Nov 18, 2023, 11:58 am
Last edit by: jbeckett
The following info may be helpful for all newbies:
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
[HYATT NEWBIE LOUNGE - 2016] Ask Your Questions Here (flame/snark free)
Feb 16, 2017, 5:05 am
#931
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: CLE -> BNA
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, UA Silver, RR A-List
Posts: 312
Right now I have a Ocean Front booked at HR Waikiki which is really the ideal room/view type I want, should I also book a base room for the same dates or just wait until the 4 new DSUs come in and handle it then? In addition the stay is planned for 8 nights so I would have to use 2 anyway. Should I book 2 separate stays now with different lengths and try to apply DSU in 2 weeks? Is there any benefit to booking anything higher than the base room when using a DSU?
Dumb questions but this is the first time I'm using a DSU as I got Diamond late 2016 and didn't have anything planned pre March 2017.
Dumb questions but this is the first time I'm using a DSU as I got Diamond late 2016 and didn't have anything planned pre March 2017.
Feb 16, 2017, 2:05 pm
#932
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 114
Yeah, I figured it's gonna be a challenge but hope for the best of luck.
Feb 25, 2017, 8:56 am
#935
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 67
difficulty booking using free nights
I tried to book both park hyatt new York and hyatt andaz using my 2 free nights and points in late March. I found online , no availability, I called customer service and they said that I can only use it for standard room and they don't have any. Is this the norm for Hyatt, calling a few rooms standard, book them up, and now have no available rooms to use points on?
Feb 25, 2017, 9:53 am
#937
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 67
There is usual availability at Park Hyatt if I book early enough? Is there a usual good time to book the free room, i.e 2-3 months out?
Feb 25, 2017, 10:38 am
#938
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
Normally the higher priced properties have less standard rooms than those a bit more standard. PH NY is a bit of a special case with few standards rooms, for the rest it's just looking for availability as far in advance as you can. Looking for a single night at a time also helps....
Feb 28, 2017, 12:29 am
#939
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 508
Could someone please point me to the new language of the Hyatt club lounge access awards? I'm a bit confused on how they will work for explorists. For example, do I use on the spot at checkin? Call before? Can they be used on points redemption award, certificate awards, etc? Thanks a million.
Feb 28, 2017, 12:35 am
#940
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
There is a T&C on the WOH page that has the answer.....
https://goldpassport.hyatt.com/conte...att-terms.html
Apply at time of reservation to an eligible rate or award (not for free night certs) for a stay of max 7 nights, property needs to have a club lounge.....
https://goldpassport.hyatt.com/conte...att-terms.html
Apply at time of reservation to an eligible rate or award (not for free night certs) for a stay of max 7 nights, property needs to have a club lounge.....
Feb 28, 2017, 12:40 am
#941
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,420
Andaz Maui is extremely difficult, as they play all sorts of games to avoid allowing award redemptions.
Feb 28, 2017, 12:43 am
#942
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 508
Mar 1, 2017, 8:37 pm
#943
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 114
Hmmm... I just got a 8 night stay confirmed with DSU but I want to actually shorten the stay to 7 nights, get 1 DSU back, book with the free night that all the Globs just got that, apply the DSU to it and then link them together.
Debating whether it's better to talk to the hotel or just talk to WOH number...
Debating whether it's better to talk to the hotel or just talk to WOH number...
Mar 1, 2017, 8:42 pm
#944
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,101
Hmmm... I just got a 8 night stay confirmed with DSU but I want to actually shorten the stay to 7 nights, get 1 DSU back, book with the free night that all the Globs just got that, apply the DSU to it and then link them together.
Debating whether it's better to talk to the hotel or just talk to WOH number...
Debating whether it's better to talk to the hotel or just talk to WOH number...
Mar 2, 2017, 4:09 pm
#945
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 114
