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My favorite hotel program is World of Hyatt. For almost a decade, I've earned Globalist status, received tons of free nights through points earned on credit card spending with The World of Hyatt Credit Card (Rates & Fees), and made countless memories with my family. As with every award program, times change, and some of my favorite redemptions have disappeared or become too expensive.
The great news is that sweet spots still exist in the World of Hyatt program thanks to its favorable award chart. We've recently rounded up the best Hyatt luxury redemptions, best Hyatt low-category redemptions, and best Hyatt hotels for using free night certificates. But today, we're taking a bit more personal look at the Hyatt award chart.
Here are our favorite World of Hyatt award chart sweet spots.
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Understanding the World of Hyatt Award Chart
First, we need to review how the Hyatt award chart works. Unlike other award programs, such as IHG and Marriott, which use dynamic pricing, Hyatt maintains an award chart, though it has also changed in recent years.
Hyatt assigns a category to each of its properties. There are eight award categories, each broken down into off-peak, standard, and peak pricing. Further, each category has pricing for standard and premium suites and club-level rooms with access to the hotel's lounge. The rates for each are listed in our chart below:
| Hotel Category | Standard Room | Off-Peak / Peak Price (per night) | Club (Standard Pricing) | Standard Suite (Standard Pricing) | Premium Suite (Standard Pricing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000 | 3,500 / 6,500 | 7,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 8,000 | 6,500 / 9,500 | 12,000 | 13,000 | 16,000 |
| 3 | 12,000 | 9,000 / 15,000 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 24,000 |
| 4 | 15,000 | 12,000 / 18,000 | 21,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 |
| 5 | 20,000 | 17,000 / 23,000 | 27,000 | 32,000 | 40,000 |
| 6 | 25,000 | 21,000 / 29,000 | 33,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| 7 | 30,000 | 25,000 / 35,000 | 39,000 | 48,000 | 60,000 |
| 8 | 40,000 | 35,000 / 45,000 | 50,000 | 61,000 | 80,000 |
Hyatt has a separate chart for all-inclusive properties. There are six categories, ranging from A to F. Similar to standard properties, each category has off-peak, standard, and peak pricing, as well as separate pricing for suites and club rooms. The rates for each are listed below:
| Hotel Category | Standard Room | Off-Peak/Peak | Club Room (Standard pricing) | Standard Suite (Standard pricing) | Premium Suite (Standard pricing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 15,000 | 12,000/18,000 | 21,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 |
| B | 20,000 | 17,000/23,000 | 27,000 | 32,000 | 40,000 |
| C | 25,000 | 21,000/29,000 | 33,000 | 40,000 | 44,000 |
| D | 30,000 | 25,000/35,000 | 39,000 | 48,000 | 60,000 |
| E | 40,000 | 35,000/45,000 | 50,000 | 61,000 | 80,000 |
| F | 50,000 | 42,000/58,000 | 64,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 |
Related: AwardWallet's Roundup of Airline and Hotel Program Sweet Spots
Our 7 Favorite World of Hyatt Sweet Spots
I define a “sweet spot” as an award redemption that provides outsized value. Usually, that means using Hyatt points to save a large amount of cash, but it could also mean an outsized experience that you otherwise wouldn't be able to enjoy without the Hyatt program. Here are some of our favorites:
Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa
One of the most special (and expensive) experiences available in the World of Hyatt program is a stay at Miraval. Now, with four properties around the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, the “OG” property is located near Tucson, Arizona.
Miraval Arizona isn't a normal hotel; rather, it's a resort with wellness-based activities, many of which are complimentary, and an all-inclusive food concept meant to envelop your body and brain in health and mindfulness. Alcoholic drinks are extra, but the resort does include a $275 resort credit per room per night to use on extra-charge activities like cooking classes, spa treatments, and more.
I've been able to stay four times on property at Miraval, Arizona, thanks to living within driving distance from the resort. Each time, I've been wowed by how incredible I feel after a short weekend there. None of this comes cheap; a mid-week stay for two in a base-level room runs $2,538.44 for just one night.
However, using World of Hyatt points here can represent incredible value. Standard occupancy for two runs 57,500, 65,000, or 72,000 points per night. For the stay above during high season, that 72,000 points a night represents 3.525 cents per point in value — well above the average redemption rate AwardWallet readers normally get of 2.19¢ cents per point.
If you can pick and choose your dates during off-peak times (like the hot Arizona summers), you can stay for 57,500 points per night for two. For solo travelers, award rates are 40k, 45k, and 50k points per night during off-peak, normal, and peak times, respectively.
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Nestled in the Big Sur coastal mountains of Northern California, Alila Ventana Big Sur is a luxury all-inclusive resort and a Category 8 property in the World of Hyatt program. While alcoholic beverages are not included in your stay, there is a seemingly endless list of things that are included: food (including room service, poolside, or at The Sur House restaurant), non-alcoholic beverages, daily snacks, reusable water bottles, daily morning movement classes, and more.
There are two heated outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a spa. If you want to go on a hike in the nearby forest trees, the hotel will suggest options and pack you a snack so you don't get hungry.
Award rates are 35,000, 40,000, or 45,000 for off-peak, normal, and peak times, though in our search, we only saw nights priced at 45,000 points. This still can be a great deal when rooms are over $1,000 a night for a base level room.
