Award System

World of Hyatt

Max. Point Value 1.70 ¢

Do Points Expire? Yes

Point Transfer Options

Transfer To Spouse/Partner Yes

Transfer To Friends Yes

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Travel Partner Transfers

Outside Point System World of Hyatt

Transfers Out To
Point Transfer Options
Aeromexico Club Premier

5:4 38% value retained

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Air China PhoenixMiles

5:3.2 0% value retained

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All Nippon Airways (ANA)

5:2 33% value retained

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American Airlines Miles

5:2 33% value retained

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Asiana Airlines (Club)

5:2 0% value retained

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British Airways Avios

5:2 26% value retained

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Cathay Pacific

5:2 28% value retained

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China Airlines Dynasty Flyer

5:2 0% value retained

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China Eastern Airlines

5:3.2 0% value retained

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China Southern Airlines

5:2 0% value retained

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Delta SkyMiles

5:2 28% value retained

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Emirates Skywards

2.5:1 0% value retained

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Etihad Guest

5:2 28% value retained

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Flying Blue (Air France-KLM)

5:2 31% value retained

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Japan Airlines (JAL)

5:2 0% value retained

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Korean Air SKYPASS

5:2 31% value retained

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Qatar Airways' Privilege Club

5:2 28% value retained

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Singapore KrisFlyer

5:2 31% value retained

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Southwest Rapid Rewards

5:2 31% value retained

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Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus

5:2 19% value retained

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United MileagePlus

2.5:1 31% value retained

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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

5:2 33% value retained

Transfers In From
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Bilt Rewards

1:1 113% value retained

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Chase Ultimate Rewards

1:1 106% value retained

The Highlights

Hyatt is our favorite hotel point system.

  • The value of their points is exceptional.
  • The quality of the hotels is consistently high.
  • There’s no nickel-and-diming cardholders. As a Hyatt cardholder, you’re instantly a VIP
  • They’re a part of our top partner rewards system (Chase Ultimate Rewards) , making top offs from Chase, both easy and a good value.
  • The only downside of Hyatt is they have fewer locations than Hilton, Marriott, or IHG, so smaller or international cities may not have one.

What to Know About This Point System

Hyatt points are the most valuable hotel points available. Not only are the actual points worth more, but Hyatt is the best hotel transfer partner for Chase Ultimate Rewards. The other great thing about Hyatt points is that they can be used for all-inclusive resorts. We also love Hyatt Hotels in general. They're more universally clean with quality service, whereas many other chains are hit and miss. The drawback to Hyatt is that they don’t have hotels in many smaller cities or more exotic locations.

Hyatt cards are relatively strict on getting second cards, so make good use of your points. We would equate Hyatt Points to dollar bills, Bonvoy to fifty cent pieces, Hilton to quarters and the rest to dimes and nickels.

How to Redeem

Booking stays at a Hyatt property is the best use of your points. Hyatt is the most award-friendly hotel program in the hobby. There are transfer options to airlines, but they are all terrible redemptions and should not be considered.

World of Hyatt uses an award chart for reward bookings. This is one reason the program is so popular, since the chart creates many sweet spot opportunities. Resort and destination fees are also waived when you book with points, which adds meaningful value.

Hyatt is known as the most valuable hotel program for award bookings because of its published award chart. Here are some key details about award bookings:

  • Hotels are categorized between 1 and 8, and all-inclusive resorts between A and F.
  • Pricing varies for peak vs. off-peak dates.
  • Room types include standard, club, standard suite, and premium suite.
  • The chart is updated annually around February or March, when prices often increase and hotels are recategorized.

Hyatt purchased Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2023. These boutique properties use dynamic pricing. While the hotels can be luxurious, redemption rates are generally less valuable than those available through Hyatt’s main award chart.

Car rentals

You can both earn and spend Hyatt points for Avis car rentals. Enter your World of Hyatt number to earn points when you rent with Avis, and you can also receive 25% off base rates. You can redeem 6000 points per day for an intermediate sized car, but this is not a good value for your points.

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Status Levels Explained

Hyatt offers three levels of elite status, each with its own set of perks. To reach a status tier, you must stay a certain number of nights each year or earn a set number of base points. You can also qualify by hosting events at Hyatt properties and meeting specific spending requirements.

You can become a World of Hyatt member for free. While this is not an elite status tier, it still comes with perks worth having. Members receive discounted member rates, Brand Explorer free night awards, and, best of all, waived resort fees on award stays.

What to Know Before Canceling

You won’t lose your Hyatt points if you cancel your Hyatt card. Points do expire after 24 months of no account activity, so if you close the card, make sure you keep your account active. You can earn or redeem points, use the online point-combining request form to share points with another Hyatt member at no charge, or you can transfer points in from Chase or Bilt to reset the clock.

Breaking Points

August 30, 2022
Citi Double Cash
Mini Points - August 2022

- Citi Double Cash Card - Get $200 back after spending $1500 in the first 6 months.

- Chase Aeroplan welcome offer - Earn 70,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months.

- World of Hyatt Business Card is offering for a limited time - 2 Tier-Qualifying Night credits for each eligible night stayed between 9/23/22-12/31/22 for new cardmember.

October 6, 2021
World of Hyatt Business
Hyatt Launches New Business Card

Hyatt just launched a new World of Hyatt Business card with a sign up bonus of 75,000 points after spending $7,500 in the first 3 months. This is super exciting because Hyatt has some of the best all-inclusive hotels world-wide.

July 29, 2021
Delta SkyMiles
Mini Points - August 2021

- Delta Airlines is extending Medallion status & other benefits into 2023.

- Ultimate Rewards welcomes Aeroplan as their newest transfer partner with a 1:1 transfer.

- Hyatt adds more than 30 new smaller luxury hotels throughout the world for you to use your points on.

- Chase Sapphire Preferred Cards are getting a face-lift with new improved benefits & earning rates.

January 29, 2021
World of Hyatt
World of Hyatt - Double Your Sign Up Bonus

New Cardmembers can take advantage of the normal 30,000 World of Hyatt point sign up offer after spending $3000 in 3 months. PLUS 30,000 MORE points after spending $15,000 in the first 6 months. That's 2 bonus points on every $1 spent.

World of Hyatt

Breaking Points

August 30, 2022
Citi Double Cash
Mini Points - August 2022

- Citi Double Cash Card - Get $200 back after spending $1500 in the first 6 months.

- Chase Aeroplan welcome offer - Earn 70,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months.

- World of Hyatt Business Card is offering for a limited time - 2 Tier-Qualifying Night credits for each eligible night stayed between 9/23/22-12/31/22 for new cardmember.

October 6, 2021
World of Hyatt Business
Hyatt Launches New Business Card

Hyatt just launched a new World of Hyatt Business card with a sign up bonus of 75,000 points after spending $7,500 in the first 3 months. This is super exciting because Hyatt has some of the best all-inclusive hotels world-wide.

July 29, 2021
Delta SkyMiles
Mini Points - August 2021

- Delta Airlines is extending Medallion status & other benefits into 2023.

- Ultimate Rewards welcomes Aeroplan as their newest transfer partner with a 1:1 transfer.

- Hyatt adds more than 30 new smaller luxury hotels throughout the world for you to use your points on.

- Chase Sapphire Preferred Cards are getting a face-lift with new improved benefits & earning rates.

January 29, 2021
World of Hyatt
World of Hyatt - Double Your Sign Up Bonus

New Cardmembers can take advantage of the normal 30,000 World of Hyatt point sign up offer after spending $3000 in 3 months. PLUS 30,000 MORE points after spending $15,000 in the first 6 months. That's 2 bonus points on every $1 spent.