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Free Ascott Hotel Platinum Membership (New Accounts)

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LDevinior on 15/12/2019 - 09:29 ascott-web-service.crmxs.com (11931 clicks)
Last edited 15/12/2019 - 12:19 by 1 other user
AMEXPL

First post so please take it easy on me. There was a similar OzBargain post about this a few months ago (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/483889) where you could get free Gold status when you sign up for Ascott Star Rewards using an Amex referral link.

I recently found another link which will now give you free PLATINUM status plus 4,000 points when you sign up using code AMEXPL. Platinum is the highest status level, which usually requires a qualifying spend of over $AUD 10,000. Some Platinum benefits include (https://www.the-ascott.com/en/member/benefits.html): 


  • Complimentary Room Upgrades
  • Complimentary Breakfast (in Europe)
  • Complimentary Airport Transfers (in the Middle East)
  • Priority Check-in/Check-Out

The code is embedded in the link, so there’s no need to enter the code. I believe this code will only work until the end of the year, and you will retain Platinum membership for 2 years from signing up with the link.

P.S. Most major hotel brands don’t recognise Ascott yet to status match, as it’s only a new program. However, currently Radisson will status match it to Silver tier, Wyndham will status match it to Gold tier and Best Western will status match it to Platinum tier.

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  • Homr on 15/12/2019 - 09:34
    +22

    Damn, thought it was free "Accor" Hotels platinum membership :(

    • AlienC on 15/12/2019 - 20:50
      +1

      The devil is unfortunately in the details my friend always in the details.

      Make sure to always keep your wits about you lest you forget it.

  • snoopydoop on 15/12/2019 - 09:45

    Is there a way to activate this if you already have an account?

    • Devinior on 15/12/2019 - 09:51
      +5

      I don't believe so. You could always sign-up again using a new email address

  • lyoo01 on 15/12/2019 - 09:53
    +2

    If you want to ask other hotels to match the membership, do you just email them? And which ones should I match this to? Thanks!

      • lyoo01 on 15/12/2019 - 09:56

        Thanks!

      • ely on 15/12/2019 - 10:38
        +4

        And then who will match those ones? Keen to see how far this can be stretched :D

        • Devinior on 15/12/2019 - 10:39
          +11

          I think your best bet is to match to Platinum Best Western, then match others from that

          • ely on 15/12/2019 - 10:52

            @Devinior: Hilton apparently matches any, although it also requires a proof of stay. Their status match form explicitly mentions Raddison, Wyndham, and Best Western as options - so if you status match to any of those and then stay at least one night you probably have a decent chance of the Hilton status match.

            • Devinior on 15/12/2019 - 11:05
              +4

              @ely: Although Hilton has an 'Other' option, it it will NOT match any Ascott membership statuses :(. Hilton will also only status match Raddison Gold/Diamond, Wyndham Diamond or Best Western Diamond/Diamond Select

              • BargainGhost on 15/12/2019 - 12:24

                @Devinior: Wonder if Accor will match?

                • Ijuiceman on 15/12/2019 - 13:20
                  +1

                  @BargainGhost: Nope, Accor will not match anyone from what I have seen.. Best bet to get an Accor Gold level, is an Ibis Business Card or be a stockholder of Accor.

              • ely on 15/12/2019 - 13:24

                @Devinior: Yes, that's why I was suggesting matching to those first :)

              • Bmann999 on 15/12/2019 - 14:19

                @Devinior: Will they match BW Diamond as Hilton Gold or Diamond?

            • leiiv on 16/12/2019 - 00:38

              @ely: Proof of stay at Hilton or at the hotel that we to it to be matched?

              • ely on 16/12/2019 - 11:49

                @leiiv: It'll be proof of stay at the hotel group that you want to match it to.

      • BuyNowThinkLater on 15/12/2019 - 12:27
        +2

        Thanks OP. I can confirm that I got status matched to Best Western, Wyndham is pending but I got rejected for Radisson as Ascott is not in their list. I saw that Best Western is part of their list so I just replied if they can status match based on that. Hopeully they do.

        • eviledward on 15/12/2019 - 13:30

          Just on this topic, does anyone know which hotel group will match if you have a Hilton Diamond membership?

          Thank you

        • MrFizz on 15/12/2019 - 13:43

          @Kdm did Best Western match instantly or is it still pending? I have received no confirmation about membership or match yet.

          • BuyNowThinkLater on 15/12/2019 - 14:05

            @MrFizz: Check your spam for the confirmation email. Best Western will send you an email about the status match update. I received mine about an hour after I applied.

