{"id":142025,"date":"2026-04-16T20:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=142025"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:13:35","slug":"milestone-rewards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/milestone-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards: Earn Your Way to Bonus Points, Suite Upgrades, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>World of Hyatt elite status offers some excellent perks. But climbing the ladder from Discoverist to Explorist \u2014 and eventually to top-tier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-globalist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyatt Globalist<\/a> \u2014 is no small feat. Thankfully, one of the standout features of the Hyatt program is its Milestone Rewards, which are choice benefits you can unlock at various thresholds along the way.<\/p>\n<p>From bonus points to Suite Upgrade Awards to Club Lounge access and more, here's all you need to know about the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a> Milestone Rewards and how to earn them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Are_Hyatt_Milestone_Rewards\">What Are Hyatt Milestone Rewards?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Earn_Hyatt_Milestone_Rewards\">How to Earn Hyatt Milestone Rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hyatt_Milestone_Rewards_Benefits\">Hyatt Milestone Rewards Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#2K_Next_Stay_Award\">2K Next Stay Award<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#American_Airlines_AAdvantage_benefits\">American Airlines AAdvantage benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_Milestone_Rewards_Are_Best\">Which Milestone Rewards Are Best?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Bonus_points\">Bonus points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">Suite Upgrade Awards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#American_Airlines_elite_status\">American Airlines elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Are_Hyatt_Milestone_Rewards\">What Are Hyatt Milestone Rewards?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyatt's Milestone Rewards are the unique perks you earn en route to qualifying for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt elite status<\/a>. When you stay a specific number of tier-qualifying elite nights in properties within the Hyatt ecosystem (through an eligible paid rate or free night award) or earn a certain number of base points in a calendar year, you'll hit various milestones.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_129206\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-129206 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grand-Hyatt-Bali.webp\" alt=\"A picture of the lobby pools at the Grand Hyatt Bali showing bushes, trees, and multiple blue pools with buildings in the background. A stay here could help you earn Hyatt Milestone Rewards.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grand-Hyatt-Bali.webp 1280w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grand-Hyatt-Bali-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grand-Hyatt-Bali-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grand-Hyatt-Bali-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grand-Hyatt-Bali-276x207.webp 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grand-Hyatt-Bali-476x357.webp 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Grand Hyatt Bali. Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As you stay more nights at Hyatt hotels or participating properties or earn more base points, you can reach higher-value Milestone Rewards, including Suite Upgrades, FIND experience credits, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> elite status<\/a>, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>You'll earn Milestone Rewards starting at 20 qualifying nights or 35,000 base points &#8212; way before you hit any elite status. This makes Milestones Rewards actually <em>rewarding<\/em> even for those that aren't extreme frequent travelers. And the choices in front of you will get more interesting the more nights or base points you collect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hyatt Status Match: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Earn_Hyatt_Milestone_Rewards\">How to Earn Hyatt Milestone Rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary way to earn Hyatt Milestone Rewards is by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/elite-night-credits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earning Hyatt Elite Night Credits<\/a> through hotel stays, credit card spending, or gifting certain perks like Guest of Honor awards.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can reach Milestone Rewards by earning enough base points. The most obvious way would be by staying at World of Hyatt participating properties and adding your loyalty number to the reservation. Reward members earn five points per $1 spent on the room rate (minus taxes) and most other charges.<\/p>\n<p>You also can earn base points by booking stays at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/mr-mrs-smith\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Mr & Mrs Smith properties<\/a> through Hyatt channels or reserving a vacation rental through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/homes-and-hideaways\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt<\/a>. You'll earn five base points per $1 spent on eligible stays at either brand. Plus, you'll net one qualifying night credit for each night you stay.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/world-of-hyatt\/experiential-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">FIND experiences<\/a> also present a great way to earn base points. World of Hyatt members will earn 10 base points per $1 spent. There might not be a cooler way to earn Milestone Rewards, qualify for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-discoverist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Discoverist status<\/a>, or break into other elite tiers than snorkeling with sea turtles or swimming with dolphins.