Guest of Honor or Book as Globalist?
Sep 18, 19, 11:17 am
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Guest of Honor or Book as Globalist?
I'm taking my in-laws on a trip with us next year. I have two options: (1) book them as guests of honor or (2) book both rooms under my name (I'm a Globalist, they are not).
There seems to be a potential advantage of booking the rooms under my name because, in theory, I could use a suite upgrade for both rooms (not available with GoH). Potential downside is they could be denied free breakfast under the T&C.
Anyone have any experience with this or insights? Thanks in advance.
There seems to be a potential advantage of booking the rooms under my name because, in theory, I could use a suite upgrade for both rooms (not available with GoH). Potential downside is they could be denied free breakfast under the T&C.
Anyone have any experience with this or insights? Thanks in advance.
Sep 18, 19, 11:19 am
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There are lots of reasons to make sure that any hotel reservation reflects the names of people who will actually be staying in the room. In some locations, this is also a legal requirement.
Sep 18, 19, 11:33 am
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I'm taking my in-laws on a trip with us next year. I have two options: (1) book them as guests of honor or (2) book both rooms under my name (I'm a Globalist, they are not).
There seems to be a potential advantage of booking the rooms under my name because, in theory, I could use a suite upgrade for both rooms (not available with GoH). Potential downside is they could be denied free breakfast under the T&C.
Anyone have any experience with this or insights? Thanks in advance.
There seems to be a potential advantage of booking the rooms under my name because, in theory, I could use a suite upgrade for both rooms (not available with GoH). Potential downside is they could be denied free breakfast under the T&C.
Anyone have any experience with this or insights? Thanks in advance.
Also, I've known several globalists using multiple suite upgrades at the same time. This isn't anything "sneaky" or wrong.
If they're not points people, I always prefer having it all in my name, as the points on incidentals get dumped into my account.
Sep 18, 19, 1:18 pm
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Sep 18, 19, 1:20 pm
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Sep 18, 19, 2:30 pm
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As others have suggested, book Guest of Honor and call to apply TSU for both rooms.
I have also booked 2 rooms (cash rate) under my name and applied TSU to both, then when checking in change the 2nd room to friends traveling with us.
Sep 18, 19, 3:01 pm
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I've had several properties happily give me two suites for short stays on a two room reservations under my name. Granted, though, these are properties I frequent and have built relationships with the people at.
Sep 18, 19, 3:17 pm
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Guest of Honor is as if the Guest is Globalist, so upgrade also applies.
As others have suggested, book Guest of Honor and call to apply TSU for both rooms.
I have also booked 2 rooms (cash rate) under my name and applied TSU to both, then when checking in change the 2nd room to friends traveling with us.
As others have suggested, book Guest of Honor and call to apply TSU for both rooms.
I have also booked 2 rooms (cash rate) under my name and applied TSU to both, then when checking in change the 2nd room to friends traveling with us.
Sep 18, 19, 4:30 pm
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Can you apply Globalist suite upgrades to Guest of Honor bookings?
Globalist members receive four confirmed suite upgrades per year, that can be used to confirm a suite upgrade for a stay of up to seven nights at the time of booking. You can’t apply one of these to a Guest of Honor booking, though the booking is still eligible for a space available suite upgrade at check-in.https://onemileatatime.com/hyatt-guest-of-honor-faq/
Sep 18, 19, 4:58 pm
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Haven't had need to do it, but as far as I know, you can do a points suite free night booking (e.g., 32K a night for Cat 5) with GoH, which might be useful for short stays if you want to guarantee the suite.
Sep 18, 19, 5:22 pm
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correct. I've gotten uniform "no"s on this from my concierge and globalist line.
Haven't had need to do it, but as far as I know, you can do a points suite free night booking (e.g., 32K a night for Cat 5) with GoH, which might be useful for short stays if you want to guarantee the suite.
Haven't had need to do it, but as far as I know, you can do a points suite free night booking (e.g., 32K a night for Cat 5) with GoH, which might be useful for short stays if you want to guarantee the suite.
Sep 19, 19, 9:19 am
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TSU is no transferable, thus cannot be used for GoH reservations. But TSU can be used if you book more than 1 room in your name and apply TSU to all the rooms. My original recommendation needs to be amended and not use GoH with TSU.
Sep 19, 19, 2:17 pm
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It's rather simple... if you want to guarantee the TSU suite you book under your name. If you want to guarantee the benefits you book GoH.
Can't guarantee both...
Can't guarantee both...
Sep 19, 19, 6:45 pm
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If the property in question has a lounge, you've just found a use for those #OtherwiseUselessToGlobalists Club Access Awards
