Nov 1, 2013, 12:13 am
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HYATT GOLD PASSPORT® DIAMOND TRIAL
Terms and Conditions
To qualify for this promotion, member must contact Hyatt Gold Passport Customer Service at 800.304.9288 or [email protected] between June 1, 2013, and April 30, 2014, reference Offer Code DMD14 and provide a statement with their account activity from a competitor. Upon enrollment, member will receive trial Diamond membership for 60 days. To maintain Diamond membership through February 2015, member must complete 12 eligible nights at any Hyatt worldwide within 60 days of enrollment. Member will also receive 1,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points on their first six (6) eligible nights within 60 days. Maximum 6,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points may be earned. Diamond 30% point bonus will be awarded for all eligible stays during the 60-day trial membership period when member chooses points for their stay. If member completes the stay requirements they will receive a new membership card, valid through February 2015, within 3-4 weeks of qualifying. Membership benefits will be available when member provides their Hyatt Gold Passport number at time of reservation and check-in.
Limit one trial tier offer per member. Hyatt Gold Passport will track all eligible nights in which a Hyatt Gold Passport account number is provided. An eligible night is defined as a single night at any Hyatt in which an eligible rate is paid. For the purposes of this Promotion, an “Eligible Rate” shall be defined as any hotel published room rate, including, but not limited to, rates found on hyatt.com, the Hyatt Daily Rate, Volume Account Rates, AAA and Senior Citizen rates. “Ineligible Rates” are discounted rates, including, but not limited to, any free night stays, Third Party Internet Rates (examples include priceline.com, hotels.com, Expedia, and Travelocity), traditional wholesale rates (examples include GOGO Worldwide Vacations, Pleasant Holidays, etc.), airline crew rates, airline employee rates, travel agency employee rates, Club at the Hyatt discount certificate stays, Hyatt employee or employee family discount rates, airline interrupted-trip vouchers or contracted rooms (a contract room is a room that has been reserved pursuant to a written and executed agreement between a hotel and a corporation, government agency or individual for a negotiated room rate in exchange for an agreed upon number of rooms to be rented for an extended period of time). Back-to-back stays at a single Hyatt are considered one stay. Hyatt Gold Passport reserves the right to alter or withdraw this promotion at any time without notice.
The following are all the competitors and required status to qualify for the Diamond Trial Offer.
Hilton Honors- Gold VIP and Diamond
Marriott- Gold and Platinum
Starwood- Platinum
Priority Club (now IHG Rewards Club)-Platinum
Fairmont Hotel (one FT has had success)
Please note, the competitor statement must indicate your name, tier status and at least one stay in the last 12 months. Please email statement of your membership activity with a competitor to us for processing.
This promotion is subject to the complete Terms and Conditions of the Hyatt Gold Passport program. For complete program terms and conditions, visit goldpassport.com. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® encompasses hotels managed, franchised or leased by subsidiaries and affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, HYATT house®, Hyatt Residence Club®, Hyatt Gold Passport®, and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation and its affiliates. ©2013 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.
Important note on timeframe: You have 60 days from the start of the challenge to complete the 12 nights, regardless of what the expiration date is on the your account profile. You may still retain Diamond status until the end of the month in which your trial period ends.
Terms and Conditions
To qualify for this promotion, member must contact Hyatt Gold Passport Customer Service at 800.304.9288 or [email protected] between June 1, 2013, and April 30, 2014, reference Offer Code DMD14 and provide a statement with their account activity from a competitor. Upon enrollment, member will receive trial Diamond membership for 60 days. To maintain Diamond membership through February 2015, member must complete 12 eligible nights at any Hyatt worldwide within 60 days of enrollment. Member will also receive 1,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points on their first six (6) eligible nights within 60 days. Maximum 6,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points may be earned. Diamond 30% point bonus will be awarded for all eligible stays during the 60-day trial membership period when member chooses points for their stay. If member completes the stay requirements they will receive a new membership card, valid through February 2015, within 3-4 weeks of qualifying. Membership benefits will be available when member provides their Hyatt Gold Passport number at time of reservation and check-in.
Limit one trial tier offer per member. Hyatt Gold Passport will track all eligible nights in which a Hyatt Gold Passport account number is provided. An eligible night is defined as a single night at any Hyatt in which an eligible rate is paid. For the purposes of this Promotion, an “Eligible Rate” shall be defined as any hotel published room rate, including, but not limited to, rates found on hyatt.com, the Hyatt Daily Rate, Volume Account Rates, AAA and Senior Citizen rates. “Ineligible Rates” are discounted rates, including, but not limited to, any free night stays, Third Party Internet Rates (examples include priceline.com, hotels.com, Expedia, and Travelocity), traditional wholesale rates (examples include GOGO Worldwide Vacations, Pleasant Holidays, etc.), airline crew rates, airline employee rates, travel agency employee rates, Club at the Hyatt discount certificate stays, Hyatt employee or employee family discount rates, airline interrupted-trip vouchers or contracted rooms (a contract room is a room that has been reserved pursuant to a written and executed agreement between a hotel and a corporation, government agency or individual for a negotiated room rate in exchange for an agreed upon number of rooms to be rented for an extended period of time). Back-to-back stays at a single Hyatt are considered one stay. Hyatt Gold Passport reserves the right to alter or withdraw this promotion at any time without notice.
