Accor "Welcome" Gifts for Elites?

[markis10]

No nothing in the fridge. I am not to fussed, I had the lounge and free breakfast being Platinum.

Last stay I had at that hotel as plat they didn’t have a lounge! I have been underwhelmed by the Pullman brand in terms of status perks to the point I don’t bother with that brand anymore

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Last stay I had at that hotel as plat they didn’t have a lounge!

Technically they still don't have a lounge per the Accor website, although when I visited a few months ago I did see a sign pointing to the location of lounge.

I have been underwhelmed by the Pullman brand in terms of status perks to the point I don’t bother with that brand anymore

I've had decent luck with Pullman, having stayed at the Sydney Airport and the one in Auckland. With that being said, it was a bit disappointing that the Pullman Sydney Airport doesn't offer a lounge anymore even though it is listed on the Accor site as having one (unsure what is up with that). I've said it before and I'll say it again, hotel brands mean nothing. I have been to Sofitels that are amongst the best hotels I've stayed at, but have also been at ibis Styles where I was treated better than staying at a Movenpick or Pullman. It really comes down to the property and the circumstance.

-RooFlyer88

 

[esquire]

Stayed at Mercure in Orange (rates above $240 per night) and my welcome amenity as a gold was a lovely wrapped Mercure Soap bar, sewing kit and single use shoe cleaner pad. Two of which items were in the room anyway...