How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

[esseeeayeenn]

I realised that my report on the Sofitel Adelaide didn't include photos of the Junior Suite.
So here you go, with apologies for the lived-in look.

 

[DJTravels]

Property: Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Status: Platinum Explorer
Rate: Explorer non-refundable rate $134 p/n
Room booked: Classic room
Room upgraded/type: Superior King
Early check in/late out: Early check in, room was available in the morning around 10am.
Welcome drink: Yes. At the lobby as restaurant is closed.
Welcome amenity: yes - chocolate
Recommend: Let's see post reno....

Didn't realise they were renovating, apparently lobby is being updated for the 100th anniversary of the building next year, so it's all scaffolded, driveway relocated, restaurant closed, and a bit of a maze to get to reception. Essentially, the only part still operating are the rooms and the reception. There's a make shift bar at reception for your free drinks, and Platinums can have free breakfast at the QT hotel next door which is a nice gesture. In the day though, you can hear the faint sound of construction. Night time is fine.

All the Accor properties in the city were hovering around the $130 mark, so I could've chosen to stay any of the free, but Peppers is usually the most 'luxe' one. Plus, need to be in ANU so the acton area was perfect, otherwise it's a bit inconvenient to get back to Civic.

Room itself is fine, leather headboard flaking already though so not a good sign, suspicious stain on couch. I'd give it a B. Depending on the room not much in the way of privacy. Thankfully, my room was in the inner garden, but still you're partially looking out to the street level. Aircon surprisingly loud even on the lowest wind setting. Wifi excruciatingly slow - I did a speed test and download was around 2 Mb!!! - thankfully I did not have to work much in the hotel.

Accor options in Canberra are not terribly exciting, they're all around a B standard IMO. I'd choose this place again if I needed to be in the area (ANU essentially), but probably go back to Sebel or Novotel next time, price depending.

 

[Daver6]

Property: Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Status: Platinum Explorer
Rate: Explorer non-refundable rate $134 p/n
Room booked: Classic room
Room upgraded/type: Superior King
Early check in/late out: Early check in, room was available in the morning around 10am.
Welcome drink: Yes. At the lobby as restaurant is closed.
Welcome amenity: yes - chocolate
Recommend: Let's see post reno....

Didn't realise they were renovating, apparently lobby is being updated for the 100th anniversary of the building next year, so it's all scaffolded, driveway relocated, restaurant closed, and a bit of a maze to get to reception. Essentially, the only part still operating are the rooms and the reception. There's a make shift bar at reception for your free drinks, and Platinums can have free breakfast at the QT hotel next door which is a nice gesture. In the day though, you can hear the faint sound of construction. Night time is fine.

All the Accor properties in the city were hovering around the $130 mark, so I could've chosen to stay any of the free, but Peppers is usually the most 'luxe' one. Plus, need to be in ANU so the acton area was perfect, otherwise it's a bit inconvenient to get back to Civic.

Room itself is fine, leather headboard flaking already though so not a good sign, suspicious stain on couch. I'd give it a B. Depending on the room not much in the way of privacy. Thankfully, my room was in the inner garden, but still you're partially looking out to the street level. Aircon surprisingly loud even on the lowest wind setting. Wifi excruciatingly slow - I did a speed test and download was around 2 Mb!!! - thankfully I did not have to work much in the hotel.

Accor options in Canberra are not terribly exciting, they're all around a B standard IMO. I'd choose this place again if I needed to be in the area (ANU essentially), but probably go back to Sebel or Novotel next time, price depending.

I'd imagine QT breakfast is a step up from Novotel at least

 

[Flyfrequently]

Property: Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Status: Platinum Explorer
Rate: Explorer non-refundable rate $134 p/n


Didn't realise they were renovating, apparently lobby is being updated for the 100th anniversary of the building next year, so it's all scaffolded, driveway relocated, restaurant closed, and a bit of a maze to get to reception. Essentially, the only part still operating are the rooms and the reception. There's a make shift bar at reception for your free drinks, and Platinums can have free breakfast at the QT hotel next door which is a nice gesture. In the day though, you can hear the faint sound of construction. Night time is fine.

All the Accor properties in the city were hovering around the $130 mark, so I could've chosen to stay any of the free, but Peppers is usually the most 'luxe' one.

Accor options in Canberra are not terribly exciting, they're all around a B standard IMO. I'd choose this place again if I needed to be in the area (ANU essentially), but probably go back to Sebel or Novotel next time, price depending.

Thanks for that informative review @DJTravels
Spending 2 nights in Canberra in March for a wedding, yet to decide.
Any input from others who frequent the Capital, much appreciated.

 

[Flyingwombat]

Underwhelming experience at Novotel Century Hong Kong as gold… welcome gift two pieces of fruit… late checkout only until 3pm so we’ve had to pay for 6pm.

 

[jase05]

Any input from others who frequent the Capital, much appreciated

There for work a few times per year and always choose to stay at Mercure Belconnen.
They look after me well and it’s a comfortable enough stay. Location is probably the only real downside as it’s away from the action

 

[sudoer]

Sebel Civic is my go-to for Canberra, as long as I'm not driving (there's no parking and the street parking situation is painful)