Sep 3, 2013, 8:25 am
Last edit by: muji
This version of the Hyatt card (with its 2 free nights offer) has been discontinued as of June 29, 2017.
There is a new version.
See this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ed-2018-a.html
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What are the benefits of the card? When will I receive the sign up bonus?
Questions related to the (now expired) 2 Free Night card offer:
When do the signup bonus free-night awards for this card expire?
There is a new version.
See this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ed-2018-a.html
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What are the benefits of the card?
- 3 points/dollar spent at Hyatt
- 2 points per dollar spent at restaurants, airfare, car rental
- 1 point for all other charges
- No foreign exchange fee
- Annually, on renewal, one free night at up to a category 4 hotel and is valid for 12 months
Typically a day or two after the close of the billing cycle in which you reach spend threshold.
When do the signup points from this card offer expire?If you have no activity on your Hyatt account for 24 months your points will expire.
Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards, 2017 onward.
It's a Chase Card. Does that mean that if I have more than 5 new open lines of credit in 24 months, I will be automatically denied? This card is not currently under the 5 cards in 24 months Chase application restriction.
It looks like the Hyatt website will let me use my anniversary category 1-4 cert for any property, including those above category 4. Is this for real?No. Even if the system accepts your attempted reservation, the property will not honor the cert at check-in. Accept the fact that your cat 4 cert is just that.
Can I use my anniversary category 1-4 cert at a higher-category property with a cash co-pay? By paying the difference in points? By asking nicely?No. No. No.
Can I use my annual free night cert for a suite or Club-level room, possibly with a cash or point copay?Officially, no. But there's no harm in contacting an individual property directly to see what they're willing to do.
If I close my card account, do I lose any unused points or annual free-night certificate?No. Unused points already in your Hyatt account as well as the annual free-night award remain available in your Hyatt account regardless of the status of your Chase card.
Questions related to the (now expired) 2 Free Night card offer:
When do the signup bonus free-night awards for this card expire?
The awards expire one year from the date of deposit (typically the date on which the required spend is met, which may fall in the middle of a billing cycle). All stays must be completed by the expiration date.
When I view my free-night awards, why is the button to start the redemption/booking process missing?You no longer need to go through the My Awards page to book a free-night cert. Simply start the booking process as if requesting an award stay using points.
When I try to book a multiple-night award stay, why does the Hyatt website show availability for points redemptions but not for Free Night Awards?You will need to redeem the free-night certs one at a time in separate single-night reservations if you want to do it online. For example, if you want to book the Park Hyatt Sydney for December 14-16, you will book the night of the 14th to 15th as one stay, and then repeat the process for the night of the 15th to 16th. Otherwise, call Hyatt to make the booking.
If I can't use my free-night award by the expiration date, can I exchange it for points or get the expiration extended?According to the FT Hyatt GP Concierge, as of January 22, 2016, there are 2 options for compensation for the initial (all-category) Free Night Awards: These policies will reportedly remain in effect after the March 1, 2017 transition from Hyatt Gold Passport to the new World of Hyatt program.
Anniversary Awards valid in Category 1-4 hotels are not eligible for extension. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which allowed a one-time 30-day extension.)
Can I use the sign-up free night cert for a suite or Club-level room, possibly with a cash or point copay?- Platinum guests: Hyatt offers 10,000 points per Award if the Member has had 5 eligible stays or 15 eligible nights in the previous 12 months. The 10,000 points per award exchange can only be done after the award night has expired. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which required the award to be unexpired.) Members have up to 90 days beyond the expiration of the unused award night to exchange for points.
- Diamond guests: Hyatt offers 20,000 points per Award if the Member has achieved Diamond status by achieving 25 stays or 50 nights or completing a trial tier offer within the last 12 months. The 20,000 points per award exchange can only be done after the award night has expired. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which required the award to be unexpired.) Members have up to 90 days beyond the expiration of the unused award night to exchange for points.
