IHG credit card – anything new coming?

[JPJOULE]

I have been a loyal supporter of the Premium IHG Credit card for several years – I am not an international traveller on expense accounts – but have gained Diamond and Lounge status in recent years. I will miss the extra points that this card has brought. ( Recent stays in IC at Malta and Edinburgh and CP stays appreciated).

Is there any news/gossip on the grapevine of a successor to this card. Or do I revert to my free AMEX British Airways Credit Card.

Your thoughts would be welcome.

[zxydxdm]

What’s your view on IC Malta? I am tempted to stay there:)

[Peter K]

Nothing in the pipeline for a new card known about. A few surveys done, but nothing concrete has come about.

[Harrier25]

zxydxdm wrote:

What’s your view on IC Malta? I am tempted to stay there:)

I’ve stayed there and at the HIX next door. A nice hotel but not in the nicest area.

[BJ]

You can earn IHG points via the Virgin Atlantic free and plus cards at 0.75 and 1.5 IHG points per £ respectively if that’s of interest. My memory might be a bit off but a few months ago Rob referred to having advertising space booked by a surprising source, I think we were discussing hotel vredit cards at the time but I’m not certain.

[JPJOULE]

Malta IC. Stayed in March using points (18000 per night) for a short break – as Diamond and Lounge access we were welcomed as special guests in the Lounge. Upgraded to a room overlooking the pool area. At 18000 points per night we rated this excellent value.
Lounge access = breakfast there, afternoon tea and early evening (spirit) drinks. We enjoyed the afternoon spread.
The hotel has been overtaken by developments around it – no direct beach access as such but a nearby beach there if wanted. Around the hotel night clubs have blossomed – so a little strange if you venture out in the evening.

Value for money and service 105%.

Malta has a controlled taxi price zones so its not a worry when you get in a taxi. Buses very reasonable too.
Looking to go again – but air fares seem to have doubled for next March.

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[John]

Malta IC lounge is very nice and the staff are excellent but some of the rooms are really in need of renovation. The higher the floor the better