Page Contents<\/p>
- What Are Hyatt Qualifying Nights?<\/a><\/li>
- How to Earn Hyatt Qualifying Nights<\/a>
- Staying at Hyatt<\/a><\/li>
- Holding and spending on World of Hyatt co-branded credit cards<\/a><\/li>
- Hosting events through Hyatt<\/a><\/li>
- Gifting Guest of Honor Awards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How Many Qualifying Nights Do I Need for Hyatt Elite Status?<\/a>
- Qualify for elite status via base points<\/a><\/li>
- Can you earn Lifetime Globalist via qualifying nights?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Shortcuts to World of Hyatt Elite Status<\/a>
- Credit cards<\/a><\/li>
- Status matches and fast-track offers<\/a><\/li>
- Limited-time promotions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
What Are Hyatt Qualifying Nights?<\/span><\/h2>\n
World of Hyatt has three levels of elite status: Discoverist<\/a>, Explorist<\/a>, and Globalist<\/a>. Each tier provides increasing benefits to enjoy during your stay.<\/p>\n
One way to achieve elite status or move to a higher tier is through qualifying nights. Typically, each night at a participating World of Hyatt<\/a> hotel booked on an eligible rate counts as one qualifying night. But there are also several ways to earn additional qualifying nights without actually staying at a Hyatt hotel.<\/p>\n
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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo. Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n All the methods we'll discuss will help you accumulate tier-qualifying nights, which unlock higher status and more benefits. The more nights you stay, or the more you spend on a co-branded Hyatt credit card, the faster you'll advance in status \u2014 and the more Milestone Rewards<\/a> you'll earn.<\/p>\n
How to Earn Hyatt Qualifying Nights<\/span><\/h2>\n
There are three main ways to earn qualifying nights toward World of Hyatt elite status<\/a>:<\/p>\n
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- Staying at participating World of Hyatt locations<\/li>\n
- Holding and spending on World of Hyatt co-branded credit cards<\/li>\n
- Planning and hosting events at Hyatt properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Combining credit card spending and hotel stays can be an effective strategy to reach elite status faster.<\/p>\n
Staying at Hyatt<\/span><\/h3>\n
A convenient feature of the World of Hyatt loyalty program is that members earn tier-qualifying nights whether stays are booked with cash, Hyatt points<\/a>, or free night certificates, provided the property participates in the program.<\/p>\n
That means you can achieve elite status without spending money at Hyatt properties by booking stays entirely with points or certificates<\/a>. However, you can accelerate your elite status progress even further using the methods below.<\/p>\n
Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Related: How To Use Hyatt Pay My Way and Points + Cash Options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Holding and spending on World of Hyatt co-branded credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n
Both The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a> and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a> can help you earn Hyatt elite status faster \u2014 in multiple ways.<\/p>\n
Just holding either card automatically grants Discoverist status, giving you a head start in the program. If you hold the personal card, you\u2019ll also receive five qualifying nights each year, beginning once you open your account. The business version does not offer this perk.<\/p>\n
When it comes to spending, both cards let you earn additional qualifying nights based on how much you put on the card. With the World of Hyatt Card, you\u2019ll earn two qualifying nights for every $5,000 spent. With the Hyatt Business Card, you\u2019ll earn five qualifying nights for every $10,000 spent.<\/p>\n
Depending on your spending habits, using one of these cards may be the easiest way to earn qualifying nights and unlock higher tiers of Hyatt elite status.<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/div>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>Apply Now<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$95Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>
Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 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
- 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
- 1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> 60,000 Bonus Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div>Apply Now<\/a> <\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$199Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>
Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 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
- 2X points per $1 spent on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li>\r\n
