Holiday Inn Military Discount

Holiday Inn and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continue to offer a military and veteran appreciation rate, as well as government and per diem booking options. Here’s an updated guide on how to find, book, and confirm the best available military discount at Holiday Inn.

Overview of the IHG and Holiday Inn Military Discount Program

IHG’s military appreciation program covers 20 hotel brands across more than 6,600 global locations.

IHG’s “Military Appreciation Leisure Rate” offers a minimum of 5% off its Best Flexible Rate, but discounts may be significantly higher at certain hotels depending on occupancy, season, and location.

For those on official orders, IHG also offers a government rates and per diem pricing aligned with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.

How Does the Military Discount Work at Holiday Inn?

Holiday Inn’s military discount works through IHG’s central booking system and applies at most Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels in the United States and many international properties as well.

The military appreciation rate starts at 5% off the Best Flexible Rate. However, many properties offer 10-15% off, and some on-post locations may extend savings up to 20%.

These higher discounts are typically available at on-base or near-base hotels participating in the Army Lodging or IHG Army Hotels programs.

Who Is Eligible for the IHG Hotels Military Discount?

The following travelers are eligible for the Holiday Inn military rate:

• Active Duty
• Veterans
• Retired Military
• Spouses and dependent family members with valid ID

Eligible family members don’t have to travel with a service member to take advantage of Holiday Inn’s military discount. However, the reservation must be made in the name of the eligible ID holder, and proof of status is required at check-in.

How to Book the Holiday Inn Military Discount

Here’s how to book your military rate step by step:

1. Visit the IHG Military Discount page
2. Enter your travel details – destination, dates, number of guests
3. Under “Rate Preference” select “Military Appreciation Leisure Rate”
4. Book directly through IHG.com or by calling 1-877-424-2449

If you’re booking under the government per diem rate, it’s best to call IHG directly to ensure the correct rate is applied.

If the rate doesn’t appear or isn’t honored, contact IHG customer service or the specific hotel’s front desk. They can often manually verify eligibility or override booking restrictions.

Will I Need Military Identification at Check-In?

To take advantage of Holiday Inn’s military appreciation rate, you must show proof of service. The following forms of identification are accepted.

• Military ID Card
• Veteran ID Card
• Dependent ID Card

Hotels may deny the discount if identification cannot be verified. If you wish to confirm your eligibility using a different form of ID, contact IHG customer service before booking to confirm acceptable proof.

Holiday Inn Military Discount Restrictions

The military discount comes with a few important rules and limitations:

Bookings must be made directly through IHG or the Holiday Inn website. Third-party booking platforms are not eligible.

The leisure discount cannot be used for official travel on orders. Those trips must be booked under the government rate on per diem rate.

Some properties may restrict the discount during high-demand periods, holidays, or local events.

Discounts cannot be combined with other offers, rewards nights, or promotional codes.

Other IHG Hotels With Military and Veteran Discounts

Holiday Inn is just one of many IHG hotel brands offering military discounts. Participating brands include:

• Luxury and Lifestyle
  • Six Senses
  • Regent Hotels
  • InterContinental Hotels and Resorts
  • Vignette Collection
  • Kimpton
  • Hotel Indigo
• Premium
  • voco
  • Crowne Plaza
  • EVEN
  • Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts
• Essentials
  • Garner
  • avid hotels
• Suites
  • Atwell Suites
  • Staybridge Suites
  • Candlewood Suites

You can find available hotels by using IHG’s “Government/Military” filter when searching on IHG.com or the IHG app.

Government and Per Diem Rates

Government and per diem rates are discounted hotel prices for service members, DoD employees, and federal contractors traveling on official orders. These rates follow the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) lodging limits set for each city.

To book, choose “Government/Military Rate” on IHG.com or call 1-877-424-2449. To ensure you’re getting an accurate GSA rate, check out the GSA’s per diem lookup tool. You’ll need to show a valid government ID or travel orders at check-in.

Unlike the Military Appreciation Rate, which is for personal trips, the government or per diem rate applies only to official travel and usually offers flexible cancellation and no prepayment requirements.