[HYATT NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)
Aug 24, 2014, 9:18 pm
#2866
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3
Im planning on doing 8 nights at the Hyatt Andaz in Maui for middle of september, and was wondering what i should use/sign up for since this booking will cost me a few thousand.
I'm new to this hotel stuff, but I figured I should make the most of this expensive Hyatt stay. Free food, or upgrades, or free nights would be amazing and save me a bundle.
Any tips on what I should do? Or perks from signing up to something before booking?
I'm new to this hotel stuff, but I figured I should make the most of this expensive Hyatt stay. Free food, or upgrades, or free nights would be amazing and save me a bundle.
Any tips on what I should do? Or perks from signing up to something before booking?
Aug 24, 2014, 10:14 pm
#2867
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,086
Im planning on doing 8 nights at the Hyatt Andaz in Maui for middle of september, and was wondering what i should use/sign up for since this booking will cost me a few thousand.
I'm new to this hotel stuff, but I figured I should make the most of this expensive Hyatt stay. Free food, or upgrades, or free nights would be amazing and save me a bundle.
Any tips on what I should do? Or perks from signing up to something before booking?
I'm new to this hotel stuff, but I figured I should make the most of this expensive Hyatt stay. Free food, or upgrades, or free nights would be amazing and save me a bundle.
Any tips on what I should do? Or perks from signing up to something before booking?
We are glad you are here
If you are elite in another program you may wish to consider taking an elite challenge which could earn you free breakfast every morning and suite upgrades
if Diamond eligible
If not you may wish to take/sign up for a Hyatt Visa which comes with two free nights most anywhere in the world based on availability
That would certainly take care of a lot of extra breakfast and meals with two nights savings
Aug 24, 2014, 11:49 pm
#2868
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3
Thanks for the info!
Alrighty im super new to all of this, so bare with me.
I signed up to the Hyatt Gold Passport, seems to not do much.
That Hyatt Visa looks good with the 2 free nights, and it makes me a Platinum status. Not sure what platinum status does, from what I read its not much?
For this resort, I can only get my fancy free breakfast with Diamond status. Must.. Get... Diamond..
That Diamond matching thing you mentioned seems like the best way. And getting a high status from another chain is also done through signing up to a credit card. Is that the best way to go?
Alrighty im super new to all of this, so bare with me.
I signed up to the Hyatt Gold Passport, seems to not do much.
That Hyatt Visa looks good with the 2 free nights, and it makes me a Platinum status. Not sure what platinum status does, from what I read its not much?
For this resort, I can only get my fancy free breakfast with Diamond status. Must.. Get... Diamond..
That Diamond matching thing you mentioned seems like the best way. And getting a high status from another chain is also done through signing up to a credit card. Is that the best way to go?
Last edited by kngkelly; Aug 25, 2014 at 12:11 am Reason: its all becoming clear
Aug 25, 2014, 12:21 am
#2869
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,086
Thanks for the info!
Alrighty im super new to all of this, so bare with me.
I signed up to the Hyatt Gold Passport, seems to not do much.
That Hyatt Visa looks good with the 2 free nights, and it makes me a Platinum status. Not sure what platinum status does, from what I read its not much?
For this resort, I can only get my fancy free breakfast with Diamond status. Must.. Get... Diamond..
That Diamond matching thing you mentioned seems like the best way. And getting a high status from another chain is also done through signing up to a credit card. Is that the best way to go?
Alrighty im super new to all of this, so bare with me.
I signed up to the Hyatt Gold Passport, seems to not do much.
That Hyatt Visa looks good with the 2 free nights, and it makes me a Platinum status. Not sure what platinum status does, from what I read its not much?
For this resort, I can only get my fancy free breakfast with Diamond status. Must.. Get... Diamond..
That Diamond matching thing you mentioned seems like the best way. And getting a high status from another chain is also done through signing up to a credit card. Is that the best way to go?
Platinum status can in some hotels typically get a modest room upgrade at best. Perhaps some fellow Platinum's can chime in if its more significant
I would call Hyatt and see what elite tiers they match before proceeding
Aug 25, 2014, 12:22 am
#2870
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
Read the wiki and the last few pages and you will know what is required and what to do.
Aug 25, 2014, 12:55 am
#2871
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3
AH, turns out I cant apply for any of these cards as I'm Canadian. I guess im pooched for Hyatt Diamond 
Aug 25, 2014, 10:26 pm
#2872
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 93
I tried searching this thread and others but couldn't find an answer (probably bad keywords)...
