Devaluation! New award category changes effective 3/22
Mar 28, 2022, 9:55 pm
#361
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,860
It’s not like they emailed all World of Hyatt Members a list with the changes.
Mar 29, 2022, 3:38 am
#362
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
Just to update, I got two notifications from Hyatt about points deductions on my account and my two reservations were rebooked / updated at the lower Cat 1 rate for standard suite. 35k points back for 7 nights, not bad, thank you.
Mar 29, 2022, 4:30 am
#363
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,947
Yes, I didn’t say it was a promotion. I said that promotion information pages are handled in the same way. They get taken down as soon as they’re no longer current and relevant.
Mar 30, 2022, 7:09 pm
#364
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,720
Not moi. But I did save 30k (5k per night) by making my reservation before the category bump plus another 20k (20% rebate) on my booking. I guess I will need those points later this year as the rates went up at all the other properties that I plan to book with points LOL.
Mar 30, 2022, 8:20 pm
#366
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 694
Mar 31, 2022, 7:31 pm
#367
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 1,982
Loyalty is overrated. That said, Hyatt offers a nice program right now. Even with the devaluations. Marriott offers almost nothing right now that is worth it in my view. Once people realize this, they will flee or say “well, they still have a good footprint”. I also think Hyatt will be under pressure to increase profitability.
Mar 31, 2022, 7:47 pm
#368
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Its all relative, I had a 1 nighter last week and 1 this week both by an airport and I just looked at the same day of the week for next week and both hotels are less points now. So it seems as long as you are looking at the lower end properties you will most likely save on the amount of pts needed, eg Element,Fairfields,Towne Place, Courtyard etc etc but if you want a resort or a full service in a high demand area then Marriott will make you pay with the last drop of blood in you
Mar 31, 2022, 8:00 pm
#369
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 694
Loyalty is overrated. That said, Hyatt offers a nice program right now. Even with the devaluations. Marriott offers almost nothing right now that is worth it in my view. Once people realize this, they will flee or say “well, they still have a good footprint”. I also think Hyatt will be under pressure to increase profitability.
Apr 1, 2022, 9:33 am
#370
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,860
Yeah I agree with this. Issue though really is Hyatt's footprint is indeed weak in places you wouldn't expect it - I have an upcoming visit to LA and am trying really really hard to stay at a Hyatt, but if you don't want to be in either LAX or Anaheim, the options aren't too great.
Hyatt Regency Valencia (the farthest but great price point, great breakfast and great activities l/dining options nearby)
Hyatt Regency Orange County - Great Price, Great location
Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport - Great Price Great location Great Breakfast
Hyatt House John Wayne Airport - Great Price Great location
Apr 1, 2022, 5:29 pm
#371
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,314
We stay in the LA area pretty frequently our top 4 properties -
Hyatt Regency Valencia (the farthest but great price point, great breakfast and great activities l/dining options nearby)
Hyatt Regency Orange County - Great Price, Great location
Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport - Great Price Great location Great Breakfast
Hyatt House John Wayne Airport - Great Price Great location
Hyatt Regency Valencia (the farthest but great price point, great breakfast and great activities l/dining options nearby)
Hyatt Regency Orange County - Great Price, Great location
Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport - Great Price Great location Great Breakfast
Hyatt House John Wayne Airport - Great Price Great location
Apr 1, 2022, 5:54 pm
#372
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,860
Apr 1, 2022, 9:50 pm
#373
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 1,932
Yeah I agree with this. Issue though really is Hyatt's footprint is indeed weak in places you wouldn't expect it - I have an upcoming visit to LA and am trying really really hard to stay at a Hyatt, but if you don't want to be in either LAX or Anaheim, the options aren't too great.
Apr 1, 2022, 11:19 pm
#374
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lone Tree, CO
Programs: United Mileage Plus, BA Executive Club, Hyatt Gold Passport
Posts: 744
I just canceled a points booking at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach in July and went to to rebook for several days later. Got hit with a category increase and peak pricing, so the nightly rate went from 20k to 29k. I have to remind myself that I’m using Chase Ultimate Rewards points, so it’s still a good deal compared to the cash price.
Apr 1, 2022, 11:43 pm
#375
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,083
I just canceled a points booking at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach in July and went to to rebook for several days later. Got hit with a category increase and peak pricing, so the nightly rate went from 20k to 29k. I have to remind myself that I’m using Chase Ultimate Rewards points, so it’s still a good deal compared to the cash price.
consensus of most bloggers before the devaluation
and their assessment is agreeable then you are paying approx around 500 dollars for your redemption night.
And that’s on what I consider the somewhat low side personally
Are the cash rates much higher?
I thought 20k was plenty for that property based on aging rooms and upkeep.
Perhaps the property has had a major refresh since I was there