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The World of Hyatt program has disclosed imminent changes to its annual award chart, impacting 183 properties.
Of these, 137 properties will undergo devaluation, demanding more World of Hyatt points for no-cost night stays if booked post March 26th, 2024.
On the other hand, 46 hotels will drop to a lower category, decreasing the points required for a no-cost night stay.
The properties that are shifting categories will be listed in this blog post, along with booking recommendations prior to March 26th, 2024.
Hyatt Award Charts
A positive note about this year’s modifications is that Hyatt has opted not to alter its so far fixed award charts.
This assures that each category will persist in requiring the same number of points per night to redeem no-cost night stays.
World of Hyatt Award Chart
Category | Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 3,500 | 5,000 | 6,500 |
2 | 6,500 | 8,000 | 9,500 |
3 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
4 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 |
5 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 |
6 | 21,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 |
7 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
8 | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 |
Category Changes Effective 3/26/2024
Category 8 Properties: Newly Added
Property | Previous Category | Upcoming Category |
---|---|---|
25K-35K | 35K-45K | |
The Everline Resort & Spa, California |
7 | 8 |
Vail Residencesat Cascade Village, Colorado |
7 | 8 |
Hyatt Centric, Park City, Utah | 7 | 8 |
Alila Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia | 7 | 8 |
Hotel Du Palais Biarritz, France | 7 | 8 |
Reflections: I successfully reserved Alila Uluwatu with points advance for April 2025. I hope award availability at Hotel Du Palais Biarritz will emerge before March 26th.
Milestone Benefit: Hyatt’s Ultimate Free Night Award, earned after 150 nights within a calendar year, can be used at Category 8 properties.
Emerging Category 7 Properties
Property | Previous Category | Updated Category |
---|---|---|
Increasing | 21K-29K | 25K-35K |
Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman | 6 | 7 |
Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Japan | 6 | 7 |
Andaz Papagayo, Costa Rica | 6 | 7 |
Hyatt Regency Nice, France | 6 | 7 |
Il Tornabuoni, Florence, Italy | 6 | 7 |
Decreasing | 35K-45K | 25K-35K |
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, California |
8 | 7 |
Reflections: I’ve visited Andaz Papagayo and Il Tornabuoni and would highly endorse both.
Milestone Benefit: Achieve 60 nights per calendar year at Hyatt properties to earn a Category 1-7 Free Night Certificate, redeemable at these sites.
Emerging Category 6 Properties
Property | Previous Category | Updated Category |
---|---|---|
Increasing | 17K-23K | 21K – 29K |
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid, Spain |
5 | 6 |
Thompson, Madrid, Spain | 5 | 6 |
Hyatt Regency Residences, Madrid, Spain |
5 | 6 |
Park Hyatt Auckland, New Zealand |
5 | 6 |
Andaz, Singapore | 5 | 6 |
Park Hyatt Changbaishan, China |
5 | 6 |
Park Hyatt Istanbul, Macka Palas, Turkey |
5 | 6 |
Park Hyatt, Zanzibar Tanzania |
5 | 6 |
Grand Hyatt, Kuwait | 5 | 6 |
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Arizona | 5 | 6 |
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, Texas |
5 | 6 |
The Grayson Hotel, New York | 5 | 6 |
Hyatt Centric Boston Faneuil Hall |
5 | 6 |
Park Hyatt, Washington DC | 5 | 6 |
Decrease | 25K-35K | 21K – 29K |
Hyatt Carmel Highlands, California | 7 | 6 |
Magma Resort Santorini, Greece | 7 | 6 |
Opinions: This depreciation impacts Madrid Hyatts, necessitating an additional 5,000 Hyatt points per night for complimentary stays. I took pleasure in my free night stays at the Thompson, Madrid, as well as Park Hyatt Istanbul, Macka Palas.
New Category 5 Properties
Property | Old Category | New Category |
---|---|---|
Increase | 12K-18K | 17K – 23K |
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego |
4 | 5 |
Hyatt Regency, Washington DC | 4 | 5 |
Grand Hyatt, Washington DC | 4 | 5 |
Hyatt House, Washington DC The Wharf |
4 | 5 |
Hyatt Place, Panama City Beach, Florida |
4 | 5 |
Hyatt House, Augusta Downtown, Georgia USA |
4 | 5 |
Hyatt Place, Athens Downtown, Georgia USA |
4 | 5 |
Hyatt Centric, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii |
4 | 5 |
Thompson, Chicago | 4 | 5 |
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge | 4 | 5 |
Hyatt Centric, The Woodlands, Texas |
4 | 5 |
Hyatt Regency, Changbaishan, China |
4 | 5 |
Hyatt Regency, Dusseldorf, Germany | 4 | 5 |
The Wellem Dusseldorf, Germany | 4 | 5 |
Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale, Milan, Italy |
4 | 5 |
The Tribune part of JDV by Hyatt, Rome, Italy |
4 | 5 |
Declining | 21K – 29K | 17K – 23K |
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Nevada | 6 | 5 |
Observations: If you possess a Category 1-4 complimentary night award certificate, consider utilizing it at any of these locations before they shift to Category 5. This summer, I utilized my complimentary night certificate at the Thompson Chicago.