- 1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\nIn addition, you'll earn 2X points per $1 spent in your top three spend categories each quarter. Eligible categories include:\r\n- \r\n
- Dining<\/li>\r\n
- Shipping<\/li>\r\n
- Airline tickets when purchased directly with the airline<\/li>\r\n
- Local transit & commuting<\/li>\r\n
- Social media & search engine Advertising<\/li>\r\n
- Car rental agencies<\/li>\r\n
- Gas stations<\/li>\r\n
- Internet, cable & phone services<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Hosting events through Hyatt<\/span><\/h3>\n
Hosting social events or meetings at Hyatt properties is another less obvious way to earn qualifying nights. Hyatt members who book eligible events earn two qualifying nights for every $5,000 spent, up to a maximum of 60 nights per year.<\/p>\n
Gifting Guest of Honor Awards<\/span><\/h3>\n
You can also earn Hyatt qualifying nights for being generous! World of Hyatt members can gift Guest of Honor Awards<\/a> to other members. You'll get one qualifying night when the recipient completes their stay, regardless of how long they stay.<\/p>\n
How Many Qualifying Nights Do I Need for Hyatt Elite Status?<\/span><\/h2>\n
To achieve and maintain Hyatt elite status via qualifying nights, you'll need to earn the following qualifying nights each calendar year through hotel stays, credit card spending, events, or a combination of these.<\/p>\n
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- Discoverist:<\/strong> 10 qualifying nights per year<\/li>\n
- Explorist:<\/strong> 30 qualifying nights per year<\/li>\n
- Globalist:<\/strong> 60 qualifying nights per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Qualify for elite status via base points<\/span><\/h3>\n
Another way to earn Hyatt elite status is through base points. Base points come from eligible spending at Hyatt hotels, including room rates and dining charges. For example, Discoverist status requires 25,000 base points, equivalent to $5,000 spent at Hyatt properties.<\/p>\n
Depending on how you travel, earning status via base points may be easier than earning qualifying nights.<\/p>\n
Can you earn Lifetime Globalist via qualifying nights?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Lifetime Globalist status requires accumulating 1 million base points. You cannot reach this milestone through credit card spending; only points earned directly from Hyatt stays qualify.<\/p>\n
Shortcuts to World of Hyatt Elite Status<\/span><\/h2>\n
If you want to earn Hyatt elite status this year but find the requirements a bit daunting, you may find value in taking advantage of one of the available elite status shortcuts.<\/p>\n
Credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n
Both the World of Hyatt Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>) and Hyatt Business Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>) automatically grant Discoverist status<\/a> without any Hyatt stays. This is the quickest route to entry-level elite status and its accompanying perks, like preferred room upgrades and late checkout.<\/p>\n
Credit: Hyatt Homes & Hideaways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Status matches and fast-track offers<\/span><\/h3>\n
Hyatt doesn\u2019t offer a public status match, but there are a couple of targeted ways to fast-track your way to elite status.<\/p>\n
American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> members can unlock Hyatt status through Loyalty Choice Rewards<\/a>. After earning 100,000 Loyalty Points in a calendar year, you\u2019ll automatically receive Discoverist status. At the 175,000 or 250,000-point thresholds, you can select Explorist status from a menu of benefits.<\/p>\n
Hyatt also offers a corporate fast-track program<\/a> that gives eligible employees complimentary Explorist status for 90 days. During that period, you can earn a higher tier by earning a set number of qualifying nights. This offer is only available to employees of participating large companies. Registration is required<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Limited-time promotions<\/span><\/h3>\n
Hyatt regularly launches promotions that let you earn qualifying nights faster, such as earning double qualifying nights at specific brands. When these offers come around, they're worth taking advantage of. Our Hyatt promotion roundup<\/a> is regularly updated to reflect all the current offers.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n
- Explorist:<\/strong> 30 qualifying nights per year<\/li>\n
- Discoverist:<\/strong> 10 qualifying nights per year<\/li>\n
- Status matches and fast-track offers<\/a><\/li>
- Can you earn Lifetime Globalist via qualifying nights?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Holding and spending on World of Hyatt co-branded credit cards<\/a><\/li>
- How to Earn Hyatt Qualifying Nights<\/a>
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