2018 Status Points, how's it going?
Dec 6, 2018, 12:05 am
#121
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Accor Platinum, IHG DA
Posts: 664
2 nights this weekend at Xian Sofitel Legend costing a bit as we booked the junior suite so we have no problem of qualifying. Question. If I use points to reduce the cost.
For example:
I need to spend just under 4000rmb (I already did the conversion from Euro's spent) to get over the 14,000 status points.
The cost of the hotel is around 6200rmb for the 2 nights including taxes (taxes around 800/900rmb).
If I reduce the total cost with points down to 4200rmb how will they calculate the status points?
Will they :
(1 Credit me with 4200rmb worth of status points or,
(2 Credit me with 4200-800/900rmb of tax in that case I would not get the required points to keep my plat membership.
Anyone have experiences with this?
For example:
I need to spend just under 4000rmb (I already did the conversion from Euro's spent) to get over the 14,000 status points.
The cost of the hotel is around 6200rmb for the 2 nights including taxes (taxes around 800/900rmb).
If I reduce the total cost with points down to 4200rmb how will they calculate the status points?
Will they :
(1 Credit me with 4200rmb worth of status points or,
(2 Credit me with 4200-800/900rmb of tax in that case I would not get the required points to keep my plat membership.
Anyone have experiences with this?
Dec 6, 2018, 1:20 am
#122
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
That is not quite my question answered. If for example as I said the taxes was 800/900RMB, but I then used points to reduce the total cost by 1500RMB, am I only reducing the amount of money I spend that I would earn status points? Because I could use like 30,000 points and pay for 99% of the total cost of the hotel stay which means I am of course paying the taxes with the points.
Last edited by tris06; Dec 6, 2018 at 1:25 am
Dec 6, 2018, 2:52 am
#123
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Accor Platinum, IHG DA
Posts: 664
That is not quite my question answered. If for example as I said the taxes was 800/900RMB, but I then used points to reduce the total cost by 1500RMB, am I only reducing the amount of money I spend that I would earn status points? Because I could use like 30,000 points and pay for 99% of the total cost of the hotel stay which means I am of course paying the taxes with the points.
else, hotel will use CASH PAID minus (TAX + Service Charge value) for point accrual. this is their standard practice, but maybe some hotel operator might have different calculating method thus ymmv
i have a stay at novotel singapore, let's do some math
Amount paid in cash = SGD 27.98
Total Tax + Service = SGD 13.16
Net total = SGD 16.62
Convert SGD to EUR by dividing 1.60 = EUR 10.38
Status point should be EUR * 2.5 = 25.96
Here i have no idea why hotel split it into 2 transaction, but total status point posted correctly so i am ok with it.
Dec 8, 2018, 8:22 am
#126
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo
Programs: Accor Plus Plat, Marriot Plat, AF Silver
Posts: 315
Dec 8, 2018, 11:33 am
#127
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
Posts: 2,735
Dec 8, 2018, 1:44 pm
#128
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Accor Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond , Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,484
Dec 10, 2018, 2:56 am
#129
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Accor Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond , Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,484
My Accor year will end at 124 nights, the higher number of nights on last 4 years.
124 nights included 14 nights paid with points.
Just spent 7/8 nights at no-Accor properties
except for welcome gifts ... (+\- 100 Apples received 😃
i confirm Accor as only and best hotel program for me
I think at least 80% of reservations was made using points promos (X2, X3, X4, etc...). Really high points profit
In Italy, where I mainly use Accor for business, there are promos 80% and more of the time
thanks Accor ! Also to help my health with your apples 🍎
124 nights included 14 nights paid with points.
Just spent 7/8 nights at no-Accor properties
except for welcome gifts ... (+\- 100 Apples received 😃
i confirm Accor as only and best hotel program for me I think at least 80% of reservations was made using points promos (X2, X3, X4, etc...). Really high points profit
In Italy, where I mainly use Accor for business, there are promos 80% and more of the time
thanks Accor ! Also to help my health with your apples 🍎
Dec 12, 2018, 8:37 am
#130
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Windhoek
Programs: Platinum with QR; Silver with LH, Gold with Accor, Hilton, Marriott, Radisson
Posts: 32
Hello, I am missing 2500 status points for Platinum. Please advise what is the most efficient way to collect them before the year end? It seems I still have to spend around 1200 EUR to get the missing points. I am not sure if it is worth the effort.
Thanks for any tips!
Thanks for any tips!
Dec 12, 2018, 9:55 am
#131
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Bonvoy :Ambassador , ALL :Diamond, Skywards :Silver, Krisflyer :Silver
Posts: 2,808
How many nights you need for plt?
Tty see if there any hotel nearby that cost less than €1200 for the required nights.
The good things about LCAH is you can use either status point or nights for membership tier.
Tty see if there any hotel nearby that cost less than €1200 for the required nights.
The good things about LCAH is you can use either status point or nights for membership tier.
Dec 12, 2018, 10:15 am
#132
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
After my last stay which netted me around 1350 status points I am now at 14130 status points.(27 nights)
So I am done for the year. Last year I earnt over 16,000 status points.
So I am done for the year. Last year I earnt over 16,000 status points.
Dec 12, 2018, 10:49 am
#133
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Accor Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond , Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,484
Hello, I am missing 2500 status points for Platinum. Please advise what is the most efficient way to collect them before the year end? It seems I still have to spend around 1200 EUR to get the missing points. I am not sure if it is worth the effort.
Thanks for any tips!
Thanks for any tips!
if not in Asia or Middle East (no free breakfast or lounge, except really few hotels) I think it isn’t worth the effort
ok, you earn more points as Platinum, but 1200 euro is too much for me ...
Dec 12, 2018, 3:35 pm
#134
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: Accor Platinum, Eurobonus Gold, Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 72
My work has for once brought me to a location with absolutely zero Accor hotels, so after two years as Platinum (with 100+ stays/year) I'm still at zero nights/points with Accor in 2018. I have been staying at a Radisson for a bit this year instead, and while it's not bad I gotta say I miss my Sofitels/Novotels...