Originally Posted by MikeBOS

For what it's worth there is almost no difference between Platinum and Gold at Accor so it's probably not worth getting too worked up about this. The upgrade benefits are the same, early check in/late check out the same, welcome amenity the same. The only differences are no lounge access for Gold (there are almost no properties with lounges anyway; I have only ever encountered one at Sofitel Heathrow), and your guaranteed room availability is up to 3 days ahead rather than 2. For me the benefits I care about are the upgrades (not much value but occasionally you get one), late check out, and the welcome drink. All of that is the same.