Originally Posted by
serpens
Here is an excerpt from the FAQ.
Would a points redemption be a "free night award" in FAQ 6? Would a Free Night Certificate redemption be a "free night award" in FAQ 6? It seems odd that FAQ 11 specifically mentions Points + Cash but does not mention points only, and that neither FAQ 6 nor FAQ 11 mentions a Free Night Certificate, especially since FAQ 11 specifically excludes Hyatt-branded gift cards. (It seems like a Hyatt-branded gift card and a Free Night Certificate would be similar forms of Hyatt currency, as would other excluded payment methods, but then points are a Hyatt currency, and Points + Cash is allowed.)
FNC is a free night award.
FAQ 11 deals with how does one pays for the room. Since there are no real money being exchanged for a FNC stay, it's not a form of payment.