Mar 19, 2018, 8:57 am
Last edit by: Tokyoite
Club Lounge Awards are just Club Lounge Access while booked in regular rooms. They have nothing to do with Club rooms.
borrowed from post 1.From T&C's (link)
1. Receiving Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards. Upon receiving or re-qualifying for Explorist status, Explorists will receive four (4) complimentary awards redeemable for Club lounge access (“Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards”). For Members who have received Explorist status for a multi-year term, additional Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards will not be awarded each Calendar Year upon elite status renewal (unless the Member otherwise re-achieves Explorist status by satisfying the Tier-Qualifying Night or Base Point accrual requirement). In no event will a Member receive more than four (4) Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards on the Effective Date of these Terms. If, while you have an elite status higher than Explorist, you complete activity that satisfies the requirements to earn Explorist status, you will not receive Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards unless and until you are placed into the Explorist tier for the Calendar Year immediately following such qualifying activity.
2. Redeeming Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards. Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards are valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance and must be redeemed in connection with reservations with a checkout date before the expiration of the Explorist Club Lounge Access Award. Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards can be tracked through the “My Awards” section of the Member’s account. A Member must redeem an Explorist Club Lounge Access Award when making the underlying reservation. Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards are redeemable only at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts that have a Club lounge and are not valid at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, or Hyatt Residence Club hotels and resorts, or M life Resorts. Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards are valid on nights for which the Member has paid an Eligible Rate or has redeemed points for a standard-room Free Night Award, Suite Free Night Award, or a Points + Cash Award, up to a maximum of seven (7) consecutive nights. Not valid in connection with any Free Night Award other than those identified above, including, without limitation, Hyatt Credit Card premium and anniversary Free Night Awards, 5-brand Free Night Awards, Category 1-4 Free Night Awards (defined below) or any other promotional Free Night Award. Breakfast will not be provided to a Member at participating hotels or resorts without an accessible Club lounge. Club lounge access is subject to availability and space limitations. Explorist Club Lounge Access Awards are not redeemable in connection with hotels or resorts that have not yet opened when the Member makes his/her reservation, even if reservations for such hotel or resort are otherwise being accepted.
World of Hyatt - [Club Lounge Awards]
Jun 11, 2019, 8:36 am
#346
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: 4,574
As a Globalist and under Milestone Rewards, I received 2 Club Access Awards. I successfully used them when booking 3 rooms at HR Cologne, 1 for myself and 2 rooms in my name for friends.
Jun 11, 2019, 1:00 pm
#347
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,162
Did you need to use them ? Wouldn't the property have given access to the guests in the other rooms under your name ? That's always been the case for me, and yes, I know it's outside of the T&Cs, but the properties where I've booked multiple rooms have provided lounge access without me asking. I haven't tried that at HR Cologne, though.
Jun 11, 2019, 1:47 pm
#348
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: 4,574
Did you need to use them ? Wouldn't the property have given access to the guests in the other rooms under your name ? That's always been the case for me, and yes, I know it's outside of the T&Cs, but the properties where I've booked multiple rooms have provided lounge access without me asking. I haven't tried that at HR Cologne, though.
on this trip I want to be 100% sure to have access for all 6 adults. I will have no other use anyway, as I will hit lifetime Glob in October this year.
Jun 11, 2019, 1:53 pm
#349
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,162
Congrats on lifetime ! I will make it no later than March of next year, based on my currently planned travel. That means I have to re-qualify this year so I have status for that March trip ...
Jun 11, 2019, 10:38 pm
#350
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: 4,574
Congrats as well!
Jun 12, 2019, 8:32 am
#351
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Garden City, NY
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, National Executive Elite
Posts: 145
Hi I have a question and was wondering what to do in this situation. My cousins boyfriend is Explorist status and booked a room for both him and her plus my wife and I which included use of one of his club lounge access certificates. He had my cousin listed as a second authorized guest on the room. Problem is he now doesn't think he will be able to make the trip because of a work situation so we want to bring my other cousin in his place. How would this work during check in? The hotel is paid for in full on his credit card so I am assuming it is OK for my cousin to check in and put her card down for incidentals (the last name isn't the same, not sure it matters). Would we still be able to access the club lounge and would we still be able to be upgraded if possible with the Explorist status?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 13, 2019, 4:03 pm
#352
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,434
Hi I have a question and was wondering what to do in this situation. My cousins boyfriend is Explorist status and booked a room for both him and her plus my wife and I which included use of one of his club lounge access certificates. He had my cousin listed as a second authorized guest on the room. Problem is he now doesn't think he will be able to make the trip because of a work situation so we want to bring my other cousin in his place. How would this work during check in? The hotel is paid for in full on his credit card so I am assuming it is OK for my cousin to check in and put her card down for incidentals (the last name isn't the same, not sure it matters). Would we still be able to access the club lounge and would we still be able to be upgraded if possible with the Explorist status?
