If you’ve been eyeing an Accor loyalty membership, this is a decent nudge to finally pull the trigger. New ALL Accor+ Explorer members who join before December 31, 2025 receive 2,000 bonus reward points, valued at approximately USD $46.
The Offer
- Bonus: 2,000 ALL Accor reward points credited to your account upon joining
- Value: Approximately USD $46
- Cost: USD $229/year (or 14,000 reward points)
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
The bonus points arrive in addition to all standard Explorer benefits, effectively reducing your net membership cost in year one.
What You Get With Explorer Membership
The ALL Accor+ Explorer program is Accor’s paid travel subscription, distinct from the free ALL loyalty program. Here’s what the $229 annual fee unlocks:
- Instant ALL Accor Gold Status — plus 30 status nights credited each membership year
- 15% off the public rate at 4,500+ Accor hotels worldwide
- 30% off food and 15% off drinks at 1,600+ restaurants across Asia Pacific (for up to 10 guests)
- Two Stay Plus FREE Nights annually at participating Asia Pacific properties. These are essentially BOGO certificates.
- Red Hot Rooms — member-only discounted rates
- Exclusive events and partner offers throughout the year
The membership covers 25+ hotel brands, from luxury names like Raffles, Sofitel Legend, and Fairmont down to midscale options like Novotel, Mercure, and ibis.
Good to Know
- Geographic Focus: The dining and free night benefits are strongest in Asia Pacific. The 15% hotel discount, however, applies globally.
- Blackout Dates: Both free nights and member rates are subject to blackout periods. Check Accor’s blackout calendar before booking.
- Status Nights Timing: New members receive their 30 status nights within 24 hours of joining; renewals get them on day one of the new membership year.
- Points Payment Option: You can pay for membership with 14,000 reward points instead of cash if you’re sitting on a stash.
Verdict
The Explorer membership makes the most sense if you stay at Accor properties in Asia Pacific at least a few times per year and dine out at their restaurants. The 30% dining discount alone can offset the annual fee fairly quickly if you use it regularly. The instant Gold status and 30 bonus status nights are a nice shortcut if you’re chasing Platinum or higher.
For infrequent Accor guests or those who primarily travel outside Asia Pacific, the free ALL loyalty program may be sufficient — though you’d miss the dining perks and guaranteed status nights.
Bottom Line
2,000 bonus points worth $46 won’t make or break the decision, but it’s a reasonable sweetener if you were already considering Explorer. The membership’s real value lies in the cumulative benefits: dining discounts, instant status, and free nights. If those align with your travel patterns, joining before December 31, 2025 makes sense.
