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Field Values
Programme type hotel, other
Source layers inferred, official, programme, user_reported
Transfer partners HeyMax, Hyatt, World of Hyatt
Routes / regions / hotels Alila Shanghai, Andaz Singapore, Bangkok, Beijing, China, Chengdu, Chengdu, China, China, Fukuoka, Japan, Global, Grand Hyatt SFO, Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo, Italy, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Kyoto, Fuji, Kuala Lumpur, Kyoto, Japan, Park Hyatt Kyoto, Andaz Fuji Speedway, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Phu Quoc, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Taipei, San Francisco, +8 more
Cabins / tiers Club, Club Access / Globalist, Club Lounge, Club Lounge / Globalist, Elite, Elite status, Globalist, Globalist / Guest of Honor, Globalist / Guest of Honour, Globalist|Explorist, Standard Room, Suite
Currencies cashback, Hyatt Points, Hyatt points, Max Miles, MaxMiles, maxmiles, points, Qualifying Nights, World of Hyatt points

Community-Learned Rules and Datapoints

Grand Hyatt Beijing (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that at Grand Hyatt Beijing, renovated suites are classified as premium rooms, preventing World of Hyatt members from using a Suite Upgrade Award (SUA) to upgrade into them.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Beijing
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt Points
Award route / region Beijing, China
Cabin / tier Suite
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-09
Last seen 2026-06-09T00:53:39+00:00
Observed result Renovated suites are classified as premium suites, making them ineligible for SUA redemption.
Public/official layer Suite Upgrade Awards can only be used to upgrade to standard suites.
Caveat Only about 25% of the hotel's rooms are currently renovated, and progress is reported to be slow.

Claim 18093 (user verified, risk: low)

Park Hyatt Bangkok can accommodate late checkouts as late as 5:00 PM, whereas InterContinental Bangkok may deny late checkout requests citing high occupancy.

Field Value
Status context-dependent
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt Bangkok
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Bangkok
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-08
Last seen 2026-06-08T15:29:47+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Bangkok allowed 5 PM checkout; InterContinental Bangkok denied it
Public/official layer Late checkout is subject to availability for non-guaranteed tiers
Caveat Subject to availability and elite status

Park Hyatt (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt properties may still offer 4 PM late checkouts to elite members even after being designated as resort properties, which are officially excluded from guaranteed late checkout.

Field Value
Status context-dependent
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Cabin / tier Elite status
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-06-06T11:59:22+00:00
Observed result Offered 4 PM checkouts without asking at Park Hyatt resort properties.
Public/official layer Resort properties are excluded from guaranteed 4 PM late checkout for World of Hyatt elite members.
Caveat Highly dependent on elite status, nights stayed, and individual property discretion (YMMV).

Claim 17191 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Regency Kyoto is scheduled to be demolished in 2027. Currently, World of Hyatt Globalists are upgraded to the best lead-in room category (no suites) and receive daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (excluding drinks priced 7,000 yen and above).

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Kyoto, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Fees / surcharges Parking is ~2,000 Yen per night
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-06-06
Last seen 2026-06-06T08:52:46+00:00
Observed result Globalists upgraded to 60sq m balcony rooms (no suites) and given daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (except those >= 7,000 yen)
Caveat No club lounge is available at this hotel

Claim 17177 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Regency Kyoto will be demolished in 2027. Until its closure, Globalists are upgraded to the best lead-in room category (up to 60sq m balcony rooms, as suites are no longer available) and receive daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (excluding drinks priced 7,000 yen and above).

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Kyoto, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Fees / surcharges Parking is ~2,000 Yen per night
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-06
Last seen 2026-06-06T08:52:46+00:00
Observed result Upgraded to 60sq m balcony room, free drinks at Bar Touzan (except those >= 7,000 yen)
Caveat There is no club lounge at this property, and suite upgrades are no longer offered.

Claim 17174 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Regency Kyoto is scheduled to be demolished and will close permanently in 2027.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Kyoto, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-06-06
Last seen 2026-06-06T08:52:46+00:00
Observed result Property closure confirmed for 2027
Caveat Globalist members currently get upgraded to the best lead-in room category (up to 60sq m balcony rooms, no suites) and receive daily free drinks at Bar Touzan.

Claim 17171 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Regency Kyoto will be demolished in 2027. Globalist benefits at this property include automatic upgrades to the best lead-in room category (king/twin balcony, 60sq m, no suites), daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (excluding drinks priced 7,000 Yen and above), and no club lounge.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt Points
Award route / region Kyoto, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-06
Last seen 2026-06-06T08:52:46+00:00
Observed result Globalists upgraded to 60sq m balcony rooms, received daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (except 5 premium options), paid 2,000 Yen/night parking.
Caveat Property is slated for demolition in 2027; no suites are available for Globalist upgrades.

