Hi everyone,
I’m planning to buy the ALL Accor+ Explorer membership, which should give me Gold status + 30 status nights immediately. From what I understand, I’ll need 60 status nights total for Platinum, so effectively another 30 nights.
Here’s my tentative travel plan for 2026:
July – Jaipur
Planning to use one Stay Plus BOGO/free night offer at Raffles Jaipur
Will probably book a suite costing ~₹40K before taxes
Then stay 4 nights at ibis Jaipur City Centre for ~₹10K total before taxes
October – Thailand trip
Current plan:
Chiang Mai: 4–5 nights
Bangkok: 6–7 nights
Phuket: 3 nights
Average budget:
Around ₹12–15K/night
I may not stay entirely in Accor properties throughout the trip
I also want to maximize my second Stay Plus free night in Thailand, so I’m okay splurging a bit on a luxury Accor property to get maximum value from the membership.
A few questions:
Based on this travel pattern, what’s the smartest route to Platinum?
Should I prioritize cheaper Accor stays just to accumulate nights, or focus on higher spend/status points?
Is the ALL Signature Plan worth considering for faster Platinum qualification?
Which Thailand Accor properties would give the best balance of elite benefits + value for money?
Any mattress-run strategies or promos I should keep an eye on?
Would really appreciate advice from experienced ALL/Accor members, especially anyone who has recently gone from Gold → Platinum efficiently.