Le Club Accorhotels improvements autumn 2013
Sep 27, 2013, 6:01 am
#46
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Sep 27, 2013, 3:40 pm
#47
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One of the "improvements" (obviously unannounced) was the further devaluation of Le Club to Iberia Avios from 1:1 to 2:1. Total devaluation in 6 months 80%. I have the old and new conversion tables here.
There are occasional bonuses for converting points to miles.
The deal of five Iberia Avios per two Le Club Accorhotels points was a good one. The 1:1 was still decent.
Sep 30, 2013, 7:50 pm
#48
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Hi all,
This is my first post in this forum, though I've read the FAQ and browsed several pages of posts. How long do people think it will be until these new benefits are honoured consistently?
I've had Accor plat for a while (from Amex), but never used it for various reasons, including free lounge at Marriott/Hilton and generally good experiences and locations where I was. Given the new Plat benefits, I thought that I would try Accor on some of my November stays in Tapei, Singapore and Bangkok (or maybe somewhere else in Thailand!). The lounge benefit kind of stands out for me, as well as the upgrade, but I'd hate to get there and not have it honoured. I've never had that issue with Hhonors or Marriott, but as I said, this chain is new for me.
I also can't find much information about the lounges - are they generally worth it for the benefit? There have been some pretty poor reviews of them in this forum! They seem to get discussed more on Marriott and Hilton threads, but am not sure why.
Thanks
Dr. PITUK
This is my first post in this forum, though I've read the FAQ and browsed several pages of posts. How long do people think it will be until these new benefits are honoured consistently?
I've had Accor plat for a while (from Amex), but never used it for various reasons, including free lounge at Marriott/Hilton and generally good experiences and locations where I was. Given the new Plat benefits, I thought that I would try Accor on some of my November stays in Tapei, Singapore and Bangkok (or maybe somewhere else in Thailand!). The lounge benefit kind of stands out for me, as well as the upgrade, but I'd hate to get there and not have it honoured. I've never had that issue with Hhonors or Marriott, but as I said, this chain is new for me.
I also can't find much information about the lounges - are they generally worth it for the benefit? There have been some pretty poor reviews of them in this forum! They seem to get discussed more on Marriott and Hilton threads, but am not sure why.
Thanks
Dr. PITUK
Sep 30, 2013, 11:54 pm
#49
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Hi all,
This is my first post in this forum, though I've read the FAQ and browsed several pages of posts. How long do people think it will be until these new benefits are honoured consistently?
I've had Accor plat for a while (from Amex), but never used it for various reasons, including free lounge at Marriott/Hilton and generally good experiences and locations where I was. Given the new Plat benefits, I thought that I would try Accor on some of my November stays in Tapei, Singapore and Bangkok (or maybe somewhere else in Thailand!). The lounge benefit kind of stands out for me, as well as the upgrade, but I'd hate to get there and not have it honoured. I've never had that issue with Hhonors or Marriott, but as I said, this chain is new for me.
I also can't find much information about the lounges - are they generally worth it for the benefit? There have been some pretty poor reviews of them in this forum! They seem to get discussed more on Marriott and Hilton threads, but am not sure why.
Thanks
Dr. PITUK
This is my first post in this forum, though I've read the FAQ and browsed several pages of posts. How long do people think it will be until these new benefits are honoured consistently?
I've had Accor plat for a while (from Amex), but never used it for various reasons, including free lounge at Marriott/Hilton and generally good experiences and locations where I was. Given the new Plat benefits, I thought that I would try Accor on some of my November stays in Tapei, Singapore and Bangkok (or maybe somewhere else in Thailand!). The lounge benefit kind of stands out for me, as well as the upgrade, but I'd hate to get there and not have it honoured. I've never had that issue with Hhonors or Marriott, but as I said, this chain is new for me.
I also can't find much information about the lounges - are they generally worth it for the benefit? There have been some pretty poor reviews of them in this forum! They seem to get discussed more on Marriott and Hilton threads, but am not sure why.
Thanks
Dr. PITUK
It's quite hard to answer your question about a date of wide implementation of the new benefits across the network. But, as you target Asia, I would say that you have great chances to have all benefits because those hotels have always been among the best for providing benefits to top tier members.
Oct 1, 2013, 3:25 am
#50
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Just checked into my regular business hotel (a Mercure in Germany) after a 3-week-vacation yesterday. I noticed the following improvements:
- Staff has been trained on the new improvements
- As a platinum member, I now get
- free bottle of water
- free plate of fruits
- 1 free drink in the bar
- room upgrade depending on availability
- room guarantee until 48 hours before arrival
Not huge in absolute terms, but huge compared to nothing before this change. So thumbs-up to Accor.
- Staff has been trained on the new improvements
- As a platinum member, I now get
- free bottle of water
- free plate of fruits
- 1 free drink in the bar
- room upgrade depending on availability
- room guarantee until 48 hours before arrival
Not huge in absolute terms, but huge compared to nothing before this change. So thumbs-up to Accor.
Oct 1, 2013, 9:02 am
#52
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Oct 1, 2013, 11:40 am
#53
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Oct 1, 2013, 11:42 am
#54
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Oct 1, 2013, 3:40 pm
#55
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Since you mentioned Bangkok, the Sofitel Sukhumvit over there does have lounge (club millesime?).
It's a very nice property.
The lounge is quite big and nice from what i remember, and they serve several hot foods and free mixed drink as well in the evening.
You can check out the review on the other thread
edit: I just realized there's 2 sofitel in bangkok. I was referring to the Sofitel Sukhumvit one.
It's a very nice property.
The lounge is quite big and nice from what i remember, and they serve several hot foods and free mixed drink as well in the evening.
You can check out the review on the other thread
edit: I just realized there's 2 sofitel in bangkok. I was referring to the Sofitel Sukhumvit one.
Oct 1, 2013, 4:08 pm
#56
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Oct 1, 2013, 4:55 pm
#57
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Oct 1, 2013, 6:49 pm
#58
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I just stayed at the Pullman G Pattaya over the w.e. (27-30 sept) and got upgraded to suite at check-in (without asking) No lounge access although they have a lounge, I booked/paid with breakfast, no issue there. Wifi was free.
I stayed at Sofitel sukhumvit earlier and was upgraded to club millesime including breakfast (booked withouth BF)+ welcome drink, have a booking there later this month, no suprises, excellent hotel.
I stayed at Sofitel sukhumvit earlier and was upgraded to club millesime including breakfast (booked withouth BF)+ welcome drink, have a booking there later this month, no suprises, excellent hotel.
Oct 2, 2013, 9:49 pm
#59
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I think everyone would already know that Asian hotels are better than European ones or even most North American ones, customer service, decor, everything.
Oct 2, 2013, 9:56 pm
#60
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The lounge access for Platinum is a very good benefit, as you no longer need to buy a room one level below the Club level to have a chance of being upgraded to a room with lounge access. You can now come in at the lowest room category. However, do you think the lounge benefit will include the Platinum member + 1 more guest staying in the same room? Otherwise, it would be pointless. Also, if they have a lounge, can the hotel say that it is full or running at capacity and deny the benefit? I've heard of this happening in other hotel programmes. If the lounge access is guaranteed, it might be enough to bring me back to Accor!