Where to use a Hyatt Suite upgrade certificate?
Oct 1, 2013, 3:25 pm
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Where to use a Hyatt Suite upgrade certificate?
I am Hyatt Diamond and have 3 Suite Upgrade certificates that expire in Feb 2014. Then I will get 4 more certificates that will expire in Feb 2015.
Since the certificates require that you purchase a room with cash and then apply the suite upgrade for up to 7 days, where should think about making paid reservations to get a great destination, relatively low room price, but nice suite?
If I look at places like Hyatt in Paris, the room rates are over $700. I'm sure the suite would be fabulous but that is a lot of money per night just to get the suite upgrade.
Where do you recommend I use the certificates to get the sweet spot on room price while applying the suite upgrade?
Since the certificates require that you purchase a room with cash and then apply the suite upgrade for up to 7 days, where should think about making paid reservations to get a great destination, relatively low room price, but nice suite?
If I look at places like Hyatt in Paris, the room rates are over $700. I'm sure the suite would be fabulous but that is a lot of money per night just to get the suite upgrade.
Where do you recommend I use the certificates to get the sweet spot on room price while applying the suite upgrade?
Oct 1, 2013, 3:55 pm
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I am Hyatt Diamond and have 3 Suite Upgrade certificates that expire in Feb 2014. Then I will get 4 more certificates that will expire in Feb 2015.
Since the certificates require that you purchase a room with cash and then apply the suite upgrade for up to 7 days, where should think about making paid reservations to get a great destination, relatively low room price, but nice suite?
If I look at places like Hyatt in Paris, the room rates are over $700. I'm sure the suite would be fabulous but that is a lot of money per night just to get the suite upgrade.
Where do you recommend I use the certificates to get the sweet spot on room price while applying the suite upgrade?
Since the certificates require that you purchase a room with cash and then apply the suite upgrade for up to 7 days, where should think about making paid reservations to get a great destination, relatively low room price, but nice suite?
If I look at places like Hyatt in Paris, the room rates are over $700. I'm sure the suite would be fabulous but that is a lot of money per night just to get the suite upgrade.
Where do you recommend I use the certificates to get the sweet spot on room price while applying the suite upgrade?
Oct 1, 2013, 4:14 pm
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Oct 1, 2013, 4:15 pm
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I am Hyatt Diamond and have 3 Suite Upgrade certificates that expire in Feb 2014. Then I will get 4 more certificates that will expire in Feb 2015.
Since the certificates require that you purchase a room with cash and then apply the suite upgrade for up to 7 days, where should think about making paid reservations to get a great destination, relatively low room price, but nice suite?
If I look at places like Hyatt in Paris, the room rates are over $700. I'm sure the suite would be fabulous but that is a lot of money per night just to get the suite upgrade.
Where do you recommend I use the certificates to get the sweet spot on room price while applying the suite upgrade?
Since the certificates require that you purchase a room with cash and then apply the suite upgrade for up to 7 days, where should think about making paid reservations to get a great destination, relatively low room price, but nice suite?
If I look at places like Hyatt in Paris, the room rates are over $700. I'm sure the suite would be fabulous but that is a lot of money per night just to get the suite upgrade.
Where do you recommend I use the certificates to get the sweet spot on room price while applying the suite upgrade?
In General, I'd say Asia, but I am bias.
The best bang for your buck is usually China for me. HOTB, GH Pek.
Japan GH Fuk
Malaysia GH Kul is nice too.
Aus GH Mel.
In the US, PH DC.
Last edited by DHalltheway; Oct 1, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Oct 1, 2013, 7:15 pm
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Hear. hear...
Conrad Tokyo, Bali and Singapore for me
Also keep in mind, those suite upgrades can be used with BRG. If you're willing to do some research, sometimes you got lucky.
Check out this BRG thread
Conrad Tokyo, Bali and Singapore for me
Also keep in mind, those suite upgrades can be used with BRG. If you're willing to do some research, sometimes you got lucky.
Check out this BRG thread
Oct 1, 2013, 8:15 pm
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Yes, my family likes to go to new countries and cities for vacation so it makes sense for us to look at using the Hyatt suite upgrades as a starting point for our destination city.
Oct 2, 2013, 7:37 am
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Remember that in some places, the suite upgrade only confirms a junior suite. Also remember that you can't use suite upgrades for free nights or with certain rates.
Oct 2, 2013, 10:28 am
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I was trying to find this out earlier and also noticed that some of the North Asian destinations offer the best bang for buck!
Oct 2, 2013, 12:27 pm
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GH Kuala Lumpur: good value and huge beautiful suites
PH Tokyo: large suite in iconic hotel
PH Abu Dhabi has great suites, again at a good price
Lots of other options for less special standard suites in Europe (the free minibar and wet bar in German Hyatts is nice).
PH Tokyo: large suite in iconic hotel
PH Abu Dhabi has great suites, again at a good price
Lots of other options for less special standard suites in Europe (the free minibar and wet bar in German Hyatts is nice).
Oct 2, 2013, 12:46 pm
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My experiences:
PH Buenos Aires - Park View Suite (+1 level upg given)
GH KL - Executive Suite (+1 level upg given)
PH Seoul - Park Suite
PH Tokyo - Ambassador Suite (+2 level upg)
Andaz WeHo - Suite - More than double the size of a View room and much quieter.
Hyatt Vancouver - Presidential Suite (+? level upg)
PH Dubai - Suite
PH Buenos Aires - Park View Suite (+1 level upg given)
GH KL - Executive Suite (+1 level upg given)
PH Seoul - Park Suite
PH Tokyo - Ambassador Suite (+2 level upg)
Andaz WeHo - Suite - More than double the size of a View room and much quieter.
Hyatt Vancouver - Presidential Suite (+? level upg)
PH Dubai - Suite
Oct 2, 2013, 2:04 pm
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My experiences:
PH Buenos Aires - Park View Suite (+1 level upg given)
GH KL - Executive Suite (+1 level upg given)
PH Seoul - Park Suite
PH Tokyo - Ambassador Suite (+2 level upg)
Andaz WeHo - Suite - More than double the size of a View room and much quieter.
Hyatt Vancouver - Presidential Suite (+? level upg)
PH Dubai - Suite
PH Buenos Aires - Park View Suite (+1 level upg given)
GH KL - Executive Suite (+1 level upg given)
PH Seoul - Park Suite
PH Tokyo - Ambassador Suite (+2 level upg)
Andaz WeHo - Suite - More than double the size of a View room and much quieter.
Hyatt Vancouver - Presidential Suite (+? level upg)
PH Dubai - Suite
my experience:
GHKL - Grand Suite
PHT - Park Suite
PHS - Park Suite (I consider it a Jr Suite)
HRV - Regency Suite
Oct 2, 2013, 2:42 pm
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