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The Accor STEP program is a gem to explore for those seeking upscale benefits – such as complimentary breakfast and upgrades – at select Accor Group hotels without having to climb the ladder of its loyalty program, ALL – Accor Live Limitless. Unfortunately, access to this program is not as simple as booking online. Reservations must be made through an approved travel agency. Here’s how it works.
Accor Step offers travellers booking an Accor hotel through an eligible travel agency the following benefits:
It’s important to note that even Diamond members, the most distinguished members of the All – Accor Live Limitless program, are not automatically eligible for free breakfast during their stays. This favor is only guaranteed on weekends worldwide, or on a daily basis in the Asia-Pacific region.
The free breakfast included in stays booked via Accor STEP is a great advantage, even if you have Gold, Platinum or Diamond status.
Although not all Accor establishments have joined Accor Step, some hotels in some of the most prestigious chains, such as Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel, offer benefits to people who book through Accor Step.
Here are the participating Accor STEP chains:
Not all the hotels of these brands take part in Accor STEP. Some brands, such as Raffles and SO/, have relatively few participating establishments. On the other hand, many Fairmont, Pullman and Sofitel hotels offer benefits through this program.
For a complete list of participating Accor STEP hotels, please contact your local travel agency. They will be happy to tell you whether the rate is available for your destination.
Individuals cannot book a stay through Accor Step; it is necessary to go through a travel agency.
Fortunately, there are many travel agencies with access to the program, located all over the world, including the USA, Canada, and France. Some are available online, while others require a personal visit.
The preferential rates offered by the Accor Step program are not always the most competitive on the market. Rates are aligned with the standard rates posted on the Accor website, excluding promotional offers and rates negotiated with companies. And for the moment, it’s impossible to book a stay through Accor Step with Reward points.
But while Accor Step’s prices are similar to those found on the Accor websitethe monetary value of the benefits offered by the program, such as hotel credit and free breakfast, means that a reservation made through the program is more beneficial.
Accor Step is not the only program that offers benefits and preferential rates when staying at Accor hotels. Virtuoso, a worldwide network of travel agencies, also offers significant benefits. But to take advantage of the preferential rates offered by Virtuoso, you also need to use a travel agency.
The quickest way to collect Reward points and speed up your quest for status is to get an Accor partner credit card.
In France, you can transfer your Flying Blue Miles into Reward points through the Miles+Points program. 4,000 Flying Blue Miles equals 1,000 Reward points.
To maximize your earning of Flying Blue Miles, we recommend using Air France KLM American Express cards.
There are three Air France KLM American Express cards for individuals: the Silver card, the Gold card and the Platinum card.
Air France KLM American Express cards offer various privileges, depending on the level selected. Rather than earning Membership Rewards points like traditional American Express cards, Air France KLM American Express cards allow users to earn Flying Blue Miles.
In Canada, there are no credit cards that earn Reward points directly. However, Flying Blue Miles are freely transferable to the ALL – Accor Live Limitless program at a rate of 4:1. The procedure for transferring Miles is detailed in this article.
So, by taking advantage of the excellent welcome offer on the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard®, the 60,000 Flying Blue Miles offered can be converted into 15,000 ALL Reward points.
Finally, it is also possible to accumulate points organically by :
Accor STEP is a real asset for discerning travellers looking for affordable luxury. This program offers a range of exclusive benefits, such as complimentary breakfasts, hotel credits, and room upgrades, at some of the world’s most prestigious hotels. Although access to this program requires going through an approved travel agency, the rewards are well worth the extra effort.
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