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World of Hyatt Points Guide
Premium loyalty with industry-best point value
World of Hyatt is widely considered the most valuable hotel loyalty program, offering excellent points-to-dollar redemption ratios across 1,200+ properties. Known for generous elite benefits and valuable transfer partners.
Award Chart
Points required for free nights
| Category | Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 3,500 | 5,000 | 6,500 |
| Category 2 | 6,500 | 8,000 | 9,500 |
| Category 3 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Category 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 |
| Category 5 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 |
| Category 6 | 21,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 |
| Category 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| Category 8 | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 |
Elite Status Tiers
Benefits at each level
Member
0 nightsEarn 5 points per $1, free WiFi, mobile check-in
Discoverist
10 nights10% bonus points, 2pm late checkout, preferred rooms
Explorist
30 nights20% bonus points, room upgrade, club lounge access
Globalist
60 nights30% bonus points, suite upgrade, free parking, free breakfast
Hotel Brands
Properties where you can earn and redeem
Park Hyatt
Luxury
Miraval
Luxury
Alila
Luxury
Andaz
Lifestyle
Thompson Hotels
Lifestyle
The Unbound Collection
Lifestyle
Grand Hyatt
Full Service
Hyatt Regency
Full Service
Hyatt
Full Service
Hyatt Centric
Select Service
Hyatt Place
Select Service
Hyatt House
Extended Stay
UrCove
Extended Stay
Hyatt Ziva
All-Inclusive
Hyatt Zilara
All-Inclusive Adults
Dreams
All-Inclusive
Secrets
All-Inclusive Adults
Breathless
All-Inclusive Adults
Sweet Spots
- Category 1-4 properties offer exceptional value at 5,000-15,000 points per night
- All-inclusive resorts (Hyatt Ziva/Zilara) can provide 2-3+ cents per point value
- Globalist status is industry-best with suite upgrades, breakfast, and parking
- Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer 1:1, making Hyatt accessible to Chase cardholders
Transfer Partners
Chase Ultimate Rewards
1:1Instant transfer from Chase UR
Bilt Rewards
1:1Transfer from Bilt points
About World of Hyatt Points
Earn points on stays and credit card spending. Redeem for free nights across 8 award categories with exceptional value at most properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about World of Hyatt
Hyatt points are the most valuable hotel points, averaging 1.7-2.0 cents per point. Premium redemptions at all-inclusive resorts or Park Hyatt properties can exceed 2.5 cents per point value.
Hyatt offers the best cents-per-point value, manageable award chart, excellent Globalist elite benefits, 1:1 Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers, and a quality portfolio including all-inclusive resorts.
Globalist (60 nights) provides suite upgrades, complimentary breakfast, free parking, waived resort fees, and club lounge access. It's considered the best hotel elite status, especially for the breakfast and upgrade benefits.
Yes, Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. This makes Hyatt one of the most accessible premium hotel programs for Chase credit card holders.
Hyatt's all-inclusive resorts (Ziva, Zilara, Dreams, Secrets) are excellent point values. Since meals, drinks, and activities are included, you often get 2-4 cents per point - double the typical hotel redemption value.
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