How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

[dairyfloss]

Curious if anyone knows which Accor Hotels serve champagne within their club/ executive lounges?

I’ve seen a few times recently that Pullman Melbourne City Centre offers Taittinger in the executive lounge throughout breakfast

 

[tmdl]

I’ve seen a few times recently that Pullman Melbourne City Centre offers Taittinger in the executive lounge throughout breakfast

Yes, I have experienced the breakfast at the Pullman Melbourne. It is a shame that the rooms look so cheap and the restaurant is empty

 

[RooFlyer]

Property: Movenpick Hobart
Status: Accor+ Platinum
Room booked: Superior King City View
Room upgraded/type: I think so - got a high floor, but not told on check-in
Rate: $255, members flex (booked 2 days prior)
Free internet: Yes
Free Breakfast: Yes, buffet and a la cart hot items - good quality
Early check in/late out: Yes, at midday and Yes, noon granted easily on the morning of departure
Welcome drink: Yes x 1
Welcome gift: Nice plate of confectionary
Recommended: Yes; best Accor option in Hobart

Really enjoyed this stay. Very nice and enthusiastic check-in. Got a room right down the end of the corridor on a high floor (16/18); very quiet. Room was very, very similar to the Hilton DoubleTree I stayed in last week - bathroom lay-out and tiling, light fittings, power/usb plugs, aircon controls. Good selection of pillows - firm/soft/large/smaller.

There is an hour of choccie and confectionary nibbles in the foyer every day from 3:30pm. Valet parking (nothing on site).

Everything worked; the place is only a couple (?5) years old. Two quibbles: USB A only again and no concierge. With only two check-in stations, got very congested when I wanted to drop my car off for parking the second time.

This is right in the CBD and 5 mins walk to the docks, so well located.







Welcome plate; also full range of Nespresso, hot chocolate etc



'Mountain view' . Wonder how much I got irradiated by that mobile phone unit.



Smallest room on the floor, substantiating my theory that often an 'upgrade' is to use the worst room in the ungraded category.



Nice to see a menu for the welcome drinks. Wish more places would do this. The Shambles IPA was delicious. The bar is small - three chairs at the bar which is part of the restaurant.



WiFi pretty good



I had dinner at the Italian restaurant in house which I was told was good - it was. I chose the Tasmanian 'road trip' menu, 'plates of produce from around the state'. Unfortunately the servers were clueless about the providor of each dish and when they asked the chef, in two cases it was "local provider". But very nice and large portions!



Oh, and ya gotta love a hotel that displays a rock in the foyer. Says a grateful guest donated it (it has a rare-ish Tas mineral -the purple bits - embedded in it). Hmmmm .. do I have to cart a kg of rock nowadays as a 'thank you' gift'?

 

[Daver6]

Property: Movenpick Hobart
Status: Accor+ Platinum
Room booked: Superior King City View
Room upgraded/type: I think so - got a high floor, but not told on check-in
Rate: $255, members flex (booked 2 days prior)
Free internet: Yes
Free Breakfast: Yes, buffet and a la cart hot items - good quality
Early check in/late out: Yes, at midday and Yes, noon granted easily on the morning of departure
Welcome drink: Yes x 1
Welcome gift: Nice plate of confectionary
Recommended: Yes; best Accor option in Hobart

Really enjoyed this stay. Very nice and enthusiastic check-in. Got a room right down the end of the corridor on a high floor (16/18); very quiet. Room was very, very similar to the Hilton DoubleTree I stayed in last week - bathroom lay-out and tiling, light fittings, power/usb plugs, aircon controls. Good selection of pillows - firm/soft/large/smaller.

There is an hour of choccie and confectionary nibbles in the foyer every day from 3:30pm. Valet parking (nothing on site).

Everything worked; the place is only a couple (?5) years old. Two quibbles: USB A only again and no concierge. With only two check-in stations, got very congested when I wanted to drop my car off for parking the second time.

This is right in the CBD and 5 mins walk to the docks, so well located.

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Welcome plate; also full range of Nespresso, hot chocolate etc

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'Mountain view' . Wonder how much I got irradiated by that mobile phone unit.

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Smallest room on the floor, substantiating my theory that often an 'upgrade' is to use the worst room in the ungraded category.

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Nice to see a menu for the welcome drinks. Wish more places would do this. The Shambles IPA was delicious. The bar is small - three chairs at the bar which is part of the restaurant.

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WiFi pretty good

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I had dinner at the Italian restaurant in house which I was told was good - it was. I chose the Tasmanian 'road trip' menu, 'plates of produce from around the state'. Unfortunately the servers were clueless about the providor of each dish and when they asked the chef, in two cases it was "local provider". But very nice and large portions!

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Oh, and ya gotta love a hotel that displays a rock in the foyer. Says a grateful guest donated it (it has a rare-ish Tas mineral -the purple bits - embedded in it). Hmmmm .. do I have to cart a kg of rock nowadays as a 'thank you' gift'?

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Where would you choose next time. Here or the DT assuming the price is the same.

 

[RooFlyer]

Where would you choose next time. Here or the DT assuming the price is the same.

