If you’re considering ALL Accor+ Explorer and you have the option to buy it on the India checkout, the numbers can work out in your favor simply because you’re paying in INR.
Seems getting the membership from the Indian Accor website will give instant $15 plus $47 = $62 discount? So you’re basically getting Explorer for around $167?
Also, if travelling from Qatar Airways, their ongoing 10% discount for Accor seems enough to get in most of the $167 back, no? Am I missing something?
The Math:
Accor+ lists the India price at INR 19,499 per year. (go to ALL Accor+ Explorer India) At today’s USD/INR market rate of ~90.62, that converts to roughly:
INR 19,499 ÷ 90.62 ≈ USD 215.2
Meanwhile, the “Rest of the World” checkout lists the same Explorer membership at USD 229 per year. That’s a difference of about:
USD 229 − USD 215.2 ≈ USD 13.8 (call it ~$14–$15)
So the India pricing is effectively around fifteen dollars cheaper at current exchange rates, before you even consider card fees.
Why this can be the better deal:
- Same core benefits, lower entry price. The Explorer bundle (Stay Plus free nights, dining discounts, and hotel-rate discounts) is marketed as a single membership product; paying less for the same package is a straightforward win if you’re eligible to purchase via India.
- Occasional sign-up promos can sweeten it further. Currently, from February 17, 2026, 2,000 ALL Reward points is being given with new memberships.
Reality check: your bank’s conversion rate may differ from the mid-market rate, and prices/promos can change. But even with small swings, the INR checkout often stays cheaper—think of the difference as a free meal or a couple of local rides.
Seems getting the membership from the Indian Accor website will give instant $15 plus $47 = $62 discount? So you’re basically getting Explorer for around $167?
Also, if travelling from Qatar Airways, their ongoing 10% discount for Accor seems enough to get in most of the $167 back, no? Am I missing something?
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