Accor Hotels is one of the world’s largest hotel groups, and point accumulation stands out as a key benefit for its members. These points are highly versatile—redeemable for free nights, vacation packages, shopping, airline miles, and more. What sets Accor points apart from other hotel loyalty programs is their exceptional ease of use, making them ideal for new members with no prior hotel group membership experience. There’s no need to check redemption tiers or distinguish between off-peak and peak seasons; as long as you have enough points, you can directly offset hotel expenses.

For Accor Plus loyal members, a critical clarification: Accor Plus points are fully integrated with Accor All Live Limitless points. Since Accor Plus was upgraded to ALL Accor+ Explorer, point accounts have been completely unified, with no conversion loss. This guide covers everything you need to know about Accor points in 2026: point types, easy redemption methods, diverse earning channels (including bookings, dining, and events), and exclusive promotions to earn points quickly—all while highlighting how booking via official/exclusive links maximizes your point value and discounts.

I. What Are Accor Points? Types & Core Value

As an Accor Hotels member, you earn points on eligible hotel expenses, which can be used to reduce future stay costs or redeem other benefits. Registering as a member is free—simply provide basic information (see the Accor Member Guide for details). Accor Live Limitless categorizes points into two distinct types, each serving a unique purpose:

• Status Points: These points determine your membership tier (Classic, Gold, Platinum, etc.). They can only be earned through eligible hotel expenditures and cannot be redeemed for rewards—their sole function is to unlock higher membership benefits (e.g., free upgrades, late check-out).
• Bonus Points: The redeemable type of points, usable for accommodations, dining, vacation packages, and more. You can earn Bonus Points through various channels: hotel bookings, dining at Accor restaurants, meeting events, promotional activities, and partner services.
• Accor Plus & Points Interoperability: Original Accor Plus points are automatically merged into your Accor All Live Limitless account (no loss). You can use them directly for all redeemable benefits, and retain Accor Plus-era perks like dining point earnings—with the added upgrade of global usability (previously limited to Asia Pacific, now covering 4,500+ hotels worldwide).

Key Advantage: Accor points act like “hotel currency” with a fixed exchange rate—2,000 points = €40 (no seasonal fluctuations). This low redemption threshold and high predictability make them more valuable than many international hotel loyalty points.

II. How to Use Accor Points: Easy Redemption Methods

Unlike other hotel chains, Accor points require no complicated calculations—redemption is straightforward. Below are the most practical and cost-effective ways to use your points, ranked by value:

1. Offset Room Charges (Best Value)

This is the simplest and most valuable redemption method. With at least 2,000 points (€40 value), you can offset any eligible hotel expenses—including room fees, on-site dining, laundry, and even gift shop purchases. Two easy ways to redeem:

• At Check-Out: Inform the front desk how many points you want to use. For example, a €50 room fee can be covered with 2,000 points (€40) + €10 cash;
• During Booking: When reserving via the Accor official website/app/exclusive promotion link, check the “Use Points” box. Every 2,000 points deduct €40, and you can pay the balance in cash.

2. Redeem for Vacation Packages (“Dream Stays”)

Accor offers “Dream Stays” packages redeemable entirely with points, including luxury stays, meals, and other perks. For example, a 2017 promotion allowed members to redeem 48,000 points for a 3-night stay for two at Sofitel Tahiti Beach Resort, including daily breakfast and one dinner. Stay updated with our latest Accor deals (updated weekly) to avoid missing such high-value opportunities.

3. Redeem for Products & Experiences

Log into your Accor membership account to redeem points for a wide range of items: concerts, exhibitions, books, electronics, and even jewelry. The process is simple—select your desired product and pay with points directly. Note: Points are worth 50% less for merchandise (e.g., 1,000 points = €11 vs. €22 for hotel stays), so this is a secondary option.

4. Convert to Airline Miles

Accor partners with numerous global airlines, allowing you to convert points to airline miles. Partners include international carriers like Air France, British Airways, and Aeroflot, as well as Chinese airlines such as Air China and China Southern Airlines. For specific conversion rates, check Accor’s official website.

With 6,000 points (worth €120), you can offset most of a mid-range hotel night. Approximately 90% of Accor hotels participate, giving you plenty of options across all price tiers. Note: You cannot stack this promotion with the 4x new hotel points—the system will automatically apply the higher-value offer.

Accor also runs smaller, frequent promotions such as 3x points, 888 bonus points for short stays, and multi-point offers for resort bookings. Follow our monthly Accor TOP offers for timely updates.

