World of Hyatt [Pre-Launch]
#2851
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Australia
Programs: Qantas Platinum, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 359
#2852
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,326
I'm not going to make it to 55N this year, and due to soft-landing, it doesn't make sense for me to put 30N into Hyatt as well. If you look at below 2 routes, the outcome is the same for next year
Globalist in 2017 > zero night > softlanded Explorist in 2018
Globalist in 2017 > 30 night > maintained Explorist in 2018
I think the only difference is the 30N Cat 1-4 cert that comes with 30 nights.
Globalist in 2017 > zero night > softlanded Explorist in 2018
Globalist in 2017 > 30 night > maintained Explorist in 2018
I think the only difference is the 30N Cat 1-4 cert that comes with 30 nights.
#2853
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Stockholm, Sweden + Austin, Tx
Programs: "But, I'm a GLOBALIST guest...."
Posts: 2,848
#2854
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,980
#2855
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: LT Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hertz Prez Circle, United Platinum
Posts: 767
It's been confirmed multiple times. I'm pretty sure that Markie, one of the moderators here, has asked that question of Hyatt staff and gotten 60 nights confirmed.
#2856
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,555
This is confirmed. I asked my PL rep and she took a couple of days to get it confirmed with her superiors and she confirmed that it is indeed 60 nights for everyone in year 1.
#2857
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 163
The last set of questions were sent to Hyatt only yesterday. Here are their replies:
4. If a current 2016 Diamond will transition to be a 2017 Globalist, and completes 5-9 stays (but less than 10 nights) in Jan-Feb 2017 -- thus earning Platinum -- what will be their tier starting March 2018 (assuming no further stays)? Discoverist or Explorist?
Answer: As always, our members are transitioned down one tier if they fail to qualify to maintain their tier level. Therefore if someone is a Globalist and is set to downgrade at renewal, the member will become an Explorist.
This last question covers what happens if any current Diamond does the minimum to qualify for Platinum, before the transition. What would their tier be at the next renewal after transition? The question has been answered if they requalify as Diamond during Jan-Feb 2017, but what if they only can do Platinum during that period, and not enough the rest of the year to reach a new WoH level?
Answer: As always, our members are transitioned down one tier if they fail to qualify to maintain their tier level. Therefore, if someone is an Explorist in 2017 and does not requalify, they will become a Discoverist on 3/1/2018. If someone is a Discoverist in 2017 and does not requalify, they will become a Member on 3/1/2018.
4. If a current 2016 Diamond will transition to be a 2017 Globalist, and completes 5-9 stays (but less than 10 nights) in Jan-Feb 2017 -- thus earning Platinum -- what will be their tier starting March 2018 (assuming no further stays)? Discoverist or Explorist?
Answer: As always, our members are transitioned down one tier if they fail to qualify to maintain their tier level. Therefore if someone is a Globalist and is set to downgrade at renewal, the member will become an Explorist.
This last question covers what happens if any current Diamond does the minimum to qualify for Platinum, before the transition. What would their tier be at the next renewal after transition? The question has been answered if they requalify as Diamond during Jan-Feb 2017, but what if they only can do Platinum during that period, and not enough the rest of the year to reach a new WoH level?
Answer: As always, our members are transitioned down one tier if they fail to qualify to maintain their tier level. Therefore, if someone is an Explorist in 2017 and does not requalify, they will become a Discoverist on 3/1/2018. If someone is a Discoverist in 2017 and does not requalify, they will become a Member on 3/1/2018.
#2858
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,291
#2859
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,502
It was listed as 60 nights in an email from my Concierge the other day.
Doesn't matter to me, I've had 5 Kimpton and 1 Novotel stay so far this year in cities where there are full service Hyatts. 13 nights total, although if I was staying at Hyatts, five of them would have been award nights.
Just booked a five night trip between LA/SD. No revenue Hyatt nights.
It was a nice run. But I don't think I'll even make whatever the heck Platinum is now called given that I get SPG, Marriott and Hilton Gold from credit cards.
