MichelinMan

Hi all - not sure if this has been discussed here (did a search, couldn´t find anything, so if mods want to move this ´that´s obviously OK).

Hyatt Prive has been relaunched after it was essentially dead-on-arrival in 2013.

There are now 146 participating hotels, all of which would be considered ´luxury´ properties by most standards.

Prive amenities are included on any BAR rate booked by a PRIVE agent. For most agents out there, simple hotel bookings are a complimentary service, so it may make sense for any consumer to go this route, regardless of status.

Included amenities:

· Guest welcome letter and Welcome amenity

· Early check-in/out, connecting room (if required) and room upgrade - confirmed within 24-hours after requesting it (these requests given priority above all other rate codes)

· Full breakfast for Two

· Property Credits from $50 to $100 per stay, varies by hotel

You´ll also get a response to any special benefits requests within 24 hours, by rule.

Participating brands include: Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Andaz, Unbound Collection

Amenities can be stacked with Hyatt status, you´ll still receive your points and any promo/bonus you may be enrolled in, and your status is still recognized. In other words - again - Prive and status = entirely stackable.

Many of you diamonds will likely say ´I get most of this stuff already via status´ - which is categorically true. That said, if the rate makes sense, the property credit alone makes a Prive rate worthwile. Furthermore, the upgrade is a killer perk, as it should save you having to use a suite upgrade cert. in many cases.

Just an FYI for all you Hyatt junkies out there

m0hamed

Park Hyatt Prive

MichelinMan

I´m aware of that thread, but since many (most?) Hyatt-centric FTers never make it over to the Luxury Hotels forum, figured it was best to have a thread here. After all, many here may have Hyatt/status-specific info that would never make it to the LH forum

shakim

So this has to be done through a travel agent that's been set up with hyatt already?

MichelinMan

Correct - Prive rates must be booked via an agent who is a member of Hyatt Prive.

There are a number of such agents on FT, so shouldn´t be too hard to do this. Most of us (but not all) handle simple hotel bookings without a fee. Quite a simple process really, and any competent agent can have this done for you - from request to confirmation - in under 20min.

Please note that just because someone is a luxury travel advisor/travel agent doesn´t mean they can book Prive rates. As stated above, they must be a member of this particular Preferred Partner program.

azepine00

This should offer a great alternative to chasing 60 nt. How to find out what properties participate?
Are the rates expected to be equivalent to daily rates? Can citi prestige concierge book it?

MichelinMan

I´ll answer your questions in reverse

1. Citi Prestige can´t book it. This isn´t compatible with Citi Prestige / free night promos. This must be booked via a Prive agent on a flex rate/BAR.

2. Prive rates are equal to BAR - Best Available Rate - which I believe in Hyatt speak is the ´Hyatt Daily Rate´ (not a Hyatt junkie so someone tell me if I´m wrong here as to the terminology). BAR = the lowest FLEX rate (we´re not talking about advanced purchase rates here).

3. I´m not sure if this list is open to the general public, as I´m logged in as a Prive travel agent, but you can try this link: https://www.hyatt.com/prive/exploreHotels

There are 146 participating hotels. I believ ALL Park Hyatts participate, most Andaz participate, and a good amount of Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, and Unbound participate.

For those who are familiar, this is Hyatt´s version of Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Mandarin Oriental Fan Club, etc.

And yes, this is a great way to NOT chase 60nts, not obsess over your upgrade clearing, etc etc.

mahasamatman

It's not. I tried and got

MichelinMan

Sorry about that.

shakim

How does it work for someone who is Globalist? For example if I book this, use a suite upgrade in addition to the upgrade this booking allows, would that give me a better chance of getting a premium suite vs. standard? And does something like breakfast combine? So instead of 2 adults and 2 children, I can cover another 2 adults?

Aventine

Even using Prive won't be able to guarantee you a Premium Suite. It's at the discretion of the Director of Rooms or GM.

azepine00

Thanks MichelinMan!
Would it be possible to post the list of properties?
(i assume it is not a secret... )
it seems far more extensive than fhr/virtuoso hyatt offering and should offer a good value especially on 1-2 nt stays like weekend getaways...

notquiteaff

buddhabeanie

Hello. Are there any travel agents affiliated with Hyatt Prive who could assist me with making a reservation? Thank you!

CIT85

OP stated clearly that he is. Send him a PM.