Hyatt Award Chart
World of Hyatt Points pricing guide for 2026
World of Hyatt uses a category-based award chart with 8 tiers and off-peak, standard, and peak pricing. Hyatt consistently offers the best value among hotel loyalty programs, with Chase Ultimate Rewards transferring 1:1.
Category Pricing
Points per night by category
| Category | Properties | Off-Peak | Standard | Peak | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Hyatt Place / Hyatt House | 3,500 | 5,000 | 6,500 | Off-peak · Peak |
| Category 2 | Hyatt Place / Hyatt House | 6,500 | 8,000 | 9,500 | Off-peak · Peak |
| Category 3 | Hyatt Regency / select resorts | 9,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 | Off-peak · Peak |
| Category 4 | Grand Hyatt / premium Regency | 12,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 | Off-peak · Peak |
| Category 5 | Andaz / Thompson | 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 | Off-peak · Peak |
| Category 6 | Park Hyatt / select Andaz | 21,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 | Off-peak · Peak |
| Category 7 | Premium Park Hyatt / Alila | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 | Off-peak · Peak |
| Category 8 | Miraval / top Park Hyatts | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 | Off-peak · Peak |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with world of hyatt points
Hyatt Ziva / Zilara All-Inclusive
20,000-25,000/nightAll-inclusive resorts in Mexico and Caribbean for 20,000-25,000 points/night — food, drinks, and activities included. Easily 3+ cpp value.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
30,000/nightOne of the world's most iconic hotels for 30,000 points/night. Cash rates regularly exceed $700/night, yielding 2.3+ cpp.
Category 1-2 Properties
3,500-6,500/nightBudget Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels for 3,500-6,500 points per night. Great for road trips where you just need a clean room.
Points + Cash
50% points + cashHyatt offers Points + Cash awards at 50% of the full points rate plus a small cash co-pay. Great when you're short on points.
Tips for Maximizing Value
Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer 1:1 to World of Hyatt — this is widely considered the single best use of Chase points.
Bilt Rewards also transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, giving you another earning path.
Globalist status (60 nights/year) gets you suite upgrades, free breakfast, and a Guest of Honor perk for gifting benefits.
Book the 5th night free on standard awards — a 20% discount on stays of 5+ nights.
How to Earn World of Hyatt Points
Credit card programs that transfer to Hyatt
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Hyatt award chart work?
Hyatt uses 8 categories. Each hotel is assigned a category (1-8), and the points required per night are fixed: 3,500 for Category 1 up to 40,000 for Category 8. Off-peak and peak pricing can adjust rates by ±500-5,000 points.
How many Hyatt points per night?
Hyatt free nights range from 3,500 points (Category 1) to 40,000 points (Category 8). Most popular resorts and city center hotels fall in Categories 4-6 (15,000-25,000 points/night).
What is Hyatt points worth?
Hyatt points are worth approximately 2.0 cents each on average, making them the most valuable hotel loyalty currency. All-inclusive resorts can yield 3-5+ cents per point.
Can you transfer Chase points to Hyatt?
Yes, Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer 1:1 to World of Hyatt. This is one of the most popular transfer partnerships in the points and miles world, offering consistent 2+ cpp value.
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