If you frequently stay at IHG Hotels, you’re probably familiar with most of the brands in the program. However, have you heard of IHG Army Hotels? You may be surprised to know that IHG Army hotels are available at 40 US Army posts.
The Army Accommodation Privatization Program led to the creation of IHG Army Hotels, founded in 2009. Since then, IHG has renovated existing hotels and built new properties on Army posts. Here’s what you need to know about IHG Army hotels, including who can stay and what to expect during stays.
Who can stay at IHG Army hotels?
IHG Army Hotels are on Army posts, so only people who can access the posts can stay in these hotels. In general, IHG Army hotels serve:
- Active duty service members and their families
- Department of Defense Employees
- Military contractors
- military retirees
Each position establishes its access requirements. Guests without Department of Defense ID cards should check the publication access contact list to determine access requirements prior to your stay.
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Benefits at IHG Army Hotels
Many IHG Army hotels are branded as Candlewood Suites or Holiday Inn Expresses. Guests staying at IHG Army hotels will find the same benefits they would normally expect from these IHG One Rewards brands. Additionally, guests can enjoy the following benefits at all IHG Army hotels regardless of brand:
Many IHG Army hotels also offer transportation at select locations, weekly social events, and self-service laundry facilities. Please contact the specific property you are interested in to find out what services they offer.
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Earn points at IHG Army Hotels
When you stay at IHG Army Hotels, you’ll earn 3 IHG points per dollar. based on TPG valuation of IHG points at 0.5 cents each, this equates to a return of 1.5%. Keep in mind that this earning rate is much lower than what you’ll get at most IHG properties located outside the post.
However, you can increase the number of IHG points you earn by paying for your stay with a co-branded account. ihg credit cardlike him IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card either IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card.
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Redeem points at IHG Army Hotels
You can earn IHG points at IHG Army hotels. However, you usually can’t redeem IHG points on these properties. Therefore, you will usually have to redeem your IHG points with IHG One Rewards Partners or for IHG he is left out of the position.
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IHG Army Hotel Locations
Currently, you will find IHG Army Hotels in 40 listings. You can stay at most IHG Army hotels for leisure if you can access Army posts. But, in most cases, you would stay at these properties because you have to visit a particular stall.
Here are the current ones locations and the number of IHG Army hotels in each position:
- Alabama: Fort Novosel (2) and Redstone Arsenal (1)
- Alaska: Fort Wainwright (1)
- Arizona: Fort Huachuca (2) and Yuma Proving Ground (2)
- California: Fort Hunter Liggett (1), RFTA Parks (1) and Presidio of Monterey (1)
- Colorado: Fort Carson (1)
- Georgia: Fort Eisenhower (2), Fort Moore (2), Fort Stewart (1), and Hunter Army Airfield (2)
- Hawaii: Tripler Army Medical/Fort Shafter (2)
- Kansas: Fort Leavenworth (2) and Fort Riley (2)
- Kentucky: Fort Campbell (1) and Fort Knox (4)
- Louisiana: Fort Johnson (1)
- Maryland: Aberdeen Proving Ground (1) and Fort Meade (1)
- Missouri: Fort Leonard Wood (4)
- New Mexico: White Sands Missile Range (1)
- New York: Fort Drum (1), Fort Hamilton (1) and West Point (2)
- North Carolina: Strong Freedom (2)
- Oklahoma: Fort Sill (3)
- Pennsylvania: Carlisle Barracks (1)
- Puerto Rican: Fort Buchanan (1)
- South Carolina: Fort Jackson (4)
- Texas: Fort Bliss (2), Fort Cavazos (2) and Joint Base San Antonio (5)
- Utah: Dugway Proving Ground (1)
- Virginia: Fort Belvoir (2), Fort Gregg-Adams (2), and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (1)
- Washington: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (4)
- Wisconsin: Fort McCoy (1)
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IHG Military Discount
Even if there isn’t an IHG Army Hotels property in your destination, you can still save by staying at IHG.
U.S. government, state, and local personnel may use the Government discount rate for additional savings when traveling on official business. Active duty and veteran military personnel can book using the Military appreciation rate when traveling for personal reasons.
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In a nutshell
IHG Army Hotels is a brand that most travelers may not know exists. However, these hotels can provide eligible travelers with an affordable and convenient option when visiting military posts. Therefore, if you have access to army posts, you will find IHG Army hotels useful for both official and leisure stays.