Alila Ubud
The Alila Ubud is a five-star luxury resort deep in the jungle on the island of Bali. The property is perched above a canyon above the Ayung River and features one of the most stunning pools I've seen anywhere.
While staying at the Alila Ubud, you can take advantage of the hotel's shuttle into the town of Ubud, laugh at the monkeys that regularly visit the property, or just enjoy your room, many of which come with their own pool.
As a Category 3 hotel, standard rooms start at just 9,000 points per night off-peak. This is one of those properties where I've stayed and thought, “I can't believe this is available on points!”
Park Hyatt Chennai
The sole Park Hyatt Category 1 hotel in the world is located in India: the Park Hyatt Chennai. That means you can redeem just 3,500 points for a night at Hyatt's most luxurious brand on off-peak nights.
The hotel is a Category 1 property, meaning points prices start at just 3,500 per night, while cash rates range from $79-$200 per night, depending on the season (a crazy-low cash price, to be sure).
Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi
Ever stayed at a Guinness World Record holder hotel? Whether that unique item was already on your bucket list or we've just piqued your curiosity, it's worth checking out the Andaz Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi. This hotel lands in the record book as the “farthest manmade leaning building.” The 35-story building leans an incredible 18 degrees. For comparison, the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans less than four degrees.
As a Category 3 hotel, award rates range from 9,000 to 15,000 World of Hyatt points per night. When rates climb over $300, this can be a really great redemption. Beyond just checking out the impressive lean up close, it's a really stylish spot to base for a visit to the Emirate.
Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe
Returning stateside momentarily, I wanted to highlight another hidden gem in Hyatt's portfolio. While you won't get every hotel service you might be accustomed to at this timeshare property, the Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe is an incredibly well-located property in Sedona, Arizona. Sedona is a spa and wellness town and can be quite pricey to stay in for a night.
In to save the day are World of Hyatt points! Since the property is a Category 4, you can stay off-peak for as low as 12,000 points a night or use a Category 1-4 certificate.
Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport
Sometimes, favorite redemptions aren't the most luxurious. Sometimes, they are downright practical. And that's the case with the Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport North and South. Both properties are Hyatt Category 1 properties, and it's not uncommon to find off-peak nights for just 3,500 points per night. That's an excellent rate for a stay just a few minutes away from the world's busiest airport — with a complimentary shuttle to bridge the gap.
AwardWallet Editor-In-Chief JT Genter and his wife have stayed 15 nights at these properties in the last three years, netting an average redemption rate of 3.16 cents per point from the less than 70k points redeemed.
These properties can come in handy whether you're booking a Delta flight with an overnight layover, booking a positioning flight to ATL before starting another award, or being grounded by a weather cancellation or airline meltdown.
Other World of Hyatt Sweet Spots
While we focused on our favorite Hyatt redemptions in this post, this just scratches the surface of the incredible Hyatt redemptions out there. Here are some other properties to check out if you're looking to get the most from your World of Hyatt points:
- Hyatt Regency Kathmandu (Category 1)
- Hyatt Regency Dubai (Category 2)
- Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Category 3)
- Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (Category 3)
- Andaz Savannah (Category 4)
- Hyatt Regency Danang (Category 4)
- Thompson Chicago (Category 5)
- Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires (Category 6)
Earning Hyatt Points
You'll need some Hyatt points to book any of these amazing properties. Thankfully, travelers have several ways to earn Hyatt points outside of earning points by staying at Hyatt properties or buying Hyatt points. Here are other ways to build a stash of World of Hyatt points.
Apply for a co-branded World of Hyatt credit card
You can earn Hyatt points by opening a co-branded card, such as The World of Hyatt Credit Card (Rates & Fees) or World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (Rates & Fees). These cards have strong sign-up bonuses and extra perks, like automatic Discoverist status with the program.
- 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: 5 Reasons Why You Should Get The World of Hyatt Credit Card
Transfer points to World of Hyatt
The World of Hyatt program partners with two transferable rewards programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards.
Since Hyatt is a Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner, you can earn points on eligible Chase cards and then freely transfer Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt instantly at a 1:1 ratio.
There are many options when considering cards that earn Ultimate Rewards. Some of our favorites include the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees), Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (Rates & Fees), and the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (Rates & Fees).
- 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
- 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel℠
- 4x points on flights and hotels booked directly
- 3x points on dining worldwide
- 1x points on all other purchases
- 3X points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services, advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year
- 1X point per $1 on all other purchases
If you pay rent or can leverage Bilt's Neighborhood partners, you can stock up on Bilt Rewards Points and transfer them to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. An easy way to earn even more points is to apply for The Bilt Mastercard®, but note you need to make five transactions per month to earn Bilt Points.
- 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
Bottom Line
Hyatt's award charts are full of sweet spots. There are Category 1 properties that offer incredible amenities that you might expect to only find at luxury resorts. And there are Category 8 properties that can be an absolute steal at as little as 35,000 points per night. Plus, thanks to Hyatt's partnership with Chase and Bilt, Hyatt points can be relatively easy to acquire.
Have you been to any of these properties? Let us know your favorite Hyatt sweet spot redemptions in the comments!
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: The World of Hyatt Credit Card (Rates & Fees), World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (Rates & Fees), Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees), Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (Rates & Fees), and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (Rates & Fees)
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