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 22, 2024, 2:31 pm
#5852
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: 4,666
May 22, 2024, 2:55 pm
#5853
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: SFO
Posts: 40
California is cracking down on businesses to be more transparent with their fees. I would imagine if your rate does not include the destination fee, then you might not have to pay it. You could always call the hotel and confirm.
May 22, 2024, 7:21 pm
#5854
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 5,071
May 23, 2024, 11:36 am
#5855
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 188
I have a couple of newbie questions.
Q1. If I, as a Globalist, book a room with points, am I theoretically able to get an upgrade up to a standard suite room?
Q2. What happens if I use a free room certificate (Cat 1-4 or 1-7)? Am I able to be entitled for the standard suite upgrade?
Thank you.
michaelmorio
Q1. If I, as a Globalist, book a room with points, am I theoretically able to get an upgrade up to a standard suite room?
Q2. What happens if I use a free room certificate (Cat 1-4 or 1-7)? Am I able to be entitled for the standard suite upgrade?
Thank you.
michaelmorio
May 23, 2024, 12:21 pm
#5856
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 5,071
I have a couple of newbie questions.
Q1. If I, as a Globalist, book a room with points, am I theoretically able to get an upgrade up to a standard suite room?
Q2. What happens if I use a free room certificate (Cat 1-4 or 1-7)? Am I able to be entitled for the standard suite upgrade?
Thank you.
michaelmorio
Q1. If I, as a Globalist, book a room with points, am I theoretically able to get an upgrade up to a standard suite room?
Q2. What happens if I use a free room certificate (Cat 1-4 or 1-7)? Am I able to be entitled for the standard suite upgrade?
Thank you.
michaelmorio
If you arrive and a standard suite is available you are eligible for an upgrade to it whether you book on points, cash or a Free Night Certificate.
May 23, 2024, 12:38 pm
#5857
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 188
May 24, 2024, 6:13 pm
#5858
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,246
As a Marriott & Hilton loyalist (lifetime statuses on both), trying out Hyatt for the first time, as work had a block of rooms, and I want to utilize one of ‘em. It’ll be for 5 days at a Hyatt Place.
Besides adding my membership number (no status), anything else FT’ers would recommend to make the stay better (something like status challenge / match): i.e. Early check in, late check outs, etc.? Don’t care much about upgrades / breakfast.
Besides adding my membership number (no status), anything else FT’ers would recommend to make the stay better (something like status challenge / match): i.e. Early check in, late check outs, etc.? Don’t care much about upgrades / breakfast.
May 24, 2024, 6:31 pm
#5859
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 5,071
As a Marriott & Hilton loyalist (lifetime statuses on both), trying out Hyatt for the first time, as work had a block of rooms, and I want to utilize one of ‘em. It’ll be for 5 days at a Hyatt Place.
Besides adding my membership number (no status), anything else FT’ers would recommend to make the stay better (something like status challenge / match): i.e. Early check in, late check outs, etc.? Don’t care much about upgrades / breakfast.
Besides adding my membership number (no status), anything else FT’ers would recommend to make the stay better (something like status challenge / match): i.e. Early check in, late check outs, etc.? Don’t care much about upgrades / breakfast.
May 24, 2024, 8:47 pm
#5860
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,246
Thank you! This helps. If given the choice between HP , ALOFT, Courtyard by Marriott and Springhill Suites, which would you prefer (esp. room cleanliness-wise)?
May 24, 2024, 9:06 pm
#5861
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,531
Which part of the world are we talking here? If in the US, I'd say Hyatt Place. If in the world... CY moves up in the standings. Very subjective opinion. HP is a decent choice no matter what though, if available.
May 24, 2024, 9:36 pm
#5862
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,246
This would be Midwest USA: WI.Thank you though: this gives me hope => first stay in decades without hotel status. Hope they don’t stick me in an unclean parking-view room that is ready only at 8 pm. Also, reaching the hotel at 11:30-12 noon: any tips / tricks for an early chk-in?
May 25, 2024, 6:35 am
#5864
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: 4,666
This would be Midwest USA: WI.Thank you though: this gives me hope => first stay in decades without hotel status. Hope they don’t stick me in an unclean parking-view room that is ready only at 8 pm. Also, reaching the hotel at 11:30-12 noon: any tips / tricks for an early chk-in?
Last edited by 59Impala; May 25, 2024 at 1:35 pm
May 25, 2024, 9:14 am
#5865
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 5,071
Only “Butt in bed” nights count for challenges.
Last edited by Matt4200; May 25, 2024 at 9:56 am