Originally Posted by
GUWonder
I have always been given Diamond benefits at Hyatt hotels regardless of how I have booked hotels -- even Priceline NYOP Hyatt hotels generally all the in-hotel Diamond benefits.
Even though "officially" you are not eligible for benefits, most hotels will give them to you. It is up to the discretion of the hotel. And this is true for the Hyatt, Starwood as well as Hilton hotels. I have gotten benefits on all three when booking via hotwire or priceline. I just call in advance and have the hotel enter my #