ACCOR HOTELSERVICES UK LIMITED carries an average payment time of 49 days, sitting just outside the standard 30-day commercial window and indicating a structural tendency toward extended payment cycles. The distribution is notably polarised, with 48% of payments settled within 30 days contrasted sharply against 45% falling beyond 60 days, suggesting two distinct payment behaviours rather than a consistent pattern. This split leaves only 7% of payments in the 31–60 day mid-range, pointing to an absence of gradual escalation and instead a binary outcome for suppliers.
With 36% of payments classified as late, the reliability profile for this company is a significant concern, as more than one in three invoices is not settled on agreed terms. The heavy concentration of payments beyond 60 days (45%) introduces meaningful cash flow unpredictability for suppliers, particularly those operating on tighter working capital cycles. The near-even split between prompt and very late payments creates high variance, making revenue forecasting from this client materially difficult.
ACCOR HOTELSERVICES UK LIMITED presents a moderate-to-high payment risk profile and suppliers should approach engagements with clear protective measures in place. It is advisable to negotiate shorter payment terms contractually, request partial upfront payments, or apply prompt payment discounts to incentivise earlier settlement. Suppliers with limited credit flexibility or thin margins should factor the realistic prospect of 60-plus day payment cycles into their cash flow planning before extending significant credit lines.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 09 Feb 2026 | 49 | 48% | 7% | 45% | 36% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 02 Sept 2025 | 51 | 55% | 24% | 21% | 57% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
General payment term during the reporting period is 30 days
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
In case of complaints or disputes, suppliers can contact our accounting team generic email address: finance.uk@accor.com
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Accor Hotelservices UK Limited is a UK company registered with the SIC code for hotels and similar accommodation. It is part of the Accor hotel group, being controlled by Accor (U.K.) Limited, and had a subsidiary, Ibis UK Limited, which has since been dissolved. The company appears to function as a UK service entity within the wider Accor hotel group's corporate structure, rather than operating hotels directly itself. It is registered in London, holds a leasehold property title in Greater London, and is a registered data controller and licensed sponsor of skilled worker visas, consistent with its role supporting Accor's UK hotel operations.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · companiesintheuk.co.uk