Claim 17128 (user verified, risk: low)

At Hyatt Regency Kyoto, World of Hyatt Globalists are upgraded to the best lead-in room category (King/Twin Balcony, 60sq m) as there are no suites, and receive daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (excluding those 7,000 Yen and above).

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Kyoto, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Fees / surcharges Parking is ~2,000 Yen per night
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-06-06
Last seen 2026-06-06T05:26:46+00:00
Observed result Upgraded to 60sq m balcony room (no suites available), daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (except >7k JPY)
Public/official layer Globalist standard suite upgrade subject to availability
Caveat The hotel has no club lounge and is slated to close/be demolished in 2027.

Hyatt Regency Kyoto: MCC 2027 (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that hyatt Regency Kyoto is slated to close/be demolished in 2027, and Globalist upgrades are currently limited to non-suite categories (best lead-in room, e.g., 60sqm king/twin balcony).

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Kyoto, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-06-06
Last seen 2026-06-06T07:19:14+00:00
Observed result Globalists are automatically upgraded to the best lead-in room category (king/twin balcony, 60sqm) with no suites available.
Caveat No suite upgrades are available for Globalists at this property anymore.

Claim 17105 (user verified, risk: low)

At Hyatt Regency Kyoto, World of Hyatt Globalists are upgraded to the best lead-in room category (60sqm king/twin balcony, no suites) and receive daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (excluding drinks 7,000 yen and above), but there is no club lounge.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Card Citi Prestige
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Expiry rule Hotel leaving Hyatt in 2027
Award route / region Kyoto, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Fees / surcharges Parking is ~2,000 Yen per night with unlimited entries/exits
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-06-06
Last seen 2026-06-06T05:26:46+00:00
Observed result Upgraded to 60sqm balcony room (no suites available for upgrades). Daily free drinks at Bar Touzan (except 5 premium options). No club lounge on property.
Public/official layer Globalists receive best room available up to standard suites, and club lounge access or breakfast where no lounge exists.
Caveat The hotel is slated to close or rebrand in 2027. No suites are available for Globalist upgrades.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo reclassified itself as a resort, exempting it from providing the guaranteed 4 p.m. late check-out benefit to World of Hyatt Globalist members.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo, Japan
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-04
Last seen 2026-06-04T12:56:37.070696+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Tokyo reclassified as a resort to exempt itself from the guaranteed 4 p.m. late check-out benefit.
Public/official layer World of Hyatt Globalist members are guaranteed a 4 p.m. late check-out except at resort properties.
Caveat This exemption is specific to properties classified as resorts under World of Hyatt terms.

Claim 16409 (risk: high)

World of Hyatt is revising its award charts from May 2026, expanding each category to five tiers of pricing (up from three), resulting in price increases of up to 67%.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer programme
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Miles / points up to 67% increase
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-06-04
Last seen 2026-06-04T13:02:13.161962+00:00
Public/official layer Award categories expanded to five tiers of pricing.
Caveat Increases award night costs significantly across categories.

Claim 16204 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt expanded its award chart pricing tiers from 3 to 5, increasing the maximum cost of award nights by 33% to 67% starting 20 May 2026.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer programme
Merchant Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt Points
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-06-02
Last seen 2026-06-04T05:11:39.881031+00:00
Public/official layer New award chart with 5 pricing tiers per category went live on 20 May 2026.
Caveat This introduces a pseudo-dynamic award chart structure.

Claim 14985 (risk: low)

From 30 June 2026, World of Hyatt Globalists, Explorists, and co-brand cardholders can book award nights 13 months in advance, compared to 12 months for other members.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt Points
Cabin / tier Globalist|Explorist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-02
Last seen 2026-06-02T01:18:16+00:00
Public/official layer World of Hyatt allows elite members early access to award nights 13 months ahead starting 30 June 2026.

Claim 14983 (risk: low)

From 30 June 2026, World of Hyatt Globalists, Explorists, and co-brand cardholders can book award nights 13 months ahead, compared to 12 months for other members.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Cabin / tier Globalist|Explorist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-02
Last seen 2026-06-02T01:18:16+00:00
Public/official layer World of Hyatt Globalists, Explorists and co-brand cardholders can book award nights 13 months ahead starting 30 June 2026

Claim 14979 (risk: low)

Starting 30 June 2026, World of Hyatt Globalists, Explorists, and co-brand cardholders can book award nights 13 months in advance, compared to 12 months for other members.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer programme
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt Points
Cabin / tier Globalist|Explorist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-06-02
Last seen 2026-06-02T01:18:16+00:00
Public/official layer World of Hyatt elite members and co-brand cardholders get 13-month early access to award bookings starting 30 June 2026.

