Not long ago, Hyatt announced that this year's points redemption chart would be updated. Starting from March 26, 2024, some hotels will adjust their categories, and the points required for their free accommodation rewards will also be adjusted accordingly.
The announcement can be found here.
After this update, 137 hotels worldwide will be upgraded, and an additional 46 hotels will be downgraded in category. Therefore, overall, the value of points is depreciating.
This adjustment will be implemented on March 26, 2024. For reservations made prior to this date, if the hotel's category has been increased, you will not need to add points. Conversely, if the hotel's category is downgraded, the extra points you paid will be refunded. Hence, it is suggested for all to secure their points room as early as possible before the adjustment date.
Q1: Why has the rewards chart changed?
A: World of Hyatt reviews the points required for free nights and Points + Cash rewards at each hotel annually. Adjustments are made to the reward categories of hotels based on current market conditions.
Q2: How will the World of Hyatt's Points Redemption table change?
A: Some hotels will be adjusted to a higher rewards category, while some will move to a lower one. There are no other changes.
Q3: When will the changes to the rewards chart come into effect?
A: The reward category adjustments for 183 hotels under World of Hyatt will officially come into effect at 8 a.m. Central Time on March 26, 2024.
Q4: How many hotels will have their categories upgraded?
A: The reward categories of 137 hotels will be upgraded. For any reservations and adjustments made from 8 a.m. Central Time on March 26, 2024, more World of Hyatt points will be needed to redeem the free accommodation rewards at these hotels.
Q5: How many hotels will have their categories downgraded?
A: The rewards category of 46 hotels will be downgraded. From 8 a.m. Central Time on March 26, 2024, fewer World of Hyatt points will be required to redeem the free accommodation rewards at these hotels.
Q6: What is the current Hyatt's points redemption value for each category?
A: The standard point value for each category remains the same:
- Category 1 = 5,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category 2 = 8,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category 3 = 12,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category 4 = 15,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category 5 = 20,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category 6 = 25,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category 7 = 30,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category 8 = 40,000 Hyatt World Points
Q7: What is the current Hyatt's points redemption value for each all-inclusive resort category?
A: The standard point value for the all-inclusive resort categories remains the same:
- Category A = 15,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category B = 20,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category C = 25,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category D = 30,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category E = 40,000 Hyatt World Points
- Category F = 50,000 Hyatt World Points
Q8: Will any existing Hyatt Group hotels be moved into Category 8?
A: Yes, 5 Hyatt Group hotels will be classified into Category 8, these include:
- Alila Villas Uluwatu
- The Biarritz Palace Hotel
- Hyatt Regency Chantilly in Park City
- Everline Spa and Resort
- Vail Residences at Cascade Village
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