IHG launched Destined in January 2025 replacing its former program, IHG Luxury and Lifestyle. This its new luxury and lifestyle program with similar benefits. Think of it as IHG’s answer to Virtuoso or Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts or even similar to Hyatt Prive. Yet instead, it’s base around IHG One Rewards hotels and allows you to still earn points and elite night credit. If you’re planning a stay at Six Senses, Regent, or InterContinental, this is the smartest way to book, optimizing your benefits and points.
What Is IHG Destined?
Destined is an invitation-only preferred partner program for IHG’s top-tier properties and IHG partner travel advisors. You typically cannot book this rate directly; you need to book through an authorized advisor like myself at Scott & Thomas Travel. We are also making it easier to book IHG Destine yourself through our online booking portal, use code Private to access the booking tool.
The program covers about 200 hotels worldwide, including many top tier brands within the IHG portfolio
- Six Senses
- Regent
- InterContinental
- Select Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, and Vignette Collection
IHG Destined Benefits:
When you book the Best Flexible Rate through Destined you get the best , you’ll receive VIP treatment even if you are not a top elite customer. For the same price as the best available rate you can enjoy resort credits, upgrade, breakfast and more.
IHG Destined perks include
- $100 property credit per stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade priority
- Welcome amenity
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP recognition from hotel management
- Full IHG One Rewards earning—points and elite nights count
These perks stack with your existing IHG status, so you’re not giving up loyalty benefits, you’re only adding to them.
How to Book IHG Destined Rates
You cannot book Destined rates on IHG.com. Instead, use an approved advisor or book directly through our private portal. One of the first in the industry to put the power in your hand
https://book-luxury.com/?advisor=rocky
Password: Private
Even when booking via our site, you’ll still earn IHG points and elite nights, and it counts as a direct booking for loyalty purposes. You can even use our site to filter by only IHG Destined rates. Once you find the hotel you are interested in. Click “select rooms”. Rates that qualify will read IHG Destined in green. Examples below.
Bottom Line
IHG Destined is the best way to book luxury IHG properties if you want perks without sacrificing points. Combine elite benefits with guaranteed extras, and you’ve got a win-win for your next high-end stay. IHG Destined is typically required to be booked via an travel advisor with IHG Destined benefits. This cannot be booked without the help of an advisor, except for now via our unique booking portal that lets you put the power of booking luxury hotel stays and private programs in your own hands.