IV. Critical Tips for Accor Points (Avoid Wasting Value)

Key Earning & Redemption Tips

• Maximize Earnings: Charge all hotel expenses (breakfast, spa, laundry) to your room to earn points—taxes and service fees are ineligible;
• China Ibis Exclusion: Ibis and Ibis Styles hotels in China do not participate in the Accor points program;
• Minimum Consumption: Some hotels have a €10 minimum spend for points—confirm in advance if your expenditure is low;
• No Points for Point Redemptions: Expenses or stays redeemed with points do not earn additional points;
• Avoid Third-Party Bookings: Bookings via OTAs (e.g., Booking.com, Agoda) do not earn points or qualify for member benefits;
• Points Expiry: Accor All points expire if your membership is inactive for 24 months—book a short stay or dine at an Accor restaurant regularly to keep points active.

VI. How to Earn Accor Points Quickly: Exclusive Promotions

Accor points stand out among international hotel loyalty programs due to their low redemption threshold, fixed value, and ease of use—perfect for both new and experienced travelers. For Accor Plus members, the seamless integration with Accor All Live Limitless retains familiar benefits while expanding global usability. By booking via official/exclusive promotion links, you can earn extra points and discounts, making your travels more cost-effective. Master the “earn-redeem” cycle and seize promotions to unlock the full value of Accor points.

Earn Accor Points by Dining

Accor recently introduced a new points benefit. Members can earn points by dining at Accor-owned restaurants, even if they're not staying at the hotel.

If you're staying at the hotel, you can ask the hotel staff to charge your restaurant bill to your room. This way, the expense will automatically be added to your account as points after checkout.

If you're dining without staying at the hotel, show your AccorHotels membership card or Accor Plus membership card and ask the staff to transfer the points from your meal charge to your membership account.

Based on my experiences, many hotel restaurants are unaware of this policy. I recommend keeping your receipt. If the points aren't added, you can call Accor customer service to request point replenishment.

Another convenient way to earn dining points is to link your credit card to the ALL app. This way, you can automatically earn points when you pay with that card at restaurants. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the ALL app and log in to “Account” in the lower right corner.
2. Scroll down and select “Bank Card”.
3. Click “Link Card” to earn reward points.
4. Use the linked card for payments at restaurants.

Earn Accor Points Through Meeting Events

If you're planning a meeting or team-building event at an Accor Hotel, make sure to register as an Accor member.

As a member, you can earn 1 point for every 2 euros spent during conference activities.

Even a small event can cost a few thousand dollar, and a large event can cost hundreds of thousands. The points you can earn from such events can be quite substantial. Whether you redeem these points for free rooms, vacation packages, or merchandise, it's a cost-effective strategy.

How to Quickly Earn Accor Points?

Apart from gaining points through regular stays and dining, you can also earn double points by participating in various hotel points promotions. How to participate in points promotions is generally the same:

1. First, log into your AccorHotels or Accor Plus membership account.
2. Click on the event registration link to successfully register for the promotion.
3. Book your hotel stay as usual, and points will be automatically credited to your account after check-in.

Remember, if you fail to register for a promotion, you will not be able to manually add bonus points later, even if you contact customer service. Therefore, register for any points promotion as soon as it's available, regardless of whether you have a booking or not.

Here, you can find some of the most common Accor points promotions The latest Accor hotel booking offers, points promotion information.

4x Points for Newly Opened Hotels

Accor Hotels often provides a 4x points promotion for their newly opened hotels during the initial months of operation. Essentially, by registering for this promotion and paying the regular room rate, you can earn four times the usual points.

Apart from the methods mentioned above, Accor members can also earn points through partner services like car rentals from Europecar.

6000 Bonus Points Event

So, what does 6000 points mean? As we mentioned earlier, every 2000 points can deduct 40 euros. Therefore, 6000 points can deduct 120 euros.

Consequently, Accor's annual 6000 points event is my favorite points promotion.

The structure of the annual 6000 points event is as follows:

• First stay (minimum 2 room nights) = 500 bonus points
• Second stay (from 2 room nights) = 2500 bonus points
• Third stay (from 2 room nights) = 3000 bonus points

Approximately 90% of Accor hotels participate in this event. You will have numerous choices, from mid to low-end hotels and high-end hotels.

You might ask, “Can I accumulate points if I participate in the new hotel's 4x points and 6000 point events simultaneously?”

The answer is NO. If you register for both promotions at once, the system will automatically choose the promotion that awards the highest points for each of your stays.

Irregular Points Activities

The above two activities are held every year and are significant. Additionally, smaller points activities are also available:

• 3x points event
• 888 bonus points event
• Resort hotel multiple points activities, etc.

Register first for any Accor points program. This way, in case you need to travel, your points can be restored quickly.

