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Originally Posted by
travelexpert
One valuable piece of advice I have gotten out of this thread is to consider Hyatt. There seems to be a strong opinion that Hyatt is doing some great things for its most loyal customers. Add the fact they have no credit card, which presumably means they are not worried about too many points chasing too many rooms.
In 1999-2000 I practically lived in the Grand Hyatt NYC while on a client assignment. I loved the way I was treated by the hotel staff, the strong customer service from Gold Passport, and recognition I got as a Diamond throughout the system (including at properties abroad). Following that NYC assignment, however, I found the number of Hyatt properties lacking as I fulfilled other client assignments in various other locations.
Today, however, Hyatt has a far greater presence, including Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites. I really liked the Hyatt Summerfield Suites in Waltham, MA where I spent a week with my family of 5 in a two bedroom suite while my son was visting colleges. And Park Hyatts in general are vastly superior to Conrads and Waldorf Astoria properties. Add FFNs, and Hyatt looks like a fantastic alternative to Hilton.....
Hyatt is the most improved Program of the Year^
In a bad economy the folks from Hyatt worked hard creating great value for their customers unlike Hilton who said lets take back what our customers have earned who have been loyal to us. $$$$
For those that are not aware the good folks that ran Hilton Honors for years are gone.Another poor HH decision
There is a new team that replaced the long time folks that brought us this great program from HH for many years
Hyatt now has electronic suite upgrades for their Diamond members that can be confirmed at the time of booking
Better hotels on average, bonus points at check in and full breakfast at every hotel in the lounge or the dining room.
If the executive lounge is closed and you have to eat in the dining room you receive 2500 bonus points as well.It has become an amazing program
They are giving away free nights for stays faster then I can probably use them!Not to mention 2500 miles for every two nights and the Welcome amenity points.
If they have hotels where you stay run don't walk
while you can cash in on superior value during this exceptional promotional period