Hyatt place and diamond
Feb 19, 2016, 7:40 am
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Hyatt place and diamond
Never been to hyatt place but got some trips to caucasus area (Armenia) and wonder what are the benefits for diamonds in those properties.
As i can see there is no lounge and can't use suite upgrade award. Anything else?
As i can see there is no lounge and can't use suite upgrade award. Anything else?
Feb 19, 2016, 7:45 am
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Not much. At HPs in general, sometimes I'm offered a free bottle of water (or two) from the cooler in the lobby; sometimes I have to ask for it (have never been turned down). I always ask for a "quiet room" away from the elevator and other possible sources of noise, and the agents try their best to fulfill this request.
Feb 19, 2016, 8:38 am
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Feb 19, 2016, 11:11 am
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Pretty much expect to be treated like a general schmo coming off the street, that way you won't be disappointed as a Diamond. Also, 90% of the time I have had to call Hyatt Diamond line to get the 500 points posted so expect to have to do that if you want the points. Anything that deviates from the above consider yourself lucky (including being handed a water upon check in)
Feb 19, 2016, 11:32 am
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Pretty much expect to be treated like a general schmo coming off the street, that way you won't be disappointed as a Diamond. Also, 90% of the time I have had to call Hyatt Diamond line to get the 500 points posted so expect to have to do that if you want the points. Anything that deviates from the above consider yourself lucky (including being handed a water upon check in)
Feb 19, 2016, 11:45 am
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I believe there are a few overseas HPs that might have lounges.
Some do have various room categories and might be willing to give upgrades. I've had success at the new HP in downtown Minneapolis (former Embassy Suites property but completely redone) and Des Moines, plus success and then failure at the HP in Madison.
Note that some HPs now categorize rooms as high floor or not, with the categories sometimes selling for the same price, but award nights not permitting the high floor version. YMMV on being "upgraded" to a high floor (of four or six floors in suburban properties with parking lot and expressway views).
Some do have various room categories and might be willing to give upgrades. I've had success at the new HP in downtown Minneapolis (former Embassy Suites property but completely redone) and Des Moines, plus success and then failure at the HP in Madison.
Note that some HPs now categorize rooms as high floor or not, with the categories sometimes selling for the same price, but award nights not permitting the high floor version. YMMV on being "upgraded" to a high floor (of four or six floors in suburban properties with parking lot and expressway views).
Feb 19, 2016, 12:02 pm
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will see and post my experience in Armenia (will also try the new double tree while there)
Feb 19, 2016, 5:09 pm
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At the few HPs I've stayed at in the US, I've always been given a higher floor. I actually prefer the lower floor as the lift takes forever in the morning.
Feb 20, 2016, 12:19 am
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I came dangerously close to staying at a Hyatt Place once. I wanted to use my upcoming Anniversary Credit Card night for the Hyatt Place Waikiki for the throwaway night between flying in from the Andaz Maui and flying to Japan the following morning. But the anniversary night didn't clear in time, and the room price for the night was basically the same as the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, which comes with lounge access and more Diamond amenity points, so of course choosing the HR was a no-brainer. And HR upgraded us to a Penthouse Suite for the night, something I would have never gotten at HP.
I am still quite grateful to Hyatt and Chase for their dillydallying.
I am still quite grateful to Hyatt and Chase for their dillydallying.
Feb 20, 2016, 8:55 am
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Most Hyatt Places treat you as any other customer. HP Charlottesville and HP Raleigh Midtown have both given me 'goodie' bags at check in, with a free drink coupon, water, and some snacks. Not sure if others do the same.
Feb 20, 2016, 9:21 am
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It's pretty much like any other reduced service chain (Courtyard, Garden Inn, etc.) in terms of "elite" treatment. Maybe they'll give you a better room but they probably won't.
It counts as a stay for Diamond qualification and you get 500 bonus points. Those are the selling points.
It counts as a stay for Diamond qualification and you get 500 bonus points. Those are the selling points.