Originally Posted by ACC2008 (Post 36234515)

Where can you see your lifetime points on your WOH account? Thanks

Originally Posted by private_md (Post 36233955)

In my second year as LTG. My booking patterns have not changed. I still favor Hyatt when there’s not a compelling reason to not. Headed to Chicago this evening. Booked a king room and used an SUA. I was notified when I checked in online that I had been further upgraded to a larger suite. They clearly value my business.

Originally Posted by 777 global mile hound (Post 36234127)

which Hyatt?

Originally Posted by 777 global mile hound (Post 36234494)

Don't believe I stated IHG Plat Amb beats having LT Globalist.(IHG has no LT tier)
My apologies but perhaps I didn't communicate my thoughts well
In the cities I stay Hyatt is just not always as good as their past execution .
Think they have slipped in places since Covid. Its really property specific not just a Hyatt/IHG status thing
I still highly value my LT Globalist status make no mistake

Originally Posted by 777 global mile hound (Post 36234494)

My giraffe is quite happy thank you for asking 😉

Originally Posted by 777 global mile hound (Post 36234375)

How bad can a Grand Hyatt be? If you are really wanting to build your relationship with Hyatt it can certainly make sense.
If you have the cash flow to do so thats another story.I value 295,000 points @ 5000.00 to 5300.00 approx dollars
If paying you will also be earning redeemable points and base points towards your LT status.
I don't mind going out of way location wise if i know I will have a superior experience.
One can always taxi and Uber around town etc
At the end of the day having LT in most major programs I book where the quality of my stay and experience matter most
Location and price tied second.A good promotion can sway me too.

Hyatt has cut back quality & variety in select hotels with regards to Food and beverage as well
as closed clubs and reduced elite breakfast benefits
My corporate contacts refuse to stay at some Hyatt's now even in Chicago home to Hyatt.
I find for myself some other hotels now outperforming Hyatt and being more generous
with upgrades even with lower elite status like
IHG depending on the hotel so how high your tier is doesn't always matter
I've learned the culture of caring and making for happy guests matter most.

That said everything changes in the morning so there is no rule.Sometimes Hyatt knocks it out of the ball park
Just refuse to stay where I know they are likely to fail me.And what are points worth or LT status if the hotel can't please you?
Choose wisely do your research.Feel free to Private message me if you like if I may assist further.

Originally Posted by byau15 (Post 36235101)

The chase for LT Globalist is getting to my head though...cash flow is always a consideration (as is opportunity cost) but every time I look at a property I ask if it's worth spending a bit more for a better room as it will count towards lifetime spend, ha ha

Originally Posted by DltaSchmlta (Post 36234865)

anyone else worried they will increase the number needed to get it? I am at 700k and feel I need around 5 years to get there.

Originally Posted by byau15 (Post 36235101)

The chase for LT Globalist is getting to my head though...cash flow is always a consideration (as is opportunity cost) but every time I look at a property I ask if it's worth spending a bit more for a better room as it will count towards lifetime spend, ha ha

Originally Posted by Ryno1234 (Post 36235376)

i am about 1.5 years away from lifetime Globalist. I average 110-120 nights a year and have learned to live with the Hyatt footprint, but do miss the lounges.

Originally Posted by Jaenks (Post 36235436)

There is no need to worry, no reason the numbers to be increased. You do need a certain amount of $ spend which you are planning to do around 5 years. That timeframe could be increased or decreased.




If the LT Globalist status is so important and should be done by yesterday, currently there is a way to get it done faster and almost half of the usual spend by t&c. Slightly more than $100k or even significantly less than $100k.
One can spend $10k in a year or month from scratch and do it in 10 years or 10 months. Spend $100k in a month and get it done in a month and receiving more than 1.200.000 points to redeem to plus possible credit card points. DC area residents or visitors have the best option.

Originally Posted by 777 global mile hound (Post 36235856)

Maybe I’m confused won’t be a first however doesn’t Lifetime Globalist take 200k in spend min?
Im halfway to double LT globalist now even though I would have achieved that goal had there been a guest program when I started staying Hyatt!
And as a reminder do not take miles for your stay at check in instead of points or your spend will not count towards Lifetime status.
Unfortunately I fell into that trap 😩🙈

Originally Posted by 777 global mile hound (Post 36235856)

Maybe I’m confused won’t be a first however doesn’t Lifetime Globalist take 200k in spend min?

Originally Posted by Jaenks (Post 36235932)

No, Lifetime Globalist will be given when 1 million base points is achieved. There is no spend requirement as such.

Originally Posted by byau15 (Post 36235946)

But isn't the only/quickest way to get 1 million base points is to put $200k spend at Hyatt properties? I know you can probably earn base points with FIND experiences (and previously but no longer the cruise partnership) so wouldn't that mean the only way is to really spend the $200k at Hyatt?

EDIT: Am I overlooking FIND experiences? Do they give a higher Base Points than 5x and I should maybe considering looking at those to accelerate the progress?