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Dec 16, 2015 | 6:58 am

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Originally Posted by factory81

I completely agree about this.

SPG folks seems to fall on in one of two camps here;

SPG fans either dislike Hyatt because they can't redeem points + apply DSU like they can with SPG.

or

SPG fans love Hyatt because they can book into suites with DSU's*

I think Hyatt has a stronger position here because;

1) SNA's are very questionable in their usefulness. I have stayed at SPG something like 210 nights over 2 years, and I have only been able to successfully use a SNA once, for a one night stay.

2) DSU's can be used for up to a 7 day stay. So 28 Hyatt suite nights vs. 10 suite nights at SPG.

DSU's = guarantee
SNA = stay and pray.

Lastly, PH has redefined the hotel experience and make most of my SPG stays seem impersonal and underwhelming. I do expect this same treatment would exist at a St. Regis, but I have never been in a St. Regis.

I have cleared all 10 of my SNA (admittedly, 6/10 on business trips when they would otherwise expire.)
As well, if I'm staying 1-4 nights, I would far rather book SPG as I feel I get better value, all things held constant, using the SNA than using a DSU and 'wasting' 3-6 nights of the DSU.

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