Nov 18, 2023, 11:58 am
Last edit by: jbeckett
The following info may be helpful for all newbies:
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
[HYATT NEWBIE LOUNGE - 2016] Ask Your Questions Here (flame/snark free)
Feb 10, 2016, 3:31 pm
#151
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Posts: 163
have never used points, but...
I have no points yet. Want to get no annual fee card for 40,000 points ...maybe. Trying to get a night in Reykjavik. Website says 40,000 for one person, but 84,000 for 2 people. 
Really? This is a level 7 hotel. Is this typical for Hyatt? I know there is a $95 fee and 2 free night, and I might do that, but I am looking for comments on how to get a room for 40,000 points for 2 people
Really? This is a level 7 hotel. Is this typical for Hyatt? I know there is a $95 fee and 2 free night, and I might do that, but I am looking for comments on how to get a room for 40,000 points for 2 people
Feb 10, 2016, 4:15 pm
#152
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,341
I have no points yet. Want to get no annual fee card for 40,000 points ...maybe. Trying to get a night in Reykjavik. Website says 40,000 for one person, but 84,000 for 2 people. Really? This is a level 7 hotel. Is this typical for Hyatt? I know there is a $95 fee and 2 free night, and I might do that, but I am looking for comments on how to get a room for 40,000 points for 2 people
Really? This is a level 7 hotel. Is this typical for Hyatt? I know there is a $95 fee and 2 free night, and I might do that, but I am looking for comments on how to get a room for 40,000 points for 2 people
Feb 10, 2016, 5:50 pm
#153
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Posts: 163
Feb 11, 2016, 12:50 am
#154
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond, CC Gold
Posts: 111
Are the Advance payment rates on Hyatt.com always charged in local currency or is it possible to choose to be billed in euros? (There's a huuuge difference when using my Finnish Amex if the payment is charged in other currency than Euro or USD...)
Feb 11, 2016, 4:59 pm
#155
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX, BUR
Programs: AS,AA,JB, HH Gold, Starriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Explorist, Global Entry
Posts: 1,933
How easy to book 3 nights, use free anniversary night for 1 of them and use cash & points for the other 2 nights? If you can see the availability on the website for 3 nights, does it just take a call to do it?
Feb 11, 2016, 6:27 pm
#156
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,341
All those nights should be bookable online. Under points and awards for redemption options, you should see the options for P+C and Promotional Award. You'll need two separate reservations, which the hotel will then combine.
Feb 11, 2016, 7:47 pm
#157
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 598
I realize this is pretty advanced planning, but I'm looking at making a reservation in March 2017 and no award options are available other than a club upgrade cash and points rate. Is this normal as the date is so far away or should it still be showing redemption options?
Feb 12, 2016, 12:16 am
#158
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
I realize this is pretty advanced planning, but I'm looking at making a reservation in March 2017 and no award options are available other than a club upgrade cash and points rate. Is this normal as the date is so far away or should it still be showing redemption options?
If a base room is available for cash a full points award should be as well. If it's not, call....
Feb 12, 2016, 12:51 pm
#159
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: IAH, HOU
Programs: MileagePlus 1K, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,073
Diamond Suite Upgrades
Fellow FTers -
I am a newly minted Diamond and was wondering how the Suite Upgrades work. I know that it is for a maximum of 7 nights. What if I book a stay of 10 consecutive nights? Does this mean that I would need to redeem 2 suite upgrades or will I not be able to redeem these upgrades at all? Thanks.
I am a newly minted Diamond and was wondering how the Suite Upgrades work. I know that it is for a maximum of 7 nights. What if I book a stay of 10 consecutive nights? Does this mean that I would need to redeem 2 suite upgrades or will I not be able to redeem these upgrades at all? Thanks.
Feb 12, 2016, 5:35 pm
#162
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,290
I’d appreciate some advice and/or suggestions. Current Gold Passport Diamond, didn’t requalify, should be Platinum as of March 1st. Have a reservation for London Churchill, 3 nights in April, one paid night, 2 freebies by way of initial credit card awards. Would very much like to have lounge access for all 3 nights. Paid night is currently at a discounted rate, I’d be content to pay the Hyatt Daily Rate if I could then use 3,000 points per night for lounge access, but my understanding is that I cannot upgrade the 2 free nights. Any suggestions for using the Free Night awards and also getting lounge access for all 3 nights as a Platinum? Thanks very much. (BTW, thank you to FT, without this site I don't think I'd be getting 2 free $350-$400 hotel nights for the time it took to complete a credit card application!)
Feb 14, 2016, 9:13 am
#163
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
I’d appreciate some advice and/or suggestions. Current Gold Passport Diamond, didn’t requalify, should be Platinum as of March 1st. Have a reservation for London Churchill, 3 nights in April, one paid night, 2 freebies by way of initial credit card awards. Would very much like to have lounge access for all 3 nights. Paid night is currently at a discounted rate, I’d be content to pay the Hyatt Daily Rate if I could then use 3,000 points per night for lounge access, but my understanding is that I cannot upgrade the 2 free nights. Any suggestions for using the Free Night awards and also getting lounge access for all 3 nights as a Platinum? Thanks very much. (BTW, thank you to FT, without this site I don't think I'd be getting 2 free $350-$400 hotel nights for the time it took to complete a credit card application!)
Feb 15, 2016, 12:36 pm
#165
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Stockholm, Sweden + Austin, Tx
Programs: "But, I'm a GLOBALIST guest...."
Posts: 2,848