Originally Posted by
rajuabju
In fact, it can be argued that despite this devaluation, the Hyatt program is STILL more generous than almost all competing programs (maybe SPG might be slightly better).
I don't like the devaluation, but Gold Passport is still a more generous program- at least for me, because I only do top tier redemptions.
Let's do simple math with earning/redeeming of Hyatt vs Starwood (not taking into account credit card spend or bonuses)
Non Elite Earning:
Hyatt: 5 GP points per dollar
Starwood: 2points/$
Top Tier Redemption:
22,000 Points for top category (Park Hyatt Paris) = $4,400 in hotel spend
30,000 SPG for top category (St Regis NY) = $15,000 in hotel spend
Elite Earning (Diamond/Platinum)
Hyatt: 6.5 GP points/$
Starwood: 3points/$
Redemption:
22,000 Points for top category (Park Hyatt Paris) = $3,384 in hotel spend
30,000 SPG for top category (St Regis NY)= $10,000 in hotel spend
And to take into consideration Hyatt has more promotions, I think the answer is still a no brainer.
Even if you compare Hyatt cat 6 with Starwood cat 6
Elite Redemption:
22,000 Points for top category Park Hyatt = $3,384 in hotel spend
20,000 SPG for a Cat 6 (W Times Sq) = $6,666 in hotel spend