Le Club Accorhotels - Free Accor Platinum 2012

Hi, Just checked this promotion. It worked as a charm. Register here.
https://secure.a-club.com/en/already-member.action?promoCode=HSBCPREMPLA11

If you are already a A|Club member, create a new account and call AClub support for Account Merging

Can you match Acor Platinum to Marriott, Hyatt or Club Carlson hotel status?

There is one small issue to overcome; this form does not allow you to register using an email address that attaches to an existing A-Club membership. The work-around is simply; complete the registration with a another email address (or any text string that contains the <@> symbol) then once you get to the page that confirms your new membership number navigate to the page with your personal information and change your email address to the one you want.

Can you match Acor Platinum to Marriott, Hyatt or Club Carlson hotel status?
Same question here.

Thanks OP, it worked like a charm.

There is one small issue to overcome; this form does not allow you to register using an email address that attaches to an existing A-Club membership. The work-around is simply; complete the registration with a another email address (or any text string that contains the <@> symbol) then once you get to the page that confirms your new membership number navigate to the page with your personal information and change your email address to the one you want.

+1, thanks OP!

Mike

Asking other brands to match normally requires you to prove that you reached "Platinum" by staying there and they normally ask you to send the copy of your statement that indicates that.

I am Platinum in PC and when tried to get myself matched with Hilton, that's what I was asked.

Thanks.

What is this promo really? I mean who are targeted?

What is this promo really? I mean who are targeted?

That's obvious from the link address. Besides....

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/accor-club/1164098-free-accor-club-platinum-membership-2011-a.html

That's obvious from the link address. Besides....

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/accor-club/1164098-free-accor-club-platinum-membership-2011-a.html

Thanks^ With this lead I managed to decipher the url:D Also digged all the way through the 2011 closed thread, and found scattered info on the origin- but it also gave me good background info on the program etc.

superbbb.... thanks for the link... i missed out on the 2011 offer.

+1!

I Also missed out on the 2011 promo. Big thanks, worked great

Thanks.

What is this promo really? I mean who are targeted?

Normaly the promotion is for the HSBC Premier Credit Card customers.
The promotion is valid from 20 April 2011 until 31 March 2012
More info here (http://www.a-club.com/whitelabels/hsbcpremier/).

But as there is no verification of the credit card number or anything, everyone can benefit from it. ^

yep...great...well done..thanks

Normaly the promotion is for the HSBC Premier Credit Card customers.
The promotion is valid from 20 April 2011 until 31 March 2012
More info here (http://www.a-club.com/whitelabels/hsbcpremier/).

But as there is no verification of the credit card number or anything, everyone can benefit from it. ^

Thanks. I will request mods to reflect expiry in title.

...or not at second thought, as these codes seem to come and go.

Just to confirm - is there any mention of the Platinum status option during the application process? Clicking on the link takes me to the application, but I can't see any field for a promo code, nor any mention that I'll be awarded Platinum status once it's complete.

Should I just proceed and Platinum will be awarded once I hit 'Confirm'?

Should I just proceed and Platinum will be awarded once I hit 'Confirm'?

That's how I got it. I didn't type in any promo codes or check any boxes...

Will they send us a MemberCard Platinum?

Only after your first stay.

Can confirm as well. Works perfectly.

Yep - all worked okay. Logging in now shows my status as Platinum.

I guess there's some catch though? i.e. if I don't stay 60 nights in the next 12 months, my status will drop back to the base level? Can anyone confirm if this happens?

Yep - all worked okay. Logging in now shows my status as Platinum.

I guess there's some catch though? i.e. if I don't stay 60 nights in the next 12 months, my status will drop back to the base level? Can anyone confirm if this happens?

Exactly. It is written in the Terms & COnditions on the webpage of the promotion.

Platinum status membership is valid for the duration of one year after enrolment or upgrade. After this time, the cardholder status will change to the appropriate A|Club membership tier corresponding to the activity of the last 12 months.

Just to confirm - is there any mention of the Platinum status option during the application process? Clicking on the link takes me to the application, but I can't see any field for a promo code, nor any mention that I'll be awarded Platinum status once it's complete.

There is no promo code to enter because the promo code is already inserted in the weblink (HSBCPREMPLA11).

Many thanks OP, easier than staying 60 nights

Tried last night and got a strange error message. Tried again now and it tells me

The given promotion code is not usable anymore

Immediately after signup using the stated link I made an inquiry to merge accounts with my previous one.

Today I got a reply that this special offer is only for owners of a special HSBC credit card and I should email them a scan of my card. Apparently they do check whether one is eligible...

Hi, I had the same problem. Just call their support and do not mention about any promo. You have 2 accounts and want to merge accouts, that should be enough. If not call again and try this with another consultant.

it keeps bouncing back as promotional code invalid. can someone help?

