Originally Posted by
Visconti
I only care where it affects me and the Cat 7 - 8 for PHNY & PH Vendome certainly isn't good for me. Based on my recent stays, both those properties are no longer worthy of, in my very humble opinion, handing over my hard earned $$ for, and have been relegated to the "only points" category. With this increase, perhaps it's just best to write them off entirely because, again from my experience, I seem to recall both were much better even 5 or 6 years ago.
While I haven't stayed nearly as long as you have, I have pretty fond memories of my first year as a newly minted Hyatt Diamond. I agree with all of your points and can only hope this erosion hasn't or will not taint the Hyatt experience in SE Asia.
Agreed
Hyatt has pushed me into discovering other brands/programs more closely and unlocking some better experiences
examples like Canopy by Hilton an awesome brand and select Kimpton properties
In this case my migration over to Canopy happened as a result of a Hyatt Regency with a closed restaurant other than grab and go
and a line out the door under staffed
With 5th night free with Hilton and 4th night free with IHG plus a 10% points rebate on any night(s) booked Hyatt looks the same
or higher most of the time now.
And unless the breakfast and upgrade are stellar I'd rather spend the $$$ and go out of house as long as I don't sacrifice value
and a good stay experience
Hotel breakfasts have typically gone downhill since the pandemic
I prefer to be a free spirit equal opportunity traveler.We all have to do what is best for all of us individually.