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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Mar 30, 2017, 5:19 am
#976
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
And then matched the other way
Mlife Gold to WOH Explorist after March 1?
Without actually "earning" Mlife Gold via Tier Credits?
Mar 31, 2017, 2:40 am
#978
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 714
Question about the annual free night certificate from Chase. I know they are for cat 1-4 but I am seeing free night availability for cat 5, 6 and 7. There are only 1100 points in the account so it's definitely for the free night award. If I were to book at room at the cat 5 level, is there a chance I'll be charged for the room instead at check-in?
Mar 31, 2017, 7:23 am
#979
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
When you try to complete the booking, it will not allow you to do so for any hotel that's not 1-4.
Mar 31, 2017, 2:13 pm
#980
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 583
Even better, I "earned" the Hyatt Platinum last year from a Hilton Gold status match (which I got from the Amex Plat).
Let's see if I can rematch Explorist to mLife Gold when it expires...
Cheers
Apr 2, 2017, 8:56 am
#982
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 615
Question about booking Hyatt suites in Hawaii - I've read that andaz Maui is pretty darn hard to book any redemptions (especially if you're anything lower that previous diamond). What about HR, GH? How likely am I to book a suite with points? We're a family of 5 so that's why a suite is best option.
Would I have better luck booking a standard room with points and then maybe ask for an upgrade to a suite and pay with cash (don't think that's possible?)? Or, should I just keep looking for redemption suite availability? Thanks!
Would I have better luck booking a standard room with points and then maybe ask for an upgrade to a suite and pay with cash (don't think that's possible?)? Or, should I just keep looking for redemption suite availability? Thanks!
Apr 2, 2017, 9:24 am
#983
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Your best bet is the HR in Maui or Waikiki. The GH in Kauai & the Andaz Maui are really difficult to get unless you're booking way in advance, if they're even available yet, or goind during really off season. Think Sept, early, Dec, etc.
I would try to book the whole thing with points for a suite. Most of them will not permit you to book a standard room with points and pay extra to get a suite. The other option is cash & points, if you're a globalist.
Keep in mind all of the hotels in Hawaii are considered aspirational, and in particular, this year many people are trying to burn their points while they still have top status, so it's going to be hard to get.
I would try to book the whole thing with points for a suite. Most of them will not permit you to book a standard room with points and pay extra to get a suite. The other option is cash & points, if you're a globalist.
Keep in mind all of the hotels in Hawaii are considered aspirational, and in particular, this year many people are trying to burn their points while they still have top status, so it's going to be hard to get.
Apr 7, 2017, 7:29 am
#984
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: UA Platinum, Marriott Platinum Premier
Posts: 83
Hi everyone,
I have a reservation coming up Monday. The reservation was booked Monday-Friday. I now need to change it to Monday-Thursday. The website will not allow me to change the reservation without the rate jumping from the booked GOV rate to a $125/night increase, which work won't approve. Also, I called the discoverist line and got the same answer. I stayed at the property this week and I mentioned that I needed to change the reservation to a manager and he indicated no problem and he would do it. He never did. Then mentioned it to the front desk clerk this morning upon check out, she also indicated it wouldn't be a problem.
Curious as to others experience on this. I typically stay Marriott/Starwood where I am lifetime Platinum and have never had a problem. Am I going to be penalized once I check in or do you think the hotel will accommodate me? Thanks
I have a reservation coming up Monday. The reservation was booked Monday-Friday. I now need to change it to Monday-Thursday. The website will not allow me to change the reservation without the rate jumping from the booked GOV rate to a $125/night increase, which work won't approve. Also, I called the discoverist line and got the same answer. I stayed at the property this week and I mentioned that I needed to change the reservation to a manager and he indicated no problem and he would do it. He never did. Then mentioned it to the front desk clerk this morning upon check out, she also indicated it wouldn't be a problem.
Curious as to others experience on this. I typically stay Marriott/Starwood where I am lifetime Platinum and have never had a problem. Am I going to be penalized once I check in or do you think the hotel will accommodate me? Thanks
Apr 7, 2017, 7:58 am
#985
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
Hi everyone,
I have a reservation coming up Monday. The reservation was booked Monday-Friday. I now need to change it to Monday-Thursday. The website will not allow me to change the reservation without the rate jumping from the booked GOV rate to a $125/night increase, which work won't approve. Also, I called the discoverist line and got the same answer. I stayed at the property this week and I mentioned that I needed to change the reservation to a manager and he indicated no problem and he would do it. He never did. Then mentioned it to the front desk clerk this morning upon check out, she also indicated it wouldn't be a problem.
Curious as to others experience on this. I typically stay Marriott/Starwood where I am lifetime Platinum and have never had a problem. Am I going to be penalized once I check in or do you think the hotel will accommodate me? Thanks
I have a reservation coming up Monday. The reservation was booked Monday-Friday. I now need to change it to Monday-Thursday. The website will not allow me to change the reservation without the rate jumping from the booked GOV rate to a $125/night increase, which work won't approve. Also, I called the discoverist line and got the same answer. I stayed at the property this week and I mentioned that I needed to change the reservation to a manager and he indicated no problem and he would do it. He never did. Then mentioned it to the front desk clerk this morning upon check out, she also indicated it wouldn't be a problem.
Curious as to others experience on this. I typically stay Marriott/Starwood where I am lifetime Platinum and have never had a problem. Am I going to be penalized once I check in or do you think the hotel will accommodate me? Thanks
There are some hotels though that charge an "early departure fee", but that was mentioned in the reservation confirmation itself.
Apr 7, 2017, 8:03 am
#986
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: UA Platinum, Marriott Platinum Premier
Posts: 83
I suggest checking what the cancellation policy is. If it's e.g. 24 hours, then I would advise either on check-in or a day after that you will be checking out a day earlier. I have done that occasionally and never had an issue.
There are some hotels though that charge an "early departure fee", but that was mentioned in the reservation confirmation itself.
There are some hotels though that charge an "early departure fee", but that was mentioned in the reservation confirmation itself.
Apr 7, 2017, 10:32 am
#987
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Most hotels with an "early departure fee" let you re-confirm your departure date fee-free at check-in. Just tell the front desk clerk. Also, the fee could be anywhere from $50 to one night's room rent.
Apr 7, 2017, 5:04 pm
#988
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,309
Is there a way to get Hyatt to expedite a pts combine request?
I had my friend send in the request 4 business days ago. I was told at the time it'd take 3 days.
Is there any way to get them to process it sooner? waiting on the pts for a booking
thanks
I had my friend send in the request 4 business days ago. I was told at the time it'd take 3 days.
Is there any way to get them to process it sooner? waiting on the pts for a booking
thanks
Apr 8, 2017, 8:32 am
#989
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
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Have you called in? Also, if the person you're combining points with has not had a stay in the last 12 months, they won't do it.
I had that situation with my husband when we tried to move his points to my account - he had not had a stay in over a year and the wouldn't do it.
I had that situation with my husband when we tried to move his points to my account - he had not had a stay in over a year and the wouldn't do it.
Apr 12, 2017, 6:13 pm
#990
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,538
Is it possible to earn airline miles on an award stay if there are room charges?
I am staying at a Hyatt House on my Chase annual free night and would like to also collect on the Delta 1k/partner offer. I believe I have earned Hyatt points on award stay incidental spend but haven't wanted to earn miles in several years.
I am staying at a Hyatt House on my Chase annual free night and would like to also collect on the Delta 1k/partner offer. I believe I have earned Hyatt points on award stay incidental spend but haven't wanted to earn miles in several years.