        • Pareto8020 on 15/12/2019 - 17:06

          When you registered for Wyndham Rewards status match, the form has a section which says: "Membership Verification - Upload a picture or screenshot of your member card from another hotel loyalty program. Make sure your name and current status are visible." What did you submit here? I can't seem to find a (virtual) membership card from the Ascott Rewards page. I could just take a screencap of the "My Account Details" page which says I'm a Platinum member there, but I'm not sure if that would work…

          • BuyNowThinkLater on 16/12/2019 - 11:24

            @Pareto8020: I sent a screenshot of the dashboard. Having said that, I've yet to get any response from them.

      • mitmiu on 23/12/2019 - 23:45

        Do I need to be member of them to be able to match the membership?
        If I was gold membership then what level of membership Best Western hotel match to?

    • nietzsche bargain on 18/12/2019 - 15:47

      In one of the earlier Accor Platinum freebies I status matched to Gold Hilton HHonours, PLatinum IHG, whatever the top Best Western was, Radission, and a few others… (using mainly the Accor and HHonors to further status match). These days its a lot tougher and almost all require proof of stays

  • oldmate78 on 15/12/2019 - 10:13

    Anyone else not get their confirmation email?

    • bausie on 15/12/2019 - 10:14
      +11

      Check spam. Mine was there.

      • ripoffmerchant on 15/12/2019 - 16:40

        Gmail client sorted mine as spam also

  • Optimus Prime on 15/12/2019 - 10:16
    +2

    Cheers OP - great first post. Just signed up and activated. Can confirm platinum status and 2 yr expiry

    • UndeclaredFreak on 15/12/2019 - 13:32

      I signed up, Wdo I check if I my membership is platinum?

    • UndeclaredFreak on 15/12/2019 - 13:36
      +1

      Nevermind, found it. I’m a derp.

      • ruprectaus on 15/12/2019 - 14:41
        +1

        Let us Super derps in on how to find it ? I don't think I have it, when I click on memberships it doesn't show anything. I got an email saying clink to activate and followed that through

        • frenzal on 15/12/2019 - 19:20

          Yep can find it signed up activated the email and can't see my status, can some one please help me!!

      • UndeclaredFreak on 15/12/2019 - 20:08

        Well I’m glad I’m not the only Derp! You sign in, click on the little person icon top right. Then click on your name in the left hand drop down. The. Click Dashboard, then your account t summary will pop up and say Platnium :)

  • TripleJ2 on 15/12/2019 - 10:28

    Thank you for sharing!
    Any ideas what the 4000 points is equivalent to?

  • Yamun121 on 15/12/2019 - 10:28
    +16

    Don't know what this is, signed up, thanks

    • ltwo on 15/12/2019 - 10:37
      +6

      you've just agreed to transfer your next 12 paychecks to me. i'll be in touch.

      • stockastics on 15/12/2019 - 10:43
        +6

        Sounds like Centrelink Robo

        • stinkydog on 15/12/2019 - 13:30
          +1
          • voted by one other user.
            1 person worked on Centrelink Robo.
          • tdw on 15/12/2019 - 18:07
            -1

            @stinkydog: Quite a few humourless tossers on ozbargain lol

      • hanofee on 15/12/2019 - 12:08
        +2

        Do u accept itunes card by chance?

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 15/12/2019 - 12:20

      Yep same here. Used my "sign up for anything free" email address

  • shivaussie on 15/12/2019 - 11:11

    Haven't got the email confirmation yet

    • Devinior on 15/12/2019 - 11:11

      It sometimes takes a while to go through. Also, make sure you check your 'spam' folder

  • russta on 15/12/2019 - 11:13
    +4

    Signed up, status matched to Best Western Diamond Select already too. Thanks.

  • powerhead on 15/12/2019 - 11:16

    Any way to apply this to existing membership (gold from the previous deal)?

    • Devinior on 15/12/2019 - 11:20

      I believe it only applies to new sign-ups. You could always sign-up again with a different email address

  • WilhelmBargo on 15/12/2019 - 11:16

    So which hotels does this apply to?

    • Devinior on 15/12/2019 - 11:19
      +1

      Ascott is a Singapore-based hotel brand, which has over 700 hotels across over 30 countries (including many in Australia). Some of its hotel brands include:
      - Ascott The Residence
      - Citadines
      - Somerset Serviced Residence
      - Quest Apartment Hotels
      - The Crest Collection
      - Lyf

      • ElCheapoo on 15/12/2019 - 11:24

        Which hotels in Australia exactly?

