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World of Hyatt's simple award chart is easily a favorite of many an award traveler. And for travelers operating with a budget, several Category 1-4 properties offer attractive off-peak rates combined with an enticing cent per point value. In other words, Hyatt has a lot of options to stretch your points.
Here are the top 12 best-value Hyatt properties you can book for 12,000 points or less.
Page Contents
- How To Use This Data To Get a Great Deal on a Hyatt Award Night
- Best Hyatt Redemptions for Low-Category Redemptions
- Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern
- Hyatt Regency Sofia
- Hyatt House Winnipeg-South/Outlet Collection
- Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading
- Hyatt Regency Delhi
- Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
- Hyatt House Frankfurt Eschborn
- Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad
- Hyatt Place Detroit Novi
- Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District
- Hyatt Place San Antonio-North/Stone Oak
- Hyatt Place Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Earning Hyatt Points
- Final Thoughts
How To Use This Data To Get a Great Deal on a Hyatt Award Night
AwardWallet crunched the numbers from thousands of award nights across thousands of user reservations to compile a list of the 12 best-value low-category redemptions you can make for 12,000 Hyatt points or less.
Thanks to the number crunching, each property in this list includes the following averages:
- Number of points per night
- Cash cost per night
- Cents per point (CPP)
On average, AwardWallet users redeem World of Hyatt points for 2.19¢ apiece. Comparatively, the following 12 properties combined offer an average point redemption of 5¢ apiece. That's a massive difference.
Thus, as you earn Hyatt points, you should look to redeem them on award stays offering more than 2.19¢ per point. This way, you're getting the most out of your hard-earned points.
Related: The World of Hyatt Rewards Program — A Complete Guide
A note on annual category changes
Every year, Hyatt tinkers with the award category on select properties. Some properties go up a category, requiring more points for a free night, while others go down and require fewer.
Given that 2024's changes went live in late March, you might find that some of the properties in this list command a few more points than the averages suggest or fewer. However, nearly every property in the list features an average that's close to the off-peak nightly rate, still presenting a quality deal and continuing to be a great use of points.
Best Hyatt Redemptions for Low-Category Redemptions
Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern
Located in Düsseldorf, Germany, the Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern takes the top spot for the most points-budget-friendly hotel you can book with Hyatt points. In recent redemptions, AwardWallet users have enjoyed nearly 8 cents per point in value at this JdV collection property, which is incredible.
AwardWallet tracked 3 reservations over 11 nights:
- $320.18 average cash price per night
- 4,045 average points per night
- 7.91 cents per point
As if the Category 1 Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern couldn't get any better, you can book award nights starting at 3,500 Hyatt points. Plus, availability is generous throughout 2024 and into 2025.
Hyatt Regency Sofia
The Hyatt Regency Sofia recently jumped from Category 1 to Category 2. However, despite the new category, AwardWallet users have continued to enjoy great value on redemptions — netting 5.27 cents per point. This property is worth a look the next time you pass through Bulgaria.
AwardWallet tracked 49 reservations over 129 nights:
- $283.84 average cash price per night
- 5,388 average points per night
- 5.27 cents per point
Award nights at the Hyatt Regency Sofia on off-peak dates start at 6,500 points. Availability is hit or miss throughout 2024 and into 2025.
Hyatt House Winnipeg-South/Outlet Collection
The Hyatt House Winnipeg-South/Outlet Collection is tucked a ways away from Winnipeg's city center and a stone's throw from YWG. However, there's plenty of value in making the trek outside Winnipeg proper and redeeming points for a night at the Hyatt House. The property recently jumped to the next highest category, but AwardWallet users have routinely enjoyed more than 5 cents per point here.
AwardWallet tracked 18 reservations over 52 nights:
- $265.67 average cash price per night
- 5,115 average points per night
- 5.19 cents per point
Off-peak nights at the Category 2 Hyatt House Winnipeg-South/Outlet Collection price at 6,500 points apiece. While that's great news, availability is generally sporadic until the Canadian winter months.
Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading
The Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is located nearly 20 miles outside of Shanghai city center. That's pretty far, but budget-oriented travelers shouldn't avoid this property. A conveniently located subway stop is less than a few blocks from the hotel's front door. That's all the more incentive to extract more than 5 cents per Hyatt point at this Hyatt Regency.
AwardWallet tracked 17 reservations over 29 nights:
- $221.17 average cash price per night
- 4,276 average points per night
- 5.17 cents per point
You can book award nights at the Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading starting at 3,500 points per night. Unfortunately, that 3,500-point off-peak rate is rare.
Hyatt Regency Delhi
You'll find several other hotels near the Hyatt Regency Delhi, but few offer a competitive level of value. AwardWallet users who book free nights at this classy Hyatt Regency have enjoyed 5.02 cents per point on award redemptions.
AwardWallet tracked 31 reservations over 76 nights:
- $244.18 average cash price per night
- 4,862 average points per night
- 5.02 cents per point
The Category 1 Hyatt Regency Delhi offers some fantastically low award rates, starting at 3,500 points per night. Generally speaking, availability is spotty, but when it's there, it's usually on a string of consecutive nights.
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
On most nights out of the year, the Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown can cost a pretty penny. But when you redeem Hyatt points, the value proposition gets a little better. On free nights, AwardWallet users have extracted 4.89 cents per point at this property, which takes the sting off an otherwise expensive average cash rate.
AwardWallet tracked 24 reservations over 47 nights:
- $473.85 average cash price per night
- 9,691 average points per night
- 4.89 cents per point
Off-peak nights at the Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown are rarer than we'd like to see. However, with enough patience, you can book this Category 4 property for as little as 12,000 points per night.
Hyatt House Frankfurt Eschborn
The Hyatt House Frankfurt Eschborn is miles away from the Alte Oper and the Städel Museum, but a comprehensive train network gives all the more reason to book cheap free nights at this Hyatt House. In recent redemptions, AwardWallet users have enjoyed 4.70 cents per Hyatt point, which kept a significant amount of cash in their wallet for exploring Frankfurt.
AwardWallet tracked 35 reservations over 79 nights:
- $215.53 average cash price per night
- 4,570 average points per night + $1.08 average out-of-pocket cost
- 4.70 cents per point
The Hyatt House Frankfurt Eschborn is a Category 1 property, meaning you can book a free night for as little as 3,500 points. Even better, availability is consistent throughout 2024 and into 2025.
Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad
The Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad is a value haven located just north of central Ahmedabad. Alongside fantastic views of the city, AwardWallet users have put their Hyatt points to good use here — skipping over the expensive cash rates and enjoying 4.67 cents per point worth of value.
AwardWallet tracked 8 reservations over 21 nights:
- $237.95 average cash price per night
- 5,095 average points per night
- 4.67 cents per point
As a Category 1 property, the Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad offers free nights starting at 3,500 points. However, off-peak rates are generally difficult to find and rarely occur on consecutive nights.
Hyatt Place Detroit Novi
Depending on when you visit Detroit, the Hyatt Place Detroit Novi can command an extremely high cash rate. Thankfully, booking with points provides a valuable alternative. On average, World of Hyatt points are worth 4.58 cents apiece here.
AwardWallet tracked 13 reservations over 32 nights:
- $336.53 average cash price per night
- 7,344 average points per night
- 4.58 cents per point
The Hyatt Place Detroit Novi is a Category 2 property, so you'll redeem 6,500 points for an off-peak night. Award availability is spotty throughout 2024 but improves around the winter season.
Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District
Out of all the Hyatt Place properties on this list, the Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District is the most visually appealing. And like all the others, there's plenty of value to be found by booking award nights at this property. AwardWallet users routinely net 4.24 cents per point when booking free nights here. The property is also centrally located, within walking distance of the Reef Mall and a metro station.
AwardWallet tracked 5 reservations over 26 nights:
- $155.88 average cash price per night
- 3,673 average points per night
- 4.24 cents per point
One of the best things about the Category 1 Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District is the off-peak award availability. In some months, every single night is available for as little as 3,500 points apiece.
