Dec 5, 2018, 8:52 am
Last edit by: 59Impala
Please list properties where you have managed to upgrade to a Premium Suite with 9'000 points. Please list alphabetically by country, then state, if applicable to the US:
General Format:
Hotel name, confirmed suite name, rate type paid, rate, date, additional comments if any.
Please use the exact suite and hotel name as stated on the website/confirmed in your reservation e-mail to avoid any confusion
Abbreviations:
PH = Park Hyatt
GH = Grand Hyatt
HR = Hyatt Regency
HC = Hyatt Centric
HH = Hyatt House
HP = Hyatt Place (not valid)
MR = Miraval Resort
UC = The Unbound Collection
China
PH Beijing, Penthouse Suite, ~USD 250, Feb/March 2019
PH Ningbo Resort and Spa, Park Executive Suite, ￥1800/night, Nov 2019
GH Shanghai, Diplomat Sutie, ￥1020/night (=Standard Rate of that day), Jan 2020
France
HR Paris Etoile - booked and received Executive Suite, no further upgrade (description says Eiffel Tower view but our suite didn't have it so assuming they didn't give us a nice one)
Italy
PH Milan, €510 plus 9,000 points for a Park Executive Suite, November 2019.
Japan
GH Fukuoka, Diplomat Suite ~ USD 185/Night, March 2022 & 2023
PH Tokyo, Diplomat Suite ~ USD 625/Night, Feb/March 2019
Korea
PH Seoul, Diplomat Suite ~ USD 275, Feb/March 2019
St. Kitts
PH St. Kitts, Park Executive Suite, Daily Rate, USD 768.18, Feb 2019 - Daily Rate not mentioned on the website, but quoted by my concierge, about 56 USD higher than "standard rate", my corporate rate is not valid for Premium Suite upgrade
Thailand
HR Bangkok, Regency Deluxe Suite, 6500 THB
United Arab Emirates
PH Abu Dhabi, Prince Suite (Premium), USD 438, March 2020
PH Dubai, Park Executive Suite (Premium), USD 244, April 2020
PH Dubai, Park Terrace Suite (Standard), USD 244, April 2020
United States
California
HR San Francisco, Luxury Suite, USD 299
GH SFO Airport, Executive Suite, USD 259, December 2019
Florida
GH Tampa Bay, Bayview Suite, USD 243, Jan/Feb 2024
Hawaii
HR Waikiki, Penthouse Suite, USD 359
General Format:
Hotel name, confirmed suite name, rate type paid, rate, date, additional comments if any.
Please use the exact suite and hotel name as stated on the website/confirmed in your reservation e-mail to avoid any confusion
Abbreviations:
PH = Park Hyatt
GH = Grand Hyatt
HR = Hyatt Regency
HC = Hyatt Centric
HH = Hyatt House
MR = Miraval Resort
UC = The Unbound Collection
China
PH Beijing, Penthouse Suite, ~USD 250, Feb/March 2019
PH Ningbo Resort and Spa, Park Executive Suite, ￥1800/night, Nov 2019
GH Shanghai, Diplomat Sutie, ￥1020/night (=Standard Rate of that day), Jan 2020
France
HR Paris Etoile - booked and received Executive Suite, no further upgrade (description says Eiffel Tower view but our suite didn't have it so assuming they didn't give us a nice one)
Italy
PH Milan, €510 plus 9,000 points for a Park Executive Suite, November 2019.
Japan
GH Fukuoka, Diplomat Suite ~ USD 185/Night, March 2022 & 2023
PH Tokyo, Diplomat Suite ~ USD 625/Night, Feb/March 2019
Korea
PH Seoul, Diplomat Suite ~ USD 275, Feb/March 2019
St. Kitts
PH St. Kitts, Park Executive Suite, Daily Rate, USD 768.18, Feb 2019 - Daily Rate not mentioned on the website, but quoted by my concierge, about 56 USD higher than "standard rate", my corporate rate is not valid for Premium Suite upgrade
Thailand
HR Bangkok, Regency Deluxe Suite, 6500 THB
United Arab Emirates
PH Abu Dhabi, Prince Suite (Premium), USD 438, March 2020
PH Dubai, Park Executive Suite (Premium), USD 244, April 2020
PH Dubai, Park Terrace Suite (Standard), USD 244, April 2020
United States
California
HR San Francisco, Luxury Suite, USD 299
GH SFO Airport, Executive Suite, USD 259, December 2019
Florida
GH Tampa Bay, Bayview Suite, USD 243, Jan/Feb 2024
Hawaii
HR Waikiki, Penthouse Suite, USD 359
Experiences - Point Upgrades to Premium Suites
May 8, 2019, 2:38 am
#31
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist, Marriott Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 680
Same happened to me in late March (and I loved the Corner suite but can't compare to King one as only my second stay and there was no Suite available last time). Greatly appreciated (especially as hotel was very busy during the Basel Fair).