Maybe they turned it off. Did you entered new mail or already registered in A-CLub ?

It seemed to work for me. I just e-mailed them to ask if I could merge 2 accounts. Seems like they will do it but it will take 1 month to get the card! At least they will send a temporary letter when the merger takes place. They did say, however, that due to their system, I would get an e-mail saying I had been upgraded to Gold (I'm Gold now) when it happens. She told me to ignore that e-mail as the card will reflect the Platinum status when I receive it. Despite the system issues, at least she explained things.

I really don't understand why Accor keeps offering free platinum status. I've probably stayed at Accor for nearly 50 nights in the last year. It doesn't make me feel very comfortable to see cards being given away. They might be thinking that recipients will stay with Accor after the 12 months. Well, they also need to consider how current loyal customers feel and that such actions may result in a loss of those customers in the long run.

Oh and I forgot to mention that the e-mail trick didn't work. By all mean's register using a different e-mail but when I tried to edit it in my profile, it recognised the other one so I couldn't update it. It'll have to be done after the 2 accounts have been merged.

I really don't understand why Accor keeps offering free platinum status. I've probably stayed at Accor for nearly 50 nights in the last year. It doesn't make me feel very comfortable to see cards being given away. They might be thinking that recipients will stay with Accor after the 12 months. Well, they also need to consider how current loyal customers feel and that such actions may result in a loss of those customers in the long run.



They don't offer free Platinum to everyone but only as deals with certain credit or FF cards (as most hotel programmes do). However Accor's systems are so ropey that they don't check eligibility. The fact that they are widely available on the internet is indeed a slap in the face to those who spend their way to Platinum.

Yeah seems like the offer already expired or they closed it for obvious reasons :D

Starflyergold - I agree that it is a slap in the face of loyal customers who spend their way to Gold and Platinum. I've already told them that if there continues to be a move in this direction, I'll be quitting the programme and taking my business to another hotel group. Their marketing strategy needs to be more balanced to, on one hand, reward loyal customers for their commitment to Accor and on the other, develop appropriate strategies to increase their customer base. Giving too many freebies tips the balance the other way and will alienate its core clientele.

Because I received plat,

I made stays in accor hotels that I would otherwise not.

So imo, it works for Accor.

I understand those who actually spent up should receive more.

Starflyergold - I agree that it is a slap in the face of loyal customers who spend their way to Gold and Platinum. I've already told them that if there continues to be a move in this direction, I'll be quitting the programme and taking my business to another hotel group. Their marketing strategy needs to be more balanced to, on one hand, reward loyal customers for their commitment to Accor and on the other, develop appropriate strategies to increase their customer base. Giving too many freebies tips the balance the other way and will alienate its core clientele.

I can to a degree understand the current gold promotion, but the top tier should never be free in a loyalty programme.

Only after your first stay.

Actually my online status changed to Platinum instantly, and I received a platinum card in the post about 2 weeks later. I have stayed at accor a couple of times before thought if that's what you mean... so it wasnt a new account with 0 points, but I haven't made a stay for a long time.

I do however have one end of the month, when I phoned to book hotel told me I should get an upgrade when I show the card at check in... we'll see.

Oh, and for the record even as someone who is taking advantage of the offer - I agree it's unfair on people who have earnt status to just hand it out.

Because I received plat,

I made stays in accor hotels that I would otherwise not.


And that´s exactly the reason why they give away the status to thousands of people.

Let´s be honest, Accor´s loyalty program is one of the most useless hotel programs offering hardly any value at all to its members. Their CR more often than not is useless and making the effort to send them a message, regrettably, is a waste of time way too often.

I think that giving away the Plat status so easily just shows that ACCOR don´t value their own program and its members. So the only thing they want to achieve is to attract new platinum members who then spend money with them, money that would otherwise have gone to a different hotel group.

IMHO.....

The given promotion code is not usable anymore

The given promotion code is not usable anymore

same here ...:eek::eek:

same here ...:eek::eek:

+1

It let me register, but at the end I found I had no Elite Status in the programme.

I can to a degree understand the current gold promotion, but the top tier should never be free in a loyalty programme.

Well, consider they are not giving much benefit to platinum compare to other hotel's program top tier would get breakfast, guranteed upgrade and lounge access, so they are not really losing much.




Let´s be honest, Accor´s loyalty program is one of the most useless hotel programs offering hardly any value at all to its members. Their CR more often than not is useless and making the effort to send them a message, regrettably, is a waste of time way too often.



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Well, consider they are not giving much benefit to platinum compare to other hotel's program top tier.


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Good for getting status match on other programs!

Good for getting status match on other programs!

The ones that count (Hilton etc.) don't match Accor for the very reason that it's NOT a 'real' loyalty program at the end of the day.

