{"id":200639,"date":"2025-08-20T22:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T22:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=200639\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:20:52","slug":"hyatt-suite-upgrade-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-suite-upgrade-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards: What to Know About How to Earn, Use, and Maximize These Upgrade Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards\u00a0are among the most valuable perks you can earn as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a> member. These coveted awards allow you to confirm a standard suite at the time of booking \u2014 rather than hoping for an upgrade at check-in. Even better, a single award can be applied to a stay of up to seven nights. This spells incredible value at high-end properties.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll dive into how to earn and use Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards to book a more luxurious experience without spending a fortune.<\/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=\"#How_to_Earn_Hyatt_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Earn Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Milestone_Rewards\">Milestone Rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Lifetime_Globalist\">Lifetime Globalist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#As_a_gift_from_a_friend_or_family_member\">As a gift from a friend or family member<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Use_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Use Suite Upgrade Awards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hyatt_Suite_Upgrade_Award_Restrictions\">Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ineligible_World_of_Hyatt_Properties_for_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">Ineligible World of Hyatt Properties for Suite Upgrade Awards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Maximize_Your_Hyatt_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Maximize Your Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What_to_think_about_before_applying_a_Suite_Upgrade_Award\">What to think about before applying a Suite Upgrade Award<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Gift_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Gift Suite Upgrade Awards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Earn_Hyatt_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Earn Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are effectively just three ways of obtaining these coveted Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards. However, just one of them is realistically achievable for most World of Hyatt members.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Milestone_Rewards\">Milestone Rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>World of Hyatt offers its members the ability to earn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/milestone-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Milestone Rewards<\/a> as they ascend the program's elite ranks. The more you stay at Hyatt properties, the more of these upgrade awards you can earn.<\/p>\n<p>You will unlock the ability to earn your first Suite Upgrade Award once you reach 40 qualifying nights or 65,000 base points. That's followed by another two Suite Upgrade Awards when you\u2019ve stayed 50 qualifying nights (or accrued 80,000 base points). And you'll earn two more when you earn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-globalist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Globalist status<\/a> at 60 qualifying nights (or 100,000 base points).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_200748\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/588\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-200748 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-of-Hyatt-Milestone-Rewards-1024x803.png\" alt=\"World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards at 40 qualifying nights\" width=\"750\" height=\"588\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-of-Hyatt-Milestone-Rewards-1024x803.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-of-Hyatt-Milestone-Rewards-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-of-Hyatt-Milestone-Rewards-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-of-Hyatt-Milestone-Rewards-1536x1205.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-of-Hyatt-Milestone-Rewards.png 1958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>From then on, you'll earn a new Milestone Reward every 10 additional qualifying nights. Each milestone gives you the chance to choose another suite upgrade certificate or other perks. This continues until you max out at 150 qualifying nights per year.<\/p>\n<p>That means ultra-frequent Hyatt guests have a chance of earning up to 14 Suite Upgrade Awards every year. More realistically, those who reach Globalist status can expect to earn up to five. And they can deliver plenty of value when used strategically.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Lifetime_Globalist\">Lifetime Globalist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those lucky enough to have reached Lifetime Globalist status with Hyatt receive four Suite Upgrade Awards every year around March 1 and still have the chance to earn additional ones through Milestone Rewards, as described above.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, to get to Lifetime Globalist status, you would need to earn a cumulative 1,000,000 base points as a World of Hyatt member. At five base points per dollar spent, that translates to a whopping $200,000 spent at Hyatt properties to attain Lifetime Globalist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Guide to Hyatt Elite Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"As_a_gift_from_a_friend_or_family_member\">As a gift from a friend or family member<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some Milestone Rewards, including Suite Upgrade Awards, can be gifted to other World of Hyatt members. So, if you have generous friends or family members who have earned these awards but don't plan to use them, they can send one your way.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember: the award must be used before it expires. So, make sure your <strong>check-out date is on or before the expiry date<\/strong> before you ask your friend or family member.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, if any of you out there are feeling particularly generous, you know how to get a hold of me!<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Use_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Use Suite Upgrade Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards couldn\u2019t be easier to use. Just check that the hotel you\u2019d like to book has a Standard Suite available for your desired dates. If it shows up in the search results, you can apply your Suite Upgrade Award to confirm the suite right away. There's no need to gamble on a complimentary elite upgrade that might not be available when you check in.