{"id":59709,"date":"2023-12-06T22:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T22:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/06\/world-of-hyatt-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T22:00:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T22:00:09","slug":"world-of-hyatt-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/06\/world-of-hyatt-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"World of Hyatt guide: Everything you need to know &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>With its recent milestone award, meeting planner\/travel agent and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/world-of-hyatt-2024-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guest of Honor program changes<\/a> as well as the termination of its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-mgm-end-relationship\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MGM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-lindblad-expeditions-partnership-ending\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lindblad Expeditions<\/a> partnerships, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt<\/a> has certainly made headlines in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the changes, the program continues to have a reputation for some of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the most valuable hotel points<\/a> and one of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hotel-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the best top-tier elite status perks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from its growing portfolio, Hyatt still has fewer properties than <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-travelers-guide-to-marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-travelers-guide-hilton-honors\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Honors<\/a>. Still, given its reasonable rates and how easy it is to achieve even basic elite status, Hyatt has a loyal following.<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt has some amazing properties at reasonable redemption rates and valuable partnerships with companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/link-american-hyatt-accounts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/slh-hyatt-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Small Luxury Hotels of the World<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-points-world-of-hyatt-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earning and redeeming points<\/a> to the different levels of elite status, here&#8217;s everything you need to know about the World of Hyatt program.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"world-of-hyatts-current-brands\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">World of Hyatt&#8217;s current brands<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:58.06249999999999%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Thompson-Chicago-entrance.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hyatt has over two dozen brands and over 1,100 properties in more than 70 countries. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-hotel-brands\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt&#8217;s current brands<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alila<\/li>\n<li>Alua<\/li>\n<li>Andaz<\/li>\n<li>Breathless<\/li>\n<li>Caption by Hyatt<\/li>\n<li>Destination by Hyatt (includes participating Destination by Hyatt Hotels and participating Destination by Hyatt Residences locations)<\/li>\n<li>Dream (U.S. locations only)<\/li>\n<li>Dreams<\/li>\n<li>Grand Hyatt<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt (includes participating legacy AMR Collection properties that don&#8217;t operate under one of the other brands on this list)<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Centric<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt House<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Place<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Regency<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Vacation Club (includes any vacation ownership property, even those not branded as a Hyatt Vacation or Residence Club)<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Studios<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Vivid<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Zilara<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Ziva<\/li>\n<li>Impression by Secrets<\/li>\n<li>JdV by Hyatt<\/li>\n<li>Miraval<\/li>\n<li>Park Hyatt<\/li>\n<li>Secrets<\/li>\n<li>Sunscape<\/li>\n<li>The Unbound Collection by Hyatt<\/li>\n<li>Thompson Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Zo\u00ebtry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"world-of-hyatt-program-partners\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">World of Hyatt program partners<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/2023075_American-Airlines-Main-Cabin_KOlsen_29.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>World of Hyatt has multiple partners you can earn and redeem points, which include <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/link-american-hyatt-accounts\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/loyalty-guide-to-avis\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Hyatt partnered with Linbald Expeditions and MGM Rewards. However, the Linbald partnership is scheduled to end Dec. 31, 2023, and the MGM Rewards partnership ended Sept. 30, 2023.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick overview of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/link-american-hyatt-accounts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt-American Airlines partnership<\/a> and the reciprocal benefits members receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>World of Hyatt elite members<\/strong>: All <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-hyatt-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt elite members<\/a> earn 1 Hyatt point for every eligible dollar spent on qualifying American Airlines flights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>American AAdvantage elite members<\/strong>: All <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-aa-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AAdvantage elite members<\/a> earn 1 AAdvantage mile for every eligible dollar spent on qualifying Hyatt stays and experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>American Airlines Concierge Key members<\/strong>: All Concierge Key members are eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/earning-hyatt-globalist-for-cheap\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt Globalist status<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to leverage Hyatt partnerships for cruises, flights and more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"world-of-hyatt-elite-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">World of Hyatt elite status<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Hotel-de-Palais-Unbound-Hyatt-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">H\u00f4tel Du Palais Biarritz \u2013 The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>World of Hyatt has three elite status tiers aside from their basic membership: Discoverist, Explorist and Globalist. Here&#8217;s a look at what you&#8217;ll need to qualify for Hyatt status every year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hyatt Discoverist: <\/strong>10 nights, three meetings and events or 25,000 base points ($5,000 in spending)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explorist:<\/strong> 30 nights, 10 meetings and events or 50,000 base points ($10,000 in spending)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Globalist:<\/strong> 60 nights, 20 meetings and events or 100,000 base points ($20,000 in spending)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These requirements may be even lower if you have a cobranded Hyatt card. Those with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-world-of-hyatt-credit-card\/?pid=6230&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a> automatically get five qualifying nights annually. Additionally, cardholders earn two elite qualifying nights for every $5,000 spent on the card. Meanwhile, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/world-of-hyatt-business-credit-card\/?pid=8017&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a> earns five elite night credits for every $10,000 spent per calendar year. Both cards offer automatic Hyatt Discoverist status.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an overview of how to earn Hyatt&#8217;s elite status and the perks you can enjoy.<\/p>\n<h3>Discoverist<\/h3>\n<p>The entry tier in the World of Hyatt program is Discoverist status, which you can earn after 10 nights, three meetings and events or 25,000 base points. It&#8217;s also an automatic benefit on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-world-of-hyatt-credit-card\/?pid=6230&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll get as a Discoverist member:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 10% point bonus when staying at Hyatt properties<\/li>\n<li>Space-available upgrades to preferred rooms within the same category, including ones with a preferred view or location<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. late checkout<\/li>\n<li>Premium internet access<\/li>\n<li>Bottled water at check-in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Explorist<\/h3>\n<p>The next tier in the World of Hyatt program is Explorist status, which you earn after 30 nights, 10 meetings and events or 50,000 base points. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 20% bonus points<\/li>\n<li>Upgraded rooms excluding suites and rooms with club lounge access<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed room availability when booked at least 72 hours in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Globalist<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, the top elite tier in the World of Hyatt program is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-globalist-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Globalist status<\/a>, which requires 60 nights, 20 meetings and events or 100,000 base points. You have access to these benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30% bonus on eligible purchases<\/li>\n<li>Space-available room upgrade, including standard suites<\/li>\n<li>4 p.m. checkout<\/li>\n<li>Access to Club lounges where available and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/free-hotel-breakfast\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">complimentary full breakfast<\/a> at hotels without lounges<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed room availability when booked at least 48 hours in advance<\/li>\n<li>Waived resort fees on eligible paid rates<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in (when available)<\/li>\n<li>Share elite perks on award stays through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-guest-of-honor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guest of Honor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Free parking on award stays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/earning-hyatt-globalist-for-cheap\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 easy ways to qualify for Hyatt Globalist status<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-earn-hyatt-points\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">How to earn Hyatt points<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-Kyoto-PRINT-min-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Park Hyatt Kyoto. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are several ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-points-world-of-hyatt-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earn Hyatt points<\/a>, from staying at Hyatt&#8217;s many hotels to credit cards.<\/p>\n<h3>Hyatt hotel stays<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-points-world-of-hyatt-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">earn points<\/a> on all Hyatt hotel stays booked directly through Hyatt.<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt awards 5 points per dollar spent on hotel stays and qualifying room charges (room service, bar tabs, spa services, etc.). This number is consistent across the board, so you&#8217;ll earn the same points at a Hyatt Regency as you would at a Hyatt Centric.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from hotels, you&#8217;ll earn 10 points for every eligible dollar spent on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Fearn-points-world-of-hyatt-program%2F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworld.hyatt.com%2Fcontent%2Fgp%2Fen%2Frewards%2Ffind-experiences.