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.
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Apr 11, 2022, 7:12 am
#4156
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,867
Thanks for that confirmation. I had just about reached that conclusion.
But then I needed to change my opinion to "points + cash rarely makes sense for standard rooms." I found a couple of properties that had a rate called something like LP Suite upgrade. I don't recall the dates or properties (in the end, I didn't stay at the properties), but the "suite upgrade" P+C (valuing a point at 1.8¢) did seem to make financial sense, if one wanted the suite.
But then I needed to change my opinion to "points + cash rarely makes sense for standard rooms." I found a couple of properties that had a rate called something like LP Suite upgrade. I don't recall the dates or properties (in the end, I didn't stay at the properties), but the "suite upgrade" P+C (valuing a point at 1.8¢) did seem to make financial sense, if one wanted the suite.
Apr 12, 2022, 11:24 pm
#4157
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 204
Hi! Is there any way to recognize if an award reservation was a "points advanced" reservation? I had a reservation for 40.000 points for a SLH hotel. I had to move this reservation to a new date what I could not do online by myself. So contacted customer service and they moved the reservation for me. After a few hours I noticed that I received the 40.000 points back to my account balance. However, the reservation shows as confirmed (I also asked the hotel and they received the reservation) but with a total rate of "0 points" (this is shown on Hyatt.com). The points I got refunded were not deducted again. I also asked Hyatt if the reservation is fine as I was confused by the rate of "0 points" but they said it would be fine and this should be a display error. Could that reservation be booked under a "points advanced" rate or does this look different? Or maybe just made the agent an error while rebooking me? Thanks!
Apr 12, 2022, 11:33 pm
#4158
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,867
Hi! Is there any way to recognize if an award reservation was a "points advanced" reservation? I had a reservation for 40.000 points for a SLH hotel. I had to move this reservation to a new date what I could not do online by myself. So contacted customer service and they moved the reservation for me. After a few hours I noticed that I received the 40.000 points back to my account balance. However, the reservation shows as confirmed (I also asked the hotel and they received the reservation) but with a total rate of "0 points" (this is shown on Hyatt.com). The points I got refunded were not deducted again. I also asked Hyatt if the reservation is fine as I was confused by the rate of "0 points" but they said it would be fine and this should be a display error. Could that reservation be booked under a "points advanced" rate or does this look different? Or maybe just made the agent an error while rebooking me? Thanks!
Apr 13, 2022, 5:51 am
#4159
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 204
Apr 13, 2022, 5:50 pm
#4160
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 875
What are all the vanilla Hyatt's? Using the filter "Hyatt Hotels" on Hotels & Resorts brings up quite a few hotels I am pretty sure are not vanilla Hyatt.
I know Hyatt Palm Springs is one, but that property is so run down, I really would rather not stay there to collect one more stamp for my brand explorer award.
Thank you.
I know Hyatt Palm Springs is one, but that property is so run down, I really would rather not stay there to collect one more stamp for my brand explorer award.
Thank you.
Apr 14, 2022, 7:53 am
#4161
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 160
As a side note I have seen some properties (as a gesture) waive parking anyways, but it’s rare and not a guaranteed benefit.
Also, it’s really rare I’d say to find a points + cash rate that even makes financial sense. It’s pretty much always either all points or all cash that’s the best option. If you have an example of one where Points + Cash makes better sense I’d love to hear it.
Also, it’s really rare I’d say to find a points + cash rate that even makes financial sense. It’s pretty much always either all points or all cash that’s the best option. If you have an example of one where Points + Cash makes better sense I’d love to hear it.
Apr 14, 2022, 7:58 am
#4162
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,947
Cash and points often makes sense. If it's important for you to be confirmed into a suite then go for it.
Apr 14, 2022, 9:26 am
#4163
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: SoCal
Posts: 319
What are all the vanilla Hyatt's? Using the filter "Hyatt Hotels" on Hotels & Resorts brings up quite a few hotels I am pretty sure are not vanilla Hyatt.
I know Hyatt Palm Springs is one, but that property is so run down, I really would rather not stay there to collect one more stamp for my brand explorer award.
Thank you.
I know Hyatt Palm Springs is one, but that property is so run down, I really would rather not stay there to collect one more stamp for my brand explorer award.
Thank you.
Apr 14, 2022, 10:47 am
#4164
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: SoCal
Posts: 319
Edit: just noticed that with the points rebate promo, this is definitely a steal.
Apr 14, 2022, 12:30 pm
#4165
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: EY
Posts: 852
What are all the vanilla Hyatt's? Using the filter "Hyatt Hotels" on Hotels & Resorts brings up quite a few hotels I am pretty sure are not vanilla Hyatt.
I know Hyatt Palm Springs is one, but that property is so run down, I really would rather not stay there to collect one more stamp for my brand explorer award.
Thank you.
I know Hyatt Palm Springs is one, but that property is so run down, I really would rather not stay there to collect one more stamp for my brand explorer award.
Thank you.
Apr 14, 2022, 1:49 pm
#4166
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 875
Apr 14, 2022, 6:20 pm
#4167
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,169
Apr 18, 2022, 10:04 pm
#4169
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,867
Apr 19, 2022, 4:49 pm
#4170
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 103
Person 1 (no status) has booked several nights on points (nights 1-3 of the stay). Person 2 (Discoverist status) is planning to book several additional nights on points (nights 4-6 of the stay).
Is there any benefit to Person 1 cancelling their booking, transferring points to Person 2 and getting Person 2 to book the whole stay under their name/status?
Is there any benefit to Person 1 cancelling their booking, transferring points to Person 2 and getting Person 2 to book the whole stay under their name/status?