Hyatt Check Certificates: International Properties where they are exchanged fairly
Aug 4, 2011, 11:36 am
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Hyatt Check Certificates: International Properties where they are exchanged fairly
Greetings All,
I searched and couldn't find any devoted thread to this topic.
Thought it would be nice to have a thread listing of any international properties that care enough about their guest relationships
to exchange Hyatt Check Certificates at a fair and reasonable exchange rate.
I really think many would like to know the offenders or those that take advantage of their customers.
It shows me to some degree their honesty and integrity and how the indivdual property is going to treat guests overall
in all areas of the business relationship.
I have received a number of private emails from many Hyatt guests asking me for this information.
It’s a transaction I have never done before as my perception was one got fleeced by using these checks abroad.
Called Hyatt Consumer Affairs to shed some light and spoke with a senior agent experienced with many Hyatt procedures
They were absolutely clueless and confused as nice as they were on the phone.
Have faith in this community we will soon know which properties are playing fair.
That being said to start the ball rolling with just a few I am personally curious about
How have the following properties performed when converting these in the past?
• Park Hyatt Sydney
• Grand Hyatt Berlin
• Hyatt Churchill in London
• Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
If a focused thread exists elsewhere in this forum my apologies
Thanks to all for helping to create this focused and definitive list
Please do share!!!!
Cheers
I searched and couldn't find any devoted thread to this topic.
Thought it would be nice to have a thread listing of any international properties that care enough about their guest relationships
to exchange Hyatt Check Certificates at a fair and reasonable exchange rate.
I really think many would like to know the offenders or those that take advantage of their customers.
It shows me to some degree their honesty and integrity and how the indivdual property is going to treat guests overall
in all areas of the business relationship.
I have received a number of private emails from many Hyatt guests asking me for this information.
It’s a transaction I have never done before as my perception was one got fleeced by using these checks abroad.
Called Hyatt Consumer Affairs to shed some light and spoke with a senior agent experienced with many Hyatt procedures
They were absolutely clueless and confused as nice as they were on the phone.
Have faith in this community we will soon know which properties are playing fair.
That being said to start the ball rolling with just a few I am personally curious about
How have the following properties performed when converting these in the past?
• Park Hyatt Sydney
• Grand Hyatt Berlin
• Hyatt Churchill in London
• Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
If a focused thread exists elsewhere in this forum my apologies
Thanks to all for helping to create this focused and definitive list
Please do share!!!!
Cheers
Last edited by 777 global mile hound; Aug 4, 2011 at 11:41 am
Aug 4, 2011, 6:15 pm
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I used a large number of these at the Hyatt CDG last summer and the exchange rate was almost identical to that on my Mastercard. I thought it was very fair. Too bad I ran out of them.
Aug 4, 2011, 6:31 pm
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I think there was quite a bit of discussion about which properties gave you a big "haircut" on exchange rates in the original Costco thread. While it didn't only talk about International properties, they were mentioned regularly.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...aid-rates.html
I also started a thread on MP in February on the subject.
http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/...stco-etc.1551/
Bad Hyatts (10%+)
Park Hyatt when I used them last fall, were by far the worst property. About 15% if I recall right.
Mediocre Hyatts (6-10%)
BKK is pretty bad, usually in the 7-8% range.
GH Seoul 7-8%.
Good Hyatts (1-4%, plus properties that had to be persuaded)
GH Shenzhen is pretty good. I think usually 1.5% or so.
GH Bali, ended up giving normal rate, after offering rate, and then trying to increase it to 8%. Room was booked in USD.
GH Jakarta, ended up giving normal rate, after trying to pull a fast one. Room was booked in USD.
GH SIN was middling, I think it was close to 5%, but will put it in the okay category.
Excellent Hyatts (<1%)
PH Buenos Aires. Gave official rate.
Bali Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Kathmandu Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Most US locations are fine with these certs. Although some now try to disallow their use for corporate rates, AAA rates, etc. The worst that I've run into is the HP North Phoenix.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...aid-rates.html
I also started a thread on MP in February on the subject.
http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/...stco-etc.1551/
Bad Hyatts (10%+)
Park Hyatt when I used them last fall, were by far the worst property. About 15% if I recall right.
Mediocre Hyatts (6-10%)
BKK is pretty bad, usually in the 7-8% range.
GH Seoul 7-8%.
Good Hyatts (1-4%, plus properties that had to be persuaded)
GH Shenzhen is pretty good. I think usually 1.5% or so.
