Quick Hits: Marriott 2,500 Points, ITC 3-for-2, Accor Deals
Updated as of 6 Oct 2026. Three quick ones: free Marriott points for KrisFlyer elites, a festive 3-for-2 at ITC Hotels, and this month’s Accor Red Hot Rooms. Rupee values use our FX sheet (5 Oct 2026).
1. Marriott Bonvoy: 2,500 points for 3 nights (KrisFlyer elites only)
Marriott and Singapore Airlines are giving 2,500 bonus Marriott points to members who have linked the two programmes and stay 3 paid nights between 1 Oct and 31 Dec 2026. Only the first 20,000 eligible members to register and complete the stays get it.
| Who can link | KrisFlyer Elite Silver, Elite Gold or PPS Club members. Marriott Platinum Elite and above get KrisFlyer Elite Silver when they link, so they qualify too |
| Step 1: link | KrisFlyer account → Profile → Partner programmes → Non-airline partner → Marriott Bonvoy (or via krisflyer.com/marriott) |
| Step 2: register for this offer | A separate sign-up on Marriott’s promotion page. Linking alone doesn’t enrol you |
| Nights | 3 paid nights after you register, need not be in one stay, booked on Marriott.com or the Marriott app. Award nights, Cash + Points, free nights and industry rates don’t count |
| Worth | About ₹1,750 at ₹0.70 a point. Points arrive by late February 2027 and don’t count for status |
Already linked your accounts? You’re eligible, but you still have to do step 2. The offer counts only for members who register for it, and only the first 20,000 to complete three nights get the points, so register before your next Marriott stay. Nights before you register don’t count, and the 20,000 places go in order of who completes their third night first. Tick the consent box, sign in with your Marriott account, and wait for the confirmation message.
Our take: if you’re a Marriott Platinum or a KrisFlyer elite, link (if you haven’t) and register today; it’s free and the 20,000 slots could fill. It also stacks with Marriott’s own autumn promotion. Don’t book nights just for it. More on earning and using Marriott points in our Marriott Bonvoy guide.
2. ITC Hotels: pay for 2 nights, stay 3, breakfast included
| Brands | ITC Hotels, Welcomhotel, Fortune, Storii, Mementos and WelcomHeritage (participating hotels only) |
| Where | Goa, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and hill stations, among others |
| Book by | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Stay by | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Included | Third night free and daily breakfast. Two children under 12 stay free. Taxes extra |
| Catch | Can’t be combined with other offers; the hotel’s usual deposit and cancellation rules apply |
Our take: a third off for a 3-night Diwali break, with breakfast. Compare it with the hotel’s best flexible rate on the same dates, not the rack rate. If you hold a Visa Infinite card, also check the Visa Infinite ITC offer; you’ll get one or the other, not both.
3. Accor Red Hot Rooms: this month’s best picks
Red Hot Rooms are 40–50% off cash rates for ALL Accor+ Explorer members. October has 23 deals, all in Southeast Asia, none in India. The ones worth a look for Indian travellers:
| Hotel | Red Hot Room rate | ≈ ₹ a night | Stay until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Khao Lak / Grand Mercure Khao Lak | THB 1,100 (from 2,200) | ₹3,150 | 31 Oct |
| ibis Styles Phuket City | THB 1,305 (from 2,611) | ₹3,740 | 30 Nov |
| Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa | THB 2,400 (from 4,000) | ₹6,880 | 30 Nov |
| Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara | MYR 385 (from 642) | ₹9,080 | 31 Dec |
| Mövenpick Resort Jimbaran Bali | IDR 1.92 million (from 3.2 million) | ₹10,300 | 19 Dec |
| Sofitel Singapore City Centre | SGD 240 (from 400) | ₹18,060 | 30 Dec |
| Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap | USD 204 (from 340) | ₹19,650 | 20 Dec |
Our take: Sofitel Krabi at under ₹7,000 a night is the standout, and Raffles for about ₹20,000 is rare. But these are member-only cash rates, so they matter only if you already hold Explorer. Thinking of buying it? Read our new ALL Accor+ Explorer guide first.
Chhota sa deal, par mauka sahi. (A small deal, but the timing’s right.)
