1998 The original campaign, which featured commercials ending in the line "But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night," ran for 11 years, starting in 1998, and was originally created by Fallon.

The major difference between a Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn Express is simply that one is full service, while the other is more limited. Holiday Inn is geared towards families looking for a comfortable spot to relax together, while Holiday Inn Express is aimed more toward the short-stay business traveler.

Fresh, clean and uncomplicated, Holiday Inn Express® hotels offer competitive rates for both business and leisure travelers. Guests at Holiday Inn Express® hotels enjoy a free hot Express Start® Breakfast Bar, free high-speed Internet access and free local phone calls (U.S. and Canada only).

MoneyGeek's Takeaways. IHG One Rewards points are worth around 0.5 to 0.7 cents per point, on average. Your IHG One Rewards points don't expire as long as you have Elite status. You can earn IHG One Rewards points in various ways, including on stays and purchases with partner merchants.

With a family of 16 brands, including more affordable hotels like Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites, IHG One Rewards is actually one of the best hotel loyalty programs for the frugal traveler who wants options.

With a family of 16 brands, including more affordable hotels like Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites, IHG One Rewards is actually one of the best hotel loyalty programs for the frugal traveler who wants options.

IHG® One Rewards. With IHG One Rewards, you can get access to our exclusive Member Rate.

How much is 1,000 points worth? Rewards rates will vary depending on the particular credit card you're using, but generally rewards are worth around 1 cent per point. If you earn 1,000 points, that would be worth around $10.

9,000 Ultimate Rewards points are worth an average of $90.9, according to WalletHub data. You get the best value when redeeming Ultimate Rewards points for travel booked through Chase, though there are a few other redemption options to choose from.

IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program of IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group). It's free to join and allows you to earn IHG One Rewards points which can then be redeemed for hotel reward nights, transferred to airlines and more.

Staying at IHG hotels You earn points based on the cost of your stay, typically 10 points per dollar spent (except at Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, where you'll earn five points per dollar). All you have to do is sign up for an IHG One Rewards account and log in before making a reservation.

With a family of 16 brands, including more affordable hotels like Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites, IHG One Rewards is actually one of the best hotel loyalty programs for the frugal traveler who wants options.