The ones that count (Hilton etc.) don't match Accor for the very reason that it's NOT a 'real' loyalty program at the end of the day.

Which ones will status match to Accor?

Which ones will status match to Accor?

Haven't really tried many as don't have many stays coming up until beyond 3 months (and think some may put me on a 3 months challenge) but have go Best Western to give me Diamond Elite with it which may then use for other programs.

It is rumoured this can be used to upgrade to PC Plat fairly easily and it appears somewhat unpredictable results with others.

Haven't tried Hilton as I got Hilton Gold via other means.

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Let´s be honest, Accor´s loyalty program is one of the most useless hotel programs offering hardly any value at all to its members. Their CR more often than not is useless and making the effort to send them a message, regrettably, is a waste of time way too often.

I agree with you. Accor plat is really only great if you are planning to stay at a Sofitel (the upgrade is quite nice) or during 3x or 4x point promotion to just transfer to an airline for miles. Since these free plat promotions are so frequent, it doesn't hurt to have elite status due to its free value.

Checked in to Novotel in Athens yesterday, online booking - got on of the best rooms (small though; that is normal for the price paid) with a view and huge balcony.

The room was prepared in advance, so when I so the room number on a A4 page I asked if I can get a view etc, the answer was, everything is already sorted out.

So, it's not only good for Sofitel like hotels^

Love to see another round of free Accor Platinum as I missed the last one. I plan to book nights with at least one of the Accor hotels in Thailand.

Does anyone have any working promotion for Gold or Platinum status? I am not yet an A-Club member, but will be staying in one of their hotels next week. Thanks.

Any working codes out there? I need to be doing quite a few nights at Sofitels and Mercure's in Australia, would be nice to pick up status

Does anyone have any working promotion for Gold or Platinum status? I am not yet an A-Club member, but will be staying in one of their hotels next week. Thanks.


GOLD promotion code is available. DBCOMFORT28

I've found this code couple days ago thru this German link.
http://www.preisjaeger.de/45432/kostenlose-aclub-platinum-mitgliedskarte-vorteile-fur-grose-hotelketten

GOLD code is available. DBCOMFORT28

I've found this code couple days ago thru this German link.
http://www.preisjaeger.de/45432/kostenlose-aclub-platinum-mitgliedskarte-vorteile-fur-grose-hotelketten

Checked it out. It works.

Worked for me as well.

another way to get Platinum till May 31, 2012
here (http://www.a-club.com/whitelabels/citi/citip.html)
Enjoy!

Thanks. It works.

another way to get Platinum till May 31, 2012
here (http://www.a-club.com/whitelabels/citi/citip.html)
Enjoy!

In the T&C's it states existing members should contact customer support to upgrade to Platinum. I wonder if it is better to just start a new account then merge with your old one?

In the T&C's it states existing members should contact customer support to upgrade to Platinum. I wonder if it is better to just start a new account then merge with your old one?

tried the second option... account was merged, and remained in Silver! Plat account was discarded :(

With the new free platinum status, has anyone tried to get status match at other hotel programs and can you share which ones have worked so far, if any, and how to do it?
Thanks in advance.

No programs match Accor status AFAIK, precisely because of the above.

With the new free platinum status, has anyone tried to get status match at other hotel programs and can you share which ones have worked so far, if any, and how to do it?
Thanks in advance.

If you have the stays, you can always do a status challenge with hyatt or spg.

Whilst the Accor board is not my normal FT hang-out, I wanted to give a heads up that I was with a friend over the weekend who works at Citi in the cards team. They are apparently well aware of the abuse of this promo (and similar ones) and they will be working with Accor to audit all applications at some point.

He also told me that Citi is planning to have 'a word' with Boarding Area over its bloggers repeating this offer, since Citi is a major funder of Boarding Area via the credit card ads embedded on its site.

He also told me that Citi is planning to have 'a word' with Boarding Area over its bloggers repeating this offer, since Citi is a major funder of Boarding Area via the credit card ads embedded on its site.


You think that Mr. Peter$on and BoredArea will do something about it?

I used the 'free' upgrade link and it went through ok.

A couple of days later I got an email asking me to send a copy of my Citi card to authenticate the application....

recently stayed at Ibis in Frankfurt as a platinum member. Have to say, staff at reception had no idea about the priviliges for A-club members. I was turn down with late check out and room upgrate. Was asked to pay half-day to have check out at 15.00. Thought they had no available rooms, but in the evening when I came to take my laggage from storage, I intentionally asked if they had availabilities. "Plenty!" they said.
Of course, no any "dedicated customer service" as promised for platinum, not even close. In fact, when you do check-in they simply don't see at the system if you have any A-club level. Or they don't want to see.
The moral of my experience: if you want to receive a benefit as a A-club member, take a booklet with written A-club benefit rules in it and show it to the reception/managers. Staff have no idea what you as a A-club member are entitled to. IMHO, A-club loyalty program is a fake.

recently stayed at Ibis Frankfurt Centrum as a platinum member. Have to say, staff at reception had no idea about the priviliges for A-club members. I was turn down with late check out and room upgrate. Was asked to pay half-day to have check out at 15.00. IMHO, A-club loyalty program is a fake.

