ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

[DejaBrew]

Think it is this scenario, dining out when not a guest in house @prozac

I'm positive that I've been dudded on more than one occasion by this. Think I'll need to pay much closer attention in the future.

 

[History]

fyi if you forgot to ask for a receipt, and you've paid with a bank card, taking a screenshot of it on your bank account's transaction page, and providing the date + what you ordered, was enough for Accor to add some points into my account. I have been to the Tenerary Bar twice now... and twice, I've had to follow up!
You may have to provide the last four digits of your bank card, granted.

 

[Jenya]

I've been dudded on more than one occasion

But how its even possible to understand if you've been dudded or not? The points statement doesn't distinguish between points earned from the room rate and restaurant spending charged to the room account.
I am not even sure ANY points from restaurant included in this transaction.

 

[DejaBrew]

But how its even possible to understand if you've been dudded or not? The points statement doesn't distinguish between points earned from the room rate and restaurant spending charged to the room account.
I am not even sure ANY points from restaurant included in this transaction.
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I'm talking about points earned when dining and not being a current guest staying at the hotel.

 

[prozac]

Probably mentioned up-thread but when you join you will earn 5,000 QFF pts.



This is equivalent to $208 discount if you were to buy the points on the Qantas site.


Many AFFers may also be able to claim the ALL Accor+ Explorer subscription against business income or indeed investment income. If you travel for an investment inspection, an investment property perhaps, then the subscription is a legitimate deduction, but make sure you discuss with your accountant.

 

[csg001]

Probably mentioned up-thread but when you join you will earn 5,000 QFF pts.

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This is equivalent to $208 discount if you were to buy the points on the Qantas site.
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Many AFFers may also be able to claim the ALL Accor+ Explorer subscription against business income or indeed investment income. If you travel for an investment inspection, an investment property perhaps, then the subscription is a legitimate deduction, but make sure you discuss with your accountant.

Travel costs has been non-deductible since 1 July 2017 for residential rental properties unless you operate a "business of letting rental properties" >> ATO. You need a new accountant if your one is letting you claim the tax deduction.

 

[prozac]

Travel costs has been non-deductible since 1 July 2017 for residential rental properties unless you operate a "business of letting rental properties" >> ATO. You need a new accountant if your one is letting you claim the tax deduction.

Yes I know that travel is out for residential. I have commercial / industrial investments, but others may have other types of investments that allow travel claims.

 

[prozac]

I signed up to Accor+Explorer yesterday in part to take advantage of the 3x rewards points promotion which finishes today.

Earn up to 3X bonus on hotel stays

Enjoy 2X ALL Accor Reward points on 1–2 night stays and 3X on 3+ nights at participating hotels. Bookings close 3 May 2026.

all.accor.com

I booked with Mantra for a 4 night stay in June and then cancelled a parallel booking made when I was a lowly Classic level, saving $302. Now Gold until end of December 2027. In one 4 night booking I have saved almost the total cost of the Accor+Explorer subscription. Better than I had anticpated.

 

[woolton]

Another newbie question. My membership ends on 30 June and I am contemplating whether to use the automatic renewal payment, which has a discount of $40. However, when I joined, I got 2000 points. Can anyone who has been a member for longer than me please tell me whether these points offers (or perhaps a bigger discount) are regular, or should I just bite the bullet and use the automatic payment? I might add that I will definitely rejoin as I have got great value this year.

 

[serfty]

Another newbie question. My membership ends on 30 June and I am contemplating whether to use the automatic renewal payment, which has a discount of $40. However, when I joined, I got 2000 points. Can anyone who has been a member for longer than me please tell me whether these points offers (or perhaps a bigger discount) are regular, or should I just bite the bullet and use the automatic payment? I might add that I will definitely rejoin as I have got great value this year.

One thing to note is that it can be better to wait until the beginning of the month of your next planned stay before renewing.

So, unless you have a stay in July, then you could wait.

 

[woolton]

One thing to note is that it can be better to wait until the beginning of the month of your next planned stay before renewing.

Ah, so the subscription lasts for 12 months from that month, I assume.
If so, I will indeed wait.
Thanks for that.

 

[prozac]

Ah, so the subscription lasts for 12 months from that month, I assume.
If so, I will indeed wait.
Thanks for that.

Your subscription lasts until the end of the month in which you signed up. I joined on 2 May and my profile indicates I am enrolled until 31/05/27.