Doesn't matter to me, I've had 5 Kimpton and 1 Novotel stay so far this year in cities where there are full service Hyatts. 13 nights total, although if I was staying at Hyatts, five of them would have been award nights.
Just booked a five night trip between LA/SD. No revenue Hyatt nights.
It was a nice run. But I don't think I'll even make whatever the heck Platinum is now called given that I get SPG, Marriott and Hilton Gold from credit cards.
#2860
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,291
Doesn't matter to me, I've had 5 Kimpton and 1 Novotel stay so far this year in cities where there are full service Hyatts. 13 nights total, although if I was staying at Hyatts, five of them would have been award nights.
Just booked a five night trip between LA/SD. No revenue Hyatt nights.
It was a nice run. But I don't think I'll even make whatever the heck Platinum is now called given that I get SPG, Marriott and Hilton Gold from credit cards.
Just booked a five night trip between LA/SD. No revenue Hyatt nights.
It was a nice run. But I don't think I'll even make whatever the heck Platinum is now called given that I get SPG, Marriott and Hilton Gold from credit cards.
At Marriott Marquis San Diego, they upgraded me to an executive suite as a Gold. Hyatt Manchester never did that in seven stays last year as a Diamond.
#2861
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,097
Less than a month until going Globalists...the world awaits.
#2864
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: LT Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hertz Prez Circle, United Platinum
Posts: 767
As far as random suite upgrades, SPG has been the best hands down. I've had some great suite upgrades with SPG.
I've gotten a few random suite upgrades with both Marriott and Hilton but I never expect them.
Hyatt has only upgraded me to a suite when I've used a DSU ... I've never been upgraded to a suite without one. And more than a few of the Hyatt suite upgrades have just been a second 'meeting type' room that's between two regular rooms - they are not what I'd call a suite.
The big reason why I prefer Hyatt over other hotel chains domestically is because of the quality of complimentary food in lounges and their breakfast policy when there's no lounge. I remember a decade or more ago when lounge food at Marriotts and SPGs was good food. Now, most of what's served is barely edible. I didn't stay at many Hiltons or Hyatts until after the food went downhill at those chains, but quickly found that Hiltons offered the same nearly inedible food as Marriotts and SPGs. Hyatt has been a standout on that front - lounge food has been very good and when there's no lounge, the Hyatt restaurant breakfast is the most generous of the main hotel chains.
I'll be interested to see if many Hyatt properties play games with 'complimentary' suite upgrades with the new program. But again, most Hyatts have terrible suite upgrades for DSUs (a 'bonus' room rather than a true suite) so I don't see that getting any better with complimentary upgrades.
#2865
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat Prem, Hilton Diamond, Delta Diamond
Posts: 207
Finished 23 nights w/SPG YTD, completed the plat challenge and now also have plat with Marriott
Pros: lots and lots of points (with Uber and Delta cross over, and double points for 3 stays for both brands!)
more options to book award travels (for example booked 3 nights in Maui w/Marriott)
where I stay only has Hyatt house and Place
Cons: I miss the simple interior design of Hyatt hotels... Sheraton bed is not very comfortable... also did a random Hilton stay and it was very bad.
I'll do most Marriott in Feb to take advantage of their double points promo, then wait and see if I'd switch back to Hyatt to go for 60 nights this year. Already booked 4 nights at GH Kauai(best hotel ever) to burn some points
Pros: lots and lots of points (with Uber and Delta cross over, and double points for 3 stays for both brands!)
more options to book award travels (for example booked 3 nights in Maui w/Marriott)
where I stay only has Hyatt house and Place
Cons: I miss the simple interior design of Hyatt hotels... Sheraton bed is not very comfortable... also did a random Hilton stay and it was very bad.
I'll do most Marriott in Feb to take advantage of their double points promo, then wait and see if I'd switch back to Hyatt to go for 60 nights this year. Already booked 4 nights at GH Kauai(best hotel ever) to burn some points