For travelers who want maximum value and flexibility, Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (CSR) are the top picks.
Why? Because Chase Ultimate Rewards® points are the only major points that transfer 1:1 to World of Hyatt—widely regarded as the best hotel loyalty program for award travel.
Hyatt: Best Hotel Chain for Award Value
For Hilton, IHG, or Marriott, transfers from Chase aren’t possible, and while Amex or Capital One do transfer to them, redemptions rarely provide great value.
That’s why Ultimate Rewards + Hyatt is the best combo for hotel points.
What if you want to book other hotel chains?
You can still book any hotel through Chase Travel℠ using points at:
- 1.25 cents per point (CSP)
- 1.5 cents per point (CSR)
If you find a good cash rate at Marriott, IHG, or Hilton, this can offer better value than transferring to those programs, especially since Chase doesn’t partner with them directly.
If you’re loyal to a specific chain—or just want easy free nights and elite perks—a hotel-branded card can still be a great addition.
IHG has a huge global footprint, and this card is great for maximizing longer reward stays with the 4th night free benefit.
- Chase Sapphire Preferred / Reserve + Hyatt = Best value for hotel redemptions
- Chase Travel Portal = Great for booking any hotel with Ultimate Rewards at fixed value
- Hotel-branded cards = Useful for free nights, elite perks, and topping off your balance
For most travelers, flexibility and high value make Chase Sapphire + World of Hyatt the winning hotel combo. But if you frequently stay with a specific chain, having a co-branded card alongside your flexible points can help you earn and redeem smarter.
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