Yes the programme is a fake but since you can get it just like that you shouldn't be expecting much either.

Plat benefits at Ibis is only 100% point bonus. You can find out more at a-club.com

What kind of upgrade do you expect at an Ibis? It's a basic hotel.

What kind of upgrade do you expect at an Ibis? It's a basic hotel.

they had a studio, but we got only double. And double was not a double, it was two single beds put together

they had a studio, but we got only double. And double was not a double, it was two single beds put together

In A-club's T&C there is no obligation for Ibis to grant any elite any upgrade. Putting 2 single beds together is a very common for hotels in Europe (not Marriott or other American chain hotels).

The moral of my experience: if you want to receive a benefit as a A-club member, take a booklet with written A-club benefit rules in it and show it to the reception/managers. Staff have no idea what you as a A-club member are entitled to. IMHO, A-club loyalty program is a fake.

The moral of your experience is...maybe try and be less demanding the next time you stay at a budget property.

I have had late checkout at an Ibis and they usually give me a quiet room at the end of a corridor. If you want room upgrades then try going upmarket a bit.

The Citibank UAE promo is officially dead as at 29th Feb. Was not able to get it to work, and now one of the relations are stuck on Classic A-Club. Ah well.

The moral of my experience: if you want to receive a benefit as a A-club member, take a booklet with written A-club benefit rules in it and show it to the reception/managers. Staff have no idea what you as a A-club member are entitled to. IMHO, A-club loyalty program is a fake.

You might want to read it carefully before bring it and show it to the reception/manager.

A-club is not as nice as other hotel loyality programme but then if you can get Plat just by filling in a form, what do you expect?

You might want to read it carefully before bring it and show it to the reception/manager.



Judging from the frequent complaints here that people don't get "upgrades" at ibis, Novotel etc. not many customers have read the T&Cs either.;)

You might want to read it carefully before bring it and show it to the reception/manager.

A-club is not as nice as other hotel loyality programme but then if you can get Plat just by filling in a form, what do you expect?

^^^

No programs match Accor status AFAIK, precisely because of the above.

except Best Western :P

except Best Western :P

Not in Australia :(

I tried to get a status match, as this year I am travelling to parts of Australia with no Accor properties that sometimes have Best Western properties. I got an email Best Western Australia does not status match.

No big loss, but I would prefer to be building up points.

Judging from the frequent complaints here that people don't get "upgrades" at ibis, Novotel etc. not many customers have read the T&Cs either.;)

Hear hear.... although quite often you will still get upgraded at Novotels and Mercure hotels if you request it politely beforehand and are really nice on check in.

I personally think the program is good for most of the Luxury and Upscale property brands - IF you have the initiative to send an email in advance requesting the upgrade (or better, asking what upgrades are available before booking a room type). Only once was I not upgraded (Hotel Vie), because the next level up was a duplex suite worth many hundred more.

Could not get free platinum with any of the codes mentioned in this thread...

Went ahead and bought 50 shares of Accor and got a Club des Actionnaires account approved in one day (after submiting the trade statment). Accor shares are up by about 1€ so I am even making 50€ profit... :D

Cheers
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Normaly the promotion is for the HSBC Premier Credit Card customers.
The promotion is valid from 20 April 2011 until 31 March 2012
More info here (http://www.a-club.com/whitelabels/hsbcpremier/).

But as there is no verification of the credit card number or anything, everyone can benefit from it. ^

Tried the link but when I enter my e-mail I get "The given promotion code is not usable anymore". If I press confirm again it takes me to the sign up screen. Will it still work? Thanks in advance.

This Promotion ended at the end of March, is their any other current Promotion? (does not need to be Platinum but I don't want to miss out if there is a Promotion ongoing)

HzG

I'm not sure still work but can try....

h@@ps://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/already-member.action?hasPromoCode=true&promoCode=AKTAACLUBPLAT11&lang=en

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I did this on both my husband's account and mine a few months ago, little realizing that it would save our butts a couple weeks ago in Auckland. We were booked at the Mercure Windsor (chosen because it had a spa pool) and just returned from a day trip to Tiritiri Matangi when we found the hotel completely without power and people being moved to other Accor properties around Auckland. Most were being moved to either the All-Seasons (glorified backpackers) or Novotel by the airport (inconvenient for people wanting access to the city). Those staying more than one night had to come back the next day once the Mercure Windsor was repaired-huge inconvenience! We were being sent to the other Mercure on Customs Street (supposedly sold out) to be sorted. In my best DYKWIA impersonation, I waved the Platinum A-Club cards and asked if they really want to be inconveniencing their top level members like this? The lady went to the back office, presumably to speak to her manager and came back in a few minutes. Lo and behold, a room magically opened up at the Mercure and we were given a nice room with a view of the harbour. We still had to retrieve our bags from the other hotel walking up 5 flights of stairs but at least we got a good room and stayed downtown!

