points expiry in covid time
Sep 29, 2020, 2:56 am
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 84
points expiry in covid time
has accor extended the points expiry due to the covid pandemic? normally, it expires after 365 days and mine is coming soon. since i am stuck in singapore, the prices of the usual hotels are pretty high, they do have ibis budget, but since these are not member hotels in ALL, i don't think staying there would extend my points.
has anyone tried to book and pay for hotels in bangkok but not actually stay on it, just to extend the points?
has anyone tried to book and pay for hotels in bangkok but not actually stay on it, just to extend the points?
Sep 29, 2020, 5:15 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Programs: A3 Gold, Le Club Gold
Posts: 210
In an email sent in mid-May, Accor promised that no points would expire at least till December 15, 2020. So you should have 2.5 months to extend the points.
The quickest way would be to stay a night at ibis Novena (I can see rooms at 175 SGD per night, inc. taxes). Not sure if it worth it, though. Depends on how many points you might lose.
You could also spend a night at SO/ Sofitel Singapore. It's considerably more expensive (some Saturday nights in October are available at approx. 300 SGD), but at least it's a 5-star property, so hopefully more comfortable than an ibis, and you will get more points for the stay.
Supposedly, you can only get reward points for eating/drinking at selected bars and restaurants even if you are not staying at the hotel:
https://restaurants.accor.com/themes...rages.en.shtml
In Singapore, there are just three hotels at the moment: ibis Novena, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, Fairmont Singapore (+ Swissotel The Stamford, but I think it's currently closed).
I'm not 100% sure it will extend your status, but I think there was a similar a couple of weeks/months ago on FT. You can browse the forum or have a drink at one of the hotels above and check if it works for yourself.
Just remember to register your credit card in the app before paying!
The quickest way would be to stay a night at ibis Novena (I can see rooms at 175 SGD per night, inc. taxes). Not sure if it worth it, though. Depends on how many points you might lose.
You could also spend a night at SO/ Sofitel Singapore. It's considerably more expensive (some Saturday nights in October are available at approx. 300 SGD), but at least it's a 5-star property, so hopefully more comfortable than an ibis, and you will get more points for the stay.
Supposedly, you can only get reward points for eating/drinking at selected bars and restaurants even if you are not staying at the hotel:
https://restaurants.accor.com/themes...rages.en.shtml
In Singapore, there are just three hotels at the moment: ibis Novena, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, Fairmont Singapore (+ Swissotel The Stamford, but I think it's currently closed).
I'm not 100% sure it will extend your status, but I think there was a similar a couple of weeks/months ago on FT. You can browse the forum or have a drink at one of the hotels above and check if it works for yourself.
Just remember to register your credit card in the app before paying!
Sep 30, 2020, 2:29 am
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 84
Thanks test man for the info. I actually can’t book a room at ibis Novena and so/ Sofitel. Am not sure if it is Geo blocking it. Would you care to tell me which dates the 2 were available? I will also try to see if earning points without the actual stay will extend my points expiry
Sep 30, 2020, 3:52 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Programs: A3 Gold, Le Club Gold
Posts: 210
The first night I can see available at both hotel is October 4/5.
It's a special D-3 flexible rate for Gold members. Maybe that's the reason you can't book it?
But later on I can see more types of rates, including non-refundable rates and different types of rooms.
In early November, you can stay at ibis Novena for 127 SGD (with taxes) per night, so 50 dollars less than the rate for early October.
It's a special D-3 flexible rate for Gold members. Maybe that's the reason you can't book it?
But later on I can see more types of rates, including non-refundable rates and different types of rooms.
In early November, you can stay at ibis Novena for 127 SGD (with taxes) per night, so 50 dollars less than the rate for early October.
Sep 30, 2020, 4:54 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Spain
Programs: ALL Plat, HH Gold, Marriott GE
Posts: 1,142
I can book the Ibis at 100 GBP Ł on the 4th ( Platinum room availability D-2 ). Prior to this the hotel is apparently closed.
Do you have friends / relatives in any other part of the world ? If so make a booking in your name and details (cheaper hotel ?) , and with them as a second guest. This MAY work, but ....
Stay Safe.
Do you have friends / relatives in any other part of the world ? If so make a booking in your name and details (cheaper hotel ?) , and with them as a second guest. This MAY work, but ....
Stay Safe.
Oct 13, 2020, 9:39 pm
#7
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 84
The first night I can see available at both hotel is October 4/5.
It's a special D-3 flexible rate for Gold members. Maybe that's the reason you can't book it?
But later on I can see more types of rates, including non-refundable rates and different types of rooms.
In early November, you can stay at ibis Novena for 127 SGD (with taxes) per night, so 50 dollars less than the rate for early October.
It's a special D-3 flexible rate for Gold members. Maybe that's the reason you can't book it?
But later on I can see more types of rates, including non-refundable rates and different types of rooms.
In early November, you can stay at ibis Novena for 127 SGD (with taxes) per night, so 50 dollars less than the rate for early October.
Another update for the non-staying points accumulation, these restaurants/bars in Singapore are either closed because of the same reason as above or are only open for in house guests.