Hyatt Place San Antonio-North/Stone Oak
The Hyatt Place San Antonio-North/Stone Oak jumped from Category 1 to 2 this year, making awards a bit more expensive. However, the value didn't completely disappear. On award redemptions, AwardWallet users extract more than 4 cents per point, saving them from paying an otherwise expensive cash rate.
AwardWallet tracked 28 reservations over 47 nights:
- $192.45 average cash price per night
- 4,532 average points per night + $0.50 average out-of-pocket cost
- 4.20 cents per point
For an off-peak night at the Category 2 Hyatt Place San Antonio-North/Stone Oak, you'll redeem 6,500 points. Even better, availability is consistent throughout 2024.
Hyatt Place Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Few things are more appease award travelers more than a conveniently located airport hotel with friendly rates. The Hyatt Place Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport fits the bill, offering budget-conscious award nights and finding itself a short distance from the south side of CDG.
AwardWallet tracked 75 reservations over 97 nights:
- $227.71 average cash price per night
- 5,634 average points per night + $1.23 average out-of-pocket cost
- 4.03 cents per point
The Hyatt Place Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a Category 2 property, meaning off-peak awards price at 6,500 points per night. Availability is generally prevalent throughout 2024 and into 2025.
Earning Hyatt Points
There are three primary ways you can earn World of Hyatt that don't involve staying in a Hyatt hotel or resort, Homes & Hideaways property, or at a Mr & Mrs Smith outpost:
- Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards points to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio.
- Purchasing World of Hyatt points with a bonus or discount.
- Earning a welcome bonus and spending on a World of Hyatt credit card.
With the right game plan, you can earn a lot of Hyatt points to fund several free nights. Plus, depending on your credit card strategy, it could make sense to pick up an Ultimate Rewards-earning card, pay rent with The Bilt Mastercard®, or outfit your wallet with a Hyatt co-branded card.
- 5X points on Lyft rides through September 2027
- 5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠
- 3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide
- 3X points on eligible streaming services
- 3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)
- 2X points on all other travel
- 1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases
- 10X points on hotels and car rentals purchased through Chase Travel℠
- 10X points on Chase Dining (including prepaid reservations and prepaid takeout purchased through Chase)
- 5X points on airfare purchased through Chase Travel℠
- 3X points on all other travel
- 3X points on dining at restaurants
- 1X points on all other purchases
- 3x points on dining
- 2x points on travel
- 1x points on rent payments without the transaction fee (up to 100,000 points each calendar year)
- 1x points on other purchases
Occasionally, you'll find fantastic offers on both of Hyatt's credit cards. The current welcome offers stack up like this:
- The World of Hyatt Credit Card — $95 annual fee: Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Points. Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 spent.
- World of Hyatt Business Credit Card — $199 annual fee: 60,000 Bonus Points plus Explorist status through 2/28/26 after you spend $7,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Offer ends 6/30/25.
- Up to 9X points total per $1 spent at Hyatt - 4X points per $1 when you use your card at Hyatt hotels & 5X points per $1 you can earn as a World of Hyatt member
- 2X points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airlines tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting and on fitness club and gym memberships
- 1X point per $1 everywhere else
- Up to 9X total points per $1 spent at Hyatt – 4X points per $1 on qualifying purchases when you use your card at Hyatt hotels & 5X points per $1 you can earn as a World of Hyatt member
- 2X points per $1 spent on fitness club and gym memberships
- 1X point per $1 everywhere else
In addition, you'll earn 2X points per $1 spent in your top three spend categories each quarter. Eligible categories include:
- Dining
- Shipping
- Airline tickets when purchased directly with the airline
- Local transit & commuting
- Social media & search engine Advertising
- Car rental agencies
- Gas stations
- Internet, cable & phone services
Related: Do World of Hyatt Points Expire?
Final Thoughts
One of the best things about World of Hyatt points is that you can book award nights starting at 3,500 points on off-peak nights. That's an incredible bargain — especially at the 12 properties featured in this post. Not only will your Hyatt points go exceptionally far, but you'll also likely have points left over to fund future free nights.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (Rates & Fees), Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees), The World of Hyatt Credit Card (Rates & Fees), and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (Rates & Fees)
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