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FIND experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Travelers with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-hyatt-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt elite status<\/a> earn bonus points on all hotel stays. Here&#8217;s how many extra points each tier earns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discoverist: 10% bonus (5.5 points per dollar spent)<\/li>\n<li>Explorist: 20% bonus (6 points per dollar spent)<\/li>\n<li>Globalist: 30% bonus (6.5 points per dollar spent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-globalist-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Globalist<\/a> member staying at a Grand Hyatt hotel for three nights at $150 per night, you&#8217;d earn 2,925 points on your hotel stay. Those points are worth nearly $50, based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s valuations<\/a>. Off-peak Category 1 stays <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/book-category-1-hyatt-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">start at 3,500 points per night<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-category-1-hyatt-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The best Category 1 Hyatt properties<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>World of Hyatt promotions<\/h3>\n<p>World of Hyatt frequently runs promotions for its members to earn bonus points. We routinely update <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/current-hyatt-promotions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this page<\/a> with the latest Hyatt promotions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/current-hotel-promotions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Promotions that will make your next hotel stay more rewarding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Credit cards<\/h3>\n<p>Hyatt offers a personal and business credit card, which is a great way to earn points.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-world-of-hyatt-credit-card\/?pid=6230&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a> has a $95 annual fee and offers up to 60,000 bonus points. You&#8217;ll earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn up to 30,000 more points by earning 2 bonus points total per $1 spent on purchases that normally earn 1 point (on up to $15,000) in the first six months of account opening. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll get with the card:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An annual <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximizing-chase-hyatt-visa-free-night-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Category 1-4 free night certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A second Category 1-4 free night certificate by spending $15,000 on the card in a calendar year<\/li>\n<li>Automatic Discoverist status for as long as your account is open<\/li>\n<li>Five elite nights every year, plus two elite nights every time you spend $5,000 on the card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/world-of-hyatt-business-credit-card\/?pid=8017&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a> ($199 annual fee) offers 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Here are some of the benefits of the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$100 in Hyatt credits each anniversary year; spend $50 or more at any Hyatt property and earn $50 statement credits up to two times each anniversary year<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-leverage-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt Leverage<\/a> membership<\/li>\n<li>Discoverist status for the cardholder and up to five employees<\/li>\n<li>Earn five tier qualifying night credits for every $10,000 spent on the card in a single calendar year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/transfer-ultimate-rewards-points-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt<\/a> at a 1:1 ratio from cards like the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-preferred-card\/?pid=22125056&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Preferred Card<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase-sapphire-reserve\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ink-business-preferred%e2%84%a0-credit-card\/?pid=221211974&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ink Business Preferred Credit Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spots-chase-ultimate-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">From international business class to domestic hops: 6 of the best Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-redeem\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">How to redeem<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Park-Hyatt-New-York-Hyatt.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Park Hyatt New York. DONNA DOTAN\/HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Award chart information<\/h3>\n<p>Hyatt prices its award nights by hotel category using a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-award-chart\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">published award chart<\/a>, a notable differentiator from other programs that have shifted to dynamic pricing. The higher the hotel category, the more points you&#8217;ll need for a free night redemption.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, the more upscale brands like Park Hyatt and Andaz and hotels in popular tourist destinations are in higher categories, as are most <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/slh-hyatt-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Small Luxury Hotels of the World<\/a> properties. You&#8217;ll find lower redemptions at chains like Hyatt House and Hyatt Place.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-category-devaluation\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt increased the award categories at over 200 properties<\/a>, which devalued many sweet spots. Nevertheless, there&#8217;s still a ton of value to be had.