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weberkshire on 19/05/2013 - 15:57 s-leclub.accorhotels.com (4831 clicks)
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Le Club Platinum status is usually only obtained after 60+ stays at an Accor property in a calendar year.

Platinum status benefits include:

  • 100% more points
  • A priority desk in more than 2500 hotels worldwide
  • A drink and a welcome gift in Sofitel hotels
  • A room always available before your arrival
  • An upgrade
  • Late check-out until 4pm
  • A dedicated customer service
  • Guaranteed room availability 5 days before your arrival
  • One Thalassa Sea and Spa Institute beauty product and treatment in Sofitel Thalassa Sea and Spa hotels
  • In Adagio hotels: 1) Welcome gift for stays of 10 nights or more 2) Late check-out

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  • berger on 19/05/2013 - 16:19

    Signed up, and booked a night this week.

    How does the points system work?

    I have around 55,000 best western points, and one night is 16,000 points or every 22,000 points is $100 eftpos card..

    Losing interest with best western though..

    • weberkshire on 19/05/2013 - 16:25

      You can redeem points for hotel vouchers

      2,000 points gets you a $60USD or 40EUR voucher to be used at your next stay.

      You can also transfer 1:1 to Qantas frequent flyer points

      • berger on 19/05/2013 - 16:32

        Thanks,
        If I stay at an ibis and it's $125 a night. Is it 1 point for 1 dollar?

      • No on 19/05/2013 - 17:29

        Can you go to an accor hotel and use the voucher without staying? My points are about to expire.

    • justanick on 20/05/2013 - 14:15

      Someone please help me !! For some reason I get the OZbargain newsletter late. For example this great deal was posted on 19th and I received it on 20th hence I missed the deal. Is there a way I can set the newsletter so that it arrives on the date not a day later? If not is there a way to bookmark a page so that I can check the deals posted on that day or at that very moment ?

  • unity1 on 19/05/2013 - 16:19

    One thing I can't stand about the Sofitel is when they greet you with "Bonjour". We are in Australia, not France.

    • TheAviator on 19/05/2013 - 16:22
      +14

      I like it. Also funny when you respond in French and they don't know what you're saying :P

      • renaldof on 19/05/2013 - 18:50
        +1

        i worked for Sofitel for 2 years - and loved when someone challenged my french skills =D

        • scrimshaw on 19/05/2013 - 20:03
          +2

          You should've challenged him back to a rap battle in French.

        • TheAviator on 19/05/2013 - 20:33

          I would have enjoyed that :)

        • altomic on 19/05/2013 - 20:39

          to the death!!!

    • rebecca26 on 19/05/2013 - 16:23
      +3

      Just reply "Gday" with an Australian accent.

    • kipps on 19/05/2013 - 16:26
      +4

      If that's your only complaint about Sofitel then they're doing well. Personally I'm a fan of Sofitel.

    • flyingtrapeze on 19/05/2013 - 16:53

      at least they greet you. Name an Aussie brand that greet you…

      • [Deactivated] on 19/05/2013 - 17:09
        +11

        Name am Aussie brand

    • renaldof on 19/05/2013 - 18:49

      well, they sell the "french hospitality touch", what would you expect? no point on turning this into a 'national pride' thing

  • m2000 on 19/05/2013 - 16:27

    Thanks Just need to book some accor hotels!

  • leeroys_dad on 19/05/2013 - 16:43

    how do we apply our membership number if we book via expedia etc?

    • weberkshire on 19/05/2013 - 16:46

      Email the hotel…

    • No on 19/05/2013 - 17:28

      Show the card when you check in.

      • COR80 on 19/05/2013 - 20:22

        I joined the last time this came around few months back, never received the card.

        • weberkshire on 19/05/2013 - 20:41
          +1

          You only get the card after your first stay

        • COR80 on 20/05/2013 - 12:15

          Thanks

    • drsplodge on 19/05/2013 - 20:08
      +1

      You're not entitled to points if you book via expedia etc. I've emailed them in the past, and got this reply:

      We would like to inform you that as stipulated in our program's general terms and conditions, rooms reserved by a third-party, such as a travel agent, tour operator or Internet distribution channel, are not eligible for points credit or any other advantage related to the Le Club Accorhotels program, with the exception of reservations made under corporate contracts.

      I've since booked via the accor website, and I've never received a free upgrade or anything like that. Pretty much stopped using my Platinum card because I rather just get a nicer hotel off Expedia etc.

  • thorpef1 on 19/05/2013 - 16:44

    I was looking for this 2 weeks ago, I just booked accommodation in London.

    Does the booking have to be in the cardholders name or can you add the member card number onto another persons booking?

    • weberkshire on 19/05/2013 - 18:23
      +1

      Can add, I've mooched points off family members stays.

