ALL Accor+ Explorer expands to 10 more countries from 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, the paid ALL Accor+ Explorer membership works in 10 more countries across the Middle East and Pakistan. Accor says more than 80 hotels will join. For members in India and the rest of Asia Pacific, that means Stay Plus nights, dining discounts, and Red Hot Rooms now reach these markets too.
New countries on the map
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
More countries means more places to use an Explorer membership you may already hold in India: Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, ibis, and the rest of Accor’s ladder in those markets, wherever the hotel has opted into Accor Plus.
Benefits that matter most
Exact rules, blackout dates, and hotel lists still sit on Accor Plus, so check there before you book.
| Benefit | What you get |
|---|---|
| Stay Plus free nights | Buy 1 night, get 1 night free (typically twice a year) at 1,400+ participating hotels |
| Room discount | About 15% off public rates year-round across 30+ brands and 5,000+ Accor hotels worldwide |
| Food and drinks | About 30% off food and 15% off drinks at participating restaurants and bars |
| Red Hot Rooms | Up to 50% off selected early-bird or last-minute stays for Explorer members |
Stay Plus: buy one, get one free
Stay Plus is the reason many people buy Explorer. On a qualifying stay of two nights or more, you can redeem a free night certificate, usually up to two per membership year. With the Middle East and Pakistan joining, those certificates now cover Dubai-adjacent trips, GCC business travel, Egypt leisure, and Pakistan stays rather than Asia Pacific hotels alone.
15% off rooms worldwide
Explorer members get a year-round member rate, about 15% off the public rate, across a very large Accor footprint (Accor Plus cites 5,000+ hotels). It applies separately from Stay Plus and covers the everyday case: booking as a member when you are not burning a free night.
Dining and drinks
At participating venues, members typically get about 30% off food and 15% off drinks. That adds up on resort stays and city hotels where you eat on property. Venue lists and caps vary by country, so confirm on Accor Plus before you plan a big dinner around the discount.
Red Hot Rooms: up to 50% off
Red Hot Rooms are Explorer-only deals on selected hotels and dates, with discounts that Accor Plus advertises up to 50%. Inventory moves fast. If you are flexible on city and dates, this can beat both the standard member rate and a casual cash booking.
Why this matters if you live in India
- India is already an Accor Plus / Explorer market. The news here is not “Explorer arrives in India” but “more destinations where your benefits work.”
- GCC and Egypt trips get more interesting if you can burn Stay Plus or catch a Red Hot Room instead of paying full rack.
- Pakistan now sits on the same membership map for eligible hotels. That helps for family or work travel.
- Not every Accor hotel in a new country will join. Mecca properties, for example, are called out as excluded on Accor Plus stay-benefit pages. Always check the hotel before you buy.