Originally Posted by Matt4200

I understand that at the moment you’re getting good value for your points and that’s great, but I would definitely look at the same ADR’s of those properties pre-COVID to determine quality and actual value as prices at some properties are just hyper-inflated. If it was $100 per night pre-COVID and now they’re charging $400-$500 it’s likely not worth anywhere near that so even getting 3 cpp usage while good may be better used elsewhere. At least that’s how I see it.

For me a prime example of this is Hyatt Place Moab that’s going to be a Category 5 that’s just insane. On top of that the property owner made a deal with Hyatt to mark this as a resort to get extra revenue, plus deny late checkouts for Elites.


We stayed there a few times prior to COVID and while we were on great terms with management and they’d always secure us a good upgrade (which is rare there) it’s honestly Category 2 to Category 3 at best. Meaning $120-$180 cash rate is where it should be and that’s what it was, and eventually where it will shoot back down to in time. We even on occasion we’re granted a Casita and still with that I would never pay a dime above $180 per night as it’s simply not worth it for any Hyatt Place.