        • Devinior on 15/12/2019 - 11:31
          +9

          They have hotels in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart, as well as all the cities Quest Hotels are in.
          - Sydney: Citadines Connect Sydney Airport & Citadines Walker North Sydney (opening 2021).
          - Melbourne: Citadines on Bourke & Somerset on Elizabeth
          - Perth: Citadines St Georges Terrace
          - Hobart: Somerset on the Pier

  • Westpac on 15/12/2019 - 11:22
    +3

    Can these be used for quest bookings?

  • lanjiao on 15/12/2019 - 11:34
    +4

    Great write up and good deal. Welcome to the community :)

  • mysterybox on 15/12/2019 - 11:35

    Signed up,
    But couldn't find any in Australia using their search tool.

  • fishball on 15/12/2019 - 11:46
    +2

    Thanks OP

  • AustriaBargain on 15/12/2019 - 11:47

    Not sure what this is but signed up anyway. Never used a real hotel in my life but maybe that’s the point of the promotion.

  • Wasup73 on 15/12/2019 - 11:47
    +2

    Nice one. Confirm work with wyndam

    • SnoozeAndLose on 15/12/2019 - 11:51

      What does it mean? Can book Wyndam hote

      • BargainGhost on 15/12/2019 - 12:21
        +2

        I’m pretty sure he matched status with wyndham.

        • SnoozeAndLose on 15/12/2019 - 14:18

          Ok sorry but how does it works?

  • JoJoker on 15/12/2019 - 11:58

    Anyone know the rules of the 40% of birthday voucher? Traveling in Jan so I'd love to get it before then.

  • citybargainhunter on 15/12/2019 - 12:10

    Thanks OP

  • Flop on 15/12/2019 - 12:18

    When and where do the free room upgrades apply?
    I guess it would depend upon whoch company you are staying with

  • capslock janitor on 15/12/2019 - 13:02

    long time lurker?

  • bne87 on 15/12/2019 - 13:10

    Does holiday Inn have a program?

    • ItsBatman on 15/12/2019 - 13:19
      +1

      Its IHG Rewards

  • inconspicuous on 15/12/2019 - 13:28
    +14

    Holy shit, Best Western matched it to their highest tier (Diamond Select). Of course the benefits aren't really that good but we can wank each other off over our status now.

    • arctan on 15/12/2019 - 13:39

      What does Diamond Select give to you (benefit)?

      • inconspicuous on 15/12/2019 - 14:59

        50% bonus points per stay plus the standard perks (room upgrade, welcome gift). I would always keep my expectations low when it comes to these programs.

    • BuyNow Think Later on 15/12/2019 - 17:07

      What did you do for Best Western to match it to their highest tier?

  • arctan on 15/12/2019 - 13:38

    Thanks Op. A bit let down Singapore hotel chain does not offer breakfast at their Singapore properties for top tier member. (i am travelling to Singapore early next year).

  • coffeed on 15/12/2019 - 13:41
    +19

    I'd like to offer a word of caution. A year ago, I signed up for free Platinum GHA Discovery status through a link I found online. Unfortunately, as many people have a habit of doing just as I did, when I arrived at my hotel and asked for an upgrade (as is a platinum perk), they told me the code used to sign up had been flagged as invalid and they would not be honouring my status.

    I've signed up for this deal anyway, just thought I'd share my experience in case anyone encounters something similar. Cheerio.

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 15/12/2019 - 18:00
      +3

      Pretty sure the best use of this hack is to quickly get a status match to a better hotel chain.

    • MITM on 15/12/2019 - 22:03

      Bet you were f**coffeed.

  • lazybones1987 on 15/12/2019 - 14:56
    +4

    Great, I've signed up. Now, how do I locate my membership number?

    • ssjmark on 15/12/2019 - 16:46

      I'm trying to figure out the same thing. Can't find my member number using my phone browser

  • verio on 15/12/2019 - 14:57
    +5

    Honestly, I don’t expect to use this membership but matching this platinum status with other rewards programs makes it kind of a fun game. Collect them all!

  • Serathis on 15/12/2019 - 15:36
    +1

    Nice one OP, great deal for first post

  • tdw on 15/12/2019 - 18:13
    +2

    It's like OP has been posting here for yonks…so informative :)

    I'll probably never make use of this but you never know

  • booze101 on 15/12/2019 - 18:58

    unable to activate,shows up as an error (service unavailable):(

    • booze101 on 15/12/2019 - 19:09

      never mind, activated now

  • ST on 15/12/2019 - 21:10

    Anyone not getting the activation email? It has been 10 mins… maybe I just need to be patient!

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 15/12/2019 - 21:24

      Check spam filter.

      • ST on 15/12/2019 - 21:27

        Got it! it is in the Spam. Thanks!

  • signalman24 on 15/12/2019 - 21:47

    Which hotel program with match Best Western?

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