Program tiers
- Inherits IHG One Rewards tiers
Point earning
Base rate: 10 base points per US$1 (same as IHG One Rewards).
Earning compounds with elite tier bonuses (typically 25–100% bonus points at top tiers), co-branded credit card multipliers, and IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier)-specific quarterly bonus promotions that members register for through the loyalty dashboard. The right co-branded card alone can double the per-stay point earning at the brand.
Redemption value & sweet spots
Average ~0.55¢ per point; Kimpton properties typically run 30k–60k points/night
The highest-value redemptions in IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier): Kimpton Hotel Eventi NYC, Kimpton Cardinal Winston-Salem, Kimpton Sawyer Sacramento — all under 35k pts off-peak with cash rates above $300
Top elite perks worth chasing
Daily wine hour (free for all guests), pet-friendly with no fees, Yoga mat in every room, Forgot-It bar at the front desk
Co-branded credit cards
IHG One Rewards Premier (Chase) covers Kimpton
Sign-up bonus: 140k IHG One Rewards bonus on Premier card
Fast-track status
Same as IHG One Rewards
Airline transfer partners
Same as IHG One Rewards
How to stack IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier) with cashback portals and promo codes
IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier) member rates are the floor — sign in to your free account before searching to surface them automatically. Layer a current verified promo code from the Kimpton Hotels brand page on top, then start the booking from a cashback portal click-through (Rakuten, TopCashback or BeFrugal — typically 1–4% on brand direct). Pay with the appropriate co-branded card or a flat 3x–10x travel card.
The five-layer stack — portal cashback + member rate + verified promo code + co-branded card + base loyalty earning — routinely delivers 18–25% effective discount on the public rate while still building elite-tier qualification. Read our step-by-step stacking guide for the full sequence.
When to redeem points vs. pay cash
The decision rule: divide the cash rate by the point cost to compute your effective ¢/point value. If it exceeds IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier)'s program-wide average (typically 0.5–2.0¢ depending on the program), redeem points. Below that, save the points and pay cash. Off-peak award nights, 5th-night-free redemptions, and aspirational properties (luxury Caribbean, Maldives, Tokyo) consistently deliver the highest ¢/point.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier) points balance?
Sign in to the brand's website or mobile app. Most programs also surface points balance and tier progress through co-branded credit-card statements.
Do IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier) points expire?
Most major hotel programs expire points after 12–24 months of inactivity. Any single qualifying activity (a paid stay, a partner transaction, a credit card purchase on the co-branded card) typically resets the clock. Watch the program's expiry policy on the loyalty member dashboard.
Can I transfer IHG One Rewards (Kimpton tier) points to another person?
Most programs allow point transfers between household-linked accounts at a 1:1 ratio with annual transfer caps. Combining points across spouses or family members can unlock larger aspirational redemptions that neither account could fund alone.