Originally Posted by
moulder3
Not all suites can be used for the diamond suite award. My guess is that you booked one that can't be used for upgrade.
In my experience, Hyatt Diamond customer service can always see suite availability, so there should never be a reason to book the suite (as though you're paying for it) because they can't convert it. If a suite's available (that qualifies) they will be able to call the hotel and reserve it.
Correct!! Actually booking the suite (room) on revenue hoping to convert to award could actually work against you since 1 more suite (room) is removed from inventory.
You don't say when your stay is - I suspect fairly close in the future since the credit card awards for suites for Diamonds were discontinued some time ago. Why don't you look at alternative usage, GH Seattle is just around the corner from Olive8 for example or use the award for a regular room (that is possible). If the date is quite sometime away, they could open up more inventory as the date approaches.