Claim 13920

World Of Hyatt Points Purchase | MCC: 7399 | Card: Citi Rewards VISA Card | Listed on HeyMax under MCC 7399. Later reported to be removed from 'Shop With Max' due to tracking bugs.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant World Of Hyatt Points Purchase
Card Citi Rewards VISA Card
MCC 7399
Caveat Listed on HeyMax under MCC 7399. Later reported to be removed from 'Shop With Max' due to tracking bugs.

Claim 13874

Hyatt Centric City Centre KL | MCC: None | Card: World of Hyatt Program | Loyalty program sweet spot: Newly-opened property registers as an aggressive Category 1 Hyatt redemption sweet spot, presenting massive outsized value relative to standard cash options or lower-tier Hyatt House properties within the KL region.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt Centric City Centre KL
Card World of Hyatt Program
Caveat Loyalty program sweet spot: Newly-opened property registers as an aggressive Category 1 Hyatt redemption sweet spot, presenting massive outsized value relative to standard cash options or lower-tier Hyatt House properties within the KL region.

Claim 13855

Andaz Singapore (Kris+ Payments) | MCC: 0 | Card: World of Hyatt Direct Booking Card | Nerf Alert: Double dipping rewards by stacking Kris+ payments with World of Hyatt (WOH) loyalty points at Andaz Singapore has been hard-nerfed. Hotel teams flag transactions to explicitly block WOH accrual on the backend for any bills routed via the Kris+ app, warning users that attempting to double-dip risks loyalty account closure.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Andaz Singapore (Kris+ Payments)
Card World of Hyatt Direct Booking Card
MCC 0
Caveat Nerf Alert: Double dipping rewards by stacking Kris+ payments with World of Hyatt (WOH) loyalty points at Andaz Singapore has been hard-nerfed. Hotel teams flag transactions to explicitly block WOH accrual on the backend for any bills routed via the Kris+ app, warning users that attempting to double-dip risks loyalty account closure.

Claim 12858

Hyatt | MCC: None | Card: None | Running a promo for 20% off when buying points. Max Miles can be transferred to Shebamiles directly at a 1:1 ratio for Star Alliance redemptions.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Caveat Running a promo for 20% off when buying points. Max Miles can be transferred to Shebamiles directly at a 1:1 ratio for Star Alliance redemptions.

Claim 11634 (user verified, risk: low)

Grand Hyatt SFO has been bumped up from World of Hyatt Category 5 to Category 6.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt SFO
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-05-24T03:51:10+00:00
Observed result Hotel category increased from Cat 5 to Cat 6

Claim 11628 (user verified, risk: low)

The Grand Hyatt San Francisco (GH SF) club lounge has permanently closed. For Hyatt properties in San Francisco with active club lounges, guests should book Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA or Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero).

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type other
Award route / region San Francisco
Cabin / tier Club Lounge / Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-05-24T03:30:22+00:00
Observed result Grand Hyatt SF club lounge is closed; HR SoMA and HR Embarcadero lounges remain open.
Caveat Grand Hyatt SFO (at the airport) still maintains an active club lounge.

Claim 11340 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo has very limited base room availability for full points redemptions, often requiring points + cash or booking a year in advance.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Award route / region Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
Cabin / tier Standard Room
Miles / points 25,000 - 30,000 points
Devaluation risk unknown
Last verified 2026-05-24T01:35:12+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-24T01:35:12+00:00
Observed result Users observed that base rooms are nearly impossible to book with full points unless booked a year out, with most nights requiring points + cash.
Caveat Suites may have better availability than base rooms.

Claim 11878 (user verified, risk: low)

Park Hyatt Sydney is classified as a resort property under World of Hyatt (the only one in Australia and New Zealand), which impacts elite benefits like guaranteed late checkout.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Sydney
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-05-24T00:55:47+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Sydney classified as a resort.
Public/official layer Resort properties are exempt from guaranteed late checkout.
Caveat Late checkout is not guaranteed at resort properties.

Claim 11882 (risk: low)

Park Hyatt Sydney has been reclassified as a resort property under World of Hyatt, which exempts it from providing guaranteed late checkout to elite members.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Sydney
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Sydney
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T00:55:47+00:00
Public/official layer World of Hyatt resort properties are exempt from offering guaranteed late checkout to elite members.
Caveat Late checkout is subject to availability rather than guaranteed.

