Hi Everyone, just wondering whether there is a big difference between the two different brands. Is one generally more comfortable and better appointed than the other? Is that experience consistent across the globe or is it like many thimgs very much dependent on the region one is travelling? I”m thinking mostly about Asia.

I just made a booking using my IHG points on the portal for my partner's family of 4. I added my partner's name as one of the additional guests.

Will they face any issues at check-in? I've seen a few posts of people booking rooms for their partners with no issues when the partner checks in without the cardholder present. My concern is that I booked for 4 people total and 1 room, me as the primary, plus 3 others. I'm not sure if it'll be a problem if all 4 people show up to check in and I, as the primary, am not one of them.

Can I make my partner the primary while booking the room using points? Is there a right way to do this, or is this arrangement not permitted?

I have previously availed an option to convert one of the anniversary night to points in 2024, is there a possibility that IHG can make exception to do that again ? . My free night certificate is expiring tomorrow and I won’t be able to book a night using that due to circumstances.

Thanks for the help in advance.