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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Dec 14, 2021, 1:24 am
#3811
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Manhattan NV
Programs: Hilton LTD, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LTTE, AA LTP, Avis PC, National EE, Seabourn DE
Posts: 3,030
In midst of long term stay with January 1 check out date. Without checking out, would like to stay at different Hyatt property using cat 1-4 cert. Will this jeopardize proper posting of the long term stay?
Just went thru this with Marriott and it was a painful experience to get the long term stay posted. Thanks!
Just went thru this with Marriott and it was a painful experience to get the long term stay posted. Thanks!
Dec 14, 2021, 3:06 am
#3812
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,784
In midst of long term stay with January 1 check out date. Without checking out, would like to stay at different Hyatt property using cat 1-4 cert. Will this jeopardize proper posting of the long term stay?
Just went thru this with Marriott and it was a painful experience to get the long term stay posted. Thanks!
Just went thru this with Marriott and it was a painful experience to get the long term stay posted. Thanks!
Dec 14, 2021, 6:52 am
#3814
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,948
In midst of long term stay with January 1 check out date. Without checking out, would like to stay at different Hyatt property using cat 1-4 cert. Will this jeopardize proper posting of the long term stay?
Just went thru this with Marriott and it was a painful experience to get the long term stay posted. Thanks!
Just went thru this with Marriott and it was a painful experience to get the long term stay posted. Thanks!
In my experience Hyatt are pretty quick to fix this type of thing if your ask is reasonable (ie you’re only looking to get what you’re entitled to under the program terms) and you ask via Twitter.
Dec 14, 2021, 11:18 am
#3815
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 10
I would not bother chasing Discoverist based on your planned upcoming stays. The cost of 6 nights, even at ultra-bargain $50/night + tax rates, is highly unlikely to benefit you. The notable benefits of Discoverist over no-tier is a potentially better room view, 2pm checkout, and Mlife Pearl match (ie free self-parking at MGM). Prive benefits take care of the first two and better with exception of Mlife status.
Dec 14, 2021, 11:47 am
#3816
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Gibraltar/Spain
Posts: 36
Hi - I just realised I am 1 night away from retaining Explorist. As it is, my upcoming trip to Norway, means no chance of getting this 1 night there. With some hotels now allowing you to use the app to check in and get your room key that way, would that work to get the last night? Thank you
Dec 14, 2021, 4:41 pm
#3819
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: EY
Posts: 852
This shouldn't be any issue at whatsoever. Note that if it's a resort they do not need to honor late checkout, and also glob breakfast technically is for 2 adults + 2 kids per room. There are also a few rogue hotels that do not honor the late checkout or full breakfast benefit.
Dec 15, 2021, 1:12 am
#3820
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,873
Thanks, but it's only one night missing to half cut of status requirements. In tthread about worthness of Explorist there was a hint a permanent match between MGM and Hyatt is possible. If this also the case for Discoverist (and a lower MM-tier) I might think about it...
Example -
Earn Hyatt Discoverist - Match to MLife Pearl
Pearl Expires now 12/31/22 - On 1/1/23 and before 2/28/23 just rematch status online (very simple).
Then on or after 3/1/23 if you’ve lost your Hyatt Status due to not qualifying then rematch to MLife status
And this can be continued forever under current policies.
Dec 15, 2021, 1:51 pm
#3821
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: PHX
Programs: Starbucks Gold, Crown & Anchor Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, HH Gold, mLife Gold
Posts: 65
Yes there is a permanent match between Hyatt and MLife so you could theoretically bounce between Discoverist and MLife Pearl forever.
Example -
Earn Hyatt Discoverist - Match to MLife Pearl
Pearl Expires now 12/31/22 - On 1/1/23 and before 2/28/23 just rematch status online (very simple).
Then on or after 3/1/23 if you’ve lost your Hyatt Status due to not qualifying then rematch to MLife status
And this can be continued forever under current policies.
Example -
Earn Hyatt Discoverist - Match to MLife Pearl
Pearl Expires now 12/31/22 - On 1/1/23 and before 2/28/23 just rematch status online (very simple).
Then on or after 3/1/23 if you’ve lost your Hyatt Status due to not qualifying then rematch to MLife status
And this can be continued forever under current policies.
Dec 15, 2021, 3:18 pm
#3822
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: IHG One Rewards & World of Hyatt
Posts: 59
Hi - I just realised I am 1 night away from retaining Explorist. As it is, my upcoming trip to Norway, means no chance of getting this 1 night there. With some hotels now allowing you to use the app to check in and get your room key that way, would that work to get the last night? Thank you
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/no...opus-xvi/bgoyo
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Dec 15, 2021, 5:32 pm
#3823
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 160
How do we go about making that status match with Royal?
Dec 15, 2021, 5:59 pm
#3824
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 170
Someone might have more current info. When I did this way back, It had to be done in person at any MLife desk at an affiliated hotel. In my case I gave my RC status with my Crown & Anchor number. They wanted to see proof through me pulling up my RC account but they might not ask for this. They processed this in a few minutes and gave me the Mlife card associated with my RC status.
Dec 15, 2021, 6:01 pm
#3825
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 160
Someone might have more current info. When I did this way back, It had to be done in person at any MLife desk at an affiliated hotel. In my case I gave my RC status with my Crown & Anchor number. They wanted to see proof through me pulling up my RC account but they might not ask for this. They processed this in a few minutes and gave me the Mlife card associated with my RC status.