Anniversary Awards valid in Category 1-4 hotels are not eligible for extension. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which allowed a one-time 30-day extension.)
Officially, no. But there's no harm in contacting an individual property directly to see what they're willing to do.
If I close my card account, do I lose any unused free-night certificates?No. Unused free-night awards remain available in your Hyatt account regardless of the status of your Chase card.
The Hyatt Rewards Card from Chase (WIKI)
Jan 26, 2011, 11:18 pm
#331
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I'm sure it will be ok if the rooms aren't upgraded at first - just let them know what you are doing when you check-in - then on the morning of day 3 - just do a check-out / check-in to the same rooms.
Jan 27, 2011, 8:19 pm
#332
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,616
I was going to have my dad apply until I found out they weren't transferable, I was wondrring if there might be a way around that like opening a 2nd hyatt rewards account in my name but I'm guessing the name on the rewards card would have to match the name on the credit card to get the certs deposited
Jan 28, 2011, 12:35 pm
#333
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Near ORD
Programs: AA LT Gold, Hyatt Diamond, HH Gold, SPG Gold, PC Plat Ambassador
Posts: 739
I forget, but, is there any way to earn Platinum via spend on this card? Like if you spend $40,000 annually you earn Plat status? Thanks.
Jan 28, 2011, 6:40 pm
#335
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Near ORD
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Posts: 739
Jan 28, 2011, 7:34 pm
#336
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Jan 28, 2011, 7:44 pm
#337
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
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My interpretation is that as long as you keep the card you'll get Platinum status - much like Hilton AMEX - as long as you keep that card, you're Hilton Silver. But IMO if you don't keep at least Platinum (which is pretty low to qualify anyways - 5 stays), why bother with a fee charged credit card.
Jan 28, 2011, 9:03 pm
#338
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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Peter, I'm happy to pay the fee to earn points with my Hyatt Visa & spend 'em on the stays on which I used to spend money to remain Pt!
Jan 28, 2011, 11:27 pm
#339
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Posts: 591
Hyatt cc 1 point per dollar most purchases
Starwood cc 1 point per dollar most purchases
Hilton cc 2 points per dollar on most purchases
Marriott 1 point per dollar on most purchases
Park Hyatt Paris, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek CO: 22,000 points
St Regis NYC 35,000 points (high ) 30,000 (low)
Waldorf Astoria Park City Utah 80,000 (high) 50,000 (low)
Ritz Carlton NYC 70,000 points Paris Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees 40,000
discuss.....i think that Hyatt is still a really good deal for people that are earning points off the CC, the game has changed since all have a CC now. I bet we see a point increase from Hyatt late 2011 or early 2012
Starwood cc 1 point per dollar most purchases
Hilton cc 2 points per dollar on most purchases
Marriott 1 point per dollar on most purchases
Park Hyatt Paris, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek CO: 22,000 points
St Regis NYC 35,000 points (high ) 30,000 (low)
Waldorf Astoria Park City Utah 80,000 (high) 50,000 (low)
Ritz Carlton NYC 70,000 points Paris Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees 40,000
discuss.....i think that Hyatt is still a really good deal for people that are earning points off the CC, the game has changed since all have a CC now. I bet we see a point increase from Hyatt late 2011 or early 2012
Jan 29, 2011, 7:55 am
#340
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 260
Park Hyatt Paris, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek CO: 22,000 points
St Regis NYC 35,000 points (high ) 30,000 (low)
Waldorf Astoria Park City Utah 80,000 (high) 50,000 (low)
Ritz Carlton NYC 70,000 points Paris Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees 40,000
discuss.....i think that Hyatt is still a really good deal for people that are earning points off the CC, the game has changed since all have a CC now. I bet we see a point increase from Hyatt late 2011 or early 2012
St Regis NYC 35,000 points (high ) 30,000 (low)
Waldorf Astoria Park City Utah 80,000 (high) 50,000 (low)
Ritz Carlton NYC 70,000 points Paris Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees 40,000
discuss.....i think that Hyatt is still a really good deal for people that are earning points off the CC, the game has changed since all have a CC now. I bet we see a point increase from Hyatt late 2011 or early 2012
That said, there's still no comparison to the spend needed on other cards.