GH Bali, ended up giving normal rate, after offering rate, and then trying to increase it to 8%. Room was booked in USD.
GH Jakarta, ended up giving normal rate, after trying to pull a fast one. Room was booked in USD.
GH SIN was middling, I think it was close to 5%, but will put it in the okay category.
Excellent Hyatts (<1%)
PH Buenos Aires. Gave official rate.
Bali Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Kathmandu Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Most US locations are fine with these certs. Although some now try to disallow their use for corporate rates, AAA rates, etc. The worst that I've run into is the HP North Phoenix.
Aug 4, 2011, 9:28 pm
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I think there was quite a bit of discussion about which properties gave you a big "haircut" on exchange rates in the original Costco thread. While it didn't only talk about International properties, they were mentioned regularly.
I also started a thread on MP in February on the subject.
http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/...stco-etc.1551/
Bad Hyatts (10%+)
Park Hyatt when I used them last fall, were by far the worst property. About 15% if I recall right.
Mediocre Hyatts (6-10%)
BKK is pretty bad, usually in the 7-8% range.
GH Seoul 7-8%.
Good Hyatts (1-4%, plus properties that had to be persuaded)
GH Shenzhen is pretty good. I think usually 1.5% or so.
GH Bali, ended up giving normal rate, after offering rate, and then trying to increase it to 8%. Room was booked in USD.
GH Jakarta, ended up giving normal rate, after trying to pull a fast one. Room was booked in USD.
GH SIN was middling, I think it was close to 5%, but will put it in the okay category.
Excellent Hyatts (<1%)
PH Buenos Aires. Gave official rate.
Bali Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Kathmandu Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Most US locations are fine with these certs. Although some now try to disallow their use for corporate rates, AAA rates, etc. The worst that I've run into is the HP North Phoenix.
I also started a thread on MP in February on the subject.
http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/...stco-etc.1551/
Bad Hyatts (10%+)
Park Hyatt when I used them last fall, were by far the worst property. About 15% if I recall right.
Mediocre Hyatts (6-10%)
BKK is pretty bad, usually in the 7-8% range.
GH Seoul 7-8%.
Good Hyatts (1-4%, plus properties that had to be persuaded)
GH Shenzhen is pretty good. I think usually 1.5% or so.
GH Bali, ended up giving normal rate, after offering rate, and then trying to increase it to 8%. Room was booked in USD.
GH Jakarta, ended up giving normal rate, after trying to pull a fast one. Room was booked in USD.
GH SIN was middling, I think it was close to 5%, but will put it in the okay category.
Excellent Hyatts (<1%)
PH Buenos Aires. Gave official rate.
Bali Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Kathmandu Hyatt. Gave official rate.
Most US locations are fine with these certs. Although some now try to disallow their use for corporate rates, AAA rates, etc. The worst that I've run into is the HP North Phoenix.
When I started this thread I clearly had the intention of not wanting to research the bits of discusssion
on Hyatt Checks through the Costco thread which is now officially game over...........
I get these checks throughout the year through various loyalty partners and just thought many would appreciate the info
Aug 9, 2011, 4:46 pm
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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong: I had superb treatment all around at this hotel, and this was a part of it. (Still need to write a review.) I asked if the rate could be pegged to what was in the newspaper the day I handed my cert across, and it was done. ^
Aug 9, 2011, 10:25 pm
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Can't wait for your review.The past reviews here in the Hyatt forum are inconclusive.
Trip Advisor had comments such as dated overpriced hotel
to Flagship Crown Jewel of the chain.All over the map!
I have my first 4 nights booked there next year.
This marks the first time I won't be staying at the Conrad for all or some of the nights.
I considered the InterContinental too however I know that Hyatt full service hotels typically treats their Diamonds well but also those guests that travel with them.I am bringing two family members with me and have booked a second room
How are the rooms at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong for an early tid bit?
Nov 24, 2015, 3:06 pm
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Anyone with experience at the Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica? The Andaz Papagayo thread mentions it, but different posts confused the issue for me.
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Nov 27, 2015, 12:20 pm
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Nov 27, 2015, 12:24 pm
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Take all Indonesian Hyatts off the Good List.
These no longer work well in Indonesia. You get hit with a 9-11% conversion rate, so not worth messing with.
Mainland China is a good place. Usually just a 1-1.5% FX hit.
Mainland China is a good place. Usually just a 1-1.5% FX hit.