Using the above link, I got a platinum account yesterday and then sent an e-mail asking to merge my both accounts. Even though both accounts are still active now, my old silver account has now been elevated to platinum. Yay!

I'm not sure still work but can try....

h@@ps://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/already-member.action?hasPromoCode=true&promoCode=AKTAACLUBPLAT11&lang=en

@=t

Using the above link, I got a platinum account yesterday and then sent an e-mail asking to merge my both accounts. Even though both accounts are still active now, my old silver account has now been elevated to platinum. Yay!

yes, can confirm that this still seems to work. (now I need to stay at a Hotel to get the physical card)

yes, can confirm that this still seems to work. (now I need to stay at a Hotel to get the physical card)

Still working in May! Thanks, dany123 ^ :D

I'm not sure still work but can try....

h@@ps://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/already-member.action?hasPromoCode=true&promoCode=AKTAACLUBPLAT11&lang=en

@=t

This link still works for getting a platinum account. But when I asked them to merge this account to my old "classic" account, they replied that this promotion is only valid for people living in Ukraine. So my two accounts were not merged. On the other hand, they did not remove my new platinum account either. I am confused if I should use it or not.

Using the above link, I got a platinum account yesterday and then sent an e-mail asking to merge my both accounts. Even though both accounts are still active now, my old silver account has now been elevated to platinum. Yay!

I also managed to get a platinum account yesterday using a link from another site. Please could I ask for the address to which you sent your e-mail when asking for your accounts to be merged.

I also managed to get a platinum account yesterday using a link from another site. Please could I ask for the address to which you sent your e-mail when asking for your accounts to be merged.
I used the form available on the site once you access your profile, you select "contact us" and in the next dropdown menu you choose the option to combine your cards. Then you just add your two numbers to the form and a 1 or 2 days later you should have a single account. Or, as in my case, two platinum accounts, one with and one without points...

This link still works for getting a platinum account. But when I asked them to merge this account to my old "classic" account, they replied that this promotion is only valid for people living in Ukraine. So my two accounts were not merged. On the other hand, they did not remove my new platinum account either. I am confused if I should use it or not.

I got this too when trying to convert my existing gold to the platinum. Got a rather terse email saying it was a Mastercard offer for Ukrainians and that my Platinum had been locked out.

I wouldn't risk too many points on the platinum if I were you. Could be worth a one night Ibis punt, mind!

Really don't understand how people are getting this to work? I tried a couple of links - invalid. :confused:

Many thanks, Elpiett, for your help.

Registered successful, tks dany123
but cannot change email address to exciting account, any one faced problem like me?

Registered successful, tks dany123
but cannot change email address to exciting account, any one faced problem like me?

Change your existing account to another email address then you will be able to change your 'new' account to your preferred email address.
Please note this is NOT merging accounts.
It is simply 'swapping' email address.

Change your existing account to another email address then you will be able to change your 'new' account to your preferred email address.
Please note this is NOT merging accounts.
It is simply 'swapping' email address.

Yes, but Le-Club service center required that both account must have same e-mail address.

Can somebody post the link that I can click on for the Platinum offer please,or PM it to me?

Really don't understand how people are getting this to work? I tried a couple of links - invalid. :confused:

Stuff it. I will get Accor Platinum status through my Amex Platinum card - for the odd times I will actually choose to stay at Accor properties ;)

Are there any current valid signup links for plat?

It would be great if anybody willing to share the link for Platinum Status:)
Thank you

Does not seem to work. I signed up via the link provided above but only received a Loyalty Classic card...:(

Stuff it. I will get Accor Platinum status through my Amex Platinum card - for the odd times I will actually choose to stay at Accor properties ;)

that certainly seems easier !! lol . can do this from july 16th i think

i've a new link for the platinum status card for le club accor. Please PM me and i will send you the url. :)

No need for a PM. Found this post about Platinum for new accounts...

http://loyaltylobby.com/2012/08/01/accor-a-club-le-club-accorhotels-platinum-status-for-new-accounts/

Yep worked like a charm.

Yep worked like a charm.

