How to book InterContinental hotels with crypto?
You can book InterContinental hotels and resorts with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and 120+ other cryptocurrencies on trip1. Search, book, and pay with crypto.
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How to book an InterContinental hotel with crypto
InterContinental is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, and trip1 lists these properties alongside every other hotel in its inventory. You choose crypto at checkout, and CoinGate - a MiCA-licensed payment provider supervised by the Bank of Lithuania - handles the transaction. You do not need a wallet account with trip1.
- Search for InterContinental on trip1 by typing the brand name or your destination
- Pick your dates, then choose the room or suite and rate that suit you
- Select crypto at checkout and pick your coin - Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, Litecoin, and more
- Scan the QR code or copy the wallet address, then send the exact amount from any wallet
- Wait for the transaction to confirm on-chain - your confirmation email arrives right after
Bring the confirmation to the front desk and check in as usual. Staff at the InterContinental property see a standard prepaid reservation.
Which cryptocurrencies can I use?
trip1 accepts 120+ cryptocurrencies through CoinGate, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDC, Litecoin (LTC), XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and TRON (TRX). Many coins support more than one network, so you can pick a cheaper or faster option - the Lightning Network for Bitcoin, or a Layer 2 like Arbitrum or Base for Ethereum.
Important: Check the blockchain network shown in the payment window before you send. Crypto sent on the wrong network cannot be reversed or recovered.
How payment works behind the scenes
CoinGate converts your crypto to fiat currency and settles with the hotel. InterContinental never receives crypto, which means there is no exchange-rate risk on their side and no special process at check-in. The price you agree at checkout is the price you pay.
InterContinental hotels with crypto - FAQ
IHG Hotels & Resorts. InterContinental is one of IHG's three luxury brands, alongside Six Senses and Regent, and the oldest brand in the group: it was founded by the airline Pan Am in 1946. IHG also runs Kimpton, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, and trip1 lists IHG properties across these brands; availability depends on destination and dates.
Yes. It is one of IHG's three luxury brands, and most InterContinentals are five star. Some are landmarks in their own right, such as the Willard in Washington, the Amstel in Amsterdam and the Mark Hopkins in San Francisco. On trip1 you can pay for an InterContinental stay with Bitcoin, USDC or 120+ other cryptocurrencies.
Yes. Choose crypto at checkout on trip1, select Bitcoin, and pay from any wallet by scanning the QR code or copying the address. Lightning Network payments work too. Once the transaction confirms, your confirmation email arrives, and CoinGate pays the hotel in regular currency, so check-in works like any other booking.
No. CoinGate converts your crypto and settles with the hotel in regular currency, so the InterContinental property sees a standard prepaid reservation. There is no special process at the front desk: bring your confirmation and the ID that matches the guest name on the booking, and check in as usual.
No. IHG One Rewards gives no points on the room rate and no member benefits for rooms booked through online travel sites like trip1, and those nights don't count towards status. What trip1 adds is the option to pay for the same hotel with Bitcoin, USDC or 120+ other cryptocurrencies.