<\/p>\n<p>Here's a step-by-step guide to redeeming a Suite Upgrade Award in the mobile app: Tap on <strong>Account <\/strong>in the lower right-hand corner, then select the <strong>Awards <\/strong>tab.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"400\/867\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200640 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5757-473x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Hyatt App Awards Tab\" width=\"400\" height=\"867\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5757-473x1024.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5757-138x300.jpeg 138w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5757-768x1664.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5757-709x1536.jpeg 709w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5757-945x2048.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5757-scaled.jpeg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the Suite Upgrade Award you\u2019d like to use for your next booking and tap on the <strong>Redeem<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"400\/867\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200641 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5758-473x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Hyatt App Suite Upgrade Award Selection\" width=\"400\" height=\"867\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5758-473x1024.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5758-138x300.jpeg 138w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5758-768x1664.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5758-709x1536.jpeg 709w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5758-945x2048.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5758-scaled.jpeg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You will be redirected to Hyatt\u2019s search screen to choose your hotel and dates for your stay to be booked into this standard suite using your hard-earned Milestone Reward.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"400\/867\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200644 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5761-473x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Hyatt App Hotel Search\" width=\"400\" height=\"867\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5761-473x1024.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5761-138x300.jpeg 138w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5761-768x1664.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5761-709x1536.jpeg 709w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5761-945x2048.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5761-scaled.jpeg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the best features of Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards \u2014 and what sets them apart from other &#8220;upgrade&#8221; perks offered by competitors \u2014 is that they can be used for stays of up to seven consecutive nights. This makes them especially valuable for leisure trips, when you're more likely to stay longer at upscale properties.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that you can only apply Suite Upgrade Awards on reservations for standard or club-level rooms <strong>booked directly with Hyatt <\/strong>\u2014 whether paid with cash, points, or a points + cash redemption. They cannot be applied to third-party bookings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/pay-my-way\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Use Hyatt Pay My Way and Points + Cash Options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hyatt_Suite_Upgrade_Award_Restrictions\">Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award Restrictions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As valuable as these Suite Upgrade Awards are, there are a few important restrictions to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Not all World of Hyatt properties allow suite upgrade redemptions, and unfortunately, Hyatt doesn't publish a full list of ineligible hotels. If you're having trouble applying a Suite Upgrade Award, we recommend contacting Hyatt to confirm the property you want to book participates.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to stay at a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/new-hotel-bonus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">nifty new property<\/a>, you'll need to wait until the hotel has officially opened and begun welcoming guests. Even if it's possible to book your stay in advance, you won't be able to apply an award until the hotel is fully operational.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-204529 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-Featured.png\" alt=\"Grand Hyatt Athens\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Grand Hyatt Athens. Credit: Tyler Glatt\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Remember that <strong>your check-out date must be on or before the expiration date of your Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award <\/strong>\u2014 regardless of how far in advance you book your stay. These awards are valid until the end of the calendar year in which you earn them, plus an additional 14 months.<\/p>\n<p>You can only use these awards to upgrade to standard suites. Premium suites can't be confirmed in advance using your Suite Upgrade Awards. However, it never hurts to ask for an additional upgrade at check-in.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, these awards cannot be combined with Free Night Awards earned via the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-brand-explorer\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Brand Explorer perk<\/a>, those earned with a cobranded Hyatt credit card, or any other promotional free nights. They also can't be used with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/guest-of-honor\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Guest of Honor<\/a> bookings. Only stays booked using cash, points, or a combination of points + cash are eligible to be upgraded via these awards.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ineligible_World_of_Hyatt_Properties_for_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">Ineligible World of Hyatt Properties for Suite Upgrade Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, there are some properties where you can't use your Suite Upgrade Awards. There are several reasons for ineligibility. The most sensible reason is that some properties don't feature suites at all, as is the case with most Hyatt Place and Hyatt Studios hotels. Or, there might only be premium suites available on property, like at certain all-inclusives.