Anyone seen this? I know most of us here get Platinum Accor through a combination of nights and purchase an add on somewhere along the lines, I haven't registered yet with the programme but wondered if you get gold automatically then do I only need another 30 nights to get to Platinum rather than the 60.
Oh and if anyone is fortunate to have a Centurion then you get Platinum :)
Cyprus has made it into The New York Times again.
Unfortunately, not for the beaches, the food, or the weather.
The byline:
“U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.”
I am trying to understand the perks of this membership, what countries do they apply to?
Platinum Ambassador redemption ideas needed.
Last year I used my status for a stay in Berlin and had a great experience. I booked a King Premium Club Lounge room and ended up with a suite upgrade (effectively two rooms combined), plus lounge access made it feel worthwhile.
I’m considering doing something similar again this year. Current idea is flying into Prague, staying a couple of nights at Fairmont, then taking the train to Berlin (around 4–5 hours) and repeating the Berlin part.
I’m wondering whether I’m wasting the opportunity though and should split it differently, perhaps adding somewhere else for the weekend night instead of repeating Berlin.
Requirements:
• Around 3 hours flight from London max
• No UK stays
• Looking for somewhere that makes good use of Platinum/Ambassador benefits (upgrades, lounge access, good redemption value, etc.)
• City break rather than beach holiday
Any hotels/cities people have had particularly good experiences with?
Just stayed at the same hotel for the third time on a Friends & Family rate as a Platinum member and have yet to receive a single upgrade, early check-in or late checkout. Every time it’s the same standard room and the same “subject to availability” response.
What makes it more frustrating is that every other property I’ve used F&F at has been great, always get some recognition and usually something comes through. But this particular place demands to see the Heartist card by email before arrival, requires a GM friend at Accor to send a validation email, then still asks for the card again at check-in. Rigorous about verifying the discount, but no interest in delivering the Platinum benefits.
I spoke to Accor live chat who confirmed that if a superior room is showing as available it should be offered, and that enhanced room allocation within the same category is an obligation, not discretionary.
Has anyone else experienced a property that seems to go out of its way to scrutinise the booking while still not delivering status benefits? Is this a known pattern with certain properties?