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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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Aug 25, 2018, 12:00 pm
#1427
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: DL Gold, UA nothing (ex-GS), Marriott lifetime Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 920
Atlanta Hotels with Kitchens
Hi,
I have been staying in Atlanta, GA frequently with Marriott and am thinking about switching to Hyatt due to SPG-merger-related issues like stays not posting and 30+ minute hold times on the Platinum line.
I don’t know much about the different Hyatt brands. I mostly value the ability to cook for myself over traditional full-service amenities like lounges and room service. In Atlanta, I enjoy the more modern Residence Inns and also have enjoyed the Autograph Collection “Twelve” hotels in which all rooms have full kitchens including ovens.
Are there any Hyatt hotels in Atlanta I should take a look at?
I have been staying in Atlanta, GA frequently with Marriott and am thinking about switching to Hyatt due to SPG-merger-related issues like stays not posting and 30+ minute hold times on the Platinum line.
I don’t know much about the different Hyatt brands. I mostly value the ability to cook for myself over traditional full-service amenities like lounges and room service. In Atlanta, I enjoy the more modern Residence Inns and also have enjoyed the Autograph Collection “Twelve” hotels in which all rooms have full kitchens including ovens.
Are there any Hyatt hotels in Atlanta I should take a look at?
Aug 26, 2018, 3:18 pm
#1428
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,561
Hi,
I have been staying in Atlanta, GA frequently with Marriott and am thinking about switching to Hyatt due to SPG-merger-related issues like stays not posting and 30+ minute hold times on the Platinum line.
I don’t know much about the different Hyatt brands. I mostly value the ability to cook for myself over traditional full-service amenities like lounges and room service. In Atlanta, I enjoy the more modern Residence Inns and also have enjoyed the Autograph Collection “Twelve” hotels in which all rooms have full kitchens including ovens.
Are there any Hyatt hotels in Atlanta I should take a look at?
I have been staying in Atlanta, GA frequently with Marriott and am thinking about switching to Hyatt due to SPG-merger-related issues like stays not posting and 30+ minute hold times on the Platinum line.
I don’t know much about the different Hyatt brands. I mostly value the ability to cook for myself over traditional full-service amenities like lounges and room service. In Atlanta, I enjoy the more modern Residence Inns and also have enjoyed the Autograph Collection “Twelve” hotels in which all rooms have full kitchens including ovens.
Are there any Hyatt hotels in Atlanta I should take a look at?
Sep 3, 2018, 9:53 pm
#1430
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: San Diego
Posts: 75
I'm planning a 2 night stay at Hyatt in New Orleans for my birthday in November. I booked hotel using UR points transfer to Hyatt. I do not have any Hyatt status (only travel couple times per year- for leisure, not for business). Is there any advantage to getting the Hyatt credit card? My initial thoughts are that its not worth it since I travel so infrequently and can use points from UR to book awards. What are your thoughts?
Sep 6, 2018, 9:55 pm
#1431
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 45
Recently stayed at my first Hyatt (Royal Palms) and I am confused about my points earning. They only gave me 5 base points per dollar on the room rate (before taxes and fees). However, I also dined at the property and charged the bill to my room. I thought that I would also receive points for dining as well. Is this not true? I also see a "Redemption Eligible" amount right underneath the "Eligible Spend" line on my folio. What is this for?
Sep 7, 2018, 8:18 am
#1432
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: SQ, UA, BA, SW Companion Pass, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4
I have an upcoming stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio on the 14th and 15th. I had an unfortunate conflict of events arise and will need to leave the morning of the 15th now. These will be my 54th and 55th nights to re-qualify for Globalist. I paid the member advance purchase rate and can't change the reservation. Can I leave the keys in my room on Saturday and use the app to check out on Sunday?
Sep 7, 2018, 8:42 am
#1433
formerly a193991
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Zulu Romeo Hotel
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist; LX SEN (*A Gold), AA LTG, SBB-CFF-FFS First Class GA
Posts: 4,578
I have an upcoming stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio on the 14th and 15th. I had an unfortunate conflict of events arise and will need to leave the morning of the 15th now. These will be my 54th and 55th nights to re-qualify for Globalist. I paid the member advance purchase rate and can't change the reservation. Can I leave the keys in my room on Saturday and use the app to check out on Sunday?
if so, and you check-in personally on Friday, then yes, leave the keys in the room and use the app to check out on Sunday morning.
that will count as a qualifying night.
Sep 7, 2018, 9:24 am
#1434
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: SQ, UA, BA, SW Companion Pass, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4
just to be sure, you are booked from Friday to Sunday and need to leave Saturday, a day early, right?
if so, and you check-in personally on Friday, then yes, leave the keys in the room and use the app to check out on Sunday morning.
that will count as a qualifying night.
if so, and you check-in personally on Friday, then yes, leave the keys in the room and use the app to check out on Sunday morning.
that will count as a qualifying night.
