I have always found a way to use my IHG Chase award nights. But, I also collect the Marriott Chase award nights and still have various points. Sometimes it is difficult for me to actually use all my certificates.......but, I always find a way!
I've got the old IHG card ($49 annual fee) as well as the new one. Used two certificates at the Bozeman, MT, Kimpton this past May when paid rates were over $300 per night.
My best ever redemption came before Chase/IHG changed it to a 40K points max value. In June, 2019, stayed at the Park Lane Intercontinental in London. Got upgraded to the one-bedroom suite, which had a cash price of about $1450. They even threw in two breakfast buffets, which would have cost about $90. I love my IHG cards.
Do you know when point break will be back? Have been saving up my points for that.
Hi Lucky, my partner and I were able to redeem 2 free night certificates at the Intercontinental Berlin this past August which with the dynamic pricing turned out to be an amazing value. Very excited also about using the 4th night free benefit for Six Senses IHG properties in the future such as the Maldives and Ibiza for outsized value!