Too late, not working anymore ...:(

Too late, not working anymore ...:(
just pm me, i've still a working invite.

can't answer all my pm directly because FT has set a limit on sending PM per day :(

No need for a PM. Found this post about Platinum for new accounts...

http://loyaltylobby.com/2012/08/01/accor-a-club-le-club-accorhotels-platinum-status-for-new-accounts/

New link: http://loyaltylobby.com/2012/08/09/accor-a-club-le-club-accorhotels-platinum-status-for-new-accounts-2/

New link: http://loyaltylobby.com/2012/08/09/accor-a-club-le-club-accorhotels-platinum-status-for-new-accounts-2/

I think they're desperate for friends/attention - the instructions are:

1. Sign up for the blog email updates and just reply to the welcome email that you would like to get the Accor Platinum sign up offer.

2. Follow us on Twitter and send me a direct message requesting the sign up link.

3. Like us on Facebook and send me a message for the link.

*sigh*

I think they're desperate for friends/attention - the instructions are:



Actually that's me. You don't have to do all of them just one is enough and you can unlike/unfollow/unsubcribe immediately if you so wish. I have added the word OR between the lines that should have been there in the first place.

Last time when I had the straight link up (last week) the offer was withdrawn in few hours. I just wanted to preserve the offer for few days this time around.

You can send me a PM here as well for the link.

hey guys,
can someone tell me what the advantages of an platinum member ship are?

thx

hey guys,
can someone tell me what the advantages of an platinum member ship are?

thx

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/le-club-accorhotels/1050733-please-read-first-faqs-regarding-accor-le-club-accorhotels.html

Thanks to holtju2.... Link worked great, cheers!

Yep, got free Accor Plat (first hotel program, since it didn't ask for my DOB as mandatory). Do they still send out status cards and that kind of stuff, or not?

Yep, got free Accor Plat (first hotel program, since it didn't ask for my DOB as mandatory). Do they still send out status cards and that kind of stuff, or not?

I think your card comes after your first stay.

Awesome.

Stupid question alert, but does anyone know if it's possible to status match this to a (no offence), "real" hotel program? I've read somewhere Best Western does Accor matches, is it possible to then match BW status to another program? Preferably SPG but beggars can't be choosers.

Cheers

Not SPG. Maybe Priority Club and after/or Hilton?
SPG only gives Plat challenges with no status up frot.

Awesome.

Stupid question alert, but does anyone know if it's possible to status match this to a (no offence), "real" hotel program? I've read somewhere Best Western does Accor matches, is it possible to then match BW status to another program? Preferably SPG but beggars can't be choosers.

Cheers

You can match easily to Club Carlson.

You can match easily to Club Carlson.

Indeed....all a bit of a farce really.

Shouldn't be surprised as one programme is about as bad as the other.

Awesome.

Stupid question alert, but does anyone know if it's possible to status match this to a (no offence), "real" hotel program? I've read somewhere Best Western does Accor matches, is it possible to then match BW status to another program? Preferably SPG but beggars can't be choosers.

Cheers

I know you meant it seriously (and your final objective does not seem to be Best Western status) but I think many would have had a chuckle to that bit in bold - the way it was written.

I know you meant it seriously (and your final objective does not seem to be Best Western status) but I think many would have had a chuckle to that bit in bold - the way it was written.


Despite my facetious comment about the Accor and Carlson programmes they are both years ahead in quality compared to Best Western. I didn't even know they had a loyalty programme. Given that in my experience the average age of Best Western guests is about 78 most would be lucky to live long enough to reach the top tier.

Hah, okay :D

I'll try matching to Club Carlson, and see if I can get into one of the "big 5" from there...

To what does Club Carlson match Accor Plat? Concierge?

To what does Club Carlson match Accor Plat? Concierge?

Gold

Concierge is not matched with any program.

Does this still work?

The status match or the free Plat status? If the latter, AFAIK no.

Awesome.

Stupid question alert, but does anyone know if it's possible to status match this to a (no offence), "real" hotel program? I've read somewhere Best Western does Accor matches, is it possible to then match BW status to another program? Preferably SPG but beggars can't be choosers.

Cheers

You can use Accor status to also match to Kimpton Inner Circle (almost any hotel status Kimpton will match really). Aside from not being a points program for miles, stay benefits in their elite program are actually quite nice.

The status match or the free Plat status? If the latter, AFAIK no.

Ye, the latter, thanks! ;)

Not SPG. Maybe Priority Club and after/or Hilton?
SPG only gives Plat challenges with no status up frot.

I matched to PC plat!

I matched to PC plat!

Awesome, thanks, will try!

But I should be content with Accor for now, there are more Accors in Sydney then the other major 5 chains + Best Western + Club Carlson put together... :o and the Pullman isn't too expensive...

Accors in Sydney

Just be aware that some of them don't participate (http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/leclub/pdf/hotels_exception.pdf) in Le Club.

