Checked into the Hyatt Regency in Chicago last week and was told by the clerk that the only Diamond amenity that they offered was a $25 food and beverage credit. I thought about arguing, but thought better of it. Used the credit happily.
Checked into the Grand Hyatt SF this week and they had the new cards, I chose the 1,000 points.
An analysis of this thread and my anecdotal experiences clearly demonstrates a variability more at the personnel level then at the property level within the US. There is no set pattern abroad (is there ever)?
Thank goodness for FT! ^