The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points by Mark Jackson May 10, 2025 0 Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.
7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast on Your Next Hyatt Stay by Samantha Holland and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 3, 2025 2 Love the idea of starting your day with a free breakfast at your hotel? At Hyatt, there are multiple ways to make that happen — from Hyatt elite status and Guest of Honor awards to staying at the right brand or booking a club room. Here's a full rundown of your options and how to unlock them.
All of the Ways To Earn Hyatt Elite Qualifying Nights by Brie Bash and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 26, 2025 0 If you're looking to move up the ranks of World of Hyatt elite status, then you need to know what elite qualifying nights are and how to earn them. It goes beyond just spending nights at a hotel. From the credit card in your pocket to hosting meetings, there are multiple ways to help you reach higher tiers of Hyatt status.
World of Hyatt Points Transfers: How to Combine Points With Another Member by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 25, 2025 0 World of Hyatt lets you transfer points between members without many restrictions. There’s no cap on how many points you can send and no requirement that the recipient be a family member. That makes it easy to pool points with a partner or friend. Here’s why you might want to — and how to get started.
Avoid Wasting Valuable Hyatt Free Night Awards — How To Make Sure Hyatt Pulls the Right Certificate by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 19, 2025 0 With so many great awards available to members via the World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards program, all with different value and expiration dates, it is crucial to be able to select the right one for your reservation. We'll show you how so you can take advantage.
Hyatt Guest of Honor Awards: How To Earn and Easily Redeem This Valuable Perk by JT Genter and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 18, 2025 4 One of the major benefits of Hyatt Globalist elite status is the Guest of Honor benefit. On these bookings, Hyatt Globalists can book stays for other members, granting them all of the perks of Hyatt's top-tier elite status. These awards are single-use and you can earn them through Milestone Rewards — including prior to reaching Globalist status. Here's how to earn and use the benefit.
Hyatt Club Access Awards: Your Guide to Earning, Using, and Gifting These Valuable Perks by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 16, 2025 1 You can earn Hyatt Club Access Awards via Milestone Rewards to use at hotels with a lounge, where you can have breakfast, snacks and drinks. In this post, we will show you how to earn them, gift them and use them for maximum value.
Hyatt’s Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You’ll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 3 Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.
Targeted Hyatt Promotions: 2X Elite Nights, 20% Points Back When Redeeming Free Night Awards, & More by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 4, 2025 3 World of Hyatt launched a new round of targeted promotions through April 10. These promotions offer a wide range of bonuses, such as double elite night credits, getting points back when using free night awards, suite upgrades, free night certificates, bonus points, and even triple points on stays. Here's a roundup of the numerous available offers and how to register.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Earn Hyatt Globalist — and the Perks You’ll Enjoy by Tyler Glatt and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea March 30, 2025 0 World of Hyatt Globalist elite status is all about the perks. If you stay in Hyatt properties enough, you've likely come to appreciate the benefits of earning it — or wonder what it takes to find yourself upon Hyatt's highest ranks every year. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Globalist status.
[Extended] Earn up to 19X Hyatt Points per Dollar With This Triple Points Homes & Hideaways Promotion by Skye Class and JT Genter March 19, 2025 0 World of Hyatt members have a brand new promotion to earn triple points on Homes & Hideaways stays through September 7, 2025. We haven't seen a Homes & Hideaways promotion for several months, so now's the time to book. Here's how to earn at least 15 Hyatt points per dollar on your next stay.
Can You Get a Hyatt Status Match? Here’s What You Need to Know. by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson March 13, 2025 1 World of Hyatt status is one of the best hotel statuses out there, but it's not easy to attain the traditional way, and Hyatt doesn't offer a status match very often. Thankfully, there are several options to gain status in alternate methods and still reap the benefits. This article shows you how.
Hyatt’s 2025 Category Changes Hit Hard – 6 Properties I’m Sad To See Increase In Price by Mark Jackson March 4, 2025 0 Hyatt announces category changes to its properties each year, and some years are worse than others. 2025's category changes are an especially rough for some of my favorite Hyatt redemptions. Here are six properties that you might want to book before the changes, and two that I'm excited to see become cheaper later this month.
World of Hyatt Category Changes for 2025: What To Book Before Award Prices Change on March 25 by JT Genter and Ryan Smith March 29, 2025 9 Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and annual award category changes from World of Hyatt. Devaluations and changes are an unfortunate reality in award travel, and this year's iteration of award chart updates are coming to Hyatt hotels on March 25, 2025 at 8 a.m. Central Time.
How Hyatt Points Saved the Day During a Weather Delay — And Why I Always Keep Some Handy by Tyler Glatt February 22, 2025 0 A winter storm turned my three-day trip into five, but instead of letting bad weather derail my plans (and budget), I turned to World of Hyatt to get me out of a bind. Here’s how Hyatt points helped me salvage my trip without spending a fortune — and why I always keep some on hand for future travels.
