2-3 Nights in Singapore, apply for Hyatt card?
Nov 23, 2014, 9:26 am
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2-3 Nights in Singapore, apply for Hyatt card?
I've never signed up for a hotel-based credit card before. I will be staying in Singapore for 2-3 nights (most likely a Sat-Mon night or Sun-Mon night affair) in early February next year. I see the Hyatt card offers 2 free nights after spending $1k in 3 months.
Does this work on a level 5 property though, as is the Grand Hyatt in Singapore? How do I know if the specific nights I want are available for reward redemption though? New to the "hotels" game...
Are there any better cards you'd suggest with a low minimum spend that I can meet quickly in time for early Feb stay? Thanks.
Does this work on a level 5 property though, as is the Grand Hyatt in Singapore? How do I know if the specific nights I want are available for reward redemption though? New to the "hotels" game...
Are there any better cards you'd suggest with a low minimum spend that I can meet quickly in time for early Feb stay? Thanks.
Nov 23, 2014, 9:38 am
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Good Morning,
The two free nights you receive from Chase for signing up and spending the $1000 in the first 3 months can be used at any category hotel. Every year you will be awarded an anniversary award and these can only be used at a category 1-4 hotel.
I would certainly be able to assist you with looking for availability. Please keep in mind that we can check to see if it's available now but in order to book the award you must have the award in your account so it is subject to availability at time of you making the reservations.
Please reach out to us if you need further assistance.
Becky S
The two free nights you receive from Chase for signing up and spending the $1000 in the first 3 months can be used at any category hotel. Every year you will be awarded an anniversary award and these can only be used at a category 1-4 hotel.
I would certainly be able to assist you with looking for availability. Please keep in mind that we can check to see if it's available now but in order to book the award you must have the award in your account so it is subject to availability at time of you making the reservations.
Please reach out to us if you need further assistance.
Becky S
Nov 23, 2014, 10:47 am
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Good Morning,
The two free nights you receive from Chase for signing up and spending the $1000 in the first 3 months can be used at any category hotel. Every year you will be awarded an anniversary award and these can only be used at a category 1-4 hotel.
I would certainly be able to assist you with looking for availability. Please keep in mind that we can check to see if it's available now but in order to book the award you must have the award in your account so it is subject to availability at time of you making the reservations.
Please reach out to us if you need further assistance.
Becky S
The two free nights you receive from Chase for signing up and spending the $1000 in the first 3 months can be used at any category hotel. Every year you will be awarded an anniversary award and these can only be used at a category 1-4 hotel.
I would certainly be able to assist you with looking for availability. Please keep in mind that we can check to see if it's available now but in order to book the award you must have the award in your account so it is subject to availability at time of you making the reservations.
Please reach out to us if you need further assistance.
Becky S
Also if I sign up for the card and meet the minimum spend right away, how "soon" do I get the two bonus nights? Obviously time sensitive since I'd be close to arrival date...thanks
Nov 23, 2014, 3:31 pm
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Unlike points which you only get after statement cut, free nights are awarded about 7-10 days after spend is achieved. It would certainly work for what you are looking for.
We've stayed there a few times, about 3 weeks last year, and enjoy the property. However, think it's worth pointing out that, the redemption isn't that great. Those 2 free nights can be used at much more expensive cat 7 hotels all over the world. Rack rates, or a good corporate rate at the GH SIN are reasonable, and so is a points redemption.
We've stayed there a few times, about 3 weeks last year, and enjoy the property. However, think it's worth pointing out that, the redemption isn't that great. Those 2 free nights can be used at much more expensive cat 7 hotels all over the world. Rack rates, or a good corporate rate at the GH SIN are reasonable, and so is a points redemption.
Nov 23, 2014, 4:33 pm
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Would be 2 or 3 nights sometime between Saturday night Feb 14th to Monday night Feb 16th.
Also if I sign up for the card and meet the minimum spend right away, how "soon" do I get the two bonus nights? Obviously time sensitive since I'd be close to arrival date...thanks
Also if I sign up for the card and meet the minimum spend right away, how "soon" do I get the two bonus nights? Obviously time sensitive since I'd be close to arrival date...thanks
If you don't anticipate staying at a more aspirational property throughout 2015 then this is fine, but you'll be kicking yourself if you end up wanting two nights at, say, the Park Hyatt Vendome, later on in the year.
If you get those two free nights, choose wisely their use.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:21 am
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The downside of the two free nights is that they are only good for a year. So I wound up staying at the GH Singapore using them - was going to do the Vendome in Paris (but actually prefer the Westin down the block).
So, yes it is a top value at the Maldives or in Paris, Milan, etc. But the GH Singapore is a great hotel, and the card gives you Platinum status which might parlay into lounge access. So it's a good use, just not close to the maximum value.
So, yes it is a top value at the Maldives or in Paris, Milan, etc. But the GH Singapore is a great hotel, and the card gives you Platinum status which might parlay into lounge access. So it's a good use, just not close to the maximum value.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:29 am
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Personally, I wouldn't apply for a credit card only for goodies to be used during a single long weekend stay. Think instead about whether this is a credit card that you want to carry and use for at least the intermediate term.
Nov 26, 2014, 2:30 pm
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That being said, the OP might like the Hyatt Visa but nevertheless...
However I think the Grand Hyatt Singapore is not a great property anymore especially if you don't have status. I would try Priceline or just look at Hotels.com to see what's available. Just had a stay here last month and even though I really liked the hotel a few years ago (Jesus, it's almost 2015!) it became a horribly managed property with bad staff and severe lack of training.
I agree with others above, better to use these nights elsewhere if possible.