I'm Platinum, get free breakfasts in the Asia-Pacific, suite night upgrades, and access to the very few Executive Lounges they offer (it usually excludes the very nice ones like the Fairmount Gold Lounge).
Status recognition is also very patchy and the franchisee picks and chooses what to recognise.
With your spend you'd probably get Diamond after a year, which doesn't really give you much extra apart from free breakfasts on weekends worldwide. That's it.
I have been with IHG over the years and I m not sure the Royal Ambassador has the pull it had years ago. For me I go for the 40 nights to get the lounge pass. Free breaky and drinks. Does me.
To be honest the executive lounge food these days is woeful unfortunately.
Ive been Accor platinum for around 7 years. I get 25% off dining for 1 or 50% off dining for 2 even if not staying in the hotel when you upgrade to plus which pays for itself very quickly. Their range from cheap to 5 star meets any business or leisure need I have. Welcome drinks, exec lounges, upgrades do vary but some are outstanding. They are not well represented in America so that would be a factor. Cant compare to other chains but for Asia/Australia travel and some Europe it meets my needs very nicely.
I have been with IHG over the years and I m not sure the Royal Ambassador has the pull it had years ago. For me I go for the 40 nights to get the lounge pass. Free breaky and drinks. Does me.
To be honest the executive lounge food these days is woeful unfortunately.
Yes, some hotels better than other for Lounge offerings. Intercon Singapore, London, Sydney, Hong KOng and I suspect other major cities is stil good. Once in mainland China it can get a tad patchy even at Intercons.
You're right, not quite the draw it was but it appears better than Accor according to other replies. Safe travels and thanks for the reply. :-)
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2024 Royal Ambassador downgrades
RD_ADL
RD_ADL
Member since 22 Jan 2018
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I've been an IHG Royal Ambassador for around 10+ years, spend around 100 nights per year in IHG hotels and spend of AUD30k+ Per annum.
Royal Ambassador renewal for 2024 downgrades the free minibar and replaces it with 25 x USD20 Food & Beverage credits.
I'm fast losing faith in the brand and am considering a move to Marriott or Accor......
Interested to hear the thoughts of elite Accor or Marriott members on their benefits and experiences.....
FmD
FmD
Member since 25 Jun 2019
Total posts 21
Don't expect much from Accor.
I'm Platinum, get free breakfasts in the Asia-Pacific, suite night upgrades, and access to the very few Executive Lounges they offer (it usually excludes the very nice ones like the Fairmount Gold Lounge).
Status recognition is also very patchy and the franchisee picks and chooses what to recognise.
With your spend you'd probably get Diamond after a year, which doesn't really give you much extra apart from free breakfasts on weekends worldwide. That's it.
sunnybrae
sunnybrae
Etihad - Etihad Guest
Member since 21 Jul 2019
Total posts 81
Originally Posted by RD_ADL
I've been an IHG Royal Ambassador for around 10+ years, spend around 100 nights per year in IHG hotels and spend of AUD30k+ Per annum.
Royal Ambassador renewal for 2024 downgrades the free minibar and replaces it with 25 x USD20 Food & Beverage credits.
I'm fast losing faith in the brand and am considering a move to Marriott or Accor......
Interested to hear the thoughts of elite Accor or Marriott members on their benefits and experiences.....
airADL
airADL
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 25 Mar 2014
Total posts 211
I have been with IHG over the years and I m not sure the Royal Ambassador has the pull it had years ago. For me I go for the 40 nights to get the lounge pass. Free breaky and drinks. Does me.
To be honest the executive lounge food these days is woeful unfortunately.
efindlay
efindlay
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 12 Dec 2013
Total posts 25
Ive been Accor platinum for around 7 years. I get 25% off dining for 1 or 50% off dining for 2 even if not staying in the hotel when you upgrade to plus which pays for itself very quickly. Their range from cheap to 5 star meets any business or leisure need I have. Welcome drinks, exec lounges, upgrades do vary but some are outstanding. They are not well represented in America so that would be a factor. Cant compare to other chains but for Asia/Australia travel and some Europe it meets my needs very nicely.
RD_ADL
RD_ADL
Member since 22 Jan 2018
Total posts 3
Originally Posted by sunnybrae
Originally Posted by RD_ADL
I've been an IHG Royal Ambassador for around 10+ years, spend around 100 nights per year in IHG hotels and spend of AUD30k+ Per annum.
Royal Ambassador renewal for 2024 downgrades the free minibar and replaces it with 25 x USD20 Food & Beverage credits.
I'm fast losing faith in the brand and am considering a move to Marriott or Accor......
Interested to hear the thoughts of elite Accor or Marriott members on their benefits and experiences.....
RD_ADL
RD_ADL
Member since 22 Jan 2018
Total posts 3
Originally Posted by airADL
I have been with IHG over the years and I m not sure the Royal Ambassador has the pull it had years ago. For me I go for the 40 nights to get the lounge pass. Free breaky and drinks. Does me.
To be honest the executive lounge food these days is woeful unfortunately.
You're right, not quite the draw it was but it appears better than Accor according to other replies. Safe travels and thanks for the reply. :-)