It is probably worth about $1000 IMO, similar to Leaders Club unlimited. With my current stay patterns, I would be reluctant to pay anything out of pocket for it. I can already get breakfast, upgrades, and $100 spa or f&b credit at many hotels through FHR, virtuoso etc. At Hyatts that do not participate in these programs, using points to upgrade to suites often gets me the same benefits I used to get with Diamond status.
If I had a lot more stays with Hyatt, I would be willing to make extra stays to hit Diamond, or (hypothetically speaking) pay a certain amount to buy the status.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Feb 26, 2014 at 2:26 am