Why? Over the past few years we’ve seen some significant changes to hotel loyalty programs. We all know all the bloggers are in Hyatt’s pocket, and even with the recent changes to their credit card Hyatt still has a Napoleon complex and thinks (incorrectly) that they can compete with the big boys/girls. It’s me being poor and the hotel chain being small. When is the optimal time to earn status? The great news is that Hyatt has gotten innovative in adding luxury properties: While I wouldn’t call this a game changer, I do appreciate the partnership that American AAdvantage & World of Hyatt launched in 2019. That, or the ability to wave T&Cs at anyone and do whatever it takes to get what you demand, regardless of whether it’s allowed under the rules or not. Playing the Deck to see who i want to stay loyal to. — “I Guess I’m A Moron. When staying at Hyatt Place or Hyatt House properties, you’d earn 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles per stay. Putting it all together, and I fail to see the purported “superiority” of the WoH Globlalist status. Now it is a slippery slope to start brand new with Hyatt and lose out on the many perks I currently enjoy. I once paid just under $1,500 for a flight to Argentina, but that is the most I have ever paid for a flight and I probably wouldn’t do it again. Some hotel loyalty programs have upped their game, while others have gotten worse. Again, the value is really dependent on the the individual. If Hyatt could a acquire or partner to expand their footprint, and if they can make their Globalist concierge benefit worth while, then it would hands down be the best program. You could even earn Globalist status entirely through credit card spending, if you wanted to (though that’s not what I’d recommend doing). Share in the comments below. Majority of my 50 qualifying nights were in the second half of last year, I’m also a chase WOH card holder so received my annual elite qualifying nights for 2020. Each suite upgrade award can be used to confirm a suite upgrade at the time of booking for a stay of up to seven consecutive nights. @ Evan — Honestly not even sure what you’re suggesting? ghostrider5408 December 19, 2019 - 1:19 pm. I’ve used this benefit at all kinds of properties, including the Park Hyatt Paris, Park Hyatt Milan, and Park Hyatt St. Kitts, just to name a few. At some hotels you have access to the buffet (when that’s a thing, given coronavirus), at other hotels you can get room service, and at other hotels you can order anything off the menu. The Globalist benefits are great but they went from essentially 25 nights (stays) to 60 – a 240% increase (or devaluation of qualification) on top of their small print. If I go during the winter months which I often do, downtown pricing can be >$400CA a night which makes it a tough sell to stay there. It truly gets very tedious dealing with trolls because one has to keep embarrassing them again and again for the same mindless comments. *** In the US, it is hit or miss, but everywhere else what I just stated is the rule: optional free full restaurant breakfast OR limited executive lounge breakfast, even at properties that have an executive lounge. — 2018 HH2 DOUBLE POINTS OFFER – The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations: 20409, You can see that the last two entries are from stackable promos that offer 2X each or a total of 4X , before I even included the points from the Aspire totaling 1.4 * base! Add free breakfast and guaranteed availability and, in my opinion, it’s totally worth it. Late checkout wasn’t that important regularly and Hilton gave me 1-2:00 when I needed. However, it does seem that IHG has way more opportunities to earn bonus points, so perhaps IHG does have a slightly better rate of return. — Priority Pass lounge access. What do you consider to be the most valuable top tier hotel status? At this point World of Hyatt and Marriott Bonvoy are simply in different leagues when it comes to elite recognition. The best way to ensure failure is to try to get benefits that are not part of a program’s T&C, usually by feeling “entitled and then *demanding* benefits that are, without exception, at the discretion of each property — considered an inconvenience that could simply be ignored by SPG loyalists, who earned their enduring spoiled-elite reputation, as a result. Lastly, I am through debunking the bogus claim that Hyatt somehow offers the best breakfast benefit — it is a made up claim, just like the made-up claim that SPG elites were “guaranteed” suite upgrades, which led to all kinds of weird things when the claim turned out to be pure made-up bunk. The Hyatt program has been widely touted as one of the best hotel loyalty programs out of all the major chains. — 5th award night free This is a good change to see at Hilton, Starwood, and others have offered this benefit for years. Your outlier experiences with Hilton don’t match ANYONE else I’ve ever seen on any of the blogs – talk about being divorced from reality. In Beijing the Park Hyatt is on the wrong side of the road from the CBD/WTC (and the Grand Hyatt is even farther away). The information and associated card details on this page for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by OMAAT and has not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer. Hyatt slashes elite requirements in 2021 by 50% The real reason is that hyatt points go further! Wheres with Marriott/SPG, I have 10 choices so I can always find something. I didn’t think so, but…. Thank you for taking the time to answer, and congrats on requalifying! 