Last edited by orson_y; Oct 13, 2020 at 11:10 pm Reason: typo
Dec 17, 2020, 12:17 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: UA 1k, AA EXPLT, NZ GE, VA PLT Hyatt Diam, Marr Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 3,445
I just received a message from Accor indicating that any points earning—not just hotel stays—will extend the expiry date by 365 days. That’s good news for those of us who can’t travel and who don’t live in an area with Accor hotels.
Dec 17, 2020, 4:29 pm
#9
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: UA MM *Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 1,852
SFO_FT, what your saying seems to be correct. On Dec 17 I won 250 points on the advent calendar. I just checked my points balance and what was due to expire next April 2021 has now moved to Dec 17, 2021. Happy to see this as I have been booked at one of the Fairmonts in Vancouver for one night in Jan 2021 to keep my points valid. I won't have to spend the $200.00 now for that booking. Thanks for your post.
Dec 19, 2020, 4:12 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: Accor Gold, Best Western Platinum, IHG Gold, Thalys Gold, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 84
SFO_FT, what your saying seems to be correct. On Dec 17 I won 250 points on the advent calendar. I just checked my points balance and what was due to expire next April 2021 has now moved to Dec 17, 2021. Happy to see this as I have been booked at one of the Fairmonts in Vancouver for one night in Jan 2021 to keep my points valid. I won't have to spend the $200.00 now for that booking. Thanks for your post.
Dec 19, 2020, 11:25 pm
#11
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: UA 1k, AA EXPLT, NZ GE, VA PLT Hyatt Diam, Marr Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 3,445
SFO_FT, what your saying seems to be correct. On Dec 17 I won 250 points on the advent calendar. I just checked my points balance and what was due to expire next April 2021 has now moved to Dec 17, 2021. Happy to see this as I have been booked at one of the Fairmonts in Vancouver for one night in Jan 2021 to keep my points valid. I won't have to spend the $200.00 now for that booking. Thanks for your post.
Dec 20, 2020, 9:48 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
Posts: 2,731
Maybe they are being transparent. Perhaps the extension of points is not by design, but by IT accident, and they weren't supposed to be extended. It's not like garbage IT with Accor isn't well known. I reported earlier than the earning of points without staying updated the expiry date. I tested with a transfer of points from Flying Blue, and my expiry date updated.
Dec 20, 2020, 11:57 am
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: London, UK and Southern France
Posts: 18,364
Maybe they are being transparent. Perhaps the extension of points is not by design, but by IT accident, and they weren't supposed to be extended. It's not like garbage IT with Accor isn't well known. I reported earlier than the earning of points without staying updated the expiry date. I tested with a transfer of points from Flying Blue, and my expiry date updated.
Dec 21, 2020, 11:12 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Udon Thani, Thailand
Programs: TK E,*G, A-Club G
Posts: 869
I am a happy winner of “Rediscover Thailand” promotion where you get 40% credit of your hotel booking towards hotel expenses for bookings from 22/10/20 to 31/03/21 and be one of 10to win 40.000 points.
I booked a hotel for New Year’s Eve.
Thus I won 40.000 points 18/12/20 and expiry date is now 18/12/22.
I booked a hotel for New Year’s Eve.
Thus I won 40.000 points 18/12/20 and expiry date is now 18/12/22.
Jan 3, 2021, 7:28 pm
#15
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SIN
Programs: Accor Plus Platinum l Best Western Diamond l Discovery Platinum l HHonors Diamond
Posts: 54
In an email sent in mid-May, Accor promised that no points would expire at least till December 15, 2020. So you should have 2.5 months to extend the points.
The quickest way would be to stay a night at ibis Novena (I can see rooms at 175 SGD per night, inc. taxes). Not sure if it worth it, though. Depends on how many points you might lose.
You could also spend a night at SO/ Sofitel Singapore. It's considerably more expensive (some Saturday nights in October are available at approx. 300 SGD), but at least it's a 5-star property, so hopefully more comfortable than an ibis, and you will get more points for the stay.
Supposedly, you can only get reward points for eating/drinking at selected bars and restaurants even if you are not staying at the hotel:
https://restaurants.accor.com/themes...rages.en.shtml
In Singapore, there are just three hotels at the moment: ibis Novena, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, Fairmont Singapore (+ Swissotel The Stamford, but I think it's currently closed).
I'm not 100% sure it will extend your status, but I think there was a similar a couple of weeks/months ago on FT. You can browse the forum or have a drink at one of the hotels above and check if it works for yourself.
Just remember to register your credit card in the app before paying!
The quickest way would be to stay a night at ibis Novena (I can see rooms at 175 SGD per night, inc. taxes). Not sure if it worth it, though. Depends on how many points you might lose.
You could also spend a night at SO/ Sofitel Singapore. It's considerably more expensive (some Saturday nights in October are available at approx. 300 SGD), but at least it's a 5-star property, so hopefully more comfortable than an ibis, and you will get more points for the stay.
Supposedly, you can only get reward points for eating/drinking at selected bars and restaurants even if you are not staying at the hotel:
https://restaurants.accor.com/themes...rages.en.shtml
In Singapore, there are just three hotels at the moment: ibis Novena, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, Fairmont Singapore (+ Swissotel The Stamford, but I think it's currently closed).
I'm not 100% sure it will extend your status, but I think there was a similar a couple of weeks/months ago on FT. You can browse the forum or have a drink at one of the hotels above and check if it works for yourself.
Just remember to register your credit card in the app before paying!
