World of Hyatt - Globalist Experiences [Free Night Award at 60 nights]
Mar 1, 2017, 10:09 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 4,998
Mar 1, 2017, 10:11 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
Mar 1, 2017, 3:17 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
So it seems the initial award is good for a year, but the next one would only be goiod for 120 days?
another reason to hold off on night #60 for some.
another reason to hold off on night #60 for some.
Mar 11, 2017, 5:07 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Diego US and Brisbane AU
Programs: AA EXP/2MM - DL PM - OZ Diamond - Bonvoy LTT - Hyatt Glob - IHG Plat - National EE - Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,315
I'm sure WoH is wagering that many Awards will lapse and not be used -- but instead as a result, I'll be moving several months of stays to other chains just because of this policy.
IIRC, UA/CO tried something similar with GPUs a few years ago, and changed it back not long after -- so it's been tried before.
Mar 11, 2017, 8:25 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist, Marriot LT Titanium, UA 2.4MM, HH Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 3,400
That's exactly what I'm doing -- I'm hitting 59 nights in a couple of weeks and will keep it there until much later in the year, to extend the life of the TSUs and this Free Night Award.
I'm sure WoH is wagering that many Awards will lapse and not be used -- but instead as a result, I'll be moving several months of stays to other chains just because of this policy. IIRC, UA/CO tried something similar with GPUs a few years ago, and changed it back not long after -- so it's been tried before.
I'm sure WoH is wagering that many Awards will lapse and not be used -- but instead as a result, I'll be moving several months of stays to other chains just because of this policy.
IIRC, UA/CO tried something similar with GPUs a few years ago, and changed it back not long after -- so it's been tried before.
Mar 11, 2017, 9:59 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NAPA
Programs: MARRIOTT LIFETIME TITANIUM ELITE, HYATT LIFETIME GLOBALIST, UAL SILVER, AA EXECUTIVE PLATINUM
Posts: 476
They are going to lose revenue from me once I hit 59 nights or 90k points. Their seeming goal to maximize breakage on these 1 night awards will cost them in the long run in my humble opinion.
Mar 11, 2017, 10:22 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,101
https://www.travelcodex.com/2017/03/...ravel+Codex%29
Here is the take-away:
Let’s look back at our five ways to qualify for Suite Upgrades with an update as to where it stands now:
Staying 60 nights in 2017 – YES!
Staying 55 nights in 2018 (and onward) – YES!
Being a Diamond member in 2016 for the 2017 status year – YES!
Lifetime Diamond members now Lifetime Globalist members – YES!
Qualifying prior to March 1st, 2017 under old Gold Passport rules (25 stay, 50 nights) with status through February 2019 – NOPE!
Mar 11, 2017, 12:24 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 591
Jul 23, 2017, 11:31 pm
#24
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 4,998
Park Hyatt NY Shenanigans
Just tried to use one or two of my cat. 7 free night awards at the PHNY and, even though award nights are available for 30K per night, and the standard cash rate is available at $575-, the Glob line told me that I can't use any of my free nights during an upcoming stay-this after contacting the property.
I cancelled my reservations and am moving elsewhere.
I guess I am going to have 4 TSUs and 2 free nights expire worthless this year.
Really love this program!
I cancelled my reservations and am moving elsewhere.
I guess I am going to have 4 TSUs and 2 free nights expire worthless this year.
Really love this program!
Jul 24, 2017, 11:37 am
#26
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 4,998
Well, the BS that I got from the Glob line was that the free nights come from a different inventory bucket than the 30K point awards, and you need approval from the property to book it. The Glob agent got on the phone with the PHNY and they refused to open that bucket. So SOL for me.
Jul 24, 2017, 12:31 pm
#27
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SJC/BUR
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Starwood Gold
Posts: 1,088
Well, the BS that I got from the Glob line was that the free nights come from a different inventory bucket than the 30K point awards, and you need approval from the property to book it. The Glob agent got on the phone with the PHNY and they refused to open that bucket. So SOL for me.
Jul 24, 2017, 12:38 pm
#28
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EXP & AAirpass, Hyatt Courtesy Card, SPG Platinum
Posts: 991
Sounds like yet another phone agent who doesn't know what they are talking about. Sorry to hear this!
Well, the BS that I got from the Glob line was that the free nights come from a different inventory bucket than the 30K point awards, and you need approval from the property to book it. The Glob agent got on the phone with the PHNY and they refused to open that bucket. So SOL for me.
Jul 24, 2017, 1:21 pm
#29
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 4,998
Was not bookable online. Every time that I started on the free night link, it took me to the 30K pts per night booking screen. I had no choice but to call.
By the way, this was specific to the PHNY. The link worked for the Andaz Fifth Ave.
I was trying to book a 5 night paid stay and adding one or two nights to it. No combination of dates would work.
Frankly, this is just more evidence of the huge devaluation of this program.
By the way, this was specific to the PHNY. The link worked for the Andaz Fifth Ave.
I was trying to book a 5 night paid stay and adding one or two nights to it. No combination of dates would work.
Frankly, this is just more evidence of the huge devaluation of this program.
Last edited by zombietooth; Jul 24, 2017 at 1:29 pm
Nov 30, 2017, 12:16 pm
#30
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA--no longer 2P as of 3/2012 and don't even care. Never thought I'd say that.
Posts: 781
Apologies if this question has been previously asked and answered in this Forum, but I have searched in vain for the last 30+ minutes with no luck.
My husband is a Globalist and we are redeeming a "5-brand free night award" plus a Category 1-4 Promotion award he received when he hit 30 nights this year.
In looking at our reservation it shows the following:Additional Tax, Fees & Service Charges:CITY TAX: 10.00%CONF CTR FAC DST: 1.60%RESORT FEES: 27.90OCCUPANCY TAX: 2.00
Thank you.
My husband is a Globalist and we are redeeming a "5-brand free night award" plus a Category 1-4 Promotion award he received when he hit 30 nights this year.
In looking at our reservation it shows the following:Additional Tax, Fees & Service Charges:CITY TAX: 10.00%CONF CTR FAC DST: 1.60%RESORT FEES: 27.90OCCUPANCY TAX: 2.00
CA TOURISM: 1.00
It's certainly not a deal breaker, but in the past I don't remember him being charged a resort fee for award nights. Is he being charged because these are "promotional" awards?Thank you.