Fresh Category 4 Properties
Property | Previous Category | Current Category |
---|---|---|
United States (Increasing) | 9K-15K | 12K-18K |
Hyatt Regency La Jolla, California |
3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency, Mission Bay Spa & Marina, California |
3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Westlake, California | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt House San Jose / Cupertino, California |
3 | 4 |
Grand Hyatt, Denver, Colorado | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center |
3 | 4 |
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place Washington DC / Georgetown / West End |
3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place Washington DC / National Mall | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place Washington DC / Downtown | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Florida | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place West Palm Beach, Florida | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place Boca Raton, Florida | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown, Florida |
3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, Hawaii | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Chicago | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt House Chicago West Loop | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt House Chicago / Evanston | 3 | 4 |
The Elms Hotel and Spa, Missouri | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Morristown, New Jersey | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort, New Mexico | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt House White Plains, New York | 3 | 4 |
The Carolina Inn, North Carolina | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place Knoxville / Downtown, Tennessee | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, Utah | 3 | 4 |
USA (Decreasing) | 17K – 23K | 12K – 18K |
Kissel Uptown Oakland, Part of The Unbound Collection By Hyatt |
5 | 4 |
Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco |
5 | 4 |
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz | 5 | 4 |
Worldwide (Increasing) | 9K – 15K | 12K – 18K |
Hyatt Centric Venice Murano, Italy | 3 | 4 |
Grand Hyatt Istanbul | 3 | 4 |
Park Hyatt Siem Reap | 3 | 4 |
Grand Hyatt Dalian, China | 3 | 4 |
Grand Hyatt Goa, India | 3 | 4 |
The Diwa Club by Alila, India | 3 | 4 |
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Thailand | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, Vietnam |
3 | 4 |
Park Hyatt Mendoza, Argentina | 3 | 4 |
The Anndore House, Canada | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Toronto | 3 | 4 |
Thompson Playa Del Carmen Main House, Mexico | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara, Mexico | 3 | 4 |
Hyatt Place London City East | 3 | 4 |
Worldwide (Decreasing) | 17K – 23K | 12K – 18K |
Alila Wuzhen, China | 5 | 4 |
Firstname Bordeaux, France | 5 | 4 |
Thoughts: Park Hyatt Siem Reap and Hyatt Centric Venice Murano are remarkable destinations. The demotion of three properties in the San Francisco Bay Area from Category 5 to Category 4 is also noteworthy as it permits them to be reserved once again utilizing Hyatt’s Free Night Award Certificates.
New Category 3 Properties
Location | Previous Category | Current Category |
---|---|---|
United States (Increasing) | 6.5K – 9.5K | 9K – 15K |
Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Connecticut | 2 | 3 |
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel, Illinois | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Detroit / Royal Oak | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Secaucus / Meadowlands, New Jersey |
2 | 3 |
Hyatt House Charlotte / Center City, North Carolina |
2 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown, North Carolina |
2 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Greensboro Downtown, North Carolina |
2 | 3 |
Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills, North Carolina |
2 | 3 |
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Ohio | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Austin Airport, Texas | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Virginia | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown, Wisconsin |
2 | 3 |
United States (Decreasing) | 12K-15K | 9K – 15K |
Tommie Hollywood, California | 4 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Emeryville / San Francisco Bay Area, California | 4 | 3 |
Waterfront Hotel, California | 4 | 3 |
Hyatt House Emeryville / San Francisco Bay Area, California | 4 | 3 |
Hyatt House Belmont / Redwood Shores | 4 | 3 |
International (Increasing) | 6.5K – 9.5K | 9K – 15K |
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy, Turkey | 2 | 3 |
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, UAE | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 2 | 3 |
Taoxichuan Hotel, China | 2 | 3 |
Alila Diwa Goa, India | 2 | 3 |
Grand Hyatt Mumbai, India | 2 | 3 |
Alila Ubud, Indonesia | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Thailand | 2 | 3 |
Hyatt Place Aruba Airport, Aruba | 2 | 3 |
International (Decreasing) | 12K-15K | 9K – 15K |
Hyatt Centric Melbourne, Australia | 4 | 3 |
Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort & Spa, China | 4 | 3 |
Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay | 4 | 3 |
Grand Hyatt Shanghai | 4 | 3 |
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa | 4 | 3 |
Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay | 4 | 3 |
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa | 4 | 3 |
Grand Hyatt Taipei | 4 | 3 |
Observations: It’s wonderful to notice significant price reductions in this segment, with three Japan locations and four San Francisco Bay Area establishments seeing decreased rates.