The following are all the competitors and required status to qualify for the Diamond Trial Offer.
Hilton Honors- Gold VIP and Diamond
Marriott- Gold and Platinum
Starwood- Platinum
Priority Club (now IHG Rewards Club)-Platinum
Fairmont Hotel (one FT has had success)
Please note, the competitor statement must indicate your name, tier status and at least one stay in the last 12 months. Please email statement of your membership activity with a competitor to us for processing.
This promotion is subject to the complete Terms and Conditions of the Hyatt Gold Passport program. For complete program terms and conditions, visit goldpassport.com. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® encompasses hotels managed, franchised or leased by subsidiaries and affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, HYATT house®, Hyatt Residence Club®, Hyatt Gold Passport®, and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation and its affiliates. ©2013 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.
Important note on timeframe: You have 60 days from the start of the challenge to complete the 12 nights, regardless of what the expiration date is on the your account profile. You may still retain Diamond status until the end of the month in which your trial period ends.
Hyatt Tier (Status) Matching (Challenge) Information - 11/10(ended 10/31/14)
May 25, 2014, 2:50 am
#1546
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
The suite upgrade upgrades any paid reservation made through Hyatt to a base level suite. You cannot pay for a suite and use the suite upgrade to upgrade to a "better" suite.
May 25, 2014, 3:10 am
#1547
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Priority club
Posts: 18
Thanks again for clarifying:-)
Couple of final queries, could I re clarify as our existing booking is through a travel agent, we won't receive any points for the cost of the accommodation?
Seems a bit harsh but there standard daily rate is over 40% more expensive and therefore the increased cost outweighs the points benefits but hey ho .
Would we receive points on our F&B?
Would we be entitled to any of the benefits for Diamond on the existing booking, wifi, any room upgrade, late checkout etc
Thanks for your patience
Couple of final queries, could I re clarify as our existing booking is through a travel agent, we won't receive any points for the cost of the accommodation?
Seems a bit harsh but there standard daily rate is over 40% more expensive and therefore the increased cost outweighs the points benefits but hey ho .
Would we receive points on our F&B?
Would we be entitled to any of the benefits for Diamond on the existing booking, wifi, any room upgrade, late checkout etc
Thanks for your patience
May 25, 2014, 4:14 am
#1548
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
If they are included as a benefit of the Expedia reservation, then no. If you are paying for them separately, then yes, provided that the hotel has your Hyatt Gold Passport number on file (you may need to point this out to them, as they may not have that information
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the program Terms and Conditions, which explains things clearer and more authoritatively than I am able to.
http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/partner...onditions.html
May 25, 2014, 5:51 am
#1549
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,048
You ought to consider whether you might be wasting your once-in-a-lifetime chance to do the Diamond Trial. Maybe in the future you might wish you had the chance to do it and may well regret having done it just for 10 breakfasts and possibly a better room.
However, you might also want to check whether your Japan stays can be turned into Points + Cash bookings. AFAIK, that would then make those stays eligible for using the Diamond Upgrade Certificates. In that case, free breakfast + suite upgrades might make the whole trip a lot more appealing...
However, you might also want to check whether your Japan stays can be turned into Points + Cash bookings. AFAIK, that would then make those stays eligible for using the Diamond Upgrade Certificates. In that case, free breakfast + suite upgrades might make the whole trip a lot more appealing...
May 25, 2014, 7:50 am
#1550
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
The Diamond challenge is not a once-in-a-lifetime thing (anymore).
May 25, 2014, 10:04 am
#1551
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska, Bonvoy, Hyatt
Posts: 601
May 25, 2014, 10:55 am
#1552
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
Then better not moan and don't take them up on their very generous offer.
May 25, 2014, 12:58 pm
#1553
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska, Bonvoy, Hyatt
Posts: 601
Ahh the ability for the anon internet posting to generate dickish responses. Thank you for that thoughtful advice to my question whether the economic benefits of an investment generate a good return. I cherish your open spirit of community.
May 25, 2014, 1:05 pm
#1554
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
What is it you are looking for then....you will get a free breakfast at someting like $25-50 per person a night and the possibility of a better room and 4 (future) Diamond suite upgrades, all for free if you meet the criteria.
What more is there to do the math? It's an extremely generous offer, especially since it's "abused" so often.
What more is there to do the math? It's an extremely generous offer, especially since it's "abused" so often.
May 25, 2014, 4:02 pm
#1555
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 470
Thanks again for clarifying:-)
Couple of final queries, could I re clarify as our existing booking is through a travel agent, we won't receive any points for the cost of the accommodation?
