How to Earn Hyatt Points
Even though Hyatt has a smaller global footprint than its bigger rivals, its points are incredibly valuable and easy to earn, especially if you have a Chase credit card.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Transfers | Chase Ultimate Rewards is the exclusive major bank transfer partner. Bilt Rewards also transfers to Hyatt. |
| World of Hyatt Co-branded Cards | The World of Hyatt personal and business cards from Chase are excellent ways to earn points and elite night credits. |
| Hotel Stays | Earn 5 points per dollar on eligible stays, with bonuses for elite members. |
| Partners | Earn points through American Airlines AAdvantage partnership and FIND experiences. |
How to Use Your Points
Hyatt still uses a standard award chart with hotel categories (1-8), which makes planning your trips easy and predictable. They also have off-peak, standard, and peak pricing, so flexibility with your dates can save you a lot of points.
- Predictable Award Chart: Because the number of points is based on the hotel's category and not the cash price, your points go much further on expensive nights (like holidays or big events).
- Guest of Honor: This is an amazing elite perk. If you're a top-tier Globalist member, you can book an award stay for a friend or family member, and they will get to enjoy all of your elite benefits (like free breakfast, lounge access, and room upgrades!).
- Confirmed Suite Upgrades: You can use your points to lock in a suite upgrade ahead of time on both cash and award stays, which is a fantastic way to guarantee more space.
Pro Tip: Use the Calendar!
The Best Deals (Sweet Spots)
These redemptions are exactly why Hyatt points are so valuable and beloved by travel enthusiasts:
This is where Hyatt shines. You can book rooms at stunning Park Hyatt properties for 35,000-45,000 points a night, even when cash prices are over $1,000.
Use your points to stay at Hyatt Ziva (family-friendly) or Hyatt Zilara (adults-only) all-inclusive resorts. Your points cover your room, food, drinks, and activities, which is an amazing deal.
Through Hyatt's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), you can use your points to book stays at unique, high-end boutique hotels all around the globe.
If you're traveling during a busy time, you can use the Points + Cash option to reduce a high cash rate, which can be a great value.