u/minimalist-muse

Please help me understand the timelines.

I got accor explorer and got gold. Had a recent trip and 12 nights have been added.

Got a trip planned and through fast track I will reach 55 nights by december. But my membership reads 'Reach 60 nights by 2026 to reach platinum'

I dont have any trips planned post December, but my membership expires next year in August, wont I reach platinum if I stay those 5 nights next year? Will the nights be reset by year end?

And finally, is chasing platinum worth it?

I had multiple queries before travelling to Europe, should I purchase accor explorer or not, I purchased it and here's my experience:

1. 15% discount - Hotel stays were easily 3L for 2 weeks France and Swiss trip, considering 5% extra off its great value, but the caveat is on other portals the price is same as Gold member price

2. I got upgraded in some hotels without even asking and late checkout as well but again it is subject to availability, in one of the hotels in France we they didn't encourage late check out

3. Welcome drinks - We will get complimentary drinks but depends on hotel to hotel, in Paris we had a beautiful rooftop bar and they provided us drinks worth €30 (INR 3300) and in Swiss, we stayed in Novotel and got free drinks. These itself can worth 7-10k of you are staying in multiple hotels

4. No 30% discount on food or drinks, its full price

5. No stayplus nights and red hot rooms, these options do not work in Europe

Overall, its hotel to hotel basis on how they recognize your membership. Sometimes you need to tell them and ask for it!

Let me know if you have any queries.

Hi All,

I own a pair of Yeezy 350 unused, bought them a year ago, with the hype of On Cloud, I would like to sell my Yeezy's and buy ON.

Whats your opinion on comfort of both shoes?

Help me decide!

What is Accor Fast track? I recently bought Explorer and there is no option for Fast Track nights

I have Explorer currently and keen on getting China plan to expedite to platinum, but question is I have a 10 day stay coming up and I can use points for all 10 days, do they count as status nights or should I do revenue only?

I am an Etihad gold member, I was skeptical to book Business class from Abu Dhabi to Paris, it was $850 per person, I booked economy and thought to upgrade later if needed, upgrade price shows $1100 per person way too high.

Anyway I can get complimentary upgrade? Or upgrade by paying minimal lets say $100 per flight hour (read it somewhere its decent amount)

Its an A380 to Paris so dont way to miss as well dont want to overpay

Suggestions please!

Hi,

I Would be travelling with kid to Europe, when I try to search hotels for kid it says opt for 2 rooms or executive rooms which are way too priced compared to others, will hotels allow or will they cancel reservation or ask tonpay more and upgrade?

Hi all,

I have travel planned next month via Abu Dhabi and got Bob etihad card yesterday and made a payment, how long does it take to achieve silver status and what should I do to achieve gold? And whats the timeline?

Apart from these are there any hidden benefits?

Applied for France visa got for 90 days but previous in 2024 I got it for 6 months, curious to understand what happened here!

Also, I clearly mentioned in cover letter that I have rightfully used the visa earlier and requested for longer duration, though it doesnt matter would like to understand the scenario better.

Did anyone use Accor Xplorer for Euro? I am planning a 14 days trip, half of the days are covered through points and rest through revenue, few questions

1. Is there a welcome drink in Europe as well?

2. Is 30% off on food valid in Europe?

3. Would we get better discount apart from 15%?

All questions are specific to Europe, please help

Any reason why I am unable to use my points? Though on website it show I can use accor points

Hi All,

I had an appointment in chennai but cancelled and tried to rebook in Bengaluru, when I am trying to use same application number VFS says there is existing appointment.

Should I fill a new application in france visa website or is there any work around for this?

Please help

Hi

I have booked a France visa appointment in Chennai since I couldn't find open slots in Bengaluru, however the slots have opened up in Bengaluru, if I cancel the appointment will I get refund? I paid around 8k for 3 people.

I have read posts that VFS hardly refunds, any similar experiences?

Hi,

I am planning for a 10 day trip to Europe in September, I have a few accor points through which I can book hotels, is Explorer worth for Euro trip? The extra 5% that you get and are there any realistic benefits for 20k membership?