What's the point of the Hyatt credit card for current Globalist?
May 9, 2017, 4:04 am
#16
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In the same situation as others here. Right now, I'll keep it just for the free annual night, but given the 60 nights for Glob and that free nights don't count for status nights, it's kinda a mixed bag to keep the card.
May 9, 2017, 8:26 pm
#19
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 155
Rebate?
Two years ago if you had the Hyatt card you'd get 20% rewards points back during one of their promotions if you booked using points. Last year it was 10%. So if you plan to use any of your accrued Hyatt points this year and they run similar promitoon again, it would make sense to keep the card.
Of course there remains the problem with using points considering globalists still have to stay 55 eligible nights next year...As we all agree it sure would feel about the right time for Hyatt to award elite nights on award stays like all the other programs.
Of course there remains the problem with using points considering globalists still have to stay 55 eligible nights next year...As we all agree it sure would feel about the right time for Hyatt to award elite nights on award stays like all the other programs.
May 9, 2017, 9:13 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA, US, AA, Hyatt Platinum, Hilton Gold, & PC
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May 9, 2017, 9:50 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
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Two years ago if you had the Hyatt card you'd get 20% rewards points back during one of their promotions if you booked using points. Last year it was 10%. So if you plan to use any of your accrued Hyatt points this year and they run similar promitoon again, it would make sense to keep the card.
Of course there remains the problem with using points considering globalists still have to stay 55 eligible nights next year...As we all agree it sure would feel about the right time for Hyatt to award elite nights on award stays like all the other programs.
Of course there remains the problem with using points considering globalists still have to stay 55 eligible nights next year...As we all agree it sure would feel about the right time for Hyatt to award elite nights on award stays like all the other programs.
May 9, 2017, 10:58 pm
#22
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TYO
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
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Two years ago if you had the Hyatt card you'd get 20% rewards points back during one of their promotions if you booked using points. Last year it was 10%. So if you plan to use any of your accrued Hyatt points this year and they run similar promitoon again, it would make sense to keep the card.
2015 - 20%
2016 - 10%
2017 - 0%
May 13, 2017, 1:29 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: LT Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hertz Prez Circle, United Platinum
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Two years ago if you had the Hyatt card you'd get 20% rewards points back during one of their promotions if you booked using points. Last year it was 10%. So if you plan to use any of your accrued Hyatt points this year and they run similar promitoon again, it would make sense to keep the card.
Of course there remains the problem with using points considering globalists still have to stay 55 eligible nights next year...As we all agree it sure would feel about the right time for Hyatt to award elite nights on award stays like all the other programs.
Of course there remains the problem with using points considering globalists still have to stay 55 eligible nights next year...As we all agree it sure would feel about the right time for Hyatt to award elite nights on award stays like all the other programs.
May 13, 2017, 4:20 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
As long as there are unsold rooms, why wouldn't they appreciate point burning?
May 13, 2017, 6:19 pm
#25
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
I'm trying to justify moving Visa spend from my Hyatt card to my Marriott card, but a Marriott point is worth so much less than a Hyatt point.
Fortunately, Amex is widely accepted and a Starwood point is worth more than either Hyatt or Marriott. Or, for that matter, Hyatt AND Marriott combined.
Fortunately, Amex is widely accepted and a Starwood point is worth more than either Hyatt or Marriott. Or, for that matter, Hyatt AND Marriott combined.
Aug 11, 2017, 7:08 pm
#26
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That, plus the free night award, keeps the card for me.
Aug 11, 2017, 10:31 pm
#27
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,101
I have the Hyatt card for one reason only, the free night each year for Cat 1-4. The 3x points is a bad deal. I use Chase UR to accumulate spend as the UR points can be used to redeem at Hyatt but also give you flexibility to redeem for just about any travel related rewards so it doesn't lock you into Hyatt only to redeem.
Plus, UR has accelerated points earning, depending on categories. Earning 5x on dining out and movies right now is awesome. Then I can redeem those 5x points towards Hyatt if I wish. Makes Hyatt's card seem pretty lame other than the free night.
Plus, UR has accelerated points earning, depending on categories. Earning 5x on dining out and movies right now is awesome. Then I can redeem those 5x points towards Hyatt if I wish. Makes Hyatt's card seem pretty lame other than the free night.
Aug 14, 2017, 12:11 pm
#28
Join Date: Oct 2013
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I'm trying to justify moving Visa spend from my Hyatt card to my Marriott card, but a Marriott point is worth so much less than a Hyatt point.
Fortunately, Amex is widely accepted and a Starwood point is worth more than either Hyatt or Marriott. Or, for that matter, Hyatt AND Marriott combined.
Fortunately, Amex is widely accepted and a Starwood point is worth more than either Hyatt or Marriott. Or, for that matter, Hyatt AND Marriott combined.
Aug 14, 2017, 2:10 pm
#29
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
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Aug 14, 2017, 2:14 pm
#30
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Location: California
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Charges at Hyatt properties generate more points.
After they stopped providing bonuses and night-credits, I stopped using my Hyatt card in general, but I use it for my Hyatt stays. That and the anniversary night make it a great value. The now-very-occasional promos sweeten the pot.
After they stopped providing bonuses and night-credits, I stopped using my Hyatt card in general, but I use it for my Hyatt stays. That and the anniversary night make it a great value. The now-very-occasional promos sweeten the pot.