Apr 24, 2026, 6:36 pm
Last edit by: jbeckett
Hotel category change list
https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/e...-updates.html
https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/e...-updates.html
World of Hyatt award chart structure and category changes for 2026
Mar 29, 2026 | 10:02 pm
#421
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 8,120
so which is the case (emphasis mine)?
Mar 29, 2026 | 10:52 pm
#422
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,549
Personally, I have a mix of Category 12 and Category 45 properties. But by far the majority of my award stays are at Category 12 hotels.
In my experience, higher-category properties are much more often sold out on points. Perhaps that is because they are a central part of many credit-card strategies. After all, most people are not putting heavy spend on a credit card in order to redeem for a Hyatt House somewhere.
Mar 29, 2026 | 11:28 pm
#423
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,993
I assume your focus is mainly on higher-category properties.
Personally, I have a mix of Category 12 and Category 45 properties. But by far the majority of my award stays are at Category 12 hotels.
In my experience, higher-category properties are much more often sold out on points. Perhaps that is because they are a central part of many credit-card strategies. After all, most people are not putting heavy spend on a credit card in order to redeem for a Hyatt House somewhere.
Personally, I have a mix of Category 12 and Category 45 properties. But by far the majority of my award stays are at Category 12 hotels.
In my experience, higher-category properties are much more often sold out on points. Perhaps that is because they are a central part of many credit-card strategies. After all, most people are not putting heavy spend on a credit card in order to redeem for a Hyatt House somewhere.
Park Hyatt Suzhou and Jakarta are my two favorites and happen to be cat 3. Jomtien Andaz just went up and hard to find point redemptions too. I stayed there 20-30 nights last yr and couldn't use points except one stay.
Mar 30, 2026 | 1:57 am
#424
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS Plat, AA EP, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton Dia, Hyatt Glob, IHG Plat, ...
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In my experience, higher-category properties are much more often sold out on points. Perhaps that is because they are a central part of many credit-card strategies. After all, most people are not putting heavy spend on a credit card in order to redeem for a Hyatt House somewhere.
A point redeemed at good value always beats a point devalued in my account while waiting for the perfect opportunity to redeem it at an "aspirational" property.
Mar 30, 2026 | 4:13 pm
#425
Join Date: Jan 2025
Programs: DL DM, Bonvoy LTP
Posts: 206
If the value drived from the HH or HP redemption is good enough and I need a stay there, I honestly don't care where I redeem my points.
A point redeemed at good value always beats a point devalued in my account while waiting for the perfect opportunity to redeem it at an "aspirational" property.
A point redeemed at good value always beats a point devalued in my account while waiting for the perfect opportunity to redeem it at an "aspirational" property.
Mar 30, 2026 | 4:32 pm
#426
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Seattle
Programs: Marriott Platinum; Hyatt Globalist; Alaska Titanium
Posts: 807
My uses have changed recently. I used to save points for aspirational properties largely because I was only able to travel a couple times a year. Now I live on the road so I find my value much more skewed towards cheaper properties. It's emotionally difficult to spend 35,000 points on one night when I can spend 35,000 points on 7 nights if I'm particular about where and when I stay. The impact it has on my average cost per night makes a big difference.
Like everyone I'm really hoping these changes don't hurt too badly. Because of where and when I stay, I am holding out hope. But I am glad I had all my points wrapped up when the changes were announced.
Like everyone I'm really hoping these changes don't hurt too badly. Because of where and when I stay, I am holding out hope. But I am glad I had all my points wrapped up when the changes were announced.
Mar 30, 2026 | 7:27 pm
#429
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: XMN
Programs: CX / Hyatt / SPG / IHG
Posts: 315
Mar 30, 2026 | 7:35 pm
#430
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: A wandering soul
Posts: 243
Mar 30, 2026 | 8:04 pm
#431
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Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,686
I will say, I kinda vaguely chased Marriott Lifetime Platinum status, and then focused on it when I got close. Useful, but during that span of time, it got pretty significantly devalued.
Hyatt LT Globalist is a lot harder to achieve, and I'm glad I never really aimed for it, because I think I'd be pretty disappointed at this point.
Of all of the LT statuses, I think only Delta has gotten more valuable over time.
Hyatt LT Globalist is a lot harder to achieve, and I'm glad I never really aimed for it, because I think I'd be pretty disappointed at this point.
Of all of the LT statuses, I think only Delta has gotten more valuable over time.
Mar 30, 2026 | 8:16 pm
#432
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: AA, UA, WN, WOH
Posts: 295
Mar 30, 2026 | 8:45 pm
#433
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: XMN
Programs: CX / Hyatt / SPG / IHG
Posts: 315
Mar 30, 2026 | 9:07 pm
#434
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,993
I could see fewer properties going up a category because the band is so high now that they don't need to. That's why they did immediate for Andaz Pattaya and a few others.
I'm burning and burning.
On park Hyatt staff member told me she's seeing huge speculative bookings now.
This was not a well done rollout. They caused too much fear among members which causes purchasing distortions.
I'm burning and burning.
On park Hyatt staff member told me she's seeing huge speculative bookings now.
This was not a well done rollout. They caused too much fear among members which causes purchasing distortions.
Mar 30, 2026 | 9:15 pm
#435
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,906
That's assuming fear is not warranted. It is likely that the same nights will cost significantly more, even if the hotels don't go up in category. Eventually some people may chancel reservations that they can't make but it may still be a smart decision to book these speculatively.