Sep 7, 2018, 10:08 am
#1435
formerly a193991
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Zulu Romeo Hotel
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist; LX SEN (*A Gold), AA LTG, SBB-CFF-FFS First Class GA
Posts: 4,578
Recently stayed at my first Hyatt (Royal Palms) and I am confused about my points earning. They only gave me 5 base points per dollar on the room rate (before taxes and fees). However, I also dined at the property and charged the bill to my room. I thought that I would also receive points for dining as well. Is this not true? I also see a "Redemption Eligible" amount right underneath the "Eligible Spend" line on my folio. What is this for?
I'm confused with the Redemption Eligible and Eligible Spend, too...
Sep 7, 2018, 12:42 pm
#1436
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,164
As I understand it …
Eligible Spend is the basis for earning points. It includes your room rate (but not necessarily taxes or fees) and spend for food and maybe other items charged to your room (excluding taxes, tip, and usually alcohol). If the Eligible Spend doesn't include hotel restaurant charges, you should try to address it before or when checking out. There are some exceptions for non-hotel owned restaurants buried in the T&Cs, but those are rare in my experience. Sometimes the hotel staff are unable to adjust the spend, though. For example, when I book using my corporate rate, it always posts as a "package rate" and the Eligible Spend is about $1.50 less than the rate I paid. I used to ignore the missing 7 or 8 base points, but now that I'm getting close to Lifetime, every point matters. A quick call usually gets the missing points added.
Redemption Eligible is incidental charges - the FAQs refer to food, spa, and salon, for example - that a guest may choice to pay with points instead of $$ (pick your favorite currency).
Eligible Spend is the basis for earning points. It includes your room rate (but not necessarily taxes or fees) and spend for food and maybe other items charged to your room (excluding taxes, tip, and usually alcohol). If the Eligible Spend doesn't include hotel restaurant charges, you should try to address it before or when checking out. There are some exceptions for non-hotel owned restaurants buried in the T&Cs, but those are rare in my experience. Sometimes the hotel staff are unable to adjust the spend, though. For example, when I book using my corporate rate, it always posts as a "package rate" and the Eligible Spend is about $1.50 less than the rate I paid. I used to ignore the missing 7 or 8 base points, but now that I'm getting close to Lifetime, every point matters. A quick call usually gets the missing points added.
Redemption Eligible is incidental charges - the FAQs refer to food, spa, and salon, for example - that a guest may choice to pay with points instead of $$ (pick your favorite currency).
Sep 7, 2018, 5:55 pm
#1437
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: body: A stone's throw from SFO, mind: SE Asia
Programs: Some of this 'n some of that
Posts: 17,263
On the contrary, my understanding is there are a limited areas which this is true but most locales include alcohol as allowable incidental spend for point earning purposes.
Sep 7, 2018, 6:00 pm
#1438
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: body: A stone's throw from SFO, mind: SE Asia
Programs: Some of this 'n some of that
Posts: 17,263
Recently stayed at my first Hyatt (Royal Palms) and I am confused about my points earning. They only gave me 5 base points per dollar on the room rate (before taxes and fees). However, I also dined at the property and charged the bill to my room. I thought that I would also receive points for dining as well. Is this not true? I also see a "Redemption Eligible" amount right underneath the "Eligible Spend" line on my folio. What is this for?
Sep 9, 2018, 8:42 am
#1439
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Stilllwater OK (SWO)
Programs: AAdvantage ExecPlat, World of Hyatt Globalist, plain "member" of Marriott, IHG, enterprise, etc.
Posts: 1,848
Originally Posted by cheme24
Recently stayed at my first Hyatt (Royal Palms) and I am confused about my points earning. They only gave me 5 base points per dollar on the room rate (before taxes and fees). However, I also dined at the property and charged the bill to my room. I thought that I would also receive points for dining as well. Is this not true? I also see a "Redemption Eligible" amount right underneath the "Eligible Spend" line on my folio. What is this for?
https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/e...iningspadining
It looks to me that at Royal Palms (Pheonix Arizona), that dining should count, so I would follow up.
Redemption eligible amounts are charges that you can USE pts to pay for instead of cash (at a really bad redemption rate, never recommended).
In the US, I have come across very few properties where alcohol counts for earning pts. Maybe this is something we should build a wiki for?
Sep 9, 2018, 8:56 am
#1440
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: body: A stone's throw from SFO, mind: SE Asia
Programs: Some of this 'n some of that
Posts: 17,263
No SPG points on alcohol in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts or Oregon (updated)