1 free night Cat4 on anniversary just for having WOH credit card Also enjoy 42-inch HDTV, Cozy Corner Sleeper Sofa and Hyatt Grand Bed. World of Hyatt is perhaps most beneficial to families traveling on leisure to high-cost destinations, and people who enjoy travel in China and other Asian destinations. Please check out. I used to be a top tier member before the program changes, as I managed just about to direct 25 stay to Hyatt. Have you verified the free night at 55? What I appreciate about Hyatt is the emphasis placed on consistently delivering benefits. Chase Freedom Flex Vs. Freedom Unlimited: Which Is Better? @ Lucky…. @Joseph N sez: “@Ben I think it is absolute BS that you push this card w/o mentioning the gigantic amount of spending it would take to achieve Globalist status via CC spending.”. That’s pretty incredible, because top tier ‘Globalist’ status with Hyatt will only require 30 nights total in 2021, making that an instant 20. Confirmed suite upgrade. I think World of Hyatt is great. So if someone can achieve that status by normal traveling (w/o mileage runs, w/o unreasonable CC spending), it definitely offers more than HH Diamond do. He chronicles his adventures, along with industry news, here at One Mile at a Time. Go ahead and settle for Marriott slightly above average mediocrity (thanks to acquisition of legacy SPG properties + better benefits), or true mediocrity w/Hilton. I have a Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in the areas I stay in so I switched from staying at Marriott till I get Globalist then I will get what points I can thru Marriott and Hilton. I found this combination to be good enough. I have heard some people say that they value the Category 1-7 Free Night Certificate at $1,000 because they were able to use it at the Park Hyatt Sydney during a busy season when the room rate was $1,000 per night. Normally, you can earn Globalist by staying 60 nights, earning 100,000 base points, or … All the other perks can be argued as YMMV. Hardly. So Hyatt has gone to zero for me. Globalist Quick-Qualify for Current Explorists: Upon registration, World of Hyatt members with Explorist status will have the opportunity to earn Globalist status through February 2022 by completing at least twenty (20) Tier-Qualifying Nights at any participating Hyatt hotel or resort worldwide within 90 days of registration. This is not quite the usual achievement because Hyatt cut the qualification requirements in half (read more here) and decided to roll over select nights from 2020 into 2021 and double count the nights consumed for qualification purposes until February 28, 2021. Hope to make Globalist (for the first time) in Q1 2021 with their Bonus Journeys/double nights promo, which should pay nice dividends through the beginning of 2023. Bottom line: the upgrades weren’t important to me other than vacations and those I got at Hilton when needed. If I can ever get Globalists. @DCS – most successful people carefully manage their money, rather than be careless with it. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. So, why do I like World of Hyatt Globalist status so much? I’m out in town either working (for a business trip) or sightseeing/beach (if I’m on vacation). One of the things that I love about this card, and why I think it’s the best credit card for Hyatt loyalists, is that this card makes it easier to earn Globalist status. For those hotels without a club lounge you get a full, hot breakfast in the restaurant. They get the same benefits, just have more opportunities to utilize them. Instead I might get a $20 breakfast at a restaurant across the street or grab a $4 muffin. It is one data point, but the agent was pretty clear that the cert had no day-of-week restriction of any kind. Keep trolling away though year after year though …nobody ever buys it and it’s the same rehashed nonsensical claims over and over again. I clicked the link to apply for this credit card, but it doesn’t work for Canadians. Very excited as this is a status I’ve long sought ought. Note: Please see my Advertiser Disclosure. , “It is amazing too that Hilton Troll #1 can proclaim how terrible the advance suite night benefits with legacy SPG and now Hyatt are, even as he’s literally never used a single one himself”. @Lucky at least can you summarize out what has changed from 2018? At some hotels you have access to the buffet, at other hotels you can get room service, and at other hotels you can order anything off the menu.”, That claim is not quite correct ***in practice.***. I understand that Hyatt treats their top tier guys very nicely. If you want to call that “playing with a full deck,” then more power to you. There has been a lively debate about this promo over at FlyerTalk. However, group has a very compelling loyalty program, to the point that I think it’s worth going for top tier status with them. Most people are on the go and could care less where they stay as long as its clean and productive. No other program comes even close to the World of Hyatt. The lesson is that part of running an effective loyalty program is making consistent promises to members. So, I have an upcoming 2-night stay at a Hyatt with a lounge but I can’t get access as a 30-night Explorist since I am using free night certificates. So, no, one doesn’t need to reach 60 nights in order to receive those benefits (at least if my experience this year is any indication). But as one who travels primarily internationally to countries where breakfast for HH elites (golds and diamonds) can be had in the restaurant EVEN WHEN THERE IS A CLUB LOUNGE, I often have free breakfast that is nothing short of a royal feast. Claims about how outdated Hilton hotels are (been to a Sheraton lately?) There’s a reason Hilton points are worth less than any other brand…. The way this is executed varies by hotel. Was this post seriously necesssry ?? @Jay while you are correct that nobody really needs a giant suite when traveling solo (I often ask them to downgrade me to a smaller room), the status helps me get bigger rooms when traveling with friends and family, get better rooms (ocean view, balcony, etc). This is such a great reward. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. @Lucky not sure if you’ll ready this, but this is an honest question. I just booked my free night certificate for a Saturday night stay at The London NYC, which was “sold out,” but the agent found me a room because I’m Diamond. Although I love their properties it does not work for my needs. @Ben On paper, all the programs are pretty much the same. It’s called “playing the game with a *full deck*.” Hilton Honors, or any other program for that matter, is only as good as one’s ability to make the most of its features. — an additional free night certificate for use at ANY category hotel after spending $60K — Base Points – The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations: 20409 Have redeemed over 70 SNAs and counting without one ever expiring, several dozen countries globally. For me, I think consistent full breakfast plus better chance for suites plus waived resort fees wins over full breakfast outside US and nonexistent upgrades. Of course, most travelers don’t travel with a laminated copy of the program’s T&Cs and shove it in the FDC’s way when they don’t get their way w/ a suite. I’ll pass 100 nights earned for 2020 on Dec. 31 in Moab despite the curse of COVID. BTW, I rank suite upgrades very high on my list of top perks, even though I travel solo, because my stays tend to be relatively long so that the extra space is needed to avoid claustrophobia. Your email address will not be published. Some properties were still oblivious about the corporate intention and kept on playing games with benefits, including Globalist benefits. And agree that’s a pretty good balance. We went from spending no nights in Hyatts to earning well north of 100 nights last year. For example, you can transfer points from: See this post for all the best ways to earn Hyatt points. Anyway, I shared my “secret”. Did I mention no 5th award night free perk? ), because in the real world and especially with the new ASPIRE card, the program is by far the most compelling hotel loyalty program out there, by any OBJECTIVE measure. In reality I don’t recommend completely doing that, but rather some combination of credit card spending and actual stays can help you achieve Globalist status without too much effort. I remember very recently that the bloggers were still decrying Hyatt devaluation disguised as WoH enhancements. When you are willing to effectively give away the status for $450 annual fee, you are basically adding a ton of elites to the pool which dilute the real benefits. In return, I feel like they consistently deliver value far in excess of the dollar amounts I’m throwing their way. The top tier in the World of Hyatt program is Globalist status, which is typically earned after 60 nights or 100,000 base points ($20,000 in spending). The nominal redemption value of my 5-night award stay at WA Maldives at the end of the year will be ~4cpp, i.e., ~10x the average redemption avenue! SO Here is my take so far. Another example is the free breakfast. @Theresa, I had the same question, but now I also have the answer: I recently requalified for Globalist at 55 nights and received the category 1-7 free night award and the four CSUAs almost immediately. Or maybe you’ll believe SNAs to be useless if your hero proclaimed them as such: — With Suite Nights Expiring Unused, What Should I Choose as My Starwood 50 Night Platinum Gift? people makes it unnecessary to transfer points. Are you getting $50 value from Globalist? Legacy Starwood loyals – Hyatt is your new best friend! Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. NEW World of Hyatt credit card holders (until Dec 31, 2020) receive 10 bonus elite nights instead of the normal 5. Last year many Globalist members even received Executive Platinum status with American. This actually seems very reasonable to me. But for me there is a psychological barrier around $1,000 that is extremely hard to overcome. The good news is that World of Hyatt is a 1:1 Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner, so you have several additional ways of earning points. It is only a few weeks since you wrote about this. What hotel is that home/top image?? Regency Club Lounge at Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Travel Uncertainty. How is it remotely accurate? So, as great as it maybe, the fact that no other elite level in the program can enjoy free breakfast speaks to the overall weakness of the program. Agree with you, Lucky, a 100%! The way this is executed varies by hotel. As a two-year Globalist followed by a three year Explorist, I believe that with the Hyatt program, it is kind of like go big or go home. The wildly divergent opinions here reflect the fact that the value of WoH benefits depend a lot on who you are, how you like to travel, and where you want to go. Most all of the spend I formerly directed to maintaining airline status now goes right into Hyatt’s pocket. — guarantee Executive or Club lounge access where there is one I’ve used my free night certificate at the Park Hyatt Sydney. Kitchen