Hyatt’s most notable brands include:
- Luxury: Park Hyatt, Alila, Andaz
- Premium: Grand Hyatt, Thompson Hotels, Hyatt Regency
- Midscale: Hyatt Place, Hyatt House
- Boutique & Lifestyle: Destination by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt, Caption by Hyatt
BRAND
Award Category
Standard points per night
Standard suite points per night
Premium suite points per night
Category 1
5,000
8,000
10,000
Category 2
8,000
13,000
16,000
Category 3
12,000
20,000
24,000
Category 4
15,000
24,000
30,000
Category 5
20,000
32,000
40,000
Category 6
25,000
40,000
50,000
Category 7
30,000
48,000
60,000
Category 8
40,000
61,000
80,000
Here's Hyatt’s standard award chart, which determines how many points you’ll need for a free night at each category of hotel based on whether you are booking during a standard, off-peak, or peak night:
BRAND
Award Category
Off-Peak
Standard
Peak
Category 1
3,500
5,000
6,500
Category 2
6,500
8,000
9,500
Category 3
9,000
12,000
15,000
Category 4
12,000
15,000
18,000
Category 5
17,000
20,000
23,000
Category 6
21,000
25,000
29,000
Category 7
25,000
30,000
35,000
Category 8
35,000
40,000
45,000
BRAND
Award Category
Points per night (off-peak / standard / peak)
Additional points per person, per night (off-peak / standard / peak)
Category A
12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000
6,500 / 7,500 / 8,500
Category B
17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000
8,500 / 10,000 / 11,500
Category C
21,000 / 25,000 / 29,000
10,500 / 12,500 / 14,500
Category D
25,000 / 30,000 / 35,000
13,000 / 15,000 / 17,000
Category E
35,000 / 40,000 / 45,000
17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000
Category F
42,000 / 50,000 / 58,000
22,000 / 25,000 / 29,000
How to Find the Best Hyatt Redemptions
- Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme (35,000-45,000 points per night)
- Alila Ventana Big Sur (All-Inclusive) (35,000-45,000 points per night)
- Hyatt Regency Maui (20,000-29,000 points per night)
- Thompson Madrid (17,000-23,000 points per night)
Suite Upgrades & Club Lounge Access
- Globalist Elite Status: Globalists are eligible for complimentary suite upgrades at check-in, subject to availability.
- Guest of Honor Award: If your stay is booked as a Guest of Honor, you receive all Globalist perks, including suite upgrades when available.
- Suite Upgrade Awards: Earned at 40 nights through Milestone Rewards, Suite Upgrade Awards guarantee a suite for the full stay (up to 7 nights) on paid or points stays. These can be applied at booking and are transferrable to other Hyatt members.
- Paid Suite Upgrades with Points: Hyatt allows suite upgrades on qualifying paid stays using points:
- Standard Suite Upgrade: 6,000 points per night
- Premium Suite Upgrade: 9,000 points per night
Guest of Honor Bookings – Give or Receive Globalist Benefits
- Free breakfast at participating hotels.
- Complimentary suite upgrades (based on availability at check-in).
- Waived resort and destination fees.
- Club lounge access at eligible properties.
- Late checkout (4 PM at most properties, based on availability).
1. Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt (Best Method)
- World of Hyatt Credit Card: Earn 4x points at Hyatt properties, 2x on dining, flights, gym memberships, and transit, plus an annual free night certificate for stays up to Category 4.
- World of Hyatt Business Credit Card: Earn 2x points on your top spending categories, plus automatic Discoverist status and up to $100 in Hyatt statement credits per year.
3. Staying at Hyatt Hotels
World of Hyatt members earn 5 base points per $1 spent at Hyatt properties, with elite members earning even more:
- Discoverist: 5.5x points per $1
- Explorist: 6x points per $1
- Globalist: 6.5x points per $1
Spending on room rates, dining, spa, and incidentals all count toward earning points.
4. Other Ways to Earn Points
Hyatt frequently runs bonus point promotions where you can earn extra points on things like FIND Experiences, dining, space, events, and rental cars.
BRAND
Status Level
Nights Required
Key Benefits
Discoverist
10 nights
10% bonus points, 2 PM late checkout, preferred room upgrades
Explorist
30 nights
20% bonus points, 2 PM late checkout, better room upgrades
Globalist
60 nights
30% bonus points, 4 PM late checkout, free breakfast, waived parking on award stays, club lounge access, and unlimited suite upgrades (when available)
Why Globalist is One of the Best Elite Statuses in Hotels
- Free breakfast at most properties, including luxury brands like Park Hyatt
- Waived resort fees, even on paid stays
- Complimentary suite upgrades when available at check-in
- Club lounge access at Hyatt Regency and Grand Hyatt properties
- 4 PM late checkout at most properties
- Guaranteed suite upgrades with Suite Upgrade Awards
- 5 Guest of Honor awards
Sharing Points with Others
Hyatt allows free point transfers to another member once every 30 days. To transfer points, fill out Hyatt’s Point Transfer Form and email it to worldofhyatt@hyatt.com.
This feature is great for combining points with family or friends for a big redemption.
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