Promo: Le Club Accorhotels’ Private Sale with up to 50% Off

Le Club Accorhotels is running a private sale for Accorhotels members for bookings made by August 28, 2014. The percentage off depends on the location, but is up to 50% off.

Here is the breakdown of which countries are offering what –

UK – 40% off on stays between December 19, 2014 and April 13, 2015
Ireland – 40% off on stays between December 19, 2014 and April 13, 2015
Asia – 40% off on stays between September 1 2014 and September 30, 2015
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji & French Polynesia – 40% off on stays between September 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015
Egypt, Bahrain & Africa – 40% off on stays between August 20, 2014 and December 31, 2014
US – 30% off on stays between August 19, 2014 and April 30, 2015
Canada – 40% off on stays between August 19, 2014 and April 30, 2015
Austria & Switzerland – 50% off (2 nights for the price of 1) on stays between October 1, 2014 and January 11, 2015
Belgium, Luxembourg & Netherlands – 40% off on stays between September 11, 2014 and March 31, 2015
Eastern Europe – 40% off on stays between October 1, 2014 and March 8, 2015
Germany – 50% off (2 nights for the price of 1) on stays between October 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015
Latin America – 40% off on stays between October 10, 2014 and January 31, 2015
Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Morocco & Turkey – 40% off on stays between August 19, 2014 and January 31, 2015

Here’s a booking link.

The percentages off are eye-catching (see the one below for Germany), however…

there are blackout dates, the reservations are prepaid, and non-refundable/non changeable. Does this Private Sale still offer a good deal? I’d say only if you are firm on your plans. The discounted amount is decent, but I usually prefer to make hotel reservations that can be cancelled without any penalty. Still, especially on the 2-for-1 hotels if you are certain that you’ll be staying at a hotel on dates within the promo, this may be a good opportunity to save.

Specific Terms & Conditions vary depending on property, but here are some general ones that apply to the promotion –

Offer subject to the hotels conditions and availability, and the availability of the offer in the chosen hotel. See the sales conditions for the rate. Depending on the country, these prices may not include taxes, may include VAT only or may include all taxes (VAT and city tax). When prices do not include all taxes, the relevant taxes (VAT and/or city tax) will be stated in the following stages of the reservation process. The price is only guaranteed at the time of reservation.

The additional T&C for US & Canada properties are here –

This offer is valid until August 28, 2014. Save up to 30% off a minimum 7 night stay at the Sofitel Los Angeles, a minimum 4 night stay at the Sofitel New York and Sofitel Miami, a minimum 3 night stay at the Sofitel San Francisco, a minimum 2 night stay at the Sofitel Chicago, a minimum 1 night stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia and Sofitel Washington DC from August 19 – December 26, 2014. Save up to 30% off a minimum 6 night stay at the Novotel New York Times Square from September 1 – April 7, 2015. Save up to 30% off a 4 night minimum stay at the Novotel Toronto North York from September 1 – April 30, 2015.
Save up to 40% off a minimum 3 night stay at the Novotel hotels in Canada(except Novotel Toronto North York up to 30% off a minimum 4 night stay), for stays from September 1 – April 30, 2015.
Blackout dates apply. Offer subject to hotel’s sales conditions. Full deposit is not refundable even if the booking is cancelled or modified. Full amount of stay is payable in advance by credit card at booking time. Client must provide credit card details to qualify for this promotion. Blackout dates apply. No change or cancellation can be made after booking. Taxes not included. Surcharges apply for 3rd & 4th adults. Other hotel conditions may apply.