  • ltwo on 19/05/2013 - 17:06

    Please be aware that Accor can and probably will cancel your Platinum membership. They cancelled mine the last time.

    • bargdebarg on 19/05/2013 - 18:32

      I got mine last time, have used it twice, still working…for now

    • No on 19/05/2013 - 19:00

      They will cancel it if you use a Platinum offer twice in my experience. It also expires down to silver (worthless) if you don't stay for a certain amount of time.

      • dnnnnnnnnng on 19/05/2013 - 23:21

        Not if you're using unique email addresses each time

  • chickenchipsgravy on 19/05/2013 - 17:08
    +1

    with the last Platinum offer I used it within China and every room was upgraded with nice welcome gift, drink vouchers and late check out.

    What is ridiculous is that Sofitel Brisbane and Gold Coast do not acknowledge Le Club :(

    • ozAzn on 19/05/2013 - 17:50

      when i used my platinum for sebel albert park melbourne, all i got was a room upgrade (no complaints there) but no gifts, vouchers etc.

    • berger on 19/05/2013 - 18:08

      It's the same with Best Western. USA and Canada get welcome gifts, free upgrades, free breakfast, free wine, conceirge plus other extras. Here in Australia, it's basic service. Some places charge more when I show them rewards card, then I walk out.

      • fredaroony on 19/05/2013 - 21:32

        In Thailand I got major upgrades but in Australia I get offered to pay for the upgrades…

    • bargain_finder on 20/05/2013 - 06:58

      That's strange because we got offered late checkout and drink vouchers in Brisbane

  • hamza23 on 19/05/2013 - 17:15
    +3

    To save everyone hunting through the terms and PDFs:

    Hotels which participate in the Program are the following brand hotels:
    Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Suite Novotel,
    Mercure, Adagio, ibis, ibis Styles and Thalassa sea & spa excluding the
    exceptions outlined below.

     hotelF1
     Oguskent Residence
    Worldwide
    Turkmenistan
     The Sebel Playford Adelaide
     Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central
     Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
     Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach
     Novotel Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort
     the Sebel Harbourside Kiama
     Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
     The Sebel Heritage Yarra Valley
     The Menzies (operates under Novotel Brand)
     All ibis hotels in China
     All ibis budget hotels worldwide
     All Apparthotels Adagio Access dans worldwide
     HOTEL Formule 1

    • mini2 on 19/05/2013 - 17:38

      I've stayed over 80 nights in ibis Styles, ibis budget and Formule 1 in the last 6 months easily…

      1) never got a single point regardless how I booked it (the likes of Orbitz/Ratestogo definitely ruled it out I've been told but even going direct through Accor didn't net me a single point)
      2) no upgrades or anything offered (not that there's much of an upgrade at ibis budget or Formule 1 mind you)

    • bargdebarg on 19/05/2013 - 18:35

      I stayed at Swanson hotel, grand mecure, couldn't do late check out.

      • fredaroony on 19/05/2013 - 21:34

        I stayed in the Swanston Hotel last week and they offered me nothing.

  • crapbag on 19/05/2013 - 17:18
    +1

    Signed up but my status is 'classic'?

  • rebecca26 on 19/05/2013 - 17:27

    For detailed benefits of all programs see:
    https://s-leclub.accorhotels.com/select-program.action?lang=…

    Click button "Compare the programs".

  • willz on 19/05/2013 - 17:50
    +1

    I already have a classic status membership. Looks like I can't upgrade? I have to sign up a new account to get the platinum? Anyway, couldn't be bothered, I don't travel and stay with their hotels that often.

  • shiningstars on 19/05/2013 - 18:12
    +1

    You can also earn le club points by using Le club Places on facebook. You can earn 50 extra points when you check in by registering your stay on facebook and also earn awards which are usually 150- 250 points. It all ads up.
    https://www.facebook.com/leclubaccorhotels

  • muncan on 19/05/2013 - 18:14
    +7

    Stayed at the Ibis Brisbane last night for $99 on promo fare, with free upgrade to the penthouse floor (possibly due to my instant-platinum status), claimed the $5pp buffet breakfast too! Thanks again OzBargain :-)

    • rainjy on 19/05/2013 - 19:20

      just ask cuz i really dont know how to do it
      how to upgrade the room? i booked novotel in sydney for king size, but there's no statement i could upgrade :(

      be nice

      • muncan on 19/05/2013 - 19:38
        +2

        I asked "can I have a river view room?" at check-in, that is all.
        Research your hotel on Trip Advisor for the room suggestions ;-P

  • emiko on 19/05/2013 - 18:27

    Can we use the other website like booking.com or agonda for the accur hotel n still have platinum benefit?
    Coz I tried to book via their website n they have price garantee but I called their number. They gave me a lot of excueses that they can't match the agonda price. I was told I can't have points or any platinum benefit if I booked via other websites.

