Was thinking we could use a thread with some suggestions for Accor as to create some more distinction between lower and higher status levels, and add some more competitive benefits like Marriott, Hilton and other chains do. Here are some ideas already:
1) Welcome drinks to include cocktails or better welcome drinks/higher-end drinks for Platinums and Diamonds. I find it quite surprising that at certain high-end hotels a Platinum or Diamond member is not offered a cocktail but only "up to a wine" (at the Raffles Warsaw for example). This whilst every type of status level gets any cocktail choice at many Accor properties (some valued at 20+ eur when bought separately). Also, there should be some distinction between Silver/Gold, and Platinum or Diamond no?
2) 2 levels room/suite upgrades for Platinum, 3 levels for Diamond.
3) Complimentary breakfasts for Platinum and Diamond (at least worldwide for the duration of the full-stay for Diamond?
4) Complimentary minibar for Platinum and Diamond? Perhaps complimentary non-alcohol for Platinum and full-complimentary for Diamond?
5) High-quality welcome gift: a bottle wine or preferred non-alcoholic drink with sweet treats and fresh fruits, at least in luxury hotels without lounge.
6) Guaranteed late check-out until 6pm for Diamond. Guaranteed early check-in?
7) Complimentary laundry or laundry credit.
Updated the thread with some of
wkndtraveler 's suggestions too.