See DT comment. The Movenpick. A bit more polished and if you have to stay in the dining is definitely better.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Novotel Melbourne Airport offers a Welcome Drink menu @RooFlyer

 

[kangarooflyer88]

See DT comment. The Movenpick. A bit more polished and if you have to stay in the dining is definitely better.

For Hobart having stayed at both the ibis and the Mövenpick I am inclined to agree with you here. The room and breakfast are much nicer than what you would come to expect at an Accor hotel. For those curious here’s my review of the ibis Styles and here’s my review of the Mövenpick.

The hotel is also affordable, particularly if you have Accor+:


If there is a criticism I have, whilst it is a nice hotel and the rooms aren’t bad either, I was expecting more from the rooms. Specifically a better desk work area than that circular table. Again not a bad hotel and arguably one of the better (perhaps best hotels) in Hobart.

-RooFlyer88

 

[Traveler999]

There is California Champagne of course, but I doubt that'd ever feature at an Accor hotel!

Its not Champagne if it does not come from defined areas of France. California is just yank fizz. Knowing Accor being French they probably have it written into their hotel agreements that all French provenance rules must be obeyed worldwide.

 

[RooFlyer]

If there is a criticism I have, whilst it is a nice hotel and the rooms aren’t bad either, I was expecting more from the rooms. Specifically a better desk work area than that circular table. Again not a bad hotel and arguably one of the better (perhaps best hotels) in Hobart.

Agree about the desk, but room for a laptop and notepad.

Not sure about being one of the better or one of the best in Hobart. In absolute terms, you'd have to go with the Islington - and good grief - its now Hilton! After that, still boutique-y there's Federal's Henry Jones Art Hotel and Macq 1, on the docks; bigger and not so boutique, Wrest Point in Sandy Bay. Corinda Collection (Mr & Mrs Smith) is fabulous (historic home).

In terms of major chains after the Islington - there's Marriott's The Tasman: their highest ranked hotel in Australia ("6 star").

Of the 'run of the mill' chains, by choice I'd go for the Crowne Plaza, which I used to use a fair bit. Best range of bar and eateries (nice terrace) but the Movenpick isn't far behind.

 

[elanshin]

Property: ibis Melbourne Central
Status: Platinum
Room booked: Superior Queen (I believe - I'm not sure)
Room upgraded/type: I think so - highest floor
Rate: $175
Free internet: Yes
Free Breakfast: Yes, buffet
Early check in/late out: Yes, at midday
Welcome drink: No* (it's not on my app)
Welcome gift: Bottle of De Bortoli Legacy 2022 vintage. Bar of chocolates and some socks


This one was a bit interesting. I accidentally double booked this back a few months ago and the hotel management offered to put the amount as credit. I just had to book direct with them.

So most of the Accor benefits are there but at the same time I'm not 100% sure which room type i ended up booking.

Overall room is reasonablr sized and functional. It's attached to the Novotel and share a restaurant.

 

[Cutty]

Property: The Adnate, Perth
Status: Accor+ Platinum
Room booked: Adnate King
Room upgraded/type: I assume yes as I was given a high floor, but wasn’t told on check-in
Rate: $212 - Accor plus - stay longer and save - bed and breakfast
Free internet: Yes
Free Breakfast: Yes, buffet and kitchen staff on hand for freshly made requests (great range of options at the buffett)
Early check in/late out: Yes, early check in at midday which was greatly appreciated. Staff made an effort to point out status and perks afforded to me. Late check out not required.
Welcome drink: Yes x 1 in app
Welcome gift: Bottle of red wine, chocolate, and 2 large glass bottles of water (1 sparkling and 1 still). And a hand written welcome note.
Recommended: Yes; very happy with the hotel services, cleanliness, bar/restaurant area overlooking the pool, and perfect for freeway access in and out of the CBD.

I manage a few projects in Perth so usually visit once a quarter, having tried a few hotels (within the budget work allows me) I am very comfortable and happy with The Adnate. Will come back. Would like to try the Novotel to see what it is like over the road; though the views do seem blocked by neighbouring high rises, The Adnate city views are spectacular and uninterrupted. And car parking is easy with use of the multi deck carpark behind the hotel, the hotel gives you a reusable pass for your stay.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Property : Novotel Melbourne Airport
Status : Accor+gold
Rate : Originally booked using stay plus (~$280) but cancelled it and booked RHR $169 about 2/52 out
Category booked : Deluxe room kingbed
Room upgrade :  Not sure but on 7th floor with runway, city and car park views
Early check-in, late check-out : Not required but offered
Welcome drink : 2 in app but when we went to use in the restaurant, Boccata, said there was a glitch, needed to go to reception for paper voucher.
Receptionist apologised and said she should have given them at check in - no big deal
Welcome amenity: Water x 2 and a chocolate bar - no chocolate plane as others have posted.
Parking : Under the hotel, $30 first night, $20 per night thereafter.
Shuttle : Complimentary, but do need to book a time for the morning run, drops at T1. If flying Jetstar, easier to walk the 5 minutes.
Comments : The hotel only opened in July and remains new and fresh. Interesting to note, the adjacent Ibis reception was very busy and their rooms were more expensive.
I don't expect they have many guests that stay longer than one night, we have booked again for April.

Definitely dine at Boccata, Accor Plus Dining discount applied without issue, I have posted some pics in the "What I ate today" thread.