Originally Posted by
TTT103
I guess another question is if you feel it is worth obtaining Globalist by shifting the $80K to the Hyatt card instead of keeping it on your Ink Unlimited where you would earn 50% more in WOH points. You would be giving up 40K annually in points in exchange for the Globalist status. While there are incremental benefits, including an additional cat 1-4 free night, the unlimited free night upon hitting Globalist, as well as the breakfast/lounge benefit, do you spend enough time at Hyatt's to make Globalist worth the loss of the 40K?
Looks like OP spent about $500K a year on unlimited (750K UR pts), so missing out on 40K is only a 5% drop in total points per year. I did it with $40k on Hilton Diamond and $70K (I think? been a while) with Ritz/Marriott Plat (later became Titanium). Do I think it is worth it looking back.. not really. But it was nice to have it just to see how it was like. It usually goes like this:
"I see that you are our Diamond/Plat/Titanium member, thank you very much for your loyalty."
"Thank you! Is there any free room upgrade available?"
"No I am sorry, we are completely booked, but here are your complimentary continental breakfast coupons"
"What about the buffet?"
"It will be a $8 up-charge for the full buffet."