[HYATT NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)
Dec 5, 2011, 8:12 pm
#796
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: UA, AA, LH, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Hertz
Posts: 1,759
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!
Dec 5, 2011, 8:13 pm
#797
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,091
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!
Have fun at the Park Hyatt and thanks for your business here in the San Diego area.
We appreciate it here for the local economy ^
Have a Happy Holiday Season
Cheers
Dec 7, 2011, 12:32 am
#798
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M Senator, Flying Blue Platinum
Posts: 344
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Last edited by JohnDP; Nov 30, 2013 at 3:07 am
Dec 7, 2011, 6:33 am
#799
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
Yes, that is the case. Also, if you charge something to your room from a contracted vendor at the hotel, you won't get points.
Dec 7, 2011, 8:19 am
#801
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
Starbucks would be one. Some spas are contracted out. Some valet parking is contracted out.
Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to tell, and asking at the front desk may not get you the correct answer.
If you see a star next to the charge, then it's not eligible.
Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to tell, and asking at the front desk may not get you the correct answer.
If you see a star next to the charge, then it's not eligible.
Dec 7, 2011, 9:58 am
#802
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,091
I'd like to chime in hear that the star also can mean nothing.Over the years when the dreaded ineligible star was introduced to block ineligible charges it also blocked many eligible charges.Including AAA room rates.
The error rate has certainly improved in recent years however some hotels still can play fuzzy math
When in doubt or questioning any such validity my suggestion would be research it in a variety of ways before drawing a definitive conclusion
Examples: Gold Passport,other experienced GP guests, and the hotel directly
Cheers
Last edited by 777 global mile hound; Dec 7, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Dec 7, 2011, 12:28 pm
#803
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
Dec 13, 2011, 9:05 pm
#804
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 59
I’ve been searching but can’t find clarification on the Hyatt upgrade certificates…even the staff at Hyatt couldn’t help me.
Here my situation: I received Hyatt Diamond this past summer as part of the SMD, and it included 4 upgrade certificates. According to the membership card my Diamond status is good until 02/2013.
Questions:
1. If I use on or more of the upgrade in 2011, will I get 4 fresh upgrade certificates at the beginning of 2012?
2. If I use only one upgrade in 2011, will just the three remaining follow me throughout 2012?
3. Maybe optimistically, if I use all of them this year (highly unlikely), will I get 4 more at the beginning of 2012?
4. Worst case scenario, they expire and I don’t get any replacement upgrade certificates in 2010?
FYI, I’ve shifted by business to Hyatt and stayed with them 22 nights this year. Foolishley
, I haven’t used any upgrade certificates yet.
Please advice, Thanks.
Bald Army Guy
Here my situation: I received Hyatt Diamond this past summer as part of the SMD, and it included 4 upgrade certificates. According to the membership card my Diamond status is good until 02/2013.
Questions:
1. If I use on or more of the upgrade in 2011, will I get 4 fresh upgrade certificates at the beginning of 2012?
2. If I use only one upgrade in 2011, will just the three remaining follow me throughout 2012?
3. Maybe optimistically, if I use all of them this year (highly unlikely), will I get 4 more at the beginning of 2012?
4. Worst case scenario, they expire and I don’t get any replacement upgrade certificates in 2010?
FYI, I’ve shifted by business to Hyatt and stayed with them 22 nights this year. Foolishley
, I haven’t used any upgrade certificates yet.Please advice, Thanks.
Bald Army Guy
Dec 13, 2011, 9:55 pm
#805
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,091
I’ve been searching but can’t find clarification on the Hyatt upgrade certificates…even the staff at Hyatt couldn’t help me.
Here my situation: I received Hyatt Diamond this past summer as part of the SMD, and it included 4 upgrade certificates. According to the membership card my Diamond status is good until 02/2013.