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Award category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Standard points per night<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Standard Regency\/Grand Club points per night<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Standard suite points per night<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Premium suite points per night<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5,000<\/td>\n<td>7,000<\/td>\n<td>8,000<\/td>\n<td>10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8,000<\/td>\n<td>12,000<\/td>\n<td>13,000<\/td>\n<td>16,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>12,000<\/td>\n<td>17,000<\/td>\n<td>20,000<\/td>\n<td>24,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>15,000<\/td>\n<td>21,000<\/td>\n<td>24,000<\/td>\n<td>30,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>20,000<\/td>\n<td>27,000<\/td>\n<td>32,000<\/td>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25,000<\/td>\n<td>33,000<\/td>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<td>50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30,000<\/td>\n<td>39,000<\/td>\n<td>48,000<\/td>\n<td>60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<td>50,000<\/td>\n<td>61,000<\/td>\n<td>80,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Additionally, World of Hyatt has off-peak and peak pricing. When you book your next Hyatt reservation on points, you can tell if your dates are off-peak, standard or peak based on the number of points required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Award category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Off-peak (% change)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Peak (% change)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3,500 (-30%)<\/td>\n<td>5,000<\/td>\n<td>6,500 (+30%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6,500 (-18.75%)<\/td>\n<td>8,000<\/td>\n<td>9,500 (+18.75%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>9,000 (-25%)<\/td>\n<td>12,000<\/td>\n<td>15,000 (+25%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>12,000 (-20%)<\/td>\n<td>15,000<\/td>\n<td>18,000 (+20%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>17,000 (-15%)<\/td>\n<td>20,000<\/td>\n<td>23,000 (+15%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>21,000 (-16%)<\/td>\n<td>25,000<\/td>\n<td>29,000 (+16%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25,000 (-16.67%)<\/td>\n<td>30,000<\/td>\n<td>35,000 (+16.67%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong>Category 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>35,000 (-12.5%)<\/td>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<td>45,000 (+12.5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Note that off-peak and peak pricing also applies to club rooms and suites. You find details of these rates on Hyatt&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/world.hyatt.com\/content\/gp\/en\/redeem.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">redemption page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can see which hotels are in a category by looking at this page on Hyatt&#8217;s site. From here, you can select individual categories from the dropdown, and you can also filter by region.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can use the map functionality on Hyatt&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/world.hyatt.com\/content\/gp\/en\/rewards\/search-hotel-by-category.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;explore hotels&#8221; page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have enough points for an entire redemption, you might be able to book a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/use-hyatt-pay-my-way\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pay My Way award<\/a> instead, which allows you to combine points and cash for a discounted stay. When available, these awards should appear during an award search. Alternatively, Hyatt still offers Points + Cash redemptions, where you&#8217;ll pay half of the award night price and half of the paid rate for that night.<\/p>\n<h3>Redeeming points for all-inclusive resorts<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond the standard award redemptions, there are a number of all-inclusive properties that follow different redemption charts.<\/p>\n<p>In late 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-apple-leisure-group\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt completed its acquisition of Apple Leisure Group<\/a>, and these 100+ properties were <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/world-of-hyatt-adds-amr\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">integrated into the World of Hyatt program<\/a> in April 2022, joining the existing Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara brands. Given the unique nature of these locations, they fall into a separate award chart. The regular award rates are based on single or double occupancy, and there&#8217;s an additional charge for additional room occupants.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>All-inclusive category<br \/><\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Points per night (off-peak \/ standard \/ peak)<br \/><\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Additional points per person, per night (off-peak \/ standard \/ peak)<br \/><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Category A<\/td>\n<td>12,000 \/ 15,000 \/ 18,000<\/td>\n<td>6,500 \/ 7,500 \/ 8,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Category B<\/td>\n<td>17,000 \/ 20,000 \/ 23,000<\/td>\n<td>8,500 \/ 10,000 \/ 11,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Category C<\/td>\n<td>21,000 \/ 25,000 \/ 29,000<\/td>\n<td>10,500 \/ 12,500 \/ 14,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Category D<\/td>\n<td>25,000 \/ 30,000 \/ 35,000<\/td>\n<td>13,000 \/ 15,000 \/ 17,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Category E<\/td>\n<td>35,000 \/ 40,000 \/ 45,000<\/td>\n<td>17,000 \/ 20,000 \/ 23,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Category F<\/td>\n<td>42,000 \/ 50,000 \/ 68,000<\/td>\n<td>22,000 \/ 25,000 \/ 28,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Beyond the all-inclusive properties, Hyatt also has three high-end wellness resorts under the Miraval umbrella:<\/p>\n<p>Award nights at these properties include accommodations, a $175 resort credit per person, food, nonalcoholic beverages and a range of complimentary activities. Rates start at 40,000 points for off-peak, single-occupancy reservations in standard rooms \u2014 but they climb as high as 137,000 points per night for premium suites for two guests on peak dates.