Platinum status tier with just 10 nights until December 31, 2025.

Let’s take a look at this generous offer.

IHG Platinum Fast-Track Promotion Details

IHG One Rewards eligible members can enroll here for a shortcut to Platinum Elite, and registration is open now.

Eligible stays for this offer run from now until December 31, 2025. You’ll need to stay 10 nights during this period to secure Platinum Elite status through the end of 2026 — a much simpler task than the 40 nights normally required to reach this tier.

Only paid stays completed after registration are eligible for this offer. Additionally, the property must participate in IHG One Rewards during your stay, which excludes some Six Senses properties, for example.

The offer’s terms say your updated status will reflect in your IHG account within a few days of completing the requirements, and your new status will be valid through the end of 2026. For 2026 and beyond, you’ll need to earn IHG elite status under the standard requirements.

Additionally, if you do not currently hold any IHG elite status but are interested in obtaining the entry-level Silver elite tier, which offers benefits like a 20% bonus on eligible stays, priority check-in, and late check-out, you can easily achieve this simply by registering for the promotion, provided you are targeted. Instant IHG One Rewards Silver Elite Status will be granted to you, valid through December 31, 2025.

Is It Worth It?

If you’re at risk of losing your existing status or are tempted to take advantage of the benefits of elite status, this promotion is an excellent opportunity for a wide range of folks.

Platinum Elite status is typically earned by staying 40 qualifying nights or earning 60,000 elite qualifying points in a calendar year. So, earning this status after 10 nights is a good deal if you’d like to hold IHG’s second-highest elite status tier.

That said, there’s an easier way to get automatic Platinum Elite status. This is by holding the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card, IHG^® Rewards Club Select Credit Card (no longer open to new applicants), or the United Club℠ Infinite Card. If you’re looking for an easy path to IHG status, this path could be simpler, might be cheaper, and doesn’t require qualification year after year.

Platinum Elite members enjoy benefits such as:

Final Thoughts

IHG One Rewards is offering a fast-track opportunity for select members to achieve Platinum Elite status, the program’s second-highest tier. We’ve seen offers for top-tier Diamond earlier this year, but the Platinum Elite shortcut only requires 10 nights, and you have the entire year to fulfill those requirements. If you’re eligible for this offer, make sure to register first and complete your stays by December 31.

However, if you’re interested in IHG elite status, a much easier way to get elite status is by opening one of the IHG co-branded credit cards that grant you Platinum elite status just for having it!