Seems a bit harsh but there standard daily rate is over 40% more expensive and therefore the increased cost outweighs the points benefits but hey ho .
Would we receive points on our F&B?
Would we be entitled to any of the benefits for Diamond on the existing booking, wifi, any room upgrade, late checkout etc
Thanks for your patience
Couple of final queries, could I re clarify as our existing booking is through a travel agent, we won't receive any points for the cost of the accommodation?
Seems a bit harsh but there standard daily rate is over 40% more expensive and therefore the increased cost outweighs the points benefits but hey ho .
Would we receive points on our F&B?
Would we be entitled to any of the benefits for Diamond on the existing booking, wifi, any room upgrade, late checkout etc
Thanks for your patience
May 25, 2014, 6:47 pm
#1556
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
I say it's a no brainer to do it, given the incredible benefits offered to Diamonds at Hyatt hotels in Japan (especially the Park Hyatt)
May 26, 2014, 4:15 am
#1557
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,048
If people have actually done it that way, well that's up to Hyatt to allow or not, but it seems unsustainable to me...
May 26, 2014, 5:21 am
#1558
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
Technically once every promotional period, which happens to be a year.
Not my problem! 
Although for some people, doing 12 nights in 60 days is more difficult than doing 25 stays/50 nights within a calendar year...
Back to the original question, everyone's favorite blogger chimed in on the issue today:
http://millionmilesecrets.com/2014/0...ond-challenge/
Why ever bother reaching Diamond status the regular way? Just keep a competing chain status via a credit card, then every year do a Diamond Trial and stay the 12 nights.
If people have actually done it that way, well that's up to Hyatt to allow or not, but it seems unsustainable to me...
If people have actually done it that way, well that's up to Hyatt to allow or not, but it seems unsustainable to me...
Although for some people, doing 12 nights in 60 days is more difficult than doing 25 stays/50 nights within a calendar year...
Back to the original question, everyone's favorite blogger chimed in on the issue today:
http://millionmilesecrets.com/2014/0...ond-challenge/
May 28, 2014, 1:27 pm
#1559
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 160
Hi,
Apologies as I'm a relative newbie to these parts. I'm very interested in obtaining Diamond status to benefit a 2.5 week trip to Asia in the summer of 2015. I start early! I've been searching around and can't find the answer to a couple of questions.
1. I plan to obtain Hilton gold status via its Citi Hilton Reserve card. Can I use a free night award from the Reserve to "count" as a stay to qualify for the Diamond Challenge? Or do I have to pay for a night at a Hilton to register sufficient activity in that account?
2. I'm aiming at the Park Hyatt Seoul and the Park Hyatt Tokyo in June (lousy time...I know...kids so no choice). If I register for the challenge in May, I can easily make the 12 nights, but worry there won't be any available suites by then. Should I try to qualify for the challenge sooner? I'd definitely have to do mattress runs.
Thanks!
Apologies as I'm a relative newbie to these parts. I'm very interested in obtaining Diamond status to benefit a 2.5 week trip to Asia in the summer of 2015. I start early! I've been searching around and can't find the answer to a couple of questions.
1. I plan to obtain Hilton gold status via its Citi Hilton Reserve card. Can I use a free night award from the Reserve to "count" as a stay to qualify for the Diamond Challenge? Or do I have to pay for a night at a Hilton to register sufficient activity in that account?
2. I'm aiming at the Park Hyatt Seoul and the Park Hyatt Tokyo in June (lousy time...I know...kids so no choice). If I register for the challenge in May, I can easily make the 12 nights, but worry there won't be any available suites by then. Should I try to qualify for the challenge sooner? I'd definitely have to do mattress runs.
Thanks!
May 28, 2014, 4:17 pm
#1560
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
Hi,
Apologies as I'm a relative newbie to these parts. I'm very interested in obtaining Diamond status to benefit a 2.5 week trip to Asia in the summer of 2015. I start early! I've been searching around and can't find the answer to a couple of questions.
1. I plan to obtain Hilton gold status via its Citi Hilton Reserve card. Can I use a free night award from the Reserve to "count" as a stay to qualify for the Diamond Challenge? Or do I have to pay for a night at a Hilton to register sufficient activity in that account?
Apologies as I'm a relative newbie to these parts. I'm very interested in obtaining Diamond status to benefit a 2.5 week trip to Asia in the summer of 2015. I start early! I've been searching around and can't find the answer to a couple of questions.
1. I plan to obtain Hilton gold status via its Citi Hilton Reserve card. Can I use a free night award from the Reserve to "count" as a stay to qualify for the Diamond Challenge? Or do I have to pay for a night at a Hilton to register sufficient activity in that account?
2 . I'm aiming at the Park Hyatt Seoul and the Park Hyatt Tokyo in June (lousy time...I know...kids so no choice). If I register for the challenge in May, I can easily make the 12 nights, but worry there won't be any available suites by then. Should I try to qualify for the challenge sooner? I'd definitely have to do mattress runs.