Grand Hyatt Baha Mar - REVIEW MASTER THREAD
Jan 30, 2020, 8:19 pm
#541
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,546
pretty much all my base spend is wrong at initial posting, often lower than just the total room rate. one problem is that globalists fee waivers often post as negative amounts that erroneously reduces base spend. a second problem is that many on-site restaurants are coded as ineligible.
Jan 30, 2020, 9:38 pm
#542
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORD | MDW
Programs: AA Plat | United Silver | Hyatt Globalist | Hilton Diamond | Marriott Titanium | IHG Ambassador
Posts: 84
pretty much all my base spend is wrong at initial posting, often lower than just the total room rate. one problem is that globalists fee waivers often post as negative amounts that erroneously reduces base spend. a second problem is that many on-site restaurants are coded as ineligible.
Apr 21, 2020, 4:16 pm
#544
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,640
I called Hyatt and asked about redeeming club reward and was told it was not available. Is this something I can check online or I just have to call back? Thanks.
Apr 22, 2020, 9:39 am
#545
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MLB Spring Training park AZ, USA
Programs: Globallist
Posts: 287
Talking to a handful of people and reading thru the forum, this seems to be a tough task to confirm a CLUB reward at this property. I would try thru social media, but I have yet to hear anyone secure a CLUB UPGRADE in the past 6 months, even for reservations 8-10 months out, not on any type of holiday wither. Someone said the property no longer allows club reqards here, but I would try to get clarification thru a Hyatt Twitter or something.
May 4, 2020, 8:34 am
#546
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
I am considering this property for a 4 night stay later in the year (Oct/Nov) and wondering what the TSU books into. I looked online and cant figure out which room would be the standard suite. I currently have 4 which expire on 2/28/2021 and this may be the only one I redeem unless Hyatt extends them.
May 4, 2020, 9:55 am
#547
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MLB Spring Training park AZ, USA
Programs: Globallist
Posts: 287
I am considering this property for a 4 night stay later in the year (Oct/Nov) and wondering what the TSU books into. I looked online and cant figure out which room would be the standard suite. I currently have 4 which expire on 2/28/2021 and this may be the only one I redeem unless Hyatt extends them.
I have been lucky enough to fall into the GRAND EXECUTIVE SUITE on a TSU 1038 sqr feet
Both are nice rooms
Jun 13, 2020, 10:33 am
#548
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Delta DM, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Rewards Platinum Elite, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,046
We were notified by the director of sales last night, that the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has pushed their reopening until October 1st.
Jun 13, 2020, 12:50 pm
#549
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,161
Not surprising. Another project with somewhat dubious backing. We’ll see if it reopens then. All these hotels are sitting on huge debts and will likely be in default (if they aren’t already).
Jun 14, 2020, 9:43 am
#550
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Most hotels will open regardless of the financial stress. They wont' be torn down for sure.
Jun 14, 2020, 10:09 am
#551
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,161
Wont get torn down but could get repossessed, rebranded, etc.
Jun 14, 2020, 12:57 pm
#552
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
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Not sure how rebranding would change the financials unless there was underlying nothing-to-do-with-covid friction between owner and management company to begin with.
Jun 14, 2020, 1:11 pm
#553
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 93
Probably true...but it’s also possible that a different hotel chain with bigger reach and larger membership might be perceived to drive more business to the hotel than Hyatt in the near future or longer. Probably not, but it’s possible.
Jun 14, 2020, 1:38 pm
#554
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,161
These are wildly complicated agreements that when married to foreclosure/bankruptcy/repossession can result in all kinds of things. Whomever the new owner is would likely be free to affiliate with anyone. Not saying it will happen but these are (I’m including St Kitts and others) highly leveraged properties developed by third parties and the debts are very likely not getting paid. The longer they stay closed the more likely it is they don’t reopen as Hyatt properties.
Jul 7, 2020, 9:13 am
#555
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,982
Is the SLS in good shape at least? Does anyone know if it participates in the Accor program for earning points? The Accor thread is pretty dead.