French hotel chain Accor runs a bunch of hotel brands, from the luxurious (Sofitel) to the bargain-basement (Formule1). Attaining platinum status normally requires a lot of stays, but right now there’s a workaround that can get you automatically upgraded.
Australian Business Traveller points out a method where you can have a standard A|Club membership automatically upgraded to Platinum status. It worked just fine with my existing A|Club membership, and it also works if you sign up for the scheme via the link. Benefits of platinum membership include late check-outs to 4pm, free room upgrades and faster points earning.
Hit the link for the full guide. It seems likely Accor will can this promotion eventually, so get in quick if you want to take advantage.
Point hack: free upgrade to Accor A|Club Platinum status [Australian Business Traveller]
Nick Partridge
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 9:41 AMI’m staying at an Accor hotel so signed up immediately. Reception says card number provided on sign up is Silver. Maybe this will get fixed when the plastic comes out?
Frank
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 10:32 AMDidn’t seem to work for me
Frank
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 10:34 AMahh right after posting my previous comment the upgrade email arrived so it does still work!! Brilliant
Paul
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 10:50 AMThis is great and will probably make me want to try and use the hotel chain a bit now when travelling for business or on hols. Good benefits!!
IJustKnowStuff
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 1:20 PMRemember to ensure your address details for your account are current. I just upgraded and realised the card will be sent to my old address. Might need to contact them.
billyjoebob
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 2:55 PMWorked for me, my dad, and three of my co-workers. The big question is: who will status match with Accor Platinum, and how many top tier memberships can you leverage off this one? I am googling like a mofo.
tejas
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 3:23 PMbillyjoebob – when you know let us know so we can leverage this
Tim
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 8:19 PMThanks for the tip. Worked for me signing up as a new member.
Shamus
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 9:03 AMDidn’t work for me :-(
David
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 12:00 PMJust signed up and got the Platinum. Ace tip guys!
Gish
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:07 PMfailed for me “The given promotion code doesn’t exist”
Gish
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:11 PMHmm. Signed in and out a couple of times and it says platinum now. thanks!
Gish
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:48 PMBut… didn’t get an upgrade email. just got a welcome one that advised platinum.
Oh well. an upgrade is an upgrade.
Just saw the benefits here:
Card level comparison here:
http://www.a-club.com/en/members/program-comparison.html
Other level comparison here:
http://www.a-club.com/en/members/membership-levels.html