Easier now to get upgrade to next status
Free 20 status nights given for new and existing members + an additional extra 20 status nights for renewal before 31 December 2023
Gold status is the sweet spot for room upgrades and late check out
I'm a fan of using the 50% off restaurants at the buffet at Suzette (previously Thyme) in Brisbane and The Tenary in Sydney. Let me know if any other good restaurants!
Status tier requirements and benefits
Silver - 10 nights, free wifi, free 2 drinks, late check out
Gold - 30 nights, all above + room upgrade, late check out
Platinum - 60 nights, all above + suite upgrade, Executive lounge access
Diamond - 26k status points, free gold status of your choice
Ozbargain Accor Plus deals
Explorer deal 1 free night $205 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/767946
Explorer plus deal 2 free nights $388 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/789806
Possible Citi Prestige Hack
A little hack by stacking with Explorer plus with Citi Prestige (Stay 4 consecutive nights and only pay for 1 night)
Use 2 stay plus free nights from Accor explorer plus + 1 night free from Citi Prestige (if staying 4 consecutive nights). Total 4 nights and pay only for 1 night.
Double check Citi Prestige terms in case if this doesn't work due to using 2 stay plus free nights but I'm assuming it should work.
via Point Hacks via Accor Plus FB group
I'm guessing you don't get 2 night free stay and 50% food, 15% drinks in Asia as would if you had a plus membership
The tier benefits are the same i.e. room upgrade, free welcome drink, late check out and free wifi