Thanks!
Thanks!
If you answer Yes, then I think you can now answer your own question.
If you answer No, then please try going through with your plan and see how it works out. Experience is the best teacher.
Jun 17, 2019, 3:03 pm
#353
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, JB Mosaic, SW AList + CP
Posts: 383
Help Using CLUB LOUNGE ACCESS (regency waikiki)
going to hawaii, booked 6 nights with all POINTS
i have
can i use it? does it count as using 1 of the "2 earned"?
or does it count as 2 of 6 days im there?
or can i not use it at all on points bookings?
THANKS
i have
Club Access Awards
- 2 Earned
can i use it? does it count as using 1 of the "2 earned"?
or does it count as 2 of 6 days im there?
or can i not use it at all on points bookings?
THANKS
Jun 17, 2019, 5:19 pm
#355
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, JB Mosaic, SW AList + CP
Posts: 383
Jun 18, 2019, 10:24 am
#356
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Correct. The T&C for the Club Access Award state that one award applies "up to a maximum of seven (7) consecutive nights."
Jun 19, 2019, 6:57 pm
#357
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Hi I have a question and was wondering what to do in this situation. My cousins boyfriend is Explorist status and booked a room for both him and her plus my wife and I which included use of one of his club lounge access certificates. He had my cousin listed as a second authorized guest on the room. Problem is he now doesn't think he will be able to make the trip because of a work situation so we want to bring my other cousin in his place. How would this work during check in? The hotel is paid for in full on his credit card so I am assuming it is OK for my cousin to check in and put her card down for incidentals (the last name isn't the same, not sure it matters). Would we still be able to access the club lounge and would we still be able to be upgraded if possible with the Explorist status?
Thanks!
Thanks!
2. Club access awards are not transferable so, no, you can't use it.
3. There is a chance that they won't let you check in. He needs to call the hotel and amend the booking to put it in the name of someone who will actually be there.
Jul 1, 2019, 10:15 am
#358
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,940
I have two Cat 4 certs to burn by mid August and will be in Florida. Also have some club access awards that will expire before I can use them. Looking for recs for FL properties that are Cat4 or less. We will have a 10 and 16 year old with us, which means it is REALLY helpful to have the club access for breakfast and snacks and evening apps. We usually eat a big lunch out and save money by otherwise doing club.
1) HR Coral Gables (no club?)
2) Confidante Miami (no club)
3) HR Grand Cypress Orlando (how is club?)
4) GH Tampa (how is club? I also have a $60 off $300 for GH via Amex that we could use for dining/extra kid room/resort fee)
5) HR Sarasota (no club?)
1) HR Coral Gables (no club?)
2) Confidante Miami (no club)
3) HR Grand Cypress Orlando (how is club?)
4) GH Tampa (how is club? I also have a $60 off $300 for GH via Amex that we could use for dining/extra kid room/resort fee)
5) HR Sarasota (no club?)
Jul 1, 2019, 10:30 am
#359
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
I have two Cat 4 certs to burn by mid August and will be in Florida. Also have some club access awards that will expire before I can use them. Looking for recs for FL properties that are Cat4 or less. We will have a 10 and 16 year old with us, which means it is REALLY helpful to have the club access for breakfast and snacks and evening apps. We usually eat a big lunch out and save money by otherwise doing club.
1) HR Coral Gables (no club?)
2) Confidante Miami (no club)
3) HR Grand Cypress Orlando (how is club?)
4) GH Tampa (how is club? I also have a $60 off $300 for GH via Amex that we could use for dining/extra kid room/resort fee)
5) HR Sarasota (no club?)
1) HR Coral Gables (no club?)
2) Confidante Miami (no club)
3) HR Grand Cypress Orlando (how is club?)
4) GH Tampa (how is club? I also have a $60 off $300 for GH via Amex that we could use for dining/extra kid room/resort fee)
5) HR Sarasota (no club?)
Sorry if I'm stating the obvious and you are already planning to apply the club access award to a paid or pts award res and wiggle in the Cat 4 free night with a workaround.
Jul 1, 2019, 12:37 pm
#360
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,940
I imagine that you are already aware that you cannot apply a club access award on the Cat 4/7 free-night awards. Technically you cannot even apply a club access award to a reservation that includes a Cat 4/7 free night, but there is usually a work around for that, and many properties might grant access on the Cat 4/7 free night depending on the balance of paid or pts award nights.
Sorry if I'm stating the obvious and you are already planning to apply the club access award to a paid or pts award res and wiggle in the Cat 4 free night with a workaround.
Sorry if I'm stating the obvious and you are already planning to apply the club access award to a paid or pts award res and wiggle in the Cat 4 free night with a workaround.