Loyalty Traveler has done a very good breakdown of the relative value of hotel credit card spend at:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/loyalt...lue-of-points/
Jan 29, 2011, 8:59 am
#341
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Maybe you're thinking of the HHonors Visa, but the fee-free Amex gives me at least 3 points/dollar. And there are categories with 6 points/dollar:
"Earn 6 HHonors bonus points for every U.S. dollar charged at participating properties within the Hilton.Worldwide portfolio.
Earn 6 HHonors bonus points for every U.S. dollar charged in the following everyday spend categories: grocery stores, drugstores, gas stations, home and wireless phone, cable and satellite TV, and Internet service providers (less returns)."
http://hhonors1.hilton.com/en_US/hh/about/creditamex.do
Yes. As expressed above, it would be a lot more useful and attractive o me if the card gave a 5 stay/ X night credit instead of fixed Platinum status if you need it.
"Earn 6 HHonors bonus points for every U.S. dollar charged at participating properties within the Hilton.Worldwide portfolio.
Earn 6 HHonors bonus points for every U.S. dollar charged in the following everyday spend categories: grocery stores, drugstores, gas stations, home and wireless phone, cable and satellite TV, and Internet service providers (less returns)."
http://hhonors1.hilton.com/en_US/hh/about/creditamex.do
My interpretation is that as long as you keep the card you'll get Platinum status - much like Hilton AMEX - as long as you keep that card, you're Hilton Silver. But IMO if you don't keep at least Platinum (which is pretty low to qualify anyways - 5 stays), why bother with a fee charged credit card.
Jan 29, 2011, 1:24 pm
#342
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In comparing Gold Passport and HHonors, it takes a ton more points to redeem with HHonors than with Gold Passport points. I've mainly used HHonors points for the low-hanging fruit, and for the occasional Point Stretcher awards. Otherwise, advantage: Hyatt on this score (then again, there's the free hot breakfast and wifi at the low-level Hilton properties and status).
Hyatt cc 1 point per dollar most purchases
Starwood cc 1 point per dollar most purchases
Hilton cc 2 points per dollar on most purchases
Marriott 1 point per dollar on most purchases
Park Hyatt Paris, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek CO: 22,000 points
St Regis NYC 35,000 points (high ) 30,000 (low)
Waldorf Astoria Park City Utah 80,000 (high) 50,000 (low)
Ritz Carlton NYC 70,000 points Paris Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees 40,000
discuss.....i think that Hyatt is still a really good deal for people that are earning points off the CC, the game has changed since all have a CC now. I bet we see a point increase from Hyatt late 2011 or early 2012
Starwood cc 1 point per dollar most purchases
Hilton cc 2 points per dollar on most purchases
Marriott 1 point per dollar on most purchases
Park Hyatt Paris, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek CO: 22,000 points
St Regis NYC 35,000 points (high ) 30,000 (low)
Waldorf Astoria Park City Utah 80,000 (high) 50,000 (low)
Ritz Carlton NYC 70,000 points Paris Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees 40,000
discuss.....i think that Hyatt is still a really good deal for people that are earning points off the CC, the game has changed since all have a CC now. I bet we see a point increase from Hyatt late 2011 or early 2012
Jan 29, 2011, 4:21 pm
#343
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,219
Any plans for this card to be released in Europe/ UK? I haven't been keeping up with the news.
Jan 29, 2011, 5:04 pm
#344
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Jan 31, 2011, 10:48 am
#345
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat
Posts: 4,793
Has anyone been turned down for this card because you applied for another Chase card in the preceding 6 months?