Venetian vs. Rio Comparison: Which Resort Is Better for World of Hyatt Globalist Members? by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 If you’re a World of Hyatt Globalist headed to Las Vegas, should you stay at the Rio or the Venetian? This comparison breaks down elite benefits, amenities, and experience at both properties to help you decide which resort you should book for your trip.
Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 There are a lot of double-dipping opportunities out courtesy of a wide variety of airline and hotel partnerships. By leveraging your loyalty in one program, you can hopefully "double-dip" in another and stack more rewards with little effort. Here are all the airlines and hotels with these types of partnerships.
What It’s Like Staying at the Venetian Las Vegas Now That It’s Part of World of Hyatt by Mark Jackson February 7, 2025 5 For years, I relied on MGM’s Hyatt partnership for elite nights in Vegas. When it ended in 2023, Hyatt’s Strip presence vanished — until recently. In January 2025, the Venetian joined World of Hyatt. As a Globalist, I had to check it out. But if you're booking, there are some key caveats. Here’s my experience.
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card Review: Accelerate Your Progress Toward Top Status by Senitra Horbrook February 5, 2025 2 The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card features several high-value perks that should put it on the radar of any Hyatt member with a small business. For those who stay at Hyatt properties even just a few times a year, this card could be a great addition to your portfolio. Check out our detailed review to learn more.
From Miraval to Ventana: Our 7 Favorite Hyatt Award Sweet Spots by Mark Jackson and JT Genter January 21, 2025 43 Hyatt assigns each of its properties a category, then sets award rates for each. This makes it easy to spot sweet spot hotel redemptions that have high cash rates and low points rates. Check out our favorite Hyatt sweet spots.
World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards: Bonus Points, Suite Upgrades, and New Options for 2025 by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2025 0 World of Hyatt elite status can be pretty rewarding. However, one of the neatest aspects of the Hyatt program is its Milestone Rewards, which are choice benefits you can earn at different thresholds en route to elite status. Here's all you need to know about Hyatt Milestone Rewards and how to earn them in 2025.
Hyatt Bonus Journeys 2025 Promotion: Earn Up to Triple Points This Spring, Up to 30,000 Bonus Hyatt Points by Skye Class and Miguel Rueda August 28, 2025 4 Hyatt Bonus Journeys is back with its first promotion of 2025. You can now register to earn double points at participating properties worldwide and triple points at Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels, up to 30,000 total bonus points. Eligible travel dates are between January 27 and March 28, 2025.
World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class March 12, 2025 2 If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. In fact, it's possible to qualify for Hyatt elite status without stepping foot on a Hyatt property. Here are three ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing stays.
65 Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton or Hyatt Points: Which Option Offers Better Value? by Cameron Laufer January 16, 2025 0 We found dozens of luxury hotels that can be booked using both Hilton Honors points and World of Hyatt points. Here we compare points and cash rates at each of these properties to determine which provides a better value.
The Venetian and Palazzo Join World of Hyatt: Earn and Redeem Points on Stays by Skye Class January 10, 2025 0 In December 2024, Hyatt announced a long-term licensing agreement with The Venetian and The Palazzo. The transition from IHG to Hyatt is now complete. As of January 9, 2025, World of Hyatt members can earn and use points on stays at The Venetian. Here are the details.
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Get the World of Hyatt Credit Card by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller August 28, 2025 57 The World of Hyatt Credit Card is one of our favorite hotel cards; it offers a valuable suite of benefits for a modest $95 annual fee. In this post, we'll walk through the top five reasons why you should add the World of Hyatt Card to your wallet.
Got Hyatt Suite Upgrade or Club Access Awards? Here’s How to Apply Them Online. by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2024 0 World of Hyatt just made a few enhancements to its booking flow. Starting today, you no longer have to pick up the phone and ring the Hyatt contact center to apply Suite Upgrade Awards and Club Access Awards. Here's what's new with Suite Upgrade and Club Access Awards.
The World of Hyatt Credit Card Review: One of the Best Hotel Credit Cards by Jenna Hansen September 5, 2025 59 The World of Hyatt Credit Card provides excellent value for anyone who stays with Hyatt at least once or twice per year. The annual free night certificate (and the chance to earn a second free night with $15,000 in spending) make this Hyatt card a great asset for the long term. Check out our full review for all the details.
Hyatt Points Expiration Rules: How to Keep Your World of Hyatt Points From Expiring by Sam Helmy November 10, 2024 65 Like many programs, World of Hyatt points will expire if you have a long period of inactivity on your account. Find out how long and what you can do to extend the validity of your World of Hyatt points to avoid losing them.
How to Book Maldives Overwater Villas With Free Night Certificates by Mark Jackson October 24, 2024 0 The Maldives is a bucket list destination for many. An overwater villa is one of the most fantastic redemption opportunities available, and it's even possible to use free night awards earned from credit cards and earn status in hotel programs. Check out this guide to see exactly what's possible in this incredible country.