While InterContinental is a part of the Priority Club program, they don't actually recognize Priority Club status benefits at their hotels. Instead they have their own elite tiers -- Ambassador and Royal Ambassador. Ambassador status can be purchased and offers pretty basic benefits, while Royal Ambassador status is on an invitation only basis. In 2010…
Continue reading: InterContinental raising the cost of Ambassador status renewal to $150 as of August 10, 2012
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They are simply out of touch and Brad May (president of ambassador) is continuing screwing us,even the water replenish they announced as boosting benefit is not delivered,ambassador and royal(i ve been for at least since its creation)is the most inconsistant program.
They've been consistent in their inconsistencies for years. I vacillated on a renewing each of the past few years. With this, I'm done.
Is it even worth buying into Ambassador level at this point? Have PC Platinum but mostly using PC points for any IC stays at this point... With the devaluation of the free night certificate and so many ICH hotels ignoring status on points stays... Maybe only if making trips to Asia? It seems that status is recognized more often at IC hotels there?
@ Steelsnow -- Keep in mind that technically IC doesn't honor elite benefits on award stays, so if you're staying mostly on points you won't get that many benefits. If you think you might be able to take advantage of the free weekend night certificate then that almost covers the fee, so I'd say go for it. Otherwise it's probably not worth it.
My dog, cat, mother, father, and roommate all renewed their Ambassador memberships today. 😉
I thought they changed requalification terms from 60 nights at the IHG brands to 30 nights in an IC hotel.
Four days until the price increase, and nothing about it on the IC/Ambassador web site??? ... even after logging in. That's rather disgusting.
The site also has several "special offers" that expired on 7/31 still on the site. Sloppy.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm not due for renewal for a couple of months but I emailed [email protected] and they sent me a renewal form for the $100 rate. I owe you $50!