Wow: Instant (Free) IHG Diamond Elite Status

There is a catch to this offer, which is better than the Gold and Platinum promotion.

Register for free IHG Diamond status

There is a "Straight to Diamond" status promotion for I hgone rewards.

• You receive Diamond status immediately when you register, valid through December 31, 2022
• You can maintain Diamond status through December 31, 2023, by completing 10 eligible paid nights during the promotion period

You can register at this link with your email address.

The Diamond status will be reflected in your account.

Diamond is the top tier of elite status and offers perks such as room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and more. I recommend you read my guide to the one rewards diamond status

The catch with this offer

An important caveat seems to be missing from all the stories I have seen about this offer. I'm not sure who this promotion is for, and I don't know if it's for me or someone else. Everyone with no strings attached should not be offered Diamond status.

You will see this when you register for an Ihg offer.

Many offers are only available to IHG One Rewards Club members who receive a specific, targeted communication from IHG. Successful registration does not guarantee that you will receive the points or miles offered when the offer requirements are met if you are not eligible per the offer terms and conditions. 

Everyone is able to register despite the fact that the offer was intended for a specific group. It is anyone's guess how long registration will last, and if it will be honored for those who register.

Don't use this promotion at your own risk. If you assume that you will maintain your Diamond status, don't make a bunch of non-refundable I hg bookings. I can only find the offer registration page, and not a general landing page, so it's important to call out that.

This could be a smart way for IHG to drum up business. It's not like giving Diamond status to more people is more expensive than other things. Late check-out, upgrades, and other things are not guaranteed by I hg.

Bottom line

Through the end of the year, you can register to receive free IHG Diamond status, and then it can be extended through the end of the year with 10 nights. It is anyone's guess how long this offer will last, and if it will honor everyone.

Did you take advantage of this offer?

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