Say I want to use a DSU on a points+cash booking, and I can see that the standard suite IS available but a standard room is NOT (so it wouldn't be available for points+cash, but then again, I wouldn't be staying in / need that room anyway and the room I *would* end up in - the suite - IS available. Is it the case that, to do a DSU on a points+cash booking, the standard room must first be available for P+C and then you apply the DSU, or is there a chance of getting a suite booked for DSU+P+C despite a lack of standard room award inventory?
Say I want to use a DSU on a points+cash booking, and I can see that the standard suite IS available but a standard room is NOT (so it wouldn't be available for points+cash, but then again, I wouldn't be staying in / need that room anyway and the room I *would* end up in - the suite - IS available. Is it the case that, to do a DSU on a points+cash booking, the standard room must first be available for P+C and then you apply the DSU, or is there a chance of getting a suite booked for DSU+P+C despite a lack of standard room award inventory?
Aug 26, 2014, 12:01 am
#2873
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
Programs: SBUX Gold
Posts: 14,507
Currently enjoying the fruits of Diamond status as a trial, and will complete it next month. Blind luck lead us to a stay at a RH with no lounge, so our comp breakfast was in the restaurant. Chose the full buffet the first night, then individual entrees the following nights.
So it seems like the strategy should be to purposefully book stays at properties with no club lounge, is this correct? Since we haven't had breakfast in a lounge yet, maybe there's something we're missing out on.
So it seems like the strategy should be to purposefully book stays at properties with no club lounge, is this correct? Since we haven't had breakfast in a lounge yet, maybe there's something we're missing out on.
Aug 26, 2014, 4:35 am
#2874
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
P+C + DSU inventory is not the same as the standard award inventory. It can be more limited than the generic DSU availability. So there's only one answer, you need to call. And you would need to do that anyway to book.
Aug 26, 2014, 6:52 am
#2875
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SJC/VCE
Programs: AA PLT (2.9+ MM), HH GLD, Hyatt Diamond, SPG PLT
Posts: 10,161
Its really a matter of personal choice. As a rule, the restaurant offers more options than the lounge - but there are times when I personally prefer the lounge b/c its more casual, and Im able to come/go as a I please, etc...
Aug 26, 2014, 8:04 am
#2876
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Midwest
Programs: Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 757
I tried searching this thread and others but couldn't find an answer (probably bad keywords)...
Say I want to use a DSU on a points+cash booking, and I can see that the standard suite IS available but a standard room is NOT (so it wouldn't be available for points+cash, but then again, I wouldn't be staying in / need that room anyway and the room I *would* end up in - the suite - IS available. Is it the case that, to do a DSU on a points+cash booking, the standard room must first be available for P+C and then you apply the DSU, or is there a chance of getting a suite booked for DSU+P+C despite a lack of standard room award inventory?
Say I want to use a DSU on a points+cash booking, and I can see that the standard suite IS available but a standard room is NOT (so it wouldn't be available for points+cash, but then again, I wouldn't be staying in / need that room anyway and the room I *would* end up in - the suite - IS available. Is it the case that, to do a DSU on a points+cash booking, the standard room must first be available for P+C and then you apply the DSU, or is there a chance of getting a suite booked for DSU+P+C despite a lack of standard room award inventory?
List in order of difficult to book (easiest to hardest):
1. Award night (in standard room)
2. MER
3. C&P
4. C&P + DSU
Last edited by thucanhho; Aug 26, 2014 at 9:14 am
Aug 27, 2014, 5:22 am
#2877
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, *A Silver
Posts: 4,896
Hi all, I am trying to decide where to cash in my two free nights from the Chase Hyatt card. I am debating between PH Shanghai versus GH Shanghai. Does anyone know if it's possible to pay at either place to upgrade to a bund view room or pay to upgrade to a suite on an award stay? If so, how much?
Aug 29, 2014, 2:51 pm
#2878
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, AMEX PLAT, Priority Pass, Admirals Club, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 222
Just want to get some clarification. If I have to call GP to get them to credit me with a closed club lounge bonus and a missing diamond amenity do I get 50% more points for both of those? I seem to remember reading about a 50% bonus somewhere but can't find mention of it now.
Aug 30, 2014, 10:02 pm
#2879
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
Just want to get some clarification. If I have to call GP to get them to credit me with a closed club lounge bonus and a missing diamond amenity do I get 50% more points for both of those? I seem to remember reading about a 50% bonus somewhere but can't find mention of it now.
Sep 2, 2014, 12:18 pm
#2880
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 279
Question about the Gold passport double your points rates. Does the rate on your invoice say "Double your points rate" or somthing like that?
Also does it double just your base points or also the 15% bonus platinum or 30% diamond bonues as well?
Also does it double just your base points or also the 15% bonus platinum or 30% diamond bonues as well?