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 13, 2019, 4:13 pm
#1681
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
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?
Only your room should get benefits, but many hotel will extend them to all the rooms. You will get points for all rooms (if anything is charged to the rooms) but only qualifying night credit for the room you occupy.
8. Multiple Rooms. A Member may earn points for up to three (3) rooms per night (Member’s room and two (2) additional rooms) within the same hotel or resort. The Member must be a registered guest, occupy at least one of the rooms, and pay an Eligible Rate for all applicable rooms. The Member will earn Base Points for each of the rooms, but the Member will only earn Tier-Qualifying Nights (defined in Appendix C) for one (1) room. In addition, only the room occupied by the Member will count toward current Program promotions and receive Program benefits and services. The occupant(s) of the additional room(s) will not receive points (or any partner credit offered to Members in lieu of points).
Also, you can book an award night for anyone, even if you are not there (though you won't get any credit for it)
May 13, 2019, 4:38 pm
#1682
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,937
I’m Explorist. If I’m using a club access award but will not be on the club floor, can I check in at the club?
Last edited by Stgermainparis; May 13, 2019 at 9:50 pm
May 13, 2019, 7:46 pm
#1683
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Gold, B6 Mosaic, WoH Explorist, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, CET 7*, MLIFE Plat, Cosmo Gold
Posts: 356
May 13, 2019, 8:46 pm
#1684
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 168
Explorist cat 1-4 cert - 180 days
5 brand - 1 yr
15k spend - 1 yr
May 13, 2019, 9:15 pm
#1685
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,166
May 13, 2019, 9:49 pm
#1686
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,937
May 14, 2019, 3:12 am
#1687
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Just to be clear, note that you don't necessarily get a club room (regardless of floor) -- just club access.
There's another thread about this (and that's in huge letters at the top of the wiki)
As globalist I've never once bothered to check in at the club or lounge. The FD is right there -- it's always seemed easier. Maybe if there was a long line at the WoH line... there never seems to be. The wait is almost always less time than it would take to get to the club.
If my room isn't ready, I will ask for a key to access the lounge while I wait, though (they should proactively offer it, but, if they don't, definitely request it)
There's another thread about this (and that's in huge letters at the top of the wiki)
As globalist I've never once bothered to check in at the club or lounge. The FD is right there -- it's always seemed easier. Maybe if there was a long line at the WoH line... there never seems to be. The wait is almost always less time than it would take to get to the club.
If my room isn't ready, I will ask for a key to access the lounge while I wait, though (they should proactively offer it, but, if they don't, definitely request it)
May 14, 2019, 7:43 am
#1688
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin
Programs: AA Platinum 4MM; Marriott Titanium; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 324
I am a new Explorist, with AA status match. I am trying to book a HR with points for four nights, and had thought that at three nights, I get a free night. But the reservation shows 60,000 points, 15,000 per night. Am I simply mistaken in my understanding?
Thanks,
--woodstock
Thanks,
--woodstock
May 14, 2019, 9:51 am
#1689
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,176
I am a new Explorist, with AA status match. I am trying to book a HR with points for four nights, and had thought that at three nights, I get a free night. But the reservation shows 60,000 points, 15,000 per night. Am I simply mistaken in my understanding?
Thanks,
--woodstock
Thanks,
--woodstock
May 14, 2019, 11:44 am
#1690
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,937
Just to be clear, note that you don't necessarily get a club room (regardless of floor) -- just club access.
There's another thread about this (and that's in huge letters at the top of the wiki)
As globalist I've never once bothered to check in at the club or lounge. The FD is right there -- it's always seemed easier. Maybe if there was a long line at the WoH line... there never seems to be. The wait is almost always less time than it would take to get to the club.
If my room isn't ready, I will ask for a key to access the lounge while I wait, though (they should proactively offer it, but, if they don't, definitely request it)
There's another thread about this (and that's in huge letters at the top of the wiki)
As globalist I've never once bothered to check in at the club or lounge. The FD is right there -- it's always seemed easier. Maybe if there was a long line at the WoH line... there never seems to be. The wait is almost always less time than it would take to get to the club.
If my room isn't ready, I will ask for a key to access the lounge while I wait, though (they should proactively offer it, but, if they don't, definitely request it)
I’m asking a different and specific question: if I’m using a club access award as an Explorist, can I check in at the club.
Last edited by Stgermainparis; May 14, 2019 at 11:53 am
May 16, 2019, 8:27 am
#1691
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 23
New to the forum, I have some Chase UR points, and was thinking of transferring it to hyatt and then book a room for a night at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake resort, its showing $499 for a sa-sun but only 15,000 points, Is this a good use of the points?
May 16, 2019, 8:51 am
#1692
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
Only you can make that decision regarding how you value the points. 15k is a decent redemption for a resort property.
However, keep in mind that there isn't a whole lot to do in the area and the place is overrun with kids in the summer. Lots of people from the DC area go there for the weekend.
However, keep in mind that there isn't a whole lot to do in the area and the place is overrun with kids in the summer. Lots of people from the DC area go there for the weekend.
May 16, 2019, 6:42 pm
#1695
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
So, it looks like this resort has a $35 resort fee, and 13.5% taxes added.
So that $499 rate will cost you $601.37.
So, yeah, 15k pts is a hair over 4c per pt. This is certainly a good use of Hyatt pts.
Whether it's a good use of Chase pts depends on how many you have and what you can do with them. I'd say that most people would be quite happy to get 4c/pt with Chase UR, so, yes, it's a good by most metrics.
If you don't have anything better to do with the points, you can do this confidently.
So that $499 rate will cost you $601.37.
So, yeah, 15k pts is a hair over 4c per pt. This is certainly a good use of Hyatt pts.
Whether it's a good use of Chase pts depends on how many you have and what you can do with them. I'd say that most people would be quite happy to get 4c/pt with Chase UR, so, yes, it's a good by most metrics.
If you don't have anything better to do with the points, you can do this confidently.