[HYATT NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)
Nov 28, 2011, 11:28 am
#781
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
Hi - .....
From talking to GP customer service, I know the current offer runs until 12/31, and qualifying would earn Diamond status until Feb 2013. Is a new challenge likely to be available immediately after 1/1/12? Would it extend status until Feb 2014 or still just Feb 2013? I'm trying to think about the best way to time the 12 nights/60 days challenge. I know I've got enough potential stays to hit it whether I start now or wait until early 2012 to do the challenge, but would appreciate advice from experts like you. Thanks!
From talking to GP customer service, I know the current offer runs until 12/31, and qualifying would earn Diamond status until Feb 2013. Is a new challenge likely to be available immediately after 1/1/12? Would it extend status until Feb 2014 or still just Feb 2013? I'm trying to think about the best way to time the 12 nights/60 days challenge. I know I've got enough potential stays to hit it whether I start now or wait until early 2012 to do the challenge, but would appreciate advice from experts like you. Thanks!
Here is his response:
With regards to a Diamond trial for 2012, we haven't had any info from Corporate in Chicago as to if we're running this for next year, or what the qualifications may be. Once we get the information, we can always let our FT guests aware of the T&C of obtaining the status.
So it appears that waiting may not be in one's best interest...
Nov 28, 2011, 1:06 pm
#782
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Massachusetts
Programs: UA 1K, AA ExP, DL Silver, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Silver, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 49
As promised, sent the question off to GP Conc as there was a difference of opinion as to the correct answer....
Here is his response:
With regards to a Diamond trial for 2012, we haven't had any info from Corporate in Chicago as to if we're running this for next year, or what the qualifications may be. Once we get the information, we can always let our FT guests aware of the T&C of obtaining the status.
So it appears that waiting may not be in one's best interest...
Here is his response:
With regards to a Diamond trial for 2012, we haven't had any info from Corporate in Chicago as to if we're running this for next year, or what the qualifications may be. Once we get the information, we can always let our FT guests aware of the T&C of obtaining the status.
So it appears that waiting may not be in one's best interest...
Nov 29, 2011, 8:08 am
#783
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 8
Cancun spring break
Currently rooms going for $160 a night first week of March, Should I wait and see if any promos pop up from now until Jan 1st or should I book before it sells out?
Nov 29, 2011, 8:20 am
#784
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
Are you talking about pricing promotions or bonus points promotions? In regards to pricing promotions, I'd say book it now. If the rates change or if there is a special offer, you can update the rate. I've never tried it with a special offer code but a rate change is definitely something you can update.
In regards to bonus points promos, also book now. A pre-existing reservation won't disqualify you from getting bonus points in a promotion. As long as your stay occurs within the promotion period you're fine.
Nov 29, 2011, 8:35 am
#785
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
Welcome to the Hyatt forum!
Are you talking about pricing promotions or bonus points promotions? In regards to pricing promotions, I'd say book it now. If the rates change or if there is a special offer, you can update the rate. I've never tried it with a special offer code but a rate change is definitely something you can update.
In regards to bonus points promos, also book now. A pre-existing reservation won't disqualify you from getting bonus points in a promotion. As long as your stay occurs within the promotion period you're fine.
Are you talking about pricing promotions or bonus points promotions? In regards to pricing promotions, I'd say book it now. If the rates change or if there is a special offer, you can update the rate. I've never tried it with a special offer code but a rate change is definitely something you can update.
In regards to bonus points promos, also book now. A pre-existing reservation won't disqualify you from getting bonus points in a promotion. As long as your stay occurs within the promotion period you're fine.
A little bit of clarification here - the $160 rate - is that prepaid and non-cancellable - that would play a factor if it was. If it isn't then book it and keep checking occasionally to see if the rate gets any better, if it does, then just rebook.
