Hyatt Gold Passport Award Chart Update Effective January 7, 2014
Nov 11, 2013, 6:35 am
#61
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: Skymiles, AAdvantage, SPG
Posts: 29
With Hyatt Place New York Midtown moving from Cat 4 - Cat 5 there will be no Manhattan hotels to use free night awards. Since I am planning on that for this summer I need to make reservations before Jan 7.
Nov 11, 2013, 6:43 am
#62
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,657
+1 and I really think this will cause a lot of us to reevaluate the credit card benefit moving forward...especially those of us living on the East Coast that like to make a trip or two to NYC yearly. All of the chains have upped redemptions in NYC but at least Starwood still has several Cat. 5 options left in the city (knock wood and hold breath!!)
Nov 11, 2013, 7:02 am
#64
No longer used by Hyatt; use World of Hyatt Concierge
Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,628
Looking at the hotel inventory for February 14th, the standard rooms are not available at the Hyatt daily rate at the Andaz West Hollywood. If you would like, feel free to PM me, and I can check award availability at other area Hyatt properties.
Safe travels,
Nick B.
Nov 11, 2013, 7:04 am
#65
No longer used by Hyatt; use World of Hyatt Concierge
Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,628
The anniversary night is still available for you to use until it expires, even if you have previously cancelled the Hyatt Card.
Safe travels,
Nick B.
Nov 11, 2013, 7:16 am
#70
No longer used by Hyatt; use World of Hyatt Concierge
Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,628
The Park Hyatt Maldives is still a category 6. Each hotel is reviewed on an individual basis with factors such as location, member demand, etc.
Please feel free to PM if you would like us to check award inventory.
Sincerely,
Nick B.
Nov 11, 2013, 7:38 am
#72
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BTV
Programs: AA EXP, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 486
Wow I just applied for the Hyatt Visa this weekend. Not having cat 4 option (i.e., free annual night) in Manhattan really takes away value from this card for me. Any chance new cardholders will get some kind of compensation for this change?
First United now this. UR really taking a hit.
First United now this. UR really taking a hit.
Nov 11, 2013, 7:43 am
#73
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
Posts: 6,826
Yes, and this puts non-US GP members even further at a disadvantage, of course, since we have a lot fewer earning options compared to US members (no cheap hotels, no credit card, much fewer hotels).
Nov 11, 2013, 7:45 am
#74
No longer used by Hyatt; use World of Hyatt Concierge
Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,628
Wow I just applied for the Hyatt Visa this weekend. Not having cat 4 option (i.e., free annual night) in Manhattan really takes away value from this card for me. Any chance new cardholders will get some kind of compensation for this change?
First United now this. UR really taking a hit.
First United now this. UR really taking a hit.
Your first two nights are valid for any Hyatt property. The closest full-service Hyatt Hotel where Anniversary reward nights can be redeemed at is the Hyatt Regency Jersey City.
Safe travels,
Nick B.
Nov 11, 2013, 7:50 am
#75
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,657
Count me in....Jersey City vs New York City...not exactly a fair trade off and that is why the cards annual free night will be much less valuable.