Originally Posted by
Jasper2009
There is no reason to stay loyal to Accor when better benefits can often be obtained by booking via various consortia / programs such as Amex FHR, Travel Leaders Select, Virtuoso etc. than one would get by having Accor Platinum status
Have you heard of stacking? If you book under one of those other programs, such as FHR, and also have Platinum or Diamond status, you can receive both the FHR and Accor benefits. I've done this many times with Starwood, Hilton, IHG, and once years ago when I was a Fairmont President member. In almost every case I receive a higher than normal upgrade too. So there is a very good reason to stay loyal to Accor and these other programs. You can greatly improve your hotel experience.