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Dec 17, 2005, 3:58 am

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yyzgigi

Join Date: Dec 2004

Location: YYZ

Programs: AC SE MM, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Platinum, hhonors Gold

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 747

Twice I tried to book a Hyatt one night stay and the hotel was sold out.

I then asked if any space was available if I used Gold Passport Points to get a free night stay. Both times the space was then available and I got into the sold-out hotel on an award.

Weird....

They have to hold a certain percentage of rooms for rewards. This is usually a good trick for getting in as often conventions or events don't attract those on points.

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