So I’m staying at Hotel 50 Bowery in NYC for five nights in December. I’ll be one brand away from a free night by the end of the year (HR, HP, HH, and JDV). I’m wondering, could I just book a one night stay at the Hyatt Herald Square during my 50 Bowery stay to get the credit for the elusive “only” Hyatt brand (not Regency, Grand or Park)? I don’t see myself staying at another brand by the end of the year but I’d love to take a trip to the Confidante in Miami next spring.

I’m a little doubtful that I would receive the credit for the overlapping stay, BUT I did book a 3rd night free Prive promo at 50 Bowery and it seems that the free night does not qualify as an eligible elite night, so I’m wondering if I could make the dummy booking for the Hyatt on that free night.