Points + Cash Redemption (Flexible Payment Option)

Example: A 1-night stay at Novotel Bangkok (€150/night) booked via the official link. As an Explorer Member, you can use 2,000 points (€44) + €106 cash to pay—saving 29.3% on the total cost. This method is perfect for those with insufficient points or who want to retain points for other uses.

Upgrade Bookings with Points (Enhance Stay Experience)

Suitable for members with a large number of points. Full points redemption is only cost-effective for high-value stays (e.g., luxury brands, peak seasons) to maximize points value.

• Redemption Range: 5,000-100,000 points per night (varies by hotel brand, location, and season);
• Value Tip: Redeem points for luxury stays during peak seasons (e.g., Fairmont Tokyo during cherry blossom season, €380/night). A full redemption of 17,000 points (≈€374) is equivalent to getting a free night, which is much more cost-effective than redeeming for budget hotels.

Upgrade Bookings with Points (Enhance Your Stay Experience)

Use points to upgrade your room type (e.g., from standard room to suite) or add extra benefits (e.g., breakfast, executive lounge access) without paying the full upgrade fee.

Example: A standard room booking at Pullman Bali (€280/night) can be upgraded to a suite (€400/night) by redeeming 5,000 points (≈€110)—saving €10 compared to paying the full upgrade fee of €120.

III. Maximize Value: Combine Bookings, Points & Member Benefits

To get the most out of your Accor All points and hotel bookings, the key is to stack multiple benefits. Here are three practical combination strategies for different scenarios:

1. Leisure Travel: Promotion Link Booking + Points + Cash + Dining Discount

Step 1: Book a 3-night stay at Sofitel Sydney via the exclusive promotion link (extra 10% off, €396/night after discount, total €1,188);

Step 2: Use 3,000 points (≈€66) + €1,122 cash to pay, earning 1,188 ÷ 10 × 37 = 4,395 points (Gold Tier);

Step 3: Use the Explorer Member’s 30% dining discount at the hotel’s restaurant—stack with 1,000 points (€22) to offset the bill, saving extra on meals.

2. Business Travel: Official Booking + Gold Status + Points Redemption

Step 1: Book a 2-night business stay at Pullman Paris CDG Airport via the official link (€250/night, total €500);

Step 2: Enjoy Gold Status benefits (free room upgrade if available, late check-out until 4 PM, executive lounge access with free breakfast—saving €30/day on breakfast);

Step 3: Redeem 4,000 points (≈€88) to offset part of the cost, paying €412 in cash and earning 500 ÷ 10 × 37 = 1,850 points.

3. Local Getaway: Free Night Voucher + Points Upgrade + Local Dining

Step 1: Use 1 ALL Accor+ Explorer free night voucher (1 paid + 1 free night) to book a 2-night stay at Mercure Singapore (€220/night, pay €220 for 2 nights);

Step 2: Redeem 2,000 points (≈€44) to upgrade to a room with a city view;

Step 3: Use the 30% dining discount at the hotel’s restaurant—pay with points for the remaining bill after discount.

V. Common Pitfalls to Avoid (From Accor Plus Era to 2026)

Both new and former Accor Plus members often waste points due to misunderstandings. Here’s how to steer clear of these traps:

1. Booking via Third-Party Platforms: As emphasized earlier, this results in no points, no member benefits, and wasted value;
2. Redeeming Points for Low-Value Merchandise: Points are worth 50% less when redeemed for merchandise (e.g., 1,000 points = €11 vs. €22 for hotel stays/dining);
3. Full Points Redemption for Cheap Stays: For budget hotel stays (e.g., Ibis, €100/night), use points + cash instead of 5,000 points for full redemption—retain points for higher-value uses;
4. Ignoring Points Expiry: Accor All points expire if your membership is inactive for 24 months. Set calendar reminders to earn/redeem points regularly (e.g., book a short local stay or dine at an Accor restaurant);
5. Not Stacking Benefits: Never use points alone—always combine them with booking discounts (via promotion links), member rate discounts, and dining/spa discounts to maximize savings.

VII. Final Verdict: Accor Points Are a Must-Have for Travelers

The integration of Accor Plus and Accor All Live Limitless points has significantly enhanced the value of points, especially for hotel bookings. By booking via official/exclusive promotion links, you can earn more points while enjoying discounts; by choosing flexible redemption methods (points + cash, full points), you can reduce stay costs. For former Accor Plus members, this is a seamless upgrade that retains familiar benefits while adding global flexibility. For new members, mastering the “earn-redeem” cycle of points will make your Accor hotel bookings more cost-effective than ever.

Ready to start earning and redeeming points for your next Accor stay? Book via our exclusive promotion link to get extra bonus points + member-only discounts—maximize your value from the first booking!