New Category 2 Properties
Property | Old Category | New Category |
---|---|---|
United States (Increasing) | 3.5K – 6.5K | 6.5K – 9.5K |
Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway, Georgia |
1 | 2 |
Hyatt Place Kansas City / Overland Park / Convention Center, Kansas | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Place Kansas City / Overland Park / Metcalf, Kansas | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Place Kansas City / Lenexa City Center, Kansas | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Place Greensboro, North Carolina | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Regency Tulsa, Oklahoma | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Place Tulsa / Downtown, Oklahoma | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt House Philadelphia / Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Regency Dulles, Virginia | 1 | 2 |
United States (Decreasing) | 9K – 15K | 6.5K – 9.5K |
Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, Oregon | 3 | 2 |
Hyatt House Portland / Downtown, Oregon | 3 | 2 |
Hyatt House Mount Pleasant Midtown, South Carolina | 3 | 2 |
Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, South Carolina | 3 | 2 |
International (Increasing) | 3.5K – 6.5K | 6.5K – 9.5K |
Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa, India | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Centric Juhu Mumbai, India | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar, India | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt House Winnipeg South / Outlet, Canada | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Regency Sofia | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt House Paris CDG Airport Hyatt Place Paris CDG Airport |
1 | 2 |
Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku Damm | 1 | 2 |
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza | 1 | 2 |
Lindner Hotel Cologne Am Dom | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Regency Belgrade | 1 | 2 |
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport | 1 | 2 |
International (Decreasing) | 9K – 15K | 6.5K – 9.5K |
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, China | 3 | 2 |
Hyatt House Kanazawa, Japan | 3 | 2 |
Hyatt Place Kyoto | 3 | 2 |
Impressions: Two locations in Japan are shifting down a tier, and the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou features one of the finest morning meals I’ve experienced in Asia.
New Category 1 Properties
Property | Former Category | Current Category |
---|---|---|
6.5K – 9.5K | 3.5K – 6.5K | |
Wild Palms Hotel – a Joie de Vivre Hotel, California |
2 | 1 |
Hyatt Place Fort Wayne Northwest, Indiana |
2 | 1 |
Hyatt Place Fort Worth / Alliance Town Center, Texas | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt House The Woodlands-Shenandoah, Texas | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Place San Antonio-Northwest / Medical Center, Texas | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Place Waco, Texas | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Regency Cape Town, South Africa | 2 | 1 |
Bei Zhaolong A Joie De Vivre | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Regency Hengqin | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Regency Dongguan | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Regency Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Regency Shanghai Songjiang | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Regency Chongming | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 2 | 1 |
Hyatt Place New Taipei City Xinzhuang | 2 | 1 |
Impressions: I’m pleased the Bay Area of San Francisco now has a Category 1 property suitable for mattress runs — Wild Palms.
Hyatt All-Inclusive Properties Award Chart
Hyatt has significantly increased the points necessary for accommodations at specific family-friendly all-inclusive destinations like the Zivas in Cancun, Cap Cana, Rose Hall, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo.
This adjustment presents a difficulty for families aiming to experience budget-conscious getaways utilizing World of Hyatt points.
World of Hyatt Award Chart for All-Inclusive Properties
Category | Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
---|---|---|---|
A | 12,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 |
B | 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 |
C | 21,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 |
D | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
E | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 |
F | 42,000 | 50,000 | 58,000 |
All-Inclusive Category Changes Effective 3/26/2024
Property | Old Category | New Category |
---|---|---|
Latin America | ||
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | E | F |
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | E | F |
Hyatt Ziva Cancun, Mexico | E | F |
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Mexico | D | E |
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jamaica | D | E |
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Jamaica | D | E |
Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club, Mexico | B | D |
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico | C | D |
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | C | D |
Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa, St. Martin | D | C |
Europe | ||
Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort, Spain | C | D |
AluaSoul Ibiza, Spain | A | B |
Alua Soul Menorca, Spain | A | B |
AluaSoul Mallorca Resort | A | B |
Dreams Calvia Mallorca | B | A |
Opinion: This depreciation hits families especially hard, as many of the most popular family-focused all-inclusive World of Hyatt locations are seeing notable price hikes.
The Properties to Book
The following table details the locations that will experience an increase of at least 10,000 Hyatt points nightly.
