Originally Posted by
JANZFlyer
Apologies if this is in the wrong thread.
Is the BPG being attempted as it is best to book with the hotel directly for points accrual/ease? Do platinum and Gold member benefits still apply if you booked through a third party website i.e. Agoda/expedia?
Just about to book a stay at the Sofitel Melbourne for a week and wondering if I try and apply.
Thanks
Hi
JANZFlyer, in my experience I have had some mixed results with points accrual with Accor. All my own travel bookings (if with Accor) are done directly through them and I typically have no problems with the points showing up a few days after the stay.
For business, occasionally I get put into an Accor Hotel, and although the booking is under my name, it goes through a third-party travel company. Upon presenting my card to the hotel, sometimes I have had points being accrued for the stay, others nothing shows up (it is as if I did not stay at the hotel at all).
Not sure the reasons for why this is, but this is what I have found.
Regardless of where the booking was made, I have found that my Platinum member benefits are honoured at check in if available.
Hope this helps.