Originally Posted by
JustinTI
The problem is that you cannot take advantage of any special rate (AAA, myelite, AARP, etc.) or best rate guarantee or stay on points and get any of those benefits. Personally, it's pretty rare that there is not some sort of advantageous rate I'm using when staying at a Hyatt. And I save my points to redeem at the nicest Hyatt properties.
Are you saying that if you book a room on Hyatt.com using the Elite Rate, those nights wont' count towards a eligible night during the Diamond Challenge?! I'm currently on the challenge and got a few nights completed using that rate!