Ah the Novotel Brighton le Sands doesn't participate in the program which is too bad, it's like 5 minutes away from me... :( But that place does look kinda run down and somewhat trashy...

Otherwise, it's still a pretty small list for the number of properties they have.

Edit: Neither does the Sofitel Broadbeach? :eek:

Despite my facetious comment about the Accor and Carlson programmes they are both years ahead in quality compared to Best Western. I didn't even know they had a loyalty programme. Given that in my experience the average age of Best Western guests is about 78 most would be lucky to live long enough to reach the top tier.


Club Carlson is far from being perfect but it is certainly not worthless and it is much better than Best Western.

Accor is another story. Their program is utterly inexistent

Neither does the Sofitel Broadbeach? :eek:

Exactly -- the number of non-participating hotels is indeed small but it includes a couple that would otherwise be attractive.

Just Accor keeping us on our toes as usual. :rolleyes:

Club Carlson is far from being perfect but it is certainly not worthless and it is much better than Best Western.

Accor is another story. Their program is utterly inexistent

Club Carlson has got a touch better since the Goldpointsplus days but still needs to recognise its elites a little more. All these points promotions don't do much for me I'm afraid but at least they help to promote the programme.
Le Club still lags behind them all.

Exactly -- the number of non-participating hotels is indeed small but it includes a couple that would otherwise be attractive.

Just Accor keeping us on our toes as usual. :rolleyes:

Ah that's too bad... one of my earliest travel memories as a little kid was staying at the Sofitel Broadbeach (then Grand Mercure) and being totally fascinated with the building's triangular shape. :D

Club Carlson has got a touch better since the Goldpointsplus days but still needs to recognise its elites a little more. All these points promotions don't do much for me I'm afraid but at least they help to promote the programme.
Le Club still lags behind them all.

The benefits sound decent on paper (except for redemptions, but I'd probably use them for airline miles anyway)- so are there issues with elite benefits being honoured etc, considering they are literally giving away top tier status like candy?

Link (https://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/enroll-loyalty.action?hasPromoCode=true&promoCode=AMEXXOLPL212&lang=en)

Just used that link in an incognito window in Chrome.

Result:

Card type :
Le Club Accorhotels Loyalty Platinum
Number of points :
0 points

^^^^ Excellent timing.

^^^^ Excellent timing.

No kidding:D

Link (https://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/enroll-loyalty.action?hasPromoCode=true&promoCode=AMEXXOLPL212&lang=en)

Worked for me today in a Chrome incognito window.

Do I have to do it with a new email ? Or can I use the one that is already registered with Le Club Accor ?

When I tried it with my registered email, I get the message "Invalid identification. Please try again or use another e-mail address."

Do I have to do it with a new email ? Or can I use the one that is already registered with Le Club Accor ?

When I tried it with my registered email, I get the message "Invalid identification. Please try again or use another e-mail address."

Seems you replied to your own question^

Awesome - thanks.

Thanks. Sorted. No idea whether I will be able to make any use of it yet.

The Code 'AMEXXOLPL212' worked fine for my new membership!
-> Instant Platinum. ;)
May be it works as an upgrade for existing memberships, too? Didn't check it.

OK now that I have it LOL (well I think I have it)

what is it?

Some reason would not let me sign up with current account. New sign up however was no problem. Thanks OP!

Brilliant! Thanks very much.

Worked like a charm!

Does anyone know if this new account be combined with a previous one?
I have points in the old account...

The given promotion code is not usable anymore:(

I keep getting the error that AMEXXOLPL212 is not usable anymore. :(

There is another link for Instant Accor Plat Status :

http://leclub.accorhotels.com/whitelabels/ing/ingndl.html

The Page is in Dutch, but Google Translator is your friend :p .....

Please PM me, if I should better remove the link.

Dutch link worked OK today. Thanks

Dutch link worked OK today. Thanks

Good for me too :)

Link is working well now (also the original one), thanks!

Link in Dutch worked fine. The English link said not valid. Thanks!

Thanks, The Dutch link is working fine!

Is anyone getting a "Data are incorrect" error when trying to continue past the 3rd page?

Dutch link worked for me. Cheers! Def helps me pick my upcoming hotels in the Emirates and Oman!

(If anyone knows of any discount codes that'd be great too!)

Check the Accor worldwide sale thread, no better discount than that.

Ok I need to be walked through this Dutch Link registration process.
When I get to the page requesting me to enter my email I get the following text:

YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS Email *Confirm your e-mail address *
Do you already have an account please enter your details (email address, password).


Now there is nowhere to enter email address/password if you already have an account and if i enter my email address to open a new account it tells me to enter a new email address as the one entered is already registered.

