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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Jul 14, 2019, 6:04 am
#1741
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
Jul 20, 2019, 9:30 pm
#1742
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2
Globalist for casual?
Hi, as an average business traveler (3 to 4 times per year, total to be less than 2 weeks of traveling), is Globalist worth grinding for? Is there a more affordable way to get there? I'm almost Explorist now, seems the qualifying night would be the best route for me
Jul 21, 2019, 12:54 pm
#1743
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,173
Hyatt CC gives you 5 nights’ credit a year and 2 per $5000 spend. Free night annually and another with $15000 spend. Might be worth a look.
For me the best feature of Globalist might be the ability to book for friends/family/business associates and they get to “share” my status.
Though free parking in Chicago instead of paying $69 is nice also.
Jul 21, 2019, 1:07 pm
#1744
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2
If you have good AA status there might be some kind of promo for Globalist now.
Hyatt CC gives you 5 nights’ credit a year and 2 per $5000 spend. Free night annually and another with $15000 spend. Might be worth a look.
For me the best feature of Globalist might be the ability to book for friends/family/business associates and they get to “share” my status.
Though free parking in Chicago instead of paying $69 is nice also.
Jul 21, 2019, 2:52 pm
#1745
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,173
Thanks! I do have the Hyatt CC, technically it was my first Chase card; I'm glad I got it. Got a minor upgrade to a junior suite at the Park Hyatt in DC, and have been able to stay on higher floors even as a Discoverist. The Hyatt Place I frequent said free parking is for Globalist only, but i guess it varies from hotel to hotel. The CC really help achieve status easier, I'll just be about 3 nights short of Explorist, that extra free night is tempting...
There are 2 Hyatt credit cards. Make sure you know which you have if you want the status night credits.
Jul 24, 2019, 1:02 pm
#1747
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 2
I booked a Ziva suite on points at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and I need to change the occupancy from 1 adult + 1 kid to 2 adults + 2 kids (2 and 5). I've called several times to update the reservation but keep being told they can't because the room type isn't available anymore (points or cash). Do I have any options other than calling back everyday hoping a Ziva suite on points becomes available so I can rebook?
Jul 25, 2019, 4:19 pm
#1749
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Seattle
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Plat Pro, AS MVP 75K
Posts: 146
Hi Everyone,
Very long time lurker, for reviews and airline tips etc.
Currently I'm on the Hyatt Fast Track and have only 6 days booked and paid for.
I've been doing a worst case scenario and am considering a 2 week or less mattress run for Globalist for an upcoming vacation in Japan in 2020, along with other trips throughout the year with Hyatt.
So becoming a Globalist seems like a worthy perk/status to "pay" for.
I have a bunch of SW points that I do not use, it's relatively cheap to fly to a location RT and fly back. I'm considering flying into Phoenix from Seattle for about 6K SW points, booking a 14 or less night stay at a Hyatt near/next to airport for $800-$1000 and leaving after a day or so.
Yes I understand it's a decent sum of money to waste. I've factored that in but considering I have 14+ days of vacation booked at the Hyatt in the next year, I look as it as a cheap upgrade for breakfast food and suites and/or any other things that come about.
I understand that they may check me out if I'm not there. Do they still charge the full amount in doing so? Is there any other risks to be aware of?
Thanks!
Very long time lurker, for reviews and airline tips etc.
Currently I'm on the Hyatt Fast Track and have only 6 days booked and paid for.
I've been doing a worst case scenario and am considering a 2 week or less mattress run for Globalist for an upcoming vacation in Japan in 2020, along with other trips throughout the year with Hyatt.
So becoming a Globalist seems like a worthy perk/status to "pay" for.
I have a bunch of SW points that I do not use, it's relatively cheap to fly to a location RT and fly back. I'm considering flying into Phoenix from Seattle for about 6K SW points, booking a 14 or less night stay at a Hyatt near/next to airport for $800-$1000 and leaving after a day or so.
Yes I understand it's a decent sum of money to waste. I've factored that in but considering I have 14+ days of vacation booked at the Hyatt in the next year, I look as it as a cheap upgrade for breakfast food and suites and/or any other things that come about.
I understand that they may check me out if I'm not there. Do they still charge the full amount in doing so? Is there any other risks to be aware of?
Thanks!
