IHG Premier Business Card welcome offer used for luxury Bali resort stay
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Ehsan Haque, a content contributor, utilized the welcome offer from his IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card to book a four-night stay at the InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort in May 2026. The card, which has a $99 annual fee, offers benefits such as automatic Platinum Elite status, a 40,000-point free-night certificate annually, and a fourth reward night free on consecutive four-night IHG hotel stays redeemed with points. Haque redeemed 117,000 IHG One Rewards points for a 1 King Junior Suite Garden View room, taking advantage of the fourth-night-free perk. This redemption provided a value of 0.81 cents per point, compared to a cash rate of approximately $958 for the same stay. The InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort features amenities including a spa, fitness center, kids club, and multiple swimming pools, including a rooftop infinity pool. Haque noted the resort felt uncrowded despite guests. The IHG Premier Business card is highlighted as a valuable option for frequent IHG guests due to its benefits and welcome offer.
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