Questions:
1. If I use on or more of the upgrade in 2011, will I get 4 fresh upgrade certificates at the beginning of 2012?
2. If I use only one upgrade in 2011, will just the three remaining follow me throughout 2012?
3. Maybe optimistically, if I use all of them this year (highly unlikely), will I get 4 more at the beginning of 2012?
4. Worst case scenario, they expire and I don’t get any replacement upgrade certificates in 2010?
FYI, I’ve shifted by business to Hyatt and stayed with them 22 nights this year. Foolishley, I haven’t used any upgrade certificates yet.
Please advice, Thanks.
Bald Army Guy
Here my situation: I received Hyatt Diamond this past summer as part of the SMD, and it included 4 upgrade certificates. According to the membership card my Diamond status is good until 02/2013.
Questions:
1. If I use on or more of the upgrade in 2011, will I get 4 fresh upgrade certificates at the beginning of 2012?
2. If I use only one upgrade in 2011, will just the three remaining follow me throughout 2012?
3. Maybe optimistically, if I use all of them this year (highly unlikely), will I get 4 more at the beginning of 2012?
4. Worst case scenario, they expire and I don’t get any replacement upgrade certificates in 2010?
FYI, I’ve shifted by business to Hyatt and stayed with them 22 nights this year. Foolishley
, I haven’t used any upgrade certificates yet.Please advice, Thanks.
Bald Army Guy
1)If you are a Diamond member throughout 2012 you will receive 4 new confirmable suite upgrades on March 1rst 2012
2)Upgrades from 2011 expire if not used by end of February 2012
(so you have two extra months into the new year to redeem
If you confirm them in advance before that expiration date you are still able to use them
3)Use everything you have by all means! If you qualified for Diamond more are comming in March!
4) Not clear on the question
2010 is long past gone :Congratulations on your loyalty to Hyatt ^
Cheers
Last edited by 777 global mile hound; Dec 13, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Dec 14, 2011, 2:29 pm
#806
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Atl
Posts: 253
What is the best US Hyatt?
I will be getting 4 free nights at any Hyatt anywhere (with my wife) via their credit card and want to get the best bang for my buck.
Thoughts?
Tx
Thoughts?
Tx
Last edited by trey; Dec 14, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Dec 14, 2011, 4:12 pm
#807
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,091
Park Hyatt,Grand Hyatt or perhaps one of their resorts
It helps to go online and look at their various lists of properties when looking for your aspirational reward.Nice photos to look at.
You can also check reviews here and a variety of review sites online
Cheers and Happy travels
Dec 14, 2011, 5:56 pm
#808
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Everywhere
Programs: Who cares... status is a Red Herring.
Posts: 733
Diamond Status Legnth
I'm unclear about how long my status last.
I have the Hyatt Visa and therefore have Platinum status. So if I stay 10 more nights and get Diamond status in January does my status last for one year? Or does it last until the end of next year? Or, doubtful, but does it last as long as I have my Visa?
I'm sorry if this is a newb question but it looks like that right thread.
I have the Hyatt Visa and therefore have Platinum status. So if I stay 10 more nights and get Diamond status in January does my status last for one year? Or does it last until the end of next year? Or, doubtful, but does it last as long as I have my Visa?
I'm sorry if this is a newb question but it looks like that right thread.
Last edited by travelisfree; Dec 14, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Dec 14, 2011, 5:59 pm
#809
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
I'm unclear about how long my status last.
I have the Hyatt Visa and therefore have Platinum status. So if I stay 10 more nights in January does my status last for one year? Or does it last until the end of next year? Or, doubtful, but does it last as long as I have my Visa?
I'm sorry if this is a newb question but it looks like that right thread.
I have the Hyatt Visa and therefore have Platinum status. So if I stay 10 more nights in January does my status last for one year? Or does it last until the end of next year? Or, doubtful, but does it last as long as I have my Visa?
I'm sorry if this is a newb question but it looks like that right thread.
Dec 14, 2011, 6:02 pm
#810
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Everywhere
Programs: Who cares... status is a Red Herring.
Posts: 733