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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Jan 19, 2020, 6:26 pm
#2086
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: GM on VX, UA, AA, HA, AS, SY; Budget Fastbreak
Posts: 27,629
I need ideas for not losing my 100k WOH points. Still unsure what to actually do with these points but ideas are very welcome. I’m feeling very low incentive to do much - definitely no CC for WOH...
Jan 19, 2020, 6:36 pm
#2087
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,844
It’s worth a lot on free hotel nights.
But there’s several ways. Transfer from chase ultimate rewards or stay at any M-Life (MGM) properties. Recent AA partnership you can earn 1 point per flight dollar spent.
Rent Avis cars? Enter discount code “K817700,” and enter your World Of Hyatt membership number.
Last but not least just buy 1000 points.
Jan 19, 2020, 8:37 pm
#2088
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
The cheapest way is probably to go to a nearby Hyatt, eat at the restaurant, and provide your WoH number. You should earn points. Note that in many locales, alcohol doesn't earn points, so getting a drink at the bar may not be enough (though this is enforced inconsistently)
If that isn't feasible for you for some reason, you can "sacrifice" 5k pts by either booking a nearby Cat 1 (be sure to check in or it won't count), or transfer 5k pts to a partner (you will only get 2k partner pts/miles). If the Cat 1 is cheap enough, you may wish to pay cash rather than sacrifice the 5k pts.
Jan 19, 2020, 11:20 pm
#2089
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,873
Question -
What happens if you made a GOH booking for dates that are considered “off peak” after the new changes take place in March?
Not sure if it’s the same as if it were a normal booking.
I’m really skeptical about the new system as they say just random days can be “off peak”. For example if you have a 5 night stay days 1 and 2 could be Standard, Day 3 Peak, and days 4 and 5 “Off Peak”. That sounds really stressful, but if that happened I guess that specific situation would actually be beneficial as you’d save points compared to the current system.
What happens if you made a GOH booking for dates that are considered “off peak” after the new changes take place in March?
Not sure if it’s the same as if it were a normal booking.
I’m really skeptical about the new system as they say just random days can be “off peak”. For example if you have a 5 night stay days 1 and 2 could be Standard, Day 3 Peak, and days 4 and 5 “Off Peak”. That sounds really stressful, but if that happened I guess that specific situation would actually be beneficial as you’d save points compared to the current system.
Jan 19, 2020, 11:26 pm
#2090
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Question -
What happens if you made a GOH booking for dates that are considered “off peak” after the new changes take place in March?
Not sure if it’s the same as if it were a normal booking.
I’m really skeptical about the new system as they say just random days can be “off peak”. For example if you have a 5 night stay days 1 and 2 could be Standard, Day 3 Peak, and days 4 and 5 “Off Peak”. That sounds really stressful, but if that happened I guess that specific situation would actually be beneficial as you’d save points compared to the current system.
What happens if you made a GOH booking for dates that are considered “off peak” after the new changes take place in March?
Not sure if it’s the same as if it were a normal booking.
I’m really skeptical about the new system as they say just random days can be “off peak”. For example if you have a 5 night stay days 1 and 2 could be Standard, Day 3 Peak, and days 4 and 5 “Off Peak”. That sounds really stressful, but if that happened I guess that specific situation would actually be beneficial as you’d save points compared to the current system.
Jan 19, 2020, 11:33 pm
#2091
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,873
Sorry if I worded it poorly, I wanted to know if the GOH Stay was marked as “Off Peak”, would the additional be refunded as would a normal reservation?
Jan 19, 2020, 11:54 pm
#2092
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,020
I'm sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find it with the search feature. If I've already requalified for Globalist, will I be allowed to use one last certificate after the expiration.
e.g. use a 2/29/2020 cert in March?
e.g. use a 2/29/2020 cert in March?
Jan 20, 2020, 12:35 am
#2093
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Jan 20, 2020, 5:12 am
#2094
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,164
"Expiration of Awards; Expired Awards Not Extendable. Some awards are subject to an expiration date, as specified in these Terms or in separate offer terms for a promotional award. Awards are void if not redeemed prior to the specified expiration date. The redemption period for any such award will not be extended. For stay-based awards, expiration is measured by the checkout date of the stay on which such award is redeemed. The checkout date for the Award Reservation on which any such award is redeemed must occur before the expiration date of the award. Other types of awards may specify how their expiration date is measured in the terms for the applicable award."
Jan 26, 2020, 11:40 pm
#2095
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 67
New to WOH
Hi All -
I had 130 nights with Marriott last year and am thinking of switching over to Hyatt instead. I have made a couple of reservations to try out a few different brands.
Any recommendations? I loved SPG but am not a huge fan of the Marriott changes. I have already applied for the Hyatt credit card as well.
Last thing is much of my travel is with my work for Accenture but the rate code I have doesn't seem to be as cheap as the Marriott ones. I'm not sure if I'm using the right code or where to check.
Thanks in advance,
Reza
I had 130 nights with Marriott last year and am thinking of switching over to Hyatt instead. I have made a couple of reservations to try out a few different brands.
Any recommendations? I loved SPG but am not a huge fan of the Marriott changes. I have already applied for the Hyatt credit card as well.
Last thing is much of my travel is with my work for Accenture but the rate code I have doesn't seem to be as cheap as the Marriott ones. I'm not sure if I'm using the right code or where to check.
Thanks in advance,
Reza
Jan 27, 2020, 5:23 pm
#2096
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,172
Hi All -
I had 130 nights with Marriott last year and am thinking of switching over to Hyatt instead. I have made a couple of reservations to try out a few different brands.
Any recommendations? I loved SPG but am not a huge fan of the Marriott changes. I have already applied for the Hyatt credit card as well.
Last thing is much of my travel is with my work for Accenture but the rate code I have doesn't seem to be as cheap as the Marriott ones. I'm not sure if I'm using the right code or where to check.
Thanks in advance,
Reza
I had 130 nights with Marriott last year and am thinking of switching over to Hyatt instead. I have made a couple of reservations to try out a few different brands.
Any recommendations? I loved SPG but am not a huge fan of the Marriott changes. I have already applied for the Hyatt credit card as well.
Last thing is much of my travel is with my work for Accenture but the rate code I have doesn't seem to be as cheap as the Marriott ones. I'm not sure if I'm using the right code or where to check.
Thanks in advance,
Reza
Hyatt is the closest thing to legacy SPG. Globalist is an amazing tier.
Your corp rate is still probably pretty good. Come on over!
Jan 27, 2020, 7:33 pm
#2097
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 400
In the past, I've also used Coupon Connection to trade my AS upgrade certificates for WoH points.
Jan 28, 2020, 8:45 am
#2099
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: 4,579