<\/p>\n<p>You can view the full price list for Miraval award stays at <a href=\"https:\/\/world.hyatt.com\/content\/gp\/en\/rewards\/free-nights-upgrades.html#miraval\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hyatt-all-inclusive-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Most luxurious Hyatt all-inclusive resorts in the world<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Redeeming points for upgrades<\/h3>\n<p>You can also use Hyatt points to upgrade eligible paid stays. The rates range from 3,000 points per night for upgrades to club-level rooms to 9,000 points per night for premium suites. Upgrades to the club level can be especially valuable when traveling with a companion to a property that offers a generous club lounge breakfast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Room upgrade award<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Points per night<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Regency Club\/Grand Club upgrade<\/td>\n<td>3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Standard suite upgrade<\/td>\n<td>6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Premium suite upgrade<\/td>\n<td>9,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-upgrade-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt upgrade certificates<\/a>, which some elite members earn as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-milestone-reward\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Milestone Awards<\/a>, to confirm upgrades to standard suites.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you will have to call Hyatt for point and certificate upgrades; some properties are excluded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-hyatt-points-upgraded-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to redeem Hyatt points for upgraded rooms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Other redemption options<\/h3>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-points-spa-dining-increase\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">redeem Hyatt points toward dining<\/a>, spa or meetings at Hyatt properties. However, this isn&#8217;t the best use of Hyatt points. Meeting credits start at 15,000 World of Hyatt points for a $200 credit, valued at about 1.3 cents per point. For dining and spa credits, 1,000 points will get you a $10 credit.<\/p>\n<p>These redemption options provide a far less valuable return than TPG&#8217;s valuation of 1.7 cents each.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-points-world-of-hyatt-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><b>How to redeem points with the World of Hyatt program<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"sweet-spots\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Sweet spots<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Hyatt-Regency-Bali-from-above.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Hyatt Regency Bali. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Category 1 Hyatt hotels<\/h3>\n<p>For just <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/book-category-1-hyatt-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3,500 points per night<\/a>, you can book off-peak Category 1 Hyatt stays. Some of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-category-1-hyatt-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our favorite Category 1 Hyatt properties<\/a> include the Park Hyatt Chennai, Hyatt Regency Dulles and the Alila Manggis in Bali.<\/p>\n<h3>Hyatt reward night certificates<\/h3>\n<p>You can earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-use-hyatt-free-night\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Category 1 to 4 free night certificates<\/a> through the following methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On your cardmember anniversary for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-world-of-hyatt-credit-card\/?pid=6230&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li>When you spend $15,000 on your World of Hyatt Card in a calendar year<\/li>\n<li>By staying 30 nights or earning 50,000 base points at Hyatt properties<\/li>\n<li>Every time you stay at five unique Hyatt brands on eligible rates through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-brand-explorer\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt&#8217;s Brand Explorer<\/a> (up to five free night certificates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These free night certificates are a great way to enjoy mid-tier hotels nationwide, including The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Thompson Chicago and the Hyatt Regency Seattle.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hyatt-category-4-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">These are the best Hyatt Category 4 hotels, according to Globalists<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Top-tier World of Hyatt hotels<\/h3>\n<p>Hyatt&#8217;s relatively reasonable redemption rates mean you can stay at Category 7 and 8 hotels for between 25,000 and 45,000 points per night, depending on peak and off-peak dates.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find some of Hyatt&#8217;s best hotels in these categories, including the Category 8 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/park-hyatt-sydney-hotel-points-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt Sydney<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/calala-island-nicaragua\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Calala Island<\/a> and the Category 7 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/park-hyatt-st-kitts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour<\/a>. Cash rates at these hotels routinely sell for close to $1,000 but can climb even higher during peak season.<\/p>\n<p>For example, TPG&#8217;s director of content, Nick Ewen, spent a weekend in New York City ahead of Christmas last year, and he used 90,000 points for two nights at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/park-hyatt-new-york-hotel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt New York<\/a>. The cash rate for his stay would&#8217;ve been more than $2,300.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximize-redemptions-world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 easy ways to maximize Hyatt award redemptions<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>World of Hyatt is full of high-value redemptions, aspiring hotels and valuable rewards certificates. Coupled with some sweet perks like bonuses for elite members on American Airlines flights and incredible top-tier Globalist elite status perks, World of Hyatt remains the go-to chain for many savvy travelers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-world-of-hyatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its recent milestone award, meeting planner\/travel agent and Guest of Honor program changes as well as the termination of its MGM and Lindblad Expeditions partnerships, World of Hyatt has certainly made headlines in 2023. 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