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hyatt_Milestone_Rewards_Benefits\">Hyatt Milestone Rewards Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At each threshold, you'll have the following Milestone Rewards choices:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-655\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-655 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Threshold<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Members Receive<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Choose One Option<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">20 elite nights or 35,000 base points<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2K Next Stay Award<br \/>\nTwo Club Access Awards<br \/>\n$25 FIND Experience Credit<br \/>\n2 Preferred Seat Coupons on American Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">30 elite nights or 50,000 base points<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One Free Night Award (Category 1-4)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2K Next Stay Award<br \/>\nTwo Club Access Awards<br \/>\n$25 FIND Experience Credit<br \/>\n2 Preferred Seat Coupons on American Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">40 elite nights or 65,000 base points<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One Guest of Honor Award<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5,000 bonus points<br \/>\nOne Suite Upgrade Award<br \/>\n$150 FIND Experience Credit<br \/>\n2 Main Cabin Extra Seat Coupons on American Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50 elite nights or 80,000 base points<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5,000 bonus points<br \/>\nTwo Suite Upgrade Awards<br \/>\n$150 FIND Experience Credit<br \/>\n2 Main Cabin Extra Seat Coupons on American Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">60 elite nights or 100,000 base points<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Two Guest of Honor Awards<br \/>\nOne Free Night Award (Category 1-7)<br \/>\nTwo Suite Upgrade Awards<br \/>\nMy Hyatt Concierge<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">70 elite nights, 80 elite nights, and 90 elite nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One Guest of Honor Award<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000 bonus points<br \/>\nOne Suite Upgrade Award<br \/>\n$300 FIND Experience Credit<br \/>\nAAdvantage Gold<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100 elite nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One Free Night Award (Category 1-7)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000 bonus points<br \/>\nOne Suite Upgrade Award<br \/>\nOne Miraval Extra Night<br \/>\nAAdvantage Platinum<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">110, 120, 130, and 140 elite nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One Guest of Honor Award<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000 bonus points<br \/>\nOne Suite Upgrade Award<br \/>\nOne Miraval Extra Night<br \/>\nAAdvantage Platinum<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">150 elite nights<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ultimate Free Night Award (Category 1-8, Category A-F all-inclusive resort or Miraval resort)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000 bonus points<br \/>\nOne Suite Upgrade Award<br \/>\nOne Miraval Extra Night<br \/>\nAAdvantage Platinum<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>If you've long been a Hyatt loyalist, you'll note that some of the Milestone Rewards are new or look a little different. Here's more information about these new and enhanced options.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194557\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/452\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194557 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Milestone-2025.png\" alt=\"Hyatt 2025 Milestones for 20k qualifying nights\/35k base points\" width=\"750\" height=\"452\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Milestone-2025.png 2312w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Milestone-2025-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Milestone-2025-1024x617.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Milestone-2025-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Milestone-2025-1536x925.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Milestone-2025-2048x1233.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"2K_Next_Stay_Award\">2K Next Stay Award<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Earn 2,000 bonus points on your next stay at one of the following brands as long as you complete your stay within 180 days of selecting this award:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hyatt House<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Place<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Select<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Studios<\/li>\n<li>Caption by Hyatt<\/li>\n<li>Me and All Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Unscripted by Hyatt<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/urcove\/\" rel=\"noopener\">UrCove Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Based on recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/Hyatt\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet user redemptions<\/a>, World of Hyatt points are worth 2.19\u00a2 each. That makes these 2,000 bonus points worth over $40.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/do-hyatt-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Do Hyatt Points Expire?