Jul 26, 2019, 2:30 pm
#1750
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
You may run into issues at the hotel - most now require staff to enter a room every single day. This is the result of the Vegas shootings. You could try to notify the hotel that you are leaving but do not want to check out in the event your "business" has you returning early.
Another thought is to do mattress runs to a local Hyatt that is less expensive. You can usually find good rates around holidays or slow season. I would do 2 nights at a time so I didn't have to worry about housekeeping having me checked out.
Or, you can simply use some of those SW miles to go for a long weekend somewhere there's an inexpensive Hyatt. Phoenix is actually good if you go before the end of the summer. You can stay 2 nights but book for 3, and chip some off that way. You can get stay credits in Vegas at MGM properties as well.
There's a whole lot of ways to get those nights without risking $1k.
Another thought is to do mattress runs to a local Hyatt that is less expensive. You can usually find good rates around holidays or slow season. I would do 2 nights at a time so I didn't have to worry about housekeeping having me checked out.
Or, you can simply use some of those SW miles to go for a long weekend somewhere there's an inexpensive Hyatt. Phoenix is actually good if you go before the end of the summer. You can stay 2 nights but book for 3, and chip some off that way. You can get stay credits in Vegas at MGM properties as well.
There's a whole lot of ways to get those nights without risking $1k.
Jul 27, 2019, 2:44 pm
#1751
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,173
Hi Everyone,
Very long time lurker, for reviews and airline tips etc.
Currently I'm on the Hyatt Fast Track and have only 6 days booked and paid for.
I've been doing a worst case scenario and am considering a 2 week or less mattress run for Globalist for an upcoming vacation in Japan in 2020, along with other trips throughout the year with Hyatt.
So becoming a Globalist seems like a worthy perk/status to "pay" for.
I have a bunch of SW points that I do not use, it's relatively cheap to fly to a location RT and fly back. I'm considering flying into Phoenix from Seattle for about 6K SW points, booking a 14 or less night stay at a Hyatt near/next to airport for $800-$1000 and leaving after a day or so.
Yes I understand it's a decent sum of money to waste. I've factored that in but considering I have 14+ days of vacation booked at the Hyatt in the next year, I look as it as a cheap upgrade for breakfast food and suites and/or any other things that come about.
I understand that they may check me out if I'm not there. Do they still charge the full amount in doing so? Is there any other risks to be aware of?
Thanks!
Very long time lurker, for reviews and airline tips etc.
Currently I'm on the Hyatt Fast Track and have only 6 days booked and paid for.
I've been doing a worst case scenario and am considering a 2 week or less mattress run for Globalist for an upcoming vacation in Japan in 2020, along with other trips throughout the year with Hyatt.
So becoming a Globalist seems like a worthy perk/status to "pay" for.
I have a bunch of SW points that I do not use, it's relatively cheap to fly to a location RT and fly back. I'm considering flying into Phoenix from Seattle for about 6K SW points, booking a 14 or less night stay at a Hyatt near/next to airport for $800-$1000 and leaving after a day or so.
Yes I understand it's a decent sum of money to waste. I've factored that in but considering I have 14+ days of vacation booked at the Hyatt in the next year, I look as it as a cheap upgrade for breakfast food and suites and/or any other things that come about.
I understand that they may check me out if I'm not there. Do they still charge the full amount in doing so? Is there any other risks to be aware of?
Thanks!
Maybe you have a friend/relative/business associate near a cat 1 who could use a staycation.
Jul 28, 2019, 2:07 pm
#1753
formerly a193991
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Zulu Romeo Hotel
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist; LX SEN (*A Gold), AA LTG
Posts: 4,556
i would say yes, as Concur will use the corp rate of your company and those typically are eligible rates. so just need to call hyatt and have it applied.
check out the main thread, too
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...ge-awards.html
Jul 28, 2019, 5:13 pm
#1754
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 51
As an Explorist how often should I expect to get an upgraded room that I booked on points? Is this only available at check-in or does Hyatt confirm any upgrades prior to arrival? I am staying as an Explorist for the first time at the Hotel Martinez in August. Thanks!
Jul 28, 2019, 6:10 pm
#1755
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,173
I'm Globalist and I am getting upgraded only about half the time at check-in. And most of the upgrades do not amount to much.
