Let’s face it, the summer has been a bit of a washout so far, with the UK predicted to experience one of the “wettest summers on record”. However, at IHG Hotels & Resorts, guests are being offered the chance or bring sunshine straight to their bedroom with a new offer at select hotels across the UK.

Though the hotel chain doesn’t have the power to change the weather outside, the new IHG Borrow the Sun Programme aims to boost guests’ moods and brighten up their stays.

At participating properties, guests can request a premium sun lamp, officially known as a SAD or seasonal affective disorder lamp in their room.

“It’s been proven that sitting by a SAD lamp for about 30 minutes can help improve your mood considerably, and now via IHG’s Borrow the Sun Programme, guests can bring back some brightness throughout the entirety of their stays,” said IHG Hotels & Resorts.

From July right through to September, guests can simply head to the front desk and request a SAD lamp for their room.

Participating hotels include Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown in Dublin, Holiday Inn Doncaster in Doncaster, Holiday Inn London – Shepperton in London, Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre in Aberdeen, Kimpton Fitzroy London in London, voco St David’s in Cardiff and voco Grand Central in Glasgow.

IHG Hotels and Resorts summer offers

IHG Hotels & Resorts has also launched a special discount this summer at select hotels across Europe and Asia.

Guests who are IHG One Rewards members can enjoy a discount of 15 percent off the hotel’s Best Flex rate at certain locations.

Book by 12 September 2024, and stay by June 2025. Bookings must be made at least three days in advance at participating hotels.