<\/p>\n<p>The full list of Hyatt brands where you can't use Suite Night Awards includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caption by Hyatt hotels or resorts<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Place hotels or resorts<\/li>\n<li>Hyatt Studios hotels<\/li>\n<li>Me and All Hotels properties or<\/li>\n<li>Any Destination by Hyatt Residences property, except those mentioned in the <a href=\"https:\/\/world.hyatt.com\/content\/gp\/en\/landing\/destination-residence-awards.html\" title=\"https:\/\/world.hyatt.com\/content\/gp\/en\/landing\/destination-residence-awards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Destination by Hyatt Residence Award Terms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, there are specific properties that are just excluded for unstated reasons. For example, the Park Hyatt Sydney blocks Suite Upgrade Awards. That's in spite of the fact that the property has suites available that would otherwise be standard suites at other Hyatt properties<\/p>\n<p>The full list of excluded World of Hyatt properties from Hyatt's Terms & Conditions is:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1112\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1112 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Park Hyatt Sydney<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Park Hyatt Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Andaz Lisbon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency Kyoto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Paris Madeleine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Herald Square New York<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt City of Dreams Manila<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Ave New York<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Spirit Ridge at NK\u2019MIP Resort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Cheyenne Mountain Resort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Rosemont<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency Lisle near Naperville<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency Madrid Residences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency Morristown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Regency Manchester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Numu Boutique Hotel San Miguel de Allende<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thompson Seattle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thompson Hollywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Chicago Athletic Association<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hotel Revival Baltimore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hotel Avatar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Waterfront Hotel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Park South<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Laurel Inn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hotel Kabuki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alila Manggis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Studios at Alila Sminyak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alila Villas Uluwatu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alila Taihu Suzhou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-44 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alila Ubud<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-45 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Episode Hsinchu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-46 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">EPISODE Daan Taipei<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-47 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ronil Goa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-48 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyatt Raipur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-49 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">H\u00f4tel du Louvre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-50 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ventana Campground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-51 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Standard, Hua Hin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-52 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Standard, London<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-53 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Standard, High Line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-54 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Standard, East Village<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-55 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Standard, Maldives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-56 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The StandardX, Melbourne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-57 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">StandardX Bangkok Riverfront (The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-58 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Standard, Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-59 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sunscape Sabor Cozumel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-60 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dreams Aventuras<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-61 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dreams Royal Beach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-62 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AluaSoul Alcudia Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-63 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AluaSoul Menorca<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-64 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alua Leo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-65 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AluaSun Far Menorca<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-66 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AluaSun Mediterr\u00e1neo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-67 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AluaSun Cala Antena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-68 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alua Boccaccio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-69 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AluaSun Lago Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-70 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AluaSun Doblemar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-71 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel Frankfurt Hochst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-72 