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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n[I Prefer Program]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are currently two tiers in the I Prefer<\/em> program: you sign up as an Insider <\/em><\/strong>and immediately enjoy room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out. After earning 50,000 points (=$5000 spend) you are elevated to Elite<\/em><\/span><\/strong>, with enhanced point earning rate and welcome amenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two new tiers will be added on August 1st: Explorer <\/em><\/span><\/strong>requires half of the status points of Elite, but with more or less the same benefits; and new benefits such as food and beverage credit will be added to the Elite status. Authority<\/em><\/span><\/strong>, which is the invitation-only top tier, will enjoy free breakfast and executive lounge access where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately the benefits still look quite weak. As a comparison, LHW offers all members free breakfast, and for SLH there are ways to immediately qualify for Indulged \/ Inspired<\/a> that offers the same benefits too. Why Preferred Hotels thinks breakfast is such an exclusive privilege that can only be awarded to their top VIP guests is beyond me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Redeeming Points]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The way I Prefer points work now is similar to Accor – 12,500 points are converted to a $25 gift certificate which can be redeemed when booking any hotels on their website. Considering you earn 10 points per dollar spent, that’s equivalent to a 2% return which is incredibly poor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They probably have realised it too, and are now moving to a redemption system that are more similar to mainstream programs such as Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton. Having launched in North America<\/a>, hotels now cost a fixed price of between 15,000 points and 150,000 points a night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This definitely looks much more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Status Match]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I Prefer runs frequent fast track promotions that provide easy access to their Elite <\/span><\/em><\/strong>tier. At the moment there is one for Mastercard World \/ World Elite \/ Black card holders<\/a>, where you get the status after only one eligible stay at participating hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to their FAQ page<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I currently have elite status with another hotel rewards program. Does the I Prefer Program offer status matches?<\/p>Yes, you may contact members@iprefer.com and provide proof of your status at another hotel rewards program.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n You can also request a direct status match by sending them an email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Refer a Friend]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in joining I Prefer, they have started a refer-a-friend program as well. Sign up using my referral link<\/a> and both of us will get 1,000 points as a bonus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Similar to LHW, SLH and Mr & Mrs Smiths, Preferred Hotels is also a hotel alliance for independent boutique hotels. They have been in the process of revamping their loyalty program in case you are interested. [I Prefer Program] There are currently two tiers in the I Prefer program: you sign up as an Insider … Continue reading <\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n