Originally Posted by Ocn Vw 1K

For those who say that WOH is only an advance rollout and there can be changes made, I hope that comes true.

Originally Posted by Ocn Vw 1K

In the markets I travel to, I find many more full service Starwood and Marriott properties than Hyatt. In the US, where almost all my travel occurs, Hyatt is largely HP -- often by a busy freeway, railroad track, or tire store -- or HH (many right out of the 1950s stucco era.).

Nevertheless, in the past, I always made sure to do at least 5 annual stays to make HGP Platinum, as the Hyatt full service properties I do find offer a great stay. However, the roll-out of the WOH has given me no incentive to continue to chase status at Hyatt. The tiers are more than needed, benefits reduced at most of those tiers and; given the relatively few full service Hyatts, I can just book those few properties as a general member; and, since I know many of the staff, would probably fare about as well as if I were some sort of Explordiscoverist, whatever.

So for me, the change to WOH is liberating -- frees me up from all the HP/HH choices I don't care for, anyhow.

For those who say that WOH is only an advance rollout and there can be changes made, I hope that comes true. But HGP undoubtedly vetted this in the circles it chose and sees this as the bold strike that will set itself apart. I wish them well.

Originally Posted by rfrost

Between the time this rubbish was announced and until the end of this year, I will have had 4 eligible Hyatt nights (I have canceled reservations for about 6 nights, switched one paid reservation to an award, as I see no reason to give Hyatt more money, and not booked others). In the same time frame, I will have had 6 Fairmont nights, 4 SPG nights, 3 Dorint nights, 2 IC nights, and 2 CC nights. I've generally enjoyed my stays to date in the latter group far more than the former, so I think I will really enjoy free agency. My amended Hyatt strategy for 2017 will be to burn most of my points on a farewell tour to those Hyatts I've enjoyed and try a couple of the well-regarded properties I've never been to, but otherwise, just stay where I want to stay. I'm going to save some points, however, in the hopes that the couple of Hyatts that I really favor, and at which I've stayed frequently, will continue to treat me well regardless of my "ist" status, or lack thereof. And if they won't, there's always a good alternative.

Originally Posted by antonius66

Well my PL rep confirmed with management...if you are diamond now, you still need 60 nights next year to only need 55 the year after that. I was indeed wrong.

Originally Posted by notquiteaff

I am not a Diamond, so it doesn't personally affect me. But these little details show how far away Hyatt has moved away from the company/loyalty program of years last.

Originally Posted by 48pager

Over 2000 posts later, the silence from Hyatt is deafening. It's increasing clear Hyatt just doesn't care. If their agenda is to pursue the top 1% of GP members, they've succeeded. Such a shame for all parties involved.

Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo

Junior Suite is a standard term in the hospitality industry for a very spacious room with a proper living space (usually sofa, coffee table, armchairs, desk, etc...). Everyone knows it is not a full suite with separate rooms.

One notch down is a Premier room. Basically the same, but typically a bit smaller than a Junior Suite, with a sitting area that may not be a real living space.

Many hotels tend to call what shoud be a Premier Room a Junior Suite. Or a Junior Suite a "Suite." An example would be PH Paris Vendome, where the "Park Suite" is really a Junior.

Additionally, Junior Suites are considered the first level of suite accommodation in hotels for the purpose of guest recognition. Guests booking Junior suites are treated as suite guests, which often entails a higher level of overall service and recognition (at least at high-end hotels).

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist

The problem is that there's no consistent use of terms. I've had junior suites which were two distinct but small rooms and non junior suites which were one room, which seems to be common at PHs.

Originally Posted by Hot Pocket

I now have 4 Westin and 7 Aloft stays on the books for 1Q17, all of which would have been GH/HR/HP in the past.

I realize Aloft isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I MUCH prefer it to HP, and it reminds me that "limited service" does not always have to mean "must suck"

My 15-20 annual HP stays from each of the last 5 years is going to...zero

Thanks World of Hurt!

Originally Posted by Tommys888

Quick question - for the 5 brand 1 free night promotion, for the stays at 5 brands - award stats count as well? Thank you!