How to book IHG hotels with crypto?

In short

  • You can book IHG hotels - including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and InterContinental - with cryptocurrency on Trip1 using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, or 50+ other coins.
  • Search for any IHG property on trip1.com, select your dates and room, then pay with crypto from any wallet at checkout.
  • Crypto payments are processed by CoinGate (a MiCA-licensed provider), so the hotel receives fiat currency and your booking is confirmed like any other reservation.

Which IHG brands can you book with crypto?

Trip1 gives you access to IHG properties worldwide, including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco, and more. Availability depends on your destination and travel dates.

IHG doesn't accept crypto payments directly. Trip1 is the bridge - you pay with crypto, CoinGate (Trip1's MiCA-licensed payment provider) handles the conversion, and the hotel receives regular currency. Your booking works exactly like any other hotel reservation.

Book an IHG hotel with crypto - step by step

Step 1 - Search for your IHG hotel

Go to trip1.com, enter your destination, check-in and check-out dates, and the number of guests. You can search for a specific IHG brand by name or browse all available hotels in your destination.

Step 2 - Select your room

Pick the IHG property you want and choose a room type. Review the price, cancellation policy, and what's included before continuing to checkout.

Step 3 - Enter guest details

Fill in the guest name (as it appears on their ID), email address, and any special requests. The confirmation email will be sent to the email you provide here.

Step 4 - Pay with crypto

Select "Pay with crypto" at checkout. CoinGate's payment window will show a QR code and wallet address. Send the exact amount from any crypto wallet. Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, your booking is confirmed and you'll receive a confirmation email.

Which cryptocurrencies can I use?

Trip1 accepts 50+ cryptocurrencies through CoinGate, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDC, Litecoin (LTC), XRP, TRON (TRX), Dogecoin (DOGE), Binance Coin (BNB), Solana (SOL), and more. You can also choose from multiple networks per coin to optimize for speed or fees.

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Book IHG hotels with crypto - FAQ

IHG hotels don't accept crypto directly, but you can book any IHG property with cryptocurrency through Trip1. Search for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, or any IHG brand on trip1.com and pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, or 50+ other cryptocurrencies at checkout.

Yes. Search for Holiday Inn hotels on Trip1, select your dates and room, and pay with Bitcoin at checkout. Trip1 accepts Bitcoin on-chain and via the Lightning Network.

Trip1 offers properties across IHG's portfolio, including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, and more. Availability varies by destination and dates.

Reward program eligibility depends on IHG's terms for third-party bookings. Contact IHG directly to check whether your stay qualifies for IHG One Rewards points.

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