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-73 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel Frankfurt Sportpark<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-74 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-75 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel Nurburgring Ferienpark<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-76 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel Nurburgring Motorsport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-77 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel Nurburgring Congress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-78 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lindner Hotel Bratislava<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-79 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Brunfels Hotel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Maximize_Your_Hyatt_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Maximize Your Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, the longer your stay and the nicer the hotel, the more value you\u2019d get from these awards. Since each award can be applied to a stay of up to seven consecutive nights, shorter stays won't unlock the perk's full potential. If you apply your award to a one-night stay, that certificate doesn't retain any value from the six additional nights you didn't upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The Hyatt portfolio ranges from high-end brands like Andaz, Thompson, and Park Hyatt to budget-conscious options like Hyatt Place and Hyatt House. Although some of these lower-cost hotels do have standard suites, they aren't all that exciting. Top-tier properties, on the other hand, offer luxurious suites that tend to be far more differentiated from a standard room at the same property.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_to_think_about_before_applying_a_Suite_Upgrade_Award\">What to think about before applying a Suite Upgrade Award<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another way to think about the value of upgrading to a standard suite is to compare the cost (in points or cash) to the cost of a standard room.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a standard room at a Category 1 property will set you back 5,000 points per night, while a standard suite costs 8,000. That 3,000-point difference per night adds up to 21,000 points over a seven-night stay.<\/p>\n<p>Now consider the difference at a property like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/hotel\/argentina\/palacio-duhau-park-hyatt-buenos-aires\/bueph\" rel=\"noopener\">Palacio Duhau &#8211; Park Hyatt Buenos Aires<\/a>, a Category 6 hotel. Here, a standard room costs 25,000 points per night, and a standard suite costs 40,000 per night. By applying your Suite Upgrade Award to a 7-night stay, you\u2019d be saving 105,000 for the duration of your stay.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_200744\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-200744 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CE08BE79-A6E3-49C7-9977-C6F3AC0E5F86_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CE08BE79-A6E3-49C7-9977-C6F3AC0E5F86_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CE08BE79-A6E3-49C7-9977-C6F3AC0E5F86_1_105_c-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CE08BE79-A6E3-49C7-9977-C6F3AC0E5F86_1_105_c-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CE08BE79-A6E3-49C7-9977-C6F3AC0E5F86_1_105_c-276x207.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CE08BE79-A6E3-49C7-9977-C6F3AC0E5F86_1_105_c-476x357.jpeg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Palacio Duhau &#8211; Park Hyatt Buenos Aires<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>It's also important to remember that Suite Upgrade Awards only upgrade you from a standard room to a standard suite. They <strong>do not<\/strong> cover the cost of the stay itself. So, if you're booking a top-tier property, you\u2019ll still need to pay the full rate in cash or points for that standard room. At times, this can be pretty significant.<\/p>\n<p>For many travelers, the sweet spot is a four-to-six-night stay at a high-end (but not top-tier) property. Rather than fixating on the price difference between a room and a suite, look for properties that offer meaningful differentiation between the two categories. If you have some points to burn, here are some of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/top-luxury-hyatt-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best Hyatt hotels in the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Gift_Suite_Upgrade_Awards\">How to Gift Suite Upgrade Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gifting away a Hyatt award is super simple.\u00a0You'll follow the same process we outlined above to redeem an award. However, in this case, you'll need to tap the <strong>Gift<\/strong> button. Then, a new screen will ask for your recipient\u2019s World of Hyatt membership number and last name. Tap <strong>Gift<\/strong> <strong>Now<\/strong> and give yourself a nice pat on the back.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"473\/1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-200642 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5759-473x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Hyatt App Award Gifting\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5759-473x1024.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5759-138x300.jpeg 138w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5759-768x1664.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5759-709x1536.jpeg 709w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5759-945x2048.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_5759-scaled.jpeg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your lucky friend will receive an email alerting them of your generosity. Once they open their Hyatt app, they\u2019ll see this award for themselves. And they can then upgrade a future stay to a standard suite.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award is among the most flexible and valuable in the hotel industry. And it's no surprise they're a favorite among Hyatt loyalists. Even the occasional Hyatt guest \u2014 with the right friends \u2014 can benefit from this amazing perk. That's a pretty great strategy for converting casual customers into Hyatt fanatics.<\/p>\n<p>For those who invest serious resources with Hyatt, Lifetime Globalist brings the promise of four Suite Upgrade Awards annually. For everyone else, there are ample opportunities to claim these awards as you earn elite status and unlock Milestone Rewards.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you're celebrating something special or just want more space, these awards can elevate your stay. 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