May 9, 2019, 8:22 am
#32
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond
Posts: 70
Does anyone know what the eligible rates for premium suite upgrade is? I contacted a property in Hawaii and they wanted me to pay the rate of $360 +9k points for a premium suite. The standard rate for a basic room is only $249, so the mark up is quite a bit. For $360 you can already book the Ocean front room. If anyone know how to look up these eligible rates online, please let me know.
May 9, 2019, 8:42 am
#33
formerly a193991
Original Poster
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: 4,577
Does anyone know what the eligible rates for premium suite upgrade is? I contacted a property in Hawaii and they wanted me to pay the rate of $360 +9k points for a premium suite. The standard rate for a basic room is only $249, so the mark up is quite a bit. For $360 you can already book the Ocean front room. If anyone know how to look up these eligible rates online, please let me know.
i explained in the wiki above.
once you know more on your reservation, please update this thread and wiki
thanks!
May 9, 2019, 9:28 am
#34
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,455
Does anyone know what the eligible rates for premium suite upgrade is? I contacted a property in Hawaii and they wanted me to pay the rate of $360 +9k points for a premium suite. The standard rate for a basic room is only $249, so the mark up is quite a bit. For $360 you can already book the Ocean front room. If anyone know how to look up these eligible rates online, please let me know.
In order to redeem a Suite Upgrade Award at a Hyatt resort, a Member must pay the Standard Rate for a minimum of a deluxe room (such as partial ocean view, ocean view, slope view, Dreamcatcher or Sunrise room, etc.).
May 9, 2019, 10:33 am
#35
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond
Posts: 70
thanks for the clarification, I'd wish they could let us check availability online, I think I saw all points redemption for premium suites before for some properties but were quickly removed from the online system.
May 9, 2019, 12:33 pm
#36
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,455
While that would be more convenient, the current system rewards those who know the rules and are willing to make an extra effort. If suites for points were available online, availability would be much diminished. So overall, I think the current process is preferable for the FT demographic.
May 9, 2019, 5:14 pm
#37
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond
Posts: 70
Hyatt Regency Waikiki - Penthouse Suite /w lounge access $359 + 9k points (or 40k all points)
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Luxury Suite $299 + 9k (no all points option)
Not incredible deals, since the cash rate isn't too bad either, same some on tax & fees.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Luxury Suite $299 + 9k (no all points option)
Not incredible deals, since the cash rate isn't too bad either, same some on tax & fees.
May 10, 2019, 12:52 pm
#38
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Chicago & AUH
Programs: AA PLT Pro, EY Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 172
Booked two suites, one premium (Park Executive Suite for 9,000 points per night), one standard (Park Terrace Suite for 6,000 points per night) at the Park Hyatt Dubai. Rate was $244 per night, per room.
Oct 4, 2019, 4:21 pm
#40
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 148
Definitely hot because of all the windows for PH Seoul. Gets blasted on both sides by the sun if the shades are down. The bathroom heating is only in the bathroom area. The granite tub is a nice looking tub, even, if a little impractical and not really suited for laying back in.
Oct 4, 2019, 4:23 pm
#41
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 148
Hi who did you contact to book the premium suite upgrade? I just contacted PH beijing and they told me the deluxe suite is the premium suite (i didnt want to specifically point out the penthouse suite)
Last edited by kenshinluo; Oct 4, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Oct 4, 2019, 10:30 pm
#42
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,341
Keep in mind some hotels may have changed their premium suite since these posts came up. Penthouse at PH Beijing was the premium when I stayed, not sure if it still is.
Oct 19, 2019, 10:55 pm
#44
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Probably on a flight.
Programs: WoH Glob, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 197
I have called a few times and am always getting a run around about only being able to do points + cash bookings for premium suite ugrades. It always comes at some outrageous rate. Ive called back three times and the rate they are offering me is almost as much as just paying for the suite outright and double the standard room rate. I don't understand whats going on.
Oct 20, 2019, 7:33 pm
#45
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SYD | HGH
Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,121
I have called a few times and am always getting a run around about only being able to do points + cash bookings for premium suite ugrades. It always comes at some outrageous rate. Ive called back three times and the rate they are offering me is almost as much as just paying for the suite outright and double the standard room rate. I don't understand whats going on.
Gave it up, arrived at the hotel, not even a regular suite was left.