Originally Posted by winkny

This was not always the case , in the past you get the points from promotion if you pay with points.
And this make a lot of sense, because Accor assign fixed cash value to any point ( 2 c ).
And make not all rate available to book with points.
Making actual value of the points 30-50 % less then 1 c.
If you are forced to book more expensive rate if you use your points this decrease their value.
Take for example the last Black Friday sale where the rates you can book with points was 30-40% more expensive then the one available only with cash.
They have to allow points to be used to any rate or give the points from promotion if you pay with points.