If you stay at Intercontinental a lot, join the Ambassador Club. You get the following benefits for $200 a year:
From the Ambassador website:
RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
- Guaranteed room upgrade
- Fresh fruit upon arrival
- Mineral water in room, replenished daily
- In-room gift
- Single-room rate for double occupancy
ENJOY A MORE RELAXING STAY
- Extended checkout—up to 4pm
- Dedicated Ambassador check-in area
- Complimentary pay-TV film per stay
- Complimentary newspaper, delivered daily
- Instant checkout
EARN & REDEEM REWARDS
- Complimentary weekend night certificate*
- Elite status in Priority Club® Rewards
- 5,000 bonus Priority Club Rewards points
- Redeem points for rewards, including free nights