Nov 29, 2011, 8:49 am
#786
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 8
This would be their 21 day advance purchase. However after checking out expedia looks like I can get non stop airfare from ORD with 5 nights (Tue-Sun) Ocean view for $1000. This looks very tempting
Nov 29, 2011, 8:51 am
#787
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
This may not matter to you, but you will not get a stay credit / points with the expedia booking. Yes $1000 for 5 nights with airfare sounds like a great deal.
Nov 29, 2011, 11:14 am
#788
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 17,856
Nov 30, 2011, 5:34 pm
#789
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: London, England
Posts: 366
Not sure if I'm just unlucky, but I switched to Hyatt less than 3 months ago and out of 11 stays so far, I've had to chase them up about points on six of those stays so far.
3 times now I've received points for room service, but not for the room. Twice with Andaz and once with a Grand Hyatt. Other times they've not posted at all.
The best success I've actually had is with Hyatt Place, which I was expecting to be the worst.
Do I need to chase them up when I check-out for better success? I like the hotels and service whilst staying, but Gold Passport is lacking at this point.
3 times now I've received points for room service, but not for the room. Twice with Andaz and once with a Grand Hyatt. Other times they've not posted at all.
The best success I've actually had is with Hyatt Place, which I was expecting to be the worst.
Do I need to chase them up when I check-out for better success? I like the hotels and service whilst staying, but Gold Passport is lacking at this point.
Nov 30, 2011, 5:47 pm
#790
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 17,856
Experiences must clearly vary as I've not had to do call on any stay in 2011, although I did have to in 2010. I don't think anyone has a foolproof scheme. Of course, you should make sure that your number is in starting with the booking and all the way through.
But maybe I am wrong and someone does have a foolproof scheme to get the points always to post. If so, please add it to this thread!
But maybe I am wrong and someone does have a foolproof scheme to get the points always to post. If so, please add it to this thread!
Nov 30, 2011, 9:37 pm
#791
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
I read here of lots of people finding discrepancies and missing stay points... so I was so excited to do some reconciliations on my stays and statements and call to claim all my missing points! I wasn't missing any, for 20+ stays and 60+ nights. Very YMMV.
Dec 1, 2011, 11:05 am
#792
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,090
As Richard stated everyones experience will vary for a variety of reasons
I had a small handful of stays not post this year
My only issue is when Gold Passport refuses to post the stay and I have to call the hotel and get the property to post it for whatever the reason Gold Passport isn't in a cooperative mood that day.
Thankfully this isn't too frequent
My suggestion is even when your stay does post check the points posted to your account by looking at room Rate and eligible incidental spending
Routinely I find inaccurate posting amounts
Cheers
I had a small handful of stays not post this year
My only issue is when Gold Passport refuses to post the stay and I have to call the hotel and get the property to post it for whatever the reason Gold Passport isn't in a cooperative mood that day.
Thankfully this isn't too frequent
My suggestion is even when your stay does post check the points posted to your account by looking at room Rate and eligible incidental spending
Routinely I find inaccurate posting amounts
Cheers
Dec 2, 2011, 5:45 am
#793
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 30
New Hyatt Gold Member Sign-up Bonus?
Hi - I don't have a Hyatt Gold membership yet - are there any new member sign-up bonuses floating around, or does anyone have a referral link for me to use where you'll get something out of it?
Thanks!
DL
Thanks!
DL
Last edited by infoseive; Dec 6, 2011 at 4:27 am
Dec 2, 2011, 6:51 am
#794
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, UA Silver, dirt elsewhere
Posts: 46,919
Sorry, there aren't any sign up or referral bonuses. The best you can do is also get the credit card. If you do, you'll get 2 free nights (in a suite if your're diamond).
Dec 5, 2011, 6:36 pm
#795
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Massachusetts
Programs: UA 1K, AA ExP, DL Silver, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Silver, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 49
Quick update on this. I signed up for the Diamond status challenge last week and will already have 5 nights toward the goal by the end of this week. I've already booked a week at Park Hyatt Aviara during Q1 2012 using one of the four suite upgrades. I'm really looking forward to taking full advantage of this status. Thanks again for helping out a newbie!