Diamond Trial -- Suite upgrades
May 30, 2013, 8:41 am
#91
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
I got the diamond trial for 60 days because of a couple nice trips the wife and I have planned. We will reach only 8 nights, but Ill hit $20k spend on my hyatt card within the 60 days giving me another 5 days credit. Will this show as 13 nights and thus show me as completing the challenge?
Contact GP to get the final answer, but I highly doubt it....
May 30, 2013, 11:41 am
#92
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 51
I got the diamond trial for 60 days because of a couple nice trips the wife and I have planned. We will reach only 8 nights, but Ill hit $20k spend on my hyatt card within the 60 days giving me another 5 days credit. Will this show as 13 nights and thus show me as completing the challenge?
May 30, 2013, 1:55 pm
#93
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 237
Is it true that if you do the Hyatt Diamond challenge after June 1st you get Diamond status till Feb 2015? If so I will have to ask hyatt if they can match my challenge status since I'm in the middle of it.
But if it's not, I only need 13 more nights to qualify for Feb 2015 right based on the assumption that I complete my challenge?
But if it's not, I only need 13 more nights to qualify for Feb 2015 right based on the assumption that I complete my challenge?
May 30, 2013, 5:59 pm
#94
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ATL
Programs: All of Them
Posts: 511
May 30, 2013, 7:32 pm
#95
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
Is it true that if you do the Hyatt Diamond challenge after June 1st you get Diamond status till Feb 2015? If so I will have to ask hyatt if they can match my challenge status since I'm in the middle of it.
But if it's not, I only need 13 more nights to qualify for Feb 2015 right based on the assumption that I complete my challenge?
But if it's not, I only need 13 more nights to qualify for Feb 2015 right based on the assumption that I complete my challenge?
You would requalify for the year (status expires 2/2015) with the "normal" criteria of 25 stays or 50 nights during the calendar year (not 25 nights unless you have all 1 night stays).
May 31, 2013, 1:16 am
#96
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
Burning your one chance for the trail when you won't even be staying for more than 8 nights seems rather wasteful.
May 31, 2013, 2:24 am
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
Got my rooms during a 3rd Night Free campaign, so only paid about 14000 yen a night on average.
Diamonds get MUCH more than free breakfast at Park Hyatt Tokyo...
May 31, 2013, 7:12 pm
#98
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ATL
Programs: All of Them
Posts: 511
P.S. ANA also just changed my HND-PEK flight to the now back in service 787 on friday
P.S.S. I was able to BRG all three locations and feel like I should be arrested for paying $600 total for three nights in a suite at PH Beijing.
Last edited by Richklhs; May 31, 2013 at 7:21 pm
Jun 3, 2013, 3:14 pm
#99
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Starwood Gold
Posts: 126
Can I apply for suite upgrades for only part of my stay?
I have just booked 7 nights at the HR Maui and applied for the Diamond trial. From reading in another forum I understand that Diamond Suite upgrades can be applied only to Ocean Suites. There is an Ocean Suite available the first 3 nights of my stay, can I apply my Diamond Suite upgrades for these nights, knowing that I will likely be downgraded to a regular room unless another suite opens up?
Jun 6, 2013, 12:11 am
#100
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N.Wales, UK
Posts: 933
Hi all. First things first, are you allowed to use the free diamond upgrades to 'upgrade' a 3rd party booking? I guess not. So, are you allowed to use a BRG for the base room, and then upgrade that?
I'm looking to stay late September for 10 nights, i'd also book a weekend somewhere to complete the '12 nights' in 60 days requirement. However, i'd love to be upgrading that 10 night stay itself, with two of the free suite upgrades. Will it still be 'qualifying' if I do manage to upgrade it?
Oh, and when is best to apply for the challenge for my late September 'plan'?
I'm looking to stay late September for 10 nights, i'd also book a weekend somewhere to complete the '12 nights' in 60 days requirement. However, i'd love to be upgrading that 10 night stay itself, with two of the free suite upgrades. Will it still be 'qualifying' if I do manage to upgrade it?
Oh, and when is best to apply for the challenge for my late September 'plan'?
Jun 6, 2013, 12:17 am
#101
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
Hi all. First things first, are you allowed to use the free diamond upgrades to 'upgrade' a 3rd party booking? I guess not. So, are you allowed to use a BRG for the base room, and then upgrade that?
I'm looking to stay late September for 10 nights, i'd also book a weekend somewhere to complete the '12 nights' in 60 days requirement. However, i'd love to be upgrading that 10 night stay itself, with two of the free suite upgrades. Will it still be 'qualifying' if I do manage to upgrade it?
Oh, and when is best to apply for the challenge for my late September 'plan'?
I'm looking to stay late September for 10 nights, i'd also book a weekend somewhere to complete the '12 nights' in 60 days requirement. However, i'd love to be upgrading that 10 night stay itself, with two of the free suite upgrades. Will it still be 'qualifying' if I do manage to upgrade it?
Oh, and when is best to apply for the challenge for my late September 'plan'?
The nights will definitely still be qualifying when using a Dia upgrade.
Jun 6, 2013, 12:22 am
#102
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
Be sure you have enough time to get your 12 nights within 60 days after the start of the challenge, but the earlier you start the challenge, the sooner you will have the suite upgrades, so a greater chance of actually getting a suite.
Jun 6, 2013, 12:42 am
#103
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N.Wales, UK
Posts: 933
The stays I have booked via 3rd parties have been upgradable, but I always include my GP# and the reservation shows up on my Hyatt account the day after I make the res with the 3rd party. I think all 3rd party res that are eligible for GP points/stays are also eligible for suite upgrade using the Dia certs.
The nights will definitely still be qualifying when using a Dia upgrade.
The nights will definitely still be qualifying when using a Dia upgrade.
The challenge can start pretty much immediately after you apply and it is approved (approval is also almost immediate if you qualify).
Be sure you have enough time to get your 12 nights within 60 days after the start of the challenge, but the earlier you start the challenge, the sooner you will have the suite upgrades, so a greater chance of actually getting a suite.
Be sure you have enough time to get your 12 nights within 60 days after the start of the challenge, but the earlier you start the challenge, the sooner you will have the suite upgrades, so a greater chance of actually getting a suite.
Many thanks for the replies.
Jun 8, 2013, 4:36 pm
#104
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,249
Jun 9, 2013, 12:39 pm
#105
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA Plat 1MM, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold/SVN 3 Star Elite, ICG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 242
My apologies if this has already been asked/answered...are the diamond suite upgrades different from the credit card upgrades? I would guess so, but not sure!
I should clarify the question...just confirmed a diamond suite upgrade at Hyatt Regency Waikiki, and it came back saying "Parlor Room". Not quite sure what to expect here???
Thanks for your input!
I should clarify the question...just confirmed a diamond suite upgrade at Hyatt Regency Waikiki, and it came back saying "Parlor Room". Not quite sure what to expect here???
Thanks for your input!
Last edited by psfcfa; Jun 9, 2013 at 1:01 pm