Tracking Points & Transfer Options
#9 Among Hotels
Point Value
2.2 ¢
Hobby Score
4.7
Accor is a straightforward program with a large footprint outside of the U.S.
Yes
The best ways to earn Accor points are by staying at Accor properties or transferring from one of their credit card partners. You can also earn points through various other partners — like vacation stays, safaris, and car rentals, but none are high-value methods.
How many points you earn depends on which property you stay at and whether you hold elite status with Accor Live Limitless. See the chart below:
Charts like this can be confusing, so another easy option is to use the online calculator. Go here and scroll to “Calculate the number of points for your next stay.” Enter your stay details to see your exact earnings.
While none transfer at 1:1 ratios, Accor points redeem at 2 Euro cents per point, so these transfers can still deliver solid value.
The best way to redeem Accor points is for stays at Accor properties. Redemptions are simple, since all points are fixed at a value of 2 Euro cents per point. To search for a room, go to the Accor site and enter your travel details. If you have points in your account, you’ll see an option to apply them at checkout. The minimum redemption is 2000 points, which gives you 40€ off your stay.
If you don’t have points at the time of booking but will earn them before your stay, you can apply them later during checkout. You can also call Customer Care and redeem points over the phone.
If you don’t have enough points to cover the entire stay, you can pay the remaining balance in cash at a straight 1:1 ratio. For example:
Discover your points' highest-value redemption options. Use the filters to find the optimal sweet spot for your next trip.
We don’t usually recommend transferring hotels points to airlines due to poor conversion value. But if your points are expiring, you can move them to select airline partners—Flying Blue, Iberia, or Virgin Australia—at a 1:1 ratio
The Accor Live Limitless program is best for travelers who spend a lot of time abroad, especially in Europe and Asia. Accor has a huge global footprint with more than 4000 properties and a wide range of brands from budget to luxury. Their hotels work well for both business and leisure travelers, and brand consistency is a strong selling point.
You won’t find outsized value with Accor redemptions, but you will find a simple, transparent system. All points redeem at a fixed 2 Euro cents per point, which is higher than most hotel programs. Being able to mix points and cash with a predictable value makes redemptions easy and reliable.
Where Accor falls short is on the earning side. There are no co-branded credit cards for U.S. customers, and transfer partners are limited. Bilt, Capital One, and Citi all transfer to Accor, but none at 1:1 ratios, which cuts into the value of that fixed redemption rate. The loyalty program is solid, but unless you travel internationally often, especially outside the U.S., earning meaningful status will be difficult. It’s a program worth knowing, but it won’t be a top pick for most U.S.-based travelers.
Accor has five levels of elite status. Classic, the entry tier, is what you receive when you sign up for a free account. As a Classic member, you can earn and redeem points, access member rates, receive exclusive offers, enjoy partner benefits, and get free WiFi during your stays.
To reach higher tiers, you must either stay a certain number of qualifying nights per year or earn enough Status Points. You earn a certain number of Status Points per 10€ spent on each stay. The number varies from property to property, and you will earn more status points based on the higher Elite Status Tier you hold.
Here are the four other elite status levels for Accor Live Limitless, what it takes to reach each level, and benefits of each
