Maqo Hotels
2.5% Cashback
All Customers
2.5%
Cashback timeline
Purchase
Tracked in
2 days
Confirmed in
150 days after your trip
Terms and exclusions
Refunds, cancellations and no-shows
Any rejected, cancelled, refunded, exchanged or returned purchases will not be eligible for Cashback.
- No-shows and any booking changes that lead to a change in the booking ID will not be eligible for Cashback.
Tracking disclaimers
- Your Cashback may be tracked at a different rate initially and adjusted to the correct rate when we confirm the transaction details.
Other terms and conditions
Maqo Hotels terms and conditions
- Commission is based only on the room rate.
- Calculated at the agreed commission rate. Does not include:
- Service charges
- Taxes
- Extra fees
- Any additional services (including but not limited to airport transportation)
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What is Maqo Hotels?
Maqo is Wharf Hotels' premium lifestyle brand, launched in November 2023 with the inaugural Maqo Changsha property. Wharf Hotels is a Hong Kong-headquartered operator whose portfolio also includes Niccolo (contemporary luxury) and Marco Polo Hotels (upscale). Maqo Changsha occupies levels 3 and 8 to 16 of Tower Two at Changsha International Finance Square (IFS), with 286 rooms and suites. Book via maqohotels.com and activate ShopBack through the ShopBack Maqo merchant page to earn cashback on eligible bookings at the current published rate.
How does Maqo loyalty work?
Maqo participates in GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty programme of Global Hotel Alliance covering 36 million members and 40-plus brands. Members earn DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on eligible stays and dining, redeemable across all GHA properties including sister brand Niccolo and SG-owned Pan Pacific and Parkroyal. GHA DISCOVERY tier progression is via nights or eligible revenue, with Silver as the free enrolment tier moving up to Gold, Platinum, and Titanium. Verify current tier thresholds on ghadiscovery.com.
Maqo Hotels sale calendar 2026?
Maqo runs recurring DISCOVERY member exclusive rates (typically around 19% off with a one-day-advance direct booking on maqohotels.com), Greater China golden-week windows (National Day October 1 to 7, Chinese New Year, Labour Day May 1 to 5), Black Friday (November 27, 2026), and Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026). Property-specific seasonal promotions (double D$ windows) run through the summer months. Verify current promotional rates on maqohotels.com before booking.
Can I status match into Maqo elite tiers?
GHA DISCOVERY does not run a broad public status match programme like Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors. Elite tier progression is via qualifying nights or revenue within a calendar year. However, GHA DISCOVERY members earn and redeem D$ cross-brand, so Pan Pacific, Parkroyal, Anantara, and Kempinski nights count toward the same wallet as a Maqo stay. Read our marriott vs hilton vs hyatt status match guide for status-match strategy across the major chains.
Maqo vs Niccolo for SG travellers?
Niccolo is Wharf Hotels' contemporary luxury flagship brand (Hong Kong The Murray, Chengdu, Chongqing, Suzhou), while Maqo is the newer premium lifestyle brand aimed at younger design-conscious travellers with co-working and lifestyle F&B. For business or luxury Greater China trips Niccolo typically wins on positioning; for a design-forward Changsha stay or a lifestyle-brand experience Maqo often wins. Both credit to GHA DISCOVERY and are cashback-eligible via ShopBack where applicable.
Maqo Changsha vs Marriott properties in Changsha?
Marriott's Changsha portfolio (JW Marriott, Renaissance) offers Bonvoy points earning and status recognition with strong US-traveller familiarity. Maqo Changsha is newer product with a lifestyle positioning, GHA DISCOVERY earning, and IFS mall integration. For Bonvoy collectors Marriott typically wins; for GHA collectors or design-forward stays Maqo often wins. Both are cashback-eligible via ShopBack where applicable.
What are double DISCOVERY Dollar windows at Maqo?
Wharf Hotels regularly runs double D$ earning windows at Maqo Changsha where GHA DISCOVERY members earn twice the DISCOVERY Dollars on eligible stays. The 2026 summer window ran between July 1 and August 31, delivering up to 14% effective return in D$. These windows typically repeat around Chinese New Year, Labour Day, and National Day golden weeks. Confirm current double D$ promotions on maqohotels.com or ghadiscovery.com before booking.
How do SG travellers get to Maqo Changsha?
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) has direct flights from Singapore Changi via Scoot (typically 3 to 4 weekly), Jetstar Asia, and Chinese carriers. Flight time is roughly 4 hours 30 minutes. Maqo Changsha sits inside Changsha IFS in Furong District, the city's premium retail and business hub, roughly 45 minutes from CSX by taxi or 30 minutes via metro Line 6. For SG travellers doing a Central China trip pairing Changsha with Zhangjiajie or Fenghuang, Maqo Changsha is the strongest lifestyle option in the city.
How do I earn ShopBack cashback on Maqo Hotels?
Empty any pending Maqo booking cart, then click through fresh from the ShopBack Maqo merchant page to maqohotels.com. Log in to your GHA DISCOVERY account to apply the member rate, complete the booking in the same browser session, and confirm the reservation email. Avoid pasting unofficial third-party promo codes at checkout since they can break cashback tracking. Cashback tracks on the paid room rate for eligible bookings at the current published rate.
Do cancellations at Maqo Hotels affect my ShopBack cashback?
Yes. Any cancelled or refunded portion of your Maqo booking is voided from the ShopBack cashback total, since Maqo only pays commission on completed stays. If you cancel within the free-cancellation window or the stay does not check in, the pending cashback will not confirm.
Yes, cashback tracks on a MAQO Hotels reservation booked for another guest as long as the booking is completed on the MAQO Hotels site after click-through from the ShopBack MAQO Hotels merchant page and payment settles on the ShopBack member's own card. The guest name on the reservation does not need to match the ShopBack account holder for eligibility. MAQO Hotels gift cards and prepaid vouchers themselves are typically excluded from cashback. Refer to the current published rate on the ShopBack MAQO Hotels merchant page before booking.
