IHG Friends and Family Rate - How much Discount in Singapore?

If you have not heard about the IHG Friends and Family Rate, you should definitely check it out (especially if you are not big on points and statuses). It basically gives you a (sometimes) hefty discount on IHG properties worldwide so long you know someone from the inside - the only proof you need is a voucher that you can download HERE and the employee's name. To get an example of how the rates will look like, check out Paul Gibbs's link HERE! 

Click HERE to access the IHG Friends and Family Rate! 

Honestly, I have forgotten all about this until this morning when I chanced upon the article on LoyaltyLobby who reveals that the advertised 15% discount may differ from property to property - this is sometimes what happens when you are too busy chasing points. Since IHG Points are worth relatively lesser in Singapore, this has got me wondering whether or not it is worthwhile to use the Friends and Family Rate for stays here instead. 

Friends and Family Rate | Photo Credit: InterContinental Hotels Group

For the purpose of this example, I have deliberately picked a random (non Public Holiday) weekend in July to include the newer IHG Properties that are opening. Here's a quick comparison of the Best Available Rate online versus the IHG Friends and Family Rate:

IHG Property	Best Available Rate	Friends and Family Rate	Discount
Holiday Inn Express: Singapore Katong	S$128.00++	S$108.80++	15%
Holiday Inn Express: Singapore Clarke Quay	S$180.00++	S$153.00++	15%
Holiday Inn Express: Singapore Orchard Road	S$207.00++	S$175.95++	15%
Hotel Indigo: Singapore Katong	S$180.00++	S$153.00++	15%
Holiday Inn: Singapore Atrium	S$167.00++	S$141.95++	15%
Holiday Inn: Singapore Orchard City Centre	S$207.00++	S$175.95++	15%
Crowne Plaza: Changi Airport	S$261.00++	S$221.85++	15%
InterContinental Singapore	S$261.00++	S$221.85++	15%

Unfortunately for us folks in Singapore, the 15% off Advance Purchase and BAR does seem to hold true. While 15% is not a lot when you have a status to begin with, it will most definitely provide significant savings for the infrequent traveller who do not care for statuses and points. Remember the IHG Friends and Family Rate is not elite qualifying - you will not earn points from these!