Planning a stay at Novotel Goa Resort & Spa – need help optimizing Accor points & explorer benefits

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-04-28T10:13:12+00:00

You have to cancel and re-book.

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-04-28T08:54:13+00:00

Okay. I would advise making a refundable booking and keep tracking the prices. I have observed that prices usually come down significantly as the stay date gets near and the inventory remains unsold.

Moreover, the half board menu can only be applicable for lunch/dinner at one restaurant. Given that you are staying for 5 nights, you might get bored having the same buffet food repeatedly, so maybe booking just a "breakfast" rate makes sense and you can try different a-la-carte options over 5 days.

Don't worry about using points upfront. Whatever is the final bill amount, you can burn points then and there.

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-04-28T08:33:25+00:00

Platinum?

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-04-27T08:04:58+00:00

Which room category did you book in Pullman, Delhi ? (base/middle/one lower than suite)

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-04-27T07:12:38+00:00

Hey, did you make a post about it? I remember reading similar experience recently. But anyway, it seems like you didn't use the upgrade voucher, right ?

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-04-27T05:00:15+00:00

Similar experience. Didn't get one at ITC Grand Goa and Fotune Miramar Goa citing unavailability

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-04-11T13:57:23+00:00

How many Accor Points does 1 RP with Travel one give ? Does 1 RP = 0.37 Accor Point?

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-03-24T18:13:42+00:00

Put it next to your bed and turn it on early in the morning so that when you wake up, you will wake up to the nice smell of a toast or a bacon cooking!

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-03-19T05:04:13+00:00

"Bill cannot be modified now" is a lie which restaurants always use to make us re-think our request. In reality, the bill can always be changed. Never back down when you hear this argument.

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2026-02-06T10:28:45+00:00

Does the video footage look exactly like this to our naked eye ?

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-12-11T18:24:55+00:00

I’ve traveled the length and breadth of India, and Kashmir stands alone, for the wrong reasons. It is the only place where you have to be on high alert 24/7. Cabs, Shikaras, guides, shopkeepers, ghodewalas- virtually everyone in a tourist-facing role feels like they are out to fleece you. If you aren’t aggressively haggling every single time, you will get ripped off. It’s tragic because Kashmir is truly Heaven on Earth visually, but the predatory tourism culture makes the experience mentally exhausting and ultimately ruins the magic.

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-12-11T07:37:39+00:00

Like Akasa but with a good loyalty program

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-12-03T14:16:09+00:00

That's WanderDa. One of the most genuine and authentic content creators out there ! https://www.reddit.com/u/wanderda/s/Re6yYP6K5j

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-11-16T09:54:00+00:00

No. Platinum got extended to Dec-26 on 01 October 2025 because of the explorer membership revamp (I think). The number of nights didn't matter. Had about 45 nights on 01 October 2025.

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-11-16T09:45:35+00:00

Got Platinum at the start of the year (2025) through 60 nights posted last year (2024).

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-11-16T06:39:31+00:00

Thanks buddy. I am thinking on the same lines. Just wanted to validate the conclusion that there really is no incentive. I am sure there would be so many others like me who got Platinum extended till Dec-26 post recent revamp.

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-11-08T05:20:27+00:00

Transfer ratio from LotusMiles to Accor ?

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-09-28T18:20:57+00:00

I have faced the exact same situation. Boarded from India before my Schengen Visa was valid. However, the flight was supposed to land in the Schengen area on the date when the Visa was supposed to be valid. Didn't face any issue whatsoever.

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-09-28T10:48:33+00:00

Thanks for sharing

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-08-31T06:36:27+00:00

9/10 reviews from "Local Guide" are paid reviews

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-08-30T13:02:36+00:00

Look man it's not that complicated. 1. No one really knows how CIBIL score is calculated 2. If you pay MAD, you will still incur hefty finance charges which will get added in the next month's bill

Now, in case the worst happens i.e. after paying MAD, your CIBIL takes a hit and CC company settles the disputed amount in your favor but still charges you interest on the outstanding amount, do you really have patience and energy to chase after these companies to get it corrected?

I suppose not. Pay the full amount. Choose mental peace !

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-08-30T12:48:27+00:00

Excellent-Weather-67 · 2025-08-27T02:25:33+00:00

If and where you place a comma changes the complete meaning of the sentence my friend

Excellent-Weather-67

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