    • Shaw on 19/05/2013 - 18:36

      Yea, just have to show the card at checkin, or even just the membership number.

      The upgrade process might be different when not booked through Accor, unsure.

    • dnnnnnnnnng on 19/05/2013 - 23:23

      If you book elsewhere you forfeit the platinum benefits (as mentioned elsewhere)

  • shiningstars on 19/05/2013 - 18:49
    -4

    I am also an advantage plus member and I know it has not got the best press but I love it. It cost $299 and that includes a free night, 10% off bookings and 50% off when two people are dining (at some places). But I love the red hot rooms which are released every Friday which are at least 50% off. It is not for everyone but if you stay at accor a lot it is definitely worth it. Pm if u want cause then i can get a referral bonus ;)
    http://www.advantageplus.com.au/indexau.php

    • berger on 19/05/2013 - 19:05

      I'll see how I go this week at Ibis, if it's my thing I may jump at that. I would do 50-70 nights a year in hotels.

  • Clifton on 19/05/2013 - 19:08

    Stayed at some of the accor hotels around the world. The program is definitely not worth it. They do a terrible job at acknowledging status and giving benefits. No reason to spend the extra money to stay at this chain of hotels.

  • ah beth on 19/05/2013 - 19:20

    hello
    i don't know how to apply for the free platinum. it goes into the normal one.
    please can someone tell me how to thanks

  • glide on 19/05/2013 - 19:34
    +3

    The given promotion code is not usable anymore

  • WNK on 19/05/2013 - 19:39
    -3

    The given promotion code is not usable anymore

  • Food on 19/05/2013 - 20:15

    How long does the Platinum status last for??

    • heathwithnoteeth on 19/05/2013 - 20:19
      +2

      a year if you dont stay heaps of times.

  • heathwithnoteeth on 19/05/2013 - 20:18

    last time i got the free platinum, i used it at the sebel adelaide to get late checkout and room upgrade.

  • WNK on 19/05/2013 - 20:23
    +4

    Is this still available? I tried several times. it says The given promotion code is not usable anymore

    • nsbust on 19/05/2013 - 20:52

      I got the error too:
      "The given promotion code is not usable anymore"

      The promo code was auto-filled as: WW_AM_OLPL13

  • Sydney84 on 19/05/2013 - 23:05

    I did a bit of research. i checked the on Wotif and Accor websites. The price was a lot cheaper on Wotif to book the same hotel on the same day. i think i don't I am gonna use my Accor Le Club Platinum since you wont get any benefit if you book the hotel through 3rd parties. What do you think guys ?

    • dnnnnnnnnng on 19/05/2013 - 23:24

      I suggest that you should contact Accor, as they've adjusted their price to match cheaper advertised rates for me in the past.

  • emiko on 20/05/2013 - 01:18

    I called last time and spent a least 15 mins on the phone. The person who answered the phone was telling a lot excuses they can't match it and ask me to book with them first then file a form. After you booked with them, the other room from the website probably will be gone too.
    I ended up booked via agonda, it was like 80 dollars cheaper for a night stay in Sofitel gold coast.

  • leeroys_dad on 20/05/2013 - 16:25

    i booked via ratestogo and emailed the hotel - they said they cant apply my membership number because i booked via third party. doh!

  • -.- on 20/05/2013 - 19:33

    Received a reply from a rep regarding the account:

    We have well received your e-mail dated 19 May 2013 and we thank you for the time taken writing to us.

    Please be advised that your Le Club Accorhotels Platinum account (XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX X) was created through an unofficial link from a travel forum. After investigation, your account has been locked due to you have violated the Terms and Conditions and therefore disqualified yourself from the benefits of the offer.

    Consequently, we regret to inform you that we are unable to process your request.

    Should you have another open account with Le Club Accorhotels, all you have to do is fill in the form in the Le Club Accorhotels sections of our web site www.accorhotels.com:

    • Click on "Join"
    • Choose the program that best meets your needs
    • Then follow the steps to fill in the appropriate form

    We thank you for your loyalty to Le Club Accorhotels.

    Best regards,

    Le Club Accorhotels team

    • -.- on 20/05/2013 - 19:33

      That being said, OzBargain is now a TRAVEL FORUM :D

  • tagin on 20/05/2013 - 20:12

    Last time i used this i didn't get any benefit as other people have said. They don't even acknowledge it when you check in so whats the point.

    And I wasn't just going to say 'i'm platinum, now what'

  • rainjy on 21/05/2013 - 14:20

    I cant book as well
    Got the same email :(

  • thorpef1 on 06/06/2013 - 06:50

    Has anyone received anything yet?
    2 weeks in and still no email/letter etc

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