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)
May 2, 2019, 4:12 pm
#1668
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 167
Has anyone had any luck at all with using points to upgrade rooms booked with free night certs? I have an upcoming stay at the Andaz Papagayo that uses a mixture of points and FNC's. I e-mailed the hotel and they offered me cash upgrade options, but nothing with points. Anyone had any luck or have any ideas?
May 4, 2019, 11:56 am
#1669
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
is it possible for a hotel to have points plus cash availability but not full points...? that is what i'm seeing at hyatt regency milwaukee.
funny, i woulda killed for that points+cash availability last year but now it's a ripoff ($125 to save 4,000 pts per night)
funny, i woulda killed for that points+cash availability last year but now it's a ripoff ($125 to save 4,000 pts per night)
May 5, 2019, 12:54 pm
#1670
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, UA Silver, dirt elsewhere
Posts: 46,919
Yes, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but I've seen it.
May 5, 2019, 5:57 pm
#1671
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 168
May 6, 2019, 6:26 am
#1672
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 51
Hi,
one question, is it possible to use points to upgrade a paid Hyatt prive stay?
I am staying at park Hyatt Dubai for 3 nights and was thinking of buying 18.000 points for the guaranteed upgrade to a suite. Does that work or not?
Thanks
one question, is it possible to use points to upgrade a paid Hyatt prive stay?
I am staying at park Hyatt Dubai for 3 nights and was thinking of buying 18.000 points for the guaranteed upgrade to a suite. Does that work or not?
Thanks
May 6, 2019, 8:28 am
#1673
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 168
Yes, that should work. However, you should call Hyatt about suite upgrade availability on your reservation before you buy the points. I don't think properties are required to make suites available for these upgrades in all cases even if you see them available for sale.
May 7, 2019, 5:33 pm
#1674
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
If there is standard room availability, it can be booked with points. When I've seen a standard room not available with points, I've called in and they have booked it. I didn't have to argue, complain, or quote program terms. I'd just say I wanted to reserve the room with points, and they did it.
As a side note, a Cat 2 hotel going for $250/night seems a bit on the steep side. Definitely book that with points
May 8, 2019, 8:15 am
#1675
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
Can you / what happens if you use Explorist club access certificates on a hotel with no lounge, or a hotel whose lounge is closed (e.g. on weekends)? I have a few certificates that are expiring, so I'm wondering what happens if I try to use them at the HR San Antonio (no lounge) or the HR Milwaukee (weekend stay, lounge closed on weekends). Maybe could get something cool instead like a free dining credit or breakfast?
May 8, 2019, 8:50 am
#1676
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: 4,577
Can you / what happens if you use Explorist club access certificates on a hotel with no lounge, or a hotel whose lounge is closed (e.g. on weekends)? I have a few certificates that are expiring, so I'm wondering what happens if I try to use them at the HR San Antonio (no lounge) or the HR Milwaukee (weekend stay, lounge closed on weekends). Maybe could get something cool instead like a free dining credit or breakfast?
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ge-awards.html
May 11, 2019, 11:37 am
#1677
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
Quick Q - which Hyatt free nights last 180 days and which last 1 year?
I *think* the CC ones ($15K spend / annual night) are the full year ones, and ones like the 5 brand / Explorist / Globalist ones are the 180 night ones, but not totally sure...thanks.
I *think* the CC ones ($15K spend / annual night) are the full year ones, and ones like the 5 brand / Explorist / Globalist ones are the 180 night ones, but not totally sure...thanks.
May 13, 2019, 1:31 pm
#1678
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Texas
Programs: Hyatt Glob (Barely); Marriott Plat Life; AA Up and Down Now Plat; Hilton, UA, BA, HA Peasant
Posts: 2,669
Stupid question I know but trying to online search isn't working.
Can somebody point me to a recent post where the Hyatt Lurker leaves contact information?
Thanks
Can somebody point me to a recent post where the Hyatt Lurker leaves contact information?
Thanks
May 13, 2019, 3:51 pm
#1680
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
noob question: can i book a room for my friend visiting the same hotel on the same dates as me, using points from my explorist account, even if i am not staying in his room, as long i will be staying in the same hotel (different room) with him? do i have to note this on the reservation somewhere? will only my room be eligible for explorist benefits?