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"American_Airlines_AAdvantage_benefits\">American Airlines AAdvantage benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>World of Hyatt and American Airlines have had a longstanding partnership, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/hyatt-american-airlines-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">though it underwent sweeping changes at the beginning of 2025<\/a>. While certain features, like earning AAdvantage miles on Hyatt stays and vice versa, are no longer available, the recent changes introduced new Milestone Rewards options for Hyatt members.<\/p>\n<p>At various thresholds, Hyatt members can select the following types of rewards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preferred Seat Coupons on American Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Main Cabin Extra Seat Coupons on American Airlines<\/li>\n<li>AAdvantage Gold or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/platinum-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage Platinum<\/a> elite status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on your loyalty to American Airlines, these choices can make sense in the right circumstances, but it's worth noting that the value you get from seat coupons, for example, is easily overshadowed by that of other choices like Suite Upgrade Awards.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Which_Milestone_Rewards_Are_Best\">Which Milestone Rewards Are Best?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best Hyatt Milestone Rewards choice is going to depend on your travel style. Generally, the best value is found with the points and upgrades. At higher tiers, earning American Airlines elite status can be highly valuable as well.<\/p>\n<p>Let's break down each of the options to help you decide which is best.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144171\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-144171 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hyatt-Centric-Gaoxin-Xian-China-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"The Hyatt Centric Gaoxin in Xian, China seen at night\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hyatt-Centric-Gaoxin-Xian-China-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hyatt-Centric-Gaoxin-Xian-China-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hyatt-Centric-Gaoxin-Xian-China-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hyatt-Centric-Gaoxin-Xian-China-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Hyatt Centric Gaoxin in Xian, China. Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Bonus_points\">Bonus points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Given that World of Hyatt points are worth 2.19\u00a2 each to AwardWallet users, the 5,000 and 10,000 bonus points you can earn at different tiers are worth around $110 and $220, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Award stays in standard rooms start at 3,500 points, which means the choice of bonus points can potentially mean a night on the house \u2014 or more. Fancy a few free nights in Bali? Nights at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/hotel\/indonesia\/alila-manggis\/dpsak?icamp=hpe_hy_com\" rel=\"noopener\">Alila Manggis<\/a> start at 6,500 World of Hyatt points per night during off-peak dates.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you already have points or pay for a night out of pocket, you could apply a Suite Upgrade Award to a stay here and bump to a suite for up to seven nights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194559 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Alila-Manggis-Featured.png\" alt=\"Alila Manggis Pool\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Alila-Manggis-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Alila-Manggis-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Alila-Manggis-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyatt-Alila-Manggis-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Alila Manggis. Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/best-hyatt-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet Spots for World of Hyatt Award Redemptions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">Suite Upgrade Awards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Suite Upgrade Awards are another solid Hyatt Milestone Rewards program option. You can redeem suite upgrades on paid nights at an eligible rate, award bookings in standard rooms, and even on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/pay-my-way\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay My Way<\/a> mixed currency awards at Hyatt hotels. However, you can't redeem these on the same stay as one booked with free night certificates.<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt only requires you to cash in one Suite Upgrade Award per reservation (of up to seven nights). That said, maximizing Suite Upgrade Awards will be a challenge if you stay in one property for only a night at a time. If that's how you travel, you'll have a more difficult time getting outsized value from a Suite Upgrade Award.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Suite Upgrade Awards are only valid for standard suites. Like other hotel chains, each Hyatt property has a different definition of what a &#8220;standard suite&#8221; is. All to say, your mileage may vary if your suite is substantially larger than a standard room.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_166308\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-166308 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Hyatt-St-Kitts-plune-pool-rooftop-suite-featured.png\" alt=\"Living room in the Park Hyatt St. Kitts plunge pool suite\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Hyatt-St-Kitts-plune-pool-rooftop-suite-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Hyatt-St-Kitts-plune-pool-rooftop-suite-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Hyatt-St-Kitts-plune-pool-rooftop-suite-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Hyatt-St-Kitts-plune-pool-rooftop-suite-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Park Hyatt St. Kitts. Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>And don't forget, those with Globalist status (and, by extension, Lifetime Globalist members) are also entitled to space-available room upgrades to standard suites at check-in. And this comes in addition to the four Suite Upgrade Awards you get just for achieving Globalist elite status every year.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose Suite Upgrade Awards through the Hyatt Milestone Rewards program and can't use them, you can transfer them to another World of Hyatt member online. Like Free Night Awards, Club Access Awards, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/guest-of-honor\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Guest of Honor Awards<\/a>, Suite Upgrade Awards can be moved to any other member from your Hyatt account on Hyatt.com or through the app.<\/p>\n<p>Awards can only be transferred once and can't be returned to the original World of Hyatt member. You'll want to make up your mind before completing the transfer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/world-of-hyatt\/apply-suite-upgrades-online\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Apply Hyatt Suite Upgrades, Club Access Awards Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"American_Airlines_elite_status\">American Airlines elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A new perk Hyatt introduced in 2025 as a Milestone Rewards is American Airlines AAdvantage elite status. At 70, 80, or 90 qualifying nights, you can select AAdvantage Gold status. AAdvantage Platinum status is up for grabs every 10 nights you stay between 100 and 150 nights. You can select either status once if you earn the requisite number of qualifying nights.<\/p>\n<p>For the right traveler, electing American Airlines elite status over Suite Upgrade Awards, bonus points, or Miraval Extra Night Awards makes a lot of sense. If you fly American regularly (or switch your loyalty to the carrier after making your Milestone Rewards selection), status can help you save on checked bag fees and paid seat selection and even score you an occasional complimentary upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>However, the choice of AA elite status loses its luster if you already have Gold or Platinum status, will earn it through flying this year (for work or leisure) or shopping online, or if you can replicate a lot of the benefits it offers by applying for an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190104\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190104 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/American-Airlines-Featured-Tyler-Glatt-3.png\" alt=\"American Airlines plane seen from the DFW airport train\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/American-Airlines-Featured-Tyler-Glatt-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/American-Airlines-Featured-Tyler-Glatt-3-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/American-Airlines-Featured-Tyler-Glatt-3-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/American-Airlines-Featured-Tyler-Glatt-3-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/how-to-get-elite-status-without-flying\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Get Airline Elite Status Without Flying<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>World of Hyatt's Milestone Rewards program makes the path to the brand's three elite tiers more lucrative. Even better, you can earn Milestone Rewards starting at just 20 elite qualifying nights or 35,000 base points. That means you don't have to wait to reach the Discoverist status tier or Globalist status to enjoy quality perks and benefits. That's a great perk that rewards even those who travel less frequently.<\/p>\n<p>After reaching the first threshold, Hyatt offers additional rewards incrementally until you earn 60 nights or 100,000 base points. After that, more rewards come every 10 nights. Like with most programs where you can receive milestone rewards, it's not worth chasing them outright.<\/p>\n<p>Think of Club Access awards, bonus points, and multiple denominations of an additional Suite Upgrade Award as nothing more than icing on the Hyatt cake &#8212; which is already a great tiered caked as it is. Valuable perks? Yes. But more so when you're already earning World of Hyatt elite status organically.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4ba7741f-2b68-45ce-9bc4-e65b9f6c260f.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"The World of Hyatt Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> 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.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='The World of Hyatt Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheWorldOfHyattCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005136&type=3&u1=7ee9aaf4429de655741f65cdff28e186&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>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<\/li>\r\n<li>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<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/a3203c4b-cd68-4b4e-81b0-2c279a9aa5f9.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"World of Hyatt Business Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> 60,000 Bonus Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='World of Hyatt Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WorldOfHyattBusinessCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$199<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005137&type=3&u1=ef88b8d84ec58c95a7f906abe95cab02&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Up to 9X total points per $1 spent at Hyatt \u2013 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<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nIn addition, you'll earn 2X points per $1 spent in your top three spend categories each quarter. 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