Skillet™ hot breakfast with your stay. (tip hat to POTUS). All the people complaining about the small footprint…same complaining I heard about for a decade with Starwood. I think multiple posts by other bloggers cement that but the footprint is a real issue. Between that and the perks, it’s worth a lot. Value Penguin says $4,350. January 1, 2017 By Edward Pizzarello. I wish Hyatt would launch a UK credit card or at the very least become a UK Amex MR transfer partner. ), I guess you will argue that it makes sense to spend $125K or $140K per year to earn top status in a program, WoH, that offers much less than a status that would cost just $450 in a much-maligned but very much alive and thriving program. At the 30 night level, Hyatt won’t give me breakfast unless I use a Club Lounge certificate. At some you even have the option of a room service breakfast. Might as well stay in a motel 6 down the road… You can find a Hyatt place in most cities for 5-8,000 Hyatt points. Sorry but if you have a normal business life it is almost impossible to achieve top elite status with Hyatt due to their small footprint of properties. I sure hope DCS has the opportunity to chime in on this topic. @Jay, as a solo traveler, no, I do not think the suite upgrades are worth it. — The WoH Gloablist status is too tough to achieve for most, considering the program’s tiny footprint. (of course, you have to have $140k in taxes to utilize this strategy).”, Yup. 3 Reasons Why It's Worth Chasing Hyatt Globalist In 2020 (Not Marriott Platinum) - INFOSHRI December 19, 2019 - 1:10 pm […] Read More […] Reply. I love that you can just spend 20k at one of their resorts to earn it outright. The most valuable parts of earning Globalist to me are the following benefits. @Ben I think it is absolute BS that you push this card w/o mentioning the gigantic amount of spending it would take to achieve Globalist status via CC spending. My only issue with Hyatt is their breakfast. Seriously. So what is it worth? Toronto for example has 1 Hyatt. Stayed at Park Hyatt Sydney few days ago, using points and been upgraded to Deluxe room with both Opera and Bridge views. In Rio, the Grand Hyatt is just in a terrible location for business travelers. Hyatt has what’s called the Guest of Honor benefit, where Globalist members can redeem points or free night certificates for a friend or family member, and when they do, that guest inherits Globalist benefits for that stay. Say I want to achieve by paying my taxes, at a cost of 2%, for a total cost of $2,800 (let’s ignore the opportunity cost of putting that same spend on a different card, and just see what I would get for that). I would consider keeping a credit card that gave me Globalist status and came with an annual fee of $500. You can receive a property credit when booking through Privé. For the most part I’ve found that Hyatt is the most consistent of any hotel group when it comes to delivering on this benefit. (Reduced from 60 normally). Without the Milestone Rewards (in other words, with just the benefits of Globalist status), I would value status at $505. What I noticed is that with all these Programmes is that the quality of the Hotels is often very inconsistent for many properties here in Europe. A weakness for frequent business travelers not commonly raised is that their additional (tier) benefits stop altogether at 100 nights. However, this is the last year I am maintaining Globalist due to cost/benefit analysis mentioned by DCS. Unlike Visa, Hyatt isn’t always everywhere you want to be, but when/where they are, Hyatt typically rocks. I’ve had some pretty sick rooms, and have a few upcoming bookings with this method at GH San Fran, PH Auckland and HR Waikiki. I earn bonus points through the American & Hyatt partnership. @Kendor: “The wildly divergent opinions here reflect the fact that the value of WoH benefits depend a lot on who you are, how you like to travel, and where you want to go”. because it’s been devalued beyond repair. @ listen — Whoops, thank you, fixed. A deal like this will never present itself again — it’s just too good. It’s was my best hotel experience ever. Doesn’t anybody seem to care that they can earn 50% more Hyatt points through Chase Freedom Unlimited/Chase Sapphire Reserve than the World of Hyatt credit card? For my family and me, though, we don’t see ourselves traveling until at least Summer 2021, if not fall. Some people do not manage their money carefully because fall for every hyped claim that they come across. Or another way to think of it, how much cash would I pay for the benefits? Last year World Of Hyatt announced a pretty nice offer: double status nights and triple points on all stays until February 28, 2021. Though the exact terms and conditions haven’t been released, word is that from October 1, 2020 through January 4, 2021 for every night, you will earn one Elite Qualifying night credit for 2020 AND one Elite Qualifying night for 2021. If as a business traveller you sre not US domestic focused the foot print of Hyatt is absolutely useless. @ Ben — I couldn’t agree more that Globalist is the best elite status. Importantly, there is no evidence that WoH offers more perks or consistency than HHonors, something that you have claimed repeatedly without providing any proof. Bigger programs (legacy Marriott, Hilton, IHG) can afford to be mediocre – they have a limited service property in every small town in America and decent global coverage. This guy clearly is not a hood person and doesn’t deserve the freedom to post what he wants.
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