Property | Old Category | New Category |
---|---|---|
Hyatt Ziva Cancun, Mexico | 40K | 50K |
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | 40K | 50K |
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | 40K | 50K |
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jamaica | 30K | 40K |
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Jamaica | 30K | 40K |
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Mexico | 30K | 40K |
The Everline Resort & Spa, California |
30K | 40K |
Vail Residences at Cascade Village, Colorado |
30K | 40K |
Hyatt Centric, Park City, Utah | 30K | 40K |
Alila Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia | 30K | 40K |
Hotel Du Palais Biarritz, France | 30K | 40K |
Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club, Mexico | 20K | 30K |
Booking Strategies
Hyatt Member | Suggestions |
---|---|
All Members | Reserve locations by March 26, 2024 to secure previous award chart rates. |
Globalist | Utilize the points advance benefit to book locations. |
Member | Reserve locations moving up in category. Prioritize higher categories. |
Member with a Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate |
Reserve locations advancing to Category 5. |
Member with a Category 1-7 Free Night Certificate |
Reserve locations advancing to Category 8. |
Households | Reserve the all-inclusive accommodations that will increase by a minimum of 10,000 World of Hyatt points per night. |
Couples/ Pals |
Book the adults-only all-inclusive spots rising by at least 10K World of Hyatt points per evening. |
Solo Adventurer |
Book any of the places advancing in category. |
Member with Club Lounge Pass |
Reserve any hotel property with a Regency Club that is also advancing in category, such as the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The information in this section was taken from Hyatt.com.
World of Hyatt annually reviews the points needed for a complimentary night stay and Points + Cash redemption at each property. A hotel’s award category may be modified in response to prevailing market conditions.
When will the changes to the award chart become effective?
World of Hyatt will adjust the award categories for 183 hotels effective 8:00 a.m. CT, March 26, 2024.
Which award chart will be in effect for free night award redemption reservations made before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024?
All free night award redemptions made before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024, will adhere to the existing Award Chart. If you reserve an award night before this time for a stay on or after March 26, the current Award Chart rules will be in effect. Any free night awards reserved or modified on or after 800 am CT on March 26, 2024, will be subject to the new Award Chart.
Which award chart will apply for Category 1-4 and Category 1-7 award reservations booked before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024?
Any Hyatt Category 1-4 and 1-7 free night awards reserved before 8:00 a.m. CT, March 26, 2024, will adhere to the existing Award Chart. The current Award Chart will apply if you secure a category 1-4 or 1-7 free night award booking before 8:00 a.m. CT, March 26, 2024, for a stay on or after March 26, 2024. However, any Category 1-4 or 1-7 free night award redemption made or revised at 8:00 a.m. CT, March 26, 2024, or later will be subject to the new Award Chart.
How will award reservations made before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024, be affected if the hotel I am currently staying at increases the points required?
Any Free Night or Points + Cash Award booked before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024, at a property moving to a higher category and requiring more points will not be affected. The reservations will remain at the initially booked point level.
For instance, if a Free Night Award was booked at a Category 1 hotel for 5,000 points before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024, and the hotel moves to Category 2, requiring 8,000 points, the award will still be honored at 5,000 points. If the member cancels this Free Night Award later, only the original 5,000 points will be returned to the member’s account, reflecting the points used during the initial booking.
How will reservations made before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024, be affected if the hotel I booked reduces the points required?
Before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024, any Free Night or Points + Cash Award reservation made for dates on or after March 26, 2024, at a property moving to a lower category with reduced point requirements will be adjusted. The World of Hyatt Customer Care Center will proactively credit the point difference to the member’s account starting March 27, 2024.
If an adjusted reservation is canceled,
The initially deducted points will be returned, while the revised points will be subtracted. For example, if a member reserved a Free Night Award before 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024, for a Category 2 hotel at 8,000 points, which subsequently shifts to a Category 1 hotel requiring 5,000 points, they will receive a refund of 3,000 points. In the event of cancellation, the original 8,000-point award will be restored before deducting the 3,000-point adjustment.
How will updates to current bookings be handled starting from 8:00 a.m. CT on March 26, 2024?
Adjustments to reservations made on or after 8:00 a.m. CT, March 26, 2024, will adhere to the new Award Chart conditions. If changes to Category 1-4 or 1-7 Award Night reservations necessitate issuing a new award, these cannot be used for hotels reclassified above Category 4 or 7 after 8:00 a.m. CT, March 26, 2024.
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Concluding Remarks
The imminent World of Hyatt devaluation is raising alarm among points collectors and program participants.
With multiple properties, particularly those family-friendly all-inclusive resorts, expected to move up in category and cost more points per night, budget-aware travelers should take advantage of the opportunity to book at lower rates before March 26th.
This article provides beneficial insights on properties to reserve before the devaluation.
Astute Hyatt members should secure their bookings before the changes take effect on March 26th to fully utilize their points and gain the best value for future stays.
Considering that loyalty programs frequently undergo devaluations almost annually, individuals who leverage travel miles and points need to stay up-to-date and plan ahead to effectively maximize their points.
Are you planning to book something prior to the 26th?
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