World of Hyatt, loyalty program of Hyatt Hotels, is a program that allows members to book Hyatt hotels among other redemptions.
The award program is considered to be one of the best, if not the best, hotel loyalty programs for elite members. Above all, Hyatt requires fewer points for premium hotels and elite members receive more benefits relative to other brands.
Earning Points
World of Hyatt members can earn points from paid stays, purchasing points, signing up for the World of Hyatt credit card, car rentals, and planning Meetings & Events.
You can also earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points and then transfer those points directly to Hyatt. The credit cards that earn Ultimate Rewards points are the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Preferred, and Chase Ink Business Preferred.
Another option would be to earn Chase cash back and then convert the cash back into Ultimate Rewards points by holding an Ultimate Rewards credit card. Chase cash back earning cards to consider are the Chase Freedom, Chase Freedom Unlimited, Chase Ink Business Cash, and Chase Ink Business Unlimited.
Hotel Stays
Members earn 5 base points per $1 spent on Hyatt stays, dining and spa services. Stays at MGM Resorts International, a Hyatt partner, earn 1 base point per $1 spent.
The MGM M Life Rewards program provides reciprocal elite status for members. In addition, Hyatt members can opt to earn airline miles in lieu of hotel points for hotel stays.
Hyatt Credit Card
The World of Hyatt credit card is a Chase card with many benefits, however, the card will add to your Chase 5/24 total. With that said, here are the benefits of the Hyatt card:
- 50,000 point sign up bonus after spending $6,000 in the first 6 months
- 1 free night every cardmember anniversary at a category 1-4 hotel
- 1 free night every cardmember anniversary at a category 1-4 hotel if you spend $15,000
- 5 qualifying night credits every year
- 2 qualifying night credits for every $5,000 spent on your card
- 9 points per $1 spent at Hyatt
- $95 annual fee
Meetings & Events
Members can earn additional points and elite status by hosting a qualifying meeting or event. This benefit is similar to Marriott’s benefit for event planners. Hyatt Meeting & Events’ points are earned in increments of 1 bonus point per $1 spent (max of 50,000 points) for each meeting or event.
Redeeming Points
Members have the opportunity to redeem points for Free Nights & Upgrades, Dining & Spa, and Share & Gifts.
Free Nights
Free nights can be used to book Hyatt hotels and resorts with no blackout dates or at participating M Life resorts.
The program’s award redemptions start at 5,000 points per night for a category 1. The Park Hyatt Maldives, Andaz Maui and Park Hyatt Sydney are hotels that would be ideal to redeem your points at if you’re looking for a luxury experience.
Points + Cash Standard Room
Members may also pay for a portion of their stay with points and the remainder in cash. Hotels can be booked for half of the required points per night + 50% of the Standard Rate for Standard Rooms.
Points + Cash Standard Suite
Members can use a cash co-pay and points to book Hyatt hotel suites for their stay. Suites can be booked for half of the required points per night + 50% of the Standard Rate for Standard Suites.
Points + Cash Premium Suite
Members looking for a premium suite can use the Points + Cash option. Premium Suites can be booked for half of the required points per night + 50% of the Standard Rate for Premium Suites.
Room Upgrades
Another option to improve your paid hotel stay experience is through a room upgrade. Members can upgrade their hotel room starting at 3,000 points per night for Regency Club/Grand Club upgrades. Call 800-544-9288 to book an upgrade.
All-Inclusive Resorts
Zilara and Ziva brands are Hyatt’s all-inclusive properties. Standard rooms can be booked for 20,000-25,000 points per night. Standard Suites can be booked for 32,000-40,000 points per night.
Resort fees are waived on free award nights for Member, Discoverist, and Explorist Hyatt elites. Globalists receive waived resort fees on both free night awards and eligible paid rates.
Miraval Resorts
Hyatt’s luxury brand Miraval can be booked starting at 45,000 points per night. Your free award night also includes a $175 resort credit per person. Free award nights can booked using your points by calling 866-792-3395.
Membership Levels
The program offers 3 elite membership levels:
- Discoverist
- Earn after 10 nights, 25,000 points, or 3 Meetings/Events
- 10% bonus points on paid stays
- Resort fee waived on award nights
- 2:00pm late checkout
- Matching M Life Pearl status
- Explorist
- Earn after 30 nights, 50,000 points or 10 Meetings/Events
- 20% bonus points on paid stays
- 2 Club Lounge passes
- Matching M Life Gold status
- Globalist
- Earn after 60 nights, 100,000 points, or 20 Meetings/Events
- 30% bonus points on paid stays
- Resort fee waived on paid and award nights
- 4:00pm late checkout
- Upgrade to best room including suites
- 2 Suite award upgrades
Milestone Rewards
Hyatt’s Milestone Rewards is a unique benefit whereby you will earn rewards sooner and more frequently. 1 free award night after staying at 5 different brands, club lounge access, and suite upgrade awards are the benefits you’ll receive for your loyalty.
Conclusion
The World of Hyatt program is without a doubt the best hotel program associated with Chase Ultimate Rewards. The more I use the program, the more I realize how much value a member can receive.
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