{"id":185216,"date":"2025-08-05T18:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/maximize-hyatt-points-5-smart-award-redemption-strategies-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T18:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:00:47","slug":"maximize-hyatt-points-5-smart-award-redemption-strategies-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/maximize-hyatt-points-5-smart-award-redemption-strategies-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximize Hyatt points: 5 smart award redemption strategies &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Although Hyatt&#8217;s growing portfolio may still be smaller than those of Marriott and Hilton, the hotel brand has earned a phenomenal reputation among value-seeking award travelers. Not only is it easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-points-world-of-hyatt-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">earn World of Hyatt points<\/a>, but Hyatt&#8217;s lengthy list of hotels contains some of the most luxurious properties around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to include a stay at a Hyatt property during your next big (or small) vacation? Here are five ways you can maximize your redemptions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt<\/a> program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/park-hyatt-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An exciting addition to London&#8217;s luxe hotel scene: A review of the new Park Hyatt London River Thames<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeem-world-of-hyatt-points\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Redeem World of Hyatt points<\/h2>\n<p>One appealing aspect of the World of Hyatt program is that you can find high-value redemptions throughout its award chart, though you&#8217;ll usually find the best redemptions at high- and low-category properties.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the current <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-award-chart\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt award chart<\/a> for standard rooms at most hotels and the points required per night to book them:<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-4199963584 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<table class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Award category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Off-peak<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Peak<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3,500<\/td>\n<td>5,000<\/td>\n<td>6,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6,500<\/td>\n<td>8,000<\/td>\n<td>9,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>9,000<\/td>\n<td>12,000<\/td>\n<td>15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>12,000<\/td>\n<td>15,000<\/td>\n<td>18,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>17,000<\/td>\n<td>20,000<\/td>\n<td>23,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>21,000<\/td>\n<td>25,000<\/td>\n<td>29,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25,000<\/td>\n<td>30,000<\/td>\n<td>35,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>35,000<\/td>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<td>45,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-adds-inclusive-collection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt&#8217;s all-inclusive properties<\/a> use a different award chart.)<\/p>\n<p>You can earn World of Hyatt points by opening a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/sweet-spot-hyatt-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt credit card<\/a>. Here are the current offers:<\/p>\n<p>Getting upward of two weeks of lodging out of a single credit card bonus is nice, but if you have your eyes set on a more luxurious getaway, Hyatt also has you covered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-2250391537 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2250391537 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rooms at some of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hyatt-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt&#8217;s top properties<\/a>, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/park-hyatt-sydney-hotel-points-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt Sydney<\/a> and the Park Hyatt New York, can exceed $1,000 per night during peak season. So, redeeming 35,000 to 45,000 points per night for a stay at a high-end property can be a surefire way to get high value from your Hyatt points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-points-world-of-hyatt-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The ultimate guide to redeeming your World of Hyatt points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"upgrade-paid-hyatt-stays\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Upgrade paid Hyatt stays<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Hyatt Regency JFK Suite\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210816_Hyatt-Regency-JFK-Suite_BStawski-19.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">BENJI STAWSKI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While we generally consider room upgrades as perks reserved for travelers with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hotel-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hotel elite status<\/a>, World of Hyatt allows its members to upgrade eligible paid stays using points. Best of all, the upgrade cost is reasonable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Club room upgrade award<\/strong>: 3,000 points per night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suite room upgrade award<\/strong>: 6,000 points per night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium suite room upgrade award<\/strong>: 9,000 points per night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TPG values World of Hyatt points at 1.7 cents each in our July 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a>, which makes 3,000 points worth about $51. There are plenty of Hyatt properties with club-level lounges where breakfast and other lounge benefits will provide more than $51 in value per night. So, this is an option you should consider if you don&#8217;t have <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/earning-hyatt-globalist-for-cheap\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt Globalist status<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-upgrade-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">club lounge access awards<\/a> to use.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already booked an eligible paid stay and later on decide you would like to upgrade, you must call to book. But if you book your paid stay and want to upgrade your room with points <em>when booking<\/em>, you can usually do so online. So this latter strategy is easier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Upgrade Hyatt stay with points\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1366\" height=\"789\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/hyatt-upgrade-points.png?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While only certain paid rates are eligible to be upgraded, this can be a great strategy if suites and premium rooms are much more expensive than standard rooms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-hyatt-points-upgraded-rooms\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to redeem Hyatt points for upgraded rooms and suites<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeem-hyatt-points-at-all-inclusive-resorts\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Redeem Hyatt points at all-inclusive resorts<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Zoetry Mallorca\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_103.