josephstern

So has anyone here ever booked a FIND experience?

I'm coming up on my 40 night threshold and to me $100 GC is worth it over 5,000 points, but 10K off something would be even better, if that something was even remotely reasonably priced.

RedSun

After the 30 night milestone, I do not see much incremental reward to earn 40 ($100 GC) and 50 (2 more suite upgrades) then 60. With the auto extension for next year, I do not need to earn status. The incremental spending on other CCs are worth more than those rewards.

What do you think?

Matt4200

I see the $100 GC as valuable as you still earn points on folios paid with Hyatt GC’s. At 50 the 2 Suite Upgrade Awards (not more, these should be the first 2 earned) those hold huge value. I’d place them conservatively at $500 each as I’ve seen many people use them for what would cost them thousands. At 60 you get a Concierge, a Category 1-7 Certificate and (2) More Suite Upgrade Awards which is amazing.

Not only all of that but you’re earning 3x points the whole way, now earning rollover night credits towards next year and if you’re making a points booking you get a rebate plus complimentary parking. Along with that is Globalist status which has amazing benefits worth everything.

I see that as hugely beneficial.

Let’s assume you’re at 30 Nights right now going for 40. Let’s also figure you stay those 10 nights with a $100 averaged daily rate for a total of $1,000. With that $1,000 spent you’d earn -

The $100 Hyatt Gift Card at 40 Nights
16,000 WOH Points
10 Elite Night Credits.

Conservatively let’s value the WOH points at 1.5 cents per point. That’s $240, in addition to the $100 Hyatt Gift Card. So at minimum you’re getting $340 back from 30 to 40 nights.

That’s how I view it.

RedSun

Yes, but you need to spend like $1,000 to get the $340 back. Of course good with regular travel hotel stays.

I still have left-over suite upgrades. Not sure if they will be rolled to next year. Probably not. Yes, it can be valuable if used properly. I used it to book Grand Hyatt in Hawaii and the island has been locked down. Also, it seems there are plenty suites available for Globe. Not sure if those TSUs are even needed.

Still not sure yet.

Matt4200

I guess to each their own. If you’ve already got Globalist status it might not be worth pushing for the extra stays since you’re already extended. But personally with all the current offers in combination with the Milestones it’s very enticing to me.

As far as Suite Awards I use them to ensure I’ll have a Suite rather than rely on a maybe. The properties I use them at have a limited number of Standard Suites so a Guarantee is better than a maybe for me, especially when I’m 90% sure there’s no further extension.

NOLAnwGOLD

Have hit the 40 night spot, didn't see a discussion about this...
Which would you take? 5k points or $100 gift card. I could use the GC on a stay this weekend (have a Hyatt Visa, so just don't earn the extra points on that spend).

craigthemif

In the current buy points promo you can buy 5,200 points for $96.

You also earn points by spending $100 on a room (instead of spending points) - that gets you another 500+ points.

It really isn´t close... the $100 voucher gives you more value.

suitesmile

I picked 5k points as the gift cards are only for North and South american properties. Would go for the $100 gift card if I have planned stays in that region.

projectmaximus

How does this rank for points promos? Is this pretty typical? How much better can it get? And does buying points with the Hyatt card provide any bonus? Thanks!

craigthemif

There is a 25% discount promo that works out a bit better. They usually alternate between 30% bonus and 25% discount.

Payment is processed by points.com which means no card bonus, but you can get cashback.

skj

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Dr Jabadski

I just received an email from WOH: Suite Upgrade Awards (SUA) that I’ve earned within the past few months have an expiration date of Feb 28, 2023. I’d like to maximize the expiration date of future SUAs.

In order to have an expiration date of Feb 28/29*, 2024 should one make the selection on or after January 1, 2022 or on or after March 1, 2022 or some other date? Please advise. Thank you.

(* 2024 is a leap year.)

skj

The T&Cs are pretty clear here ...

Complimentary Suite Upgrade Awards are valid through the end of the year in which they were earned (or, for Lifetime Globalists, gifted annually on or around March 1) plus fourteen (14) months.

sammybk

What are the rollover night credits? Did I miss something?

Edit: Never mind, I just realized this post was from September 2020, not 2021

Matt4200

It was something offered in Q4 2020, that may or May not be offered again in Q4 2021 to roll forward nights to the next year.