Suite Upgrade using Points
Jan 4, 2013, 4:18 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Northwest NJ
Programs: Starwood Platinum,Marriott Platinum, United Silver
Posts: 2,313
The upgrade is a wonderful deal and we have certainly done it. The ONLY downside is that unlike the Diamond upgrade, you must book the Rack Rate. We used our last Diamond upgrade and booked at the Senior rate and save a few dollars.
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
Jan 4, 2013, 9:07 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
The upgrade is a wonderful deal and we have certainly done it. The ONLY downside is that unlike the Diamond upgrade, you must book the Rack Rate. We used our last Diamond upgrade and booked at the Senior rate and save a few dollars.
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
Jan 5, 2013, 12:50 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: PEK, SFO, NYC
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Fairmont PC Plat
Posts: 277
The upgrade is a wonderful deal and we have certainly done it. The ONLY downside is that unlike the Diamond upgrade, you must book the Rack Rate. We used our last Diamond upgrade and booked at the Senior rate and save a few dollars.
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
Jan 5, 2013, 4:46 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
The upgrade is a wonderful deal and we have certainly done it. The ONLY downside is that unlike the Diamond upgrade, you must book the Rack Rate. We used our last Diamond upgrade and booked at the Senior rate and save a few dollars.
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
That said, it's the best deal out there. Kind of makes me wonder why EVERYONE paying rack rate doesn't upgrade every stay!
Jan 5, 2013, 4:49 am
#8
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
As doodley says 6,000 points adds up pretty fast. But for us, it is the rack rate criteria that is a the dealbreaker - we never pay rack rate, so 6K + the difference in room rate is a huge difference that makes it a no-go.
Jan 5, 2013, 4:54 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
It's not Rack!
See http://www.hyatt.com/gp/en/awards/hyatt_upgrade.jsp
1 When redeeming Regency Club® or Grand Club® upgrades or suite upgrades at a resort property, you must pay a minimum of the Hyatt Daily Rate deluxe room (such as partial ocean view, ocean view, slope view, etc). At non-resort properties you must pay a minimum of the Hyatt Daily Rate.
Jan 5, 2013, 4:56 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA1K MM, BA Gold, Hyatt LT Globalist, Bonvoy LTE, IHG Diam, HH Gold, Amtrak Sel Exec
Posts: 3,170
as noted, the rule is that it is applicable on Hyatt Daily Rate (NOT rack), which can be reasonable at some hotels.
i just did it for 4 nights at the GH Hong Kong -- incredible value indeed given a fantastic view and how great the Grand Club is at that hotel.
i've also used it on some corporate rates (which can be quite a good deal at some properties).
i just did it for 4 nights at the GH Hong Kong -- incredible value indeed given a fantastic view and how great the Grand Club is at that hotel.
i've also used it on some corporate rates (which can be quite a good deal at some properties).
Jan 5, 2013, 5:16 am
#11
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
You are both of course correct, RACK is not DAILY. In my mind I use them interchangeably, (as I never pay Daily, either 
). This is incorrect, and I appreciate the correction so that it is clear for others.
KV99, if you were able to use them on a corporate rate you were lucky - I have never been able to do so, which is why I don't use them.
). This is incorrect, and I appreciate the correction so that it is clear for others.KV99, if you were able to use them on a corporate rate you were lucky - I have never been able to do so, which is why I don't use them.
Jan 5, 2013, 6:16 am
#12
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boston
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, United Global Services/1MM
Posts: 630
I used the benefit at the HR Hong Kong TST this past summer for a 6 day booking I made for my wife's sister. It was a great deal. I had booked them a room with my corp rate which was substantially cheaper than the daily rate, and then called back a few weeks later and upgraded them using points (I was feeling particularly generous).
The agent noticed that the daily rate was now cheaper by ~$20usd a day so she dropped the rate, and upgraded it to a suite with the 6k points.
The agent noticed that the daily rate was now cheaper by ~$20usd a day so she dropped the rate, and upgraded it to a suite with the 6k points.
Jan 5, 2013, 10:57 am
#13
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North America
Posts: 2,265
I used the benefit at the HR Hong Kong TST this past summer for a 6 day booking I made for my wife's sister. It was a great deal. I had booked them a room with my corp rate which was substantially cheaper than the daily rate, and then called back a few weeks later and upgraded them using points (I was feeling particularly generous).
The agent noticed that the daily rate was now cheaper by ~$20usd a day so she dropped the rate, and upgraded it to a suite with the 6k points.
The agent noticed that the daily rate was now cheaper by ~$20usd a day so she dropped the rate, and upgraded it to a suite with the 6k points.
as noted, the rule is that it is applicable on Hyatt Daily Rate (NOT rack), which can be reasonable at some hotels.
i just did it for 4 nights at the GH Hong Kong -- incredible value indeed given a fantastic view and how great the Grand Club is at that hotel.
i've also used it on some corporate rates (which can be quite a good deal at some properties).
i just did it for 4 nights at the GH Hong Kong -- incredible value indeed given a fantastic view and how great the Grand Club is at that hotel.
i've also used it on some corporate rates (which can be quite a good deal at some properties).
Jan 5, 2013, 11:39 am
#15
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 2,732
I used to occasionally be able to apply a 6000 point suite upgrade to my corp rate, or a BRG (which is usually described as a "Hyatt Daily Rate"). But lately it seems that Hyatt has put in place some automated process to automatically adjust the rate to the current actual Hyatt Daily Rate when a points upgrade is applied. Some agents don't even notice the rate change and won't notify you. Always check the updated reservation email after the upgrade is applied to confirm.