GP Points upgrades
Dec 17, 2009 | 2:35 pm
#2
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Yes, I've already upgraded 2 different stays. But since you have to call to book suite upgrades, asking the question is almost moot 
Dec 17, 2009 | 2:55 pm
#3
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Yes, but I did not want to book the non-refundable rate and not be eligible for the upgrade.
Question#2. I am booking two nights paid, followed by one night FFN at the GH Hong Kong. What is the best strategy for having the 3rd night included in the upgrade.
1. Hope they do not want to move us and leave it to the hotel
2. Ask the hotel in advance.
3. ??
Question#2. I am booking two nights paid, followed by one night FFN at the GH Hong Kong. What is the best strategy for having the 3rd night included in the upgrade.
1. Hope they do not want to move us and leave it to the hotel
2. Ask the hotel in advance.
3. ??
Dec 17, 2009 | 3:36 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,981
When redeeming Regency/Grand Club Upgrades or Suite Upgrades at a resort property, you must pay a minimum of the prevailing deluxe rack rate (such as partial ocean view, ocean view, slope view, etc.). At non-resort properties you must pay a minimum of the prevailing rack rate.
The above are the rules for using points to upgrade to RC or suites. If it were me I would have reservations Book the room at the same time they do the upgrade. this way you can back out if the upgrade can't happen.
The above are the rules for using points to upgrade to RC or suites. If it were me I would have reservations Book the room at the same time they do the upgrade. this way you can back out if the upgrade can't happen.
Dec 17, 2009 | 4:34 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: Hyatt LIFETIME Globalist
Posts: 666
When redeeming Regency/Grand Club Upgrades or Suite Upgrades at a resort property, you must pay a minimum of the prevailing deluxe rack rate (such as partial ocean view, ocean view, slope view, etc.). At non-resort properties you must pay a minimum of the prevailing rack rate.
The above are the rules for using points to upgrade to RC or suites. If it were me I would have reservations Book the room at the same time they do the upgrade. this way you can back out if the upgrade can't happen.
The above are the rules for using points to upgrade to RC or suites. If it were me I would have reservations Book the room at the same time they do the upgrade. this way you can back out if the upgrade can't happen.
Dec 17, 2009 | 4:46 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,608
Edit: If you are a Hyatt Diamond, the hotel will make every effort (almost always successfully) to place you on the Regency Club floor.
Last edited by bmw303; Dec 17, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Dec 17, 2009 | 10:30 pm
#8
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,301
Yes you are correct. To upgrade using points you usually have to pay a relatively high rate (close to the "prevailing" rate) while the Diamond Suite upgrade usually allow you to upgrade from just about any rate on hyatt.com.