I understand that if you use a totally different email address you get a new account and ask them to merge it with your old account but what is the point of the text quoted Do you already have an account please enter your details (email address, password). when it doesn't seem that it is possible to do that?

Thanks

It took me while. I really couldn't understand the Dutch site, but I finally got the English one to work for me (I guess it's hit and miss). However, I think the benefit is worth the hassle of trying to sign up again and again.

Dutch link worked for me as well. Thanks

Dutch link worked for me as well. Thanks
+1. Thanks for the link, was very useful, and right on time:)!

I used this URL and got Platinum just fine;

https://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/enroll-loyalty.action?hasPromoCode=true&promoCode=MASINGPLATNL12&lang=uk

It's all in english too...

I used this URL and got Platinum just fine;

https://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/enroll-loyalty.action?hasPromoCode=true&promoCode=MASINGPLATNL12&lang=uk

It's all in english too...

Not working as of now
The given promotion code is not usable anymore

Not working as of now

Try the dutch link.

Also for me, only the Dutch one worked.

Thanks!

No longer working.

We did this last year, just got emails demoting us both to "Classic". No soft landing, back to the basic level! Not going to bother doing the new one, there is only one possible Accor stay for us next year - in Makassar, Indonesia!

We did this last year, just got emails demoting us both to "Classic". No soft landing, back to the basic level! IME, that is par for the course with frequent stayer programmes (unlike frequent flyer programs, where soft landing is more common).

neither link were working when I just tried them, oh well, better luck next time

We did this last year, just got emails demoting us both to "Classic". No soft landing, back to the basic level! Not going to bother doing the new one, there is only one possible Accor stay for us next year - in Makassar, Indonesia!

It would seem then that you must not have had 10 qualifying stays which would (should) have demoted you to Silver.

I suspect the free Platinum card is targeted at those who have higher status in other loyalty programmes and is offered as a temptation to switch their allegiance.

There is nothing wrong with the Accor properties, sadly, the Le Club Accor programme does have well documented issues that hardly offers incentives to switch.

Also for me, only the Dutch one worked.

Thanks!

I was contacted recently by Accor to let me know that latest promo on FREE Platinum was for Dutch folks only, hence they deleted my new account...Oh, well!

I was contacted recently by Accor to let me know that latest promo on FREE Platinum was for Dutch folks only, hence they deleted my new account...Oh, well!

uhhh! this s the first time i heard something like this by accor!:td:

uhhh! this s the first time i heard something like this by accor!:td:

Why the surprise? Every single link for "free" elite status traded in this thread comes from a targeted promotion by Accor. The only reason why they are public is down to the bloggosphere.

It appears that those not invited to the party are now being "uninvited". ;)

Why the surprise? Every single link for "free" elite status traded in this thread comes from a targeted promotion by Accor. The only reason why they are public is down to the bloggosphere.

It appears that those not invited to the party are now being "uninvited". ;)

Or to put it another way, Security has been called to toss out those who gatecrashed this party

Why the surprise? Every single link for "free" elite status traded in this thread comes from a targeted promotion by Accor. The only reason why they are public is down to the bloggosphere.

It appears that those not invited to the party are now being "uninvited". ;)

since Accor never done something like this in the past 12 months..i remember that on nov. 11 were plenty of links and thousand of people subscribed it without any cancellation (or kick out) by accor!
maybe, this time they are more prudent about it!

Are there any new platinum offers?

The old one, as noted above, doesn't work...

Are there any new platinum offers?

Hopefully not. Why should someone who never/only somtimes stay in a Sofitel/Accor should get a Platinum-Status!? :confused:

Hopefully not. Why should someone who never/only somtimes stay in a Sofitel/Accor should get a Platinum-Status!? :confused:

Because some "only sometimes""stayers become good customers???

I increased my usual stays at Pullman Khon Kaen to 4x2 nights/year because it's nearby my residence and I enjoy/need regular luxury breaks.

I also stay at least 30 nights/year in hotels during my travelings as a retired business traveler (too much itching, can't stay more than 30 days at home)

Accidentally discovered A club early 2012, got silver and a found a way to get platinum. Increased my 2012 stays towards Accor properties.

2013 sofar have booked 3 nights stay at Pullman Khon Kaen January, 3 nights at Pullman King Power Bangkok February, will continue towards Chumpon to visit friends and stay at Novotel there, on the way back stay a few nights at Novotel Hua Hin or Cha Am.
This will total 10+ nights for Januari/Februari 2013.
Will increase stays at PM KK to 4x3 nights/year.

Further plans will include Sofitel Pokheetra Krabi and Mercure Golf Kikuoka in Luxemburg for April. Have also Sofitel Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) on my list.

Plan to buy 50+ shares in Accor to remain platinum, unlikely I will stay 60+ night at Accor properties, I don't travel THAT much, but 30+ for gold? Easily.