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Zoetry Mallorca. BEN SMITHSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another way to get more value out of your points is to use them at an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-all-inclusive-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">all-inclusive resort<\/a>. The Hyatt portfolio now includes 10 all-inclusive brands you can book using World of Hyatt points.<\/p>\n<p>Award nights at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/miraval-austin-resort-spa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt&#8217;s Miraval resorts<\/a> include a $175 resort credit per person, gourmet dining, snacks, beverages, wellness activities, lectures and fitness classes. However, award nights at Miraval properties follow a unique award chart that depends on the room type and the number of guests who will occupy the room. For a standard room with single occupancy, you&#8217;d need to redeem 40,000 points on off-peak dates, 45,000 points on standard dates and 50,000 points on peak dates.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Hyatt&#8217;s other all-inclusive brands \u2014 including Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, Secrets Resorts &amp; Spas and Dreams Resorts &amp; Spas \u2014 are part of Hyatt&#8217;s Inclusive Collection, which has yet another award chart. Here&#8217;s the award chart showing the Hyatt points required per night for standard rooms in the Inclusive Collection:<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-4199963584 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<table class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Award category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Off-peak<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Peak<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category A<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>12,000<\/td>\n<td>15,000<\/td>\n<td>18,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>17,000<\/td>\n<td>20,000<\/td>\n<td>23,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category C<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>21,000<\/td>\n<td>25,000<\/td>\n<td>29,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category D<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25,000<\/td>\n<td>30,000<\/td>\n<td>35,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>35,000<\/td>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<td>45,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong>Category F<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>42,000<\/td>\n<td>50,000<\/td>\n<td>58,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you fret about breaking the vacation budget on dining, an all-inclusive Hyatt resort might be a great option to consider for your next getaway.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"transfer-chase-ultimate-rewards-points-to-hyatt\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Spa on balcony\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231117_Hyatt-Hana-and-Road-to-Hana_CHenderson_132.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">CLINT HENDERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you can see above, Hyatt uses a relatively inexpensive award chart.<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt hotels often cost fewer points than equivalent <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-travelers-guide-to-marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-travelers-guide-hilton-honors\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Honors<\/a> properties would. As a result, TPG&#8217;s valuations peg the value of Hyatt points higher than Marriott and Hilton points. This difference in value can give you a leg up on the transferable currency side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/redeeming-chase-ultimate-rewards-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transfer points<\/a> to three hotel programs: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ihg-rewards-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG One Rewards<\/a>. The transfer ratios are all the same (1:1). However, award nights at Hyatt properties frequently cost less than ones booked using Marriott or IHG points. As a result, transferring to World of Hyatt is one of the best ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for solid value.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to earn more Chase Ultimate Rewards points to transfer to Hyatt, consider the following cards:<\/p>\n<p>If you have one (or more) of the above cards, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/transfer-ultimate-rewards-points-between-accounts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">combine your Ultimate Rewards points in a single account<\/a>. Then, you can effectively convert the cash-back earnings on the following cards into fully transferable Ultimate Rewards points:<\/p>\n<p>If you have an eligible card, you should also consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase-points-boost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Points Boost option<\/a>. This option allows you to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/ultimate-rewards-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Travel\u2120<\/a> for select luxury Hyatt properties.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"use-hyatt-points-to-avoid-resort-fees\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Use Hyatt points to avoid resort fees<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_888.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">CLINT HENDERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/avoid-resort-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">resort fees<\/a> are increasingly widespread, particularly in Hawaii and major U.S. cities. Luckily, Hyatt members receive waived resort fees when redeeming points (while still getting the resort fee benefits).<\/p>\n<p>At hotels that charge $50 per night in extra fees (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/andaz-maui-at-wailea\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort<\/a>), waived resort fees can save you serious money. We recommend comparing the total cash rate with the total points rate when deciding whether to redeem Hyatt points.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The World of Hyatt program is easy to love thanks to its valuable, easy-to-earn points, especially when using the handy Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer option. Whether you&#8217;re a longtime Hyatt loyalist or a hotel free agent, you can find plenty of value in the World of Hyatt program.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to leverage the extreme ends of the award chart, remember to consider using your points to upgrade to a premium room and don&#8217;t overlook the value Hyatt&#8217;s all-inclusive hotels can offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/maximize-redemptions-world-of-hyatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although Hyatt&#8217;s growing portfolio may still be smaller than those of Marriott and Hilton, the hotel brand has earned a phenomenal reputation among value-seeking award travelers. Not only is it easy to earn World of Hyatt points, but Hyatt&#8217;s lengthy list of hotels contains some of the most luxurious properties around the globe. 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