Claim 11876 (risk: low)

Park Hyatt Sydney has been classified as a resort under World of Hyatt, meaning elite member benefits like guaranteed late checkout do not apply.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Sydney
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Sydney, Australia
Cabin / tier Elite
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T00:55:47+00:00
Public/official layer World of Hyatt resort properties are exempt from offering guaranteed late checkout to elite members
Caveat Late checkout is subject to availability rather than guaranteed

Claim 11699 (user verified, risk: low)

The Grand Hyatt San Francisco club lounge closed in 2025. For Hyatt club lounges in San Francisco, guests should book Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero) or Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region San Francisco
Cabin / tier Club Lounge
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T03:30:22+00:00
Caveat US club lounges are generally considered mediocre by some members.

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that grand Hyatt Fukuoka provides a complimentary daily mini-bar/fridge for guests booking a stay of 7 nights or more.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Fukuoka, Japan
Sweet spot yes
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T10:38:14+00:00
Observed result Hotel staff confirmed and provided complimentary daily mini-bar items for a 7-night stay.
Caveat May require a continuous 7-night booking and confirmation with the front desk.

Claim 11665 (user verified, risk: low)

Standard room redemptions for full points (25k-30k points) at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo are extremely limited and often only show Points+Cash options unless booked up to a year in advance.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Tokyo, Japan
Cabin / tier Standard Room
Miles / points 25,000 - 30,000 points
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T01:35:12+00:00
Observed result Users found 0% or very low full points availability for standard rooms unless searching almost a year out.
Caveat Standard rooms are highly competitive; suites may have better award availability.

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that grand Hyatt Fukuoka offers a complimentary mini-bar (replenished daily) for guests who book a stay of 7 nights or more.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Fukuoka, Japan
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T10:38:14+00:00
Observed result Complimentary mini-fridge items (sparkling water, water, orange juice) provided daily for a 7-night stay
Caveat Hotel staff may not proactively inform you; verification or asking at check-in may be required

Claim 11657 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA and Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero) both offer active club lounges.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA / Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region San Francisco
Cabin / tier Club Access / Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T03:30:22+00:00
Observed result These two Hyatt Regency properties in SF still maintain active club lounges
Caveat Club lounges in the United States are generally considered mediocre by users compared to international locations

Claim 11656 (user verified, risk: low)

The club lounge at Grand Hyatt San Francisco has closed, whereas the Grand Hyatt SFO lounge remains open.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt San Francisco / Grand Hyatt SFO
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region San Francisco (SFO)
Cabin / tier Club Access / Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T03:29:22+00:00
Observed result Grand Hyatt SF club lounge closed, Grand Hyatt SFO lounge is active
Caveat Grand Hyatt San Francisco club lounge reportedly closed in 2025

Claim 11652 (user verified, risk: low)

The Grand Hyatt San Francisco club lounge has closed, leaving Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero) and Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA as the remaining Hyatt properties in San Francisco with club lounges.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region San Francisco
Cabin / tier Club
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T03:30:22+00:00
Observed result Grand Hyatt SF club lounge closed; Hyatt Regency Embarcadero and SOMA still operate lounges
Caveat Grand Hyatt SFO (at the airport) still has an active club lounge.

Claim 11625 (user verified, risk: low)

Park Hyatt Sydney is classified as a resort under World of Hyatt, meaning late checkout benefits (such as 4 PM for Globalists) are not guaranteed.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Sydney
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Sydney, Australia
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T00:55:47+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Sydney reclassified as a resort, removing guaranteed late checkout.
Public/official layer World of Hyatt elite late checkout is subject to availability at resort properties.
Caveat This is World of Hyatt's only resort property in Australia and New Zealand.

Claim 11606 (user verified, risk: low)

World of Hyatt standard room award redemptions (full points) at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo are highly restricted and typically require booking up to a year in advance, otherwise only Points + Cash options are visible.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Tokyo, Japan
Cabin / tier Standard Room
Miles / points 25,000 to 30,000 points
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T01:35:12+00:00
Observed result Only points+cash options shown for standard rooms unless booking far in advance.
Caveat Suites may have better award availability than standard base rooms.

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that grand Hyatt Fukuoka provides a complimentary mini-bar (all items in the mini-fridge are free daily) for guests booking a stay of 7 nights or more.

Field Value
Status context-dependent
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Fukuoka, Japan
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T10:39:13+00:00
Observed result Complimentary mini-fridge daily for 7-night bookings.
Caveat Reported by a user who stayed 7 nights; another user staying 7 nights was not proactively informed of this benefit.

Claim 11603 (user verified, risk: low)

MaxMyPoint (maxmypoint.com) is a useful tool to track and determine award redemption availability and odds for Hyatt properties.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant MaxMyPoint
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T02:59:07+00:00
Observed result Shows redemption availability percentages and odds for Hyatt hotels
Caveat It is the sister website of maxfhr.

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that grand Hyatt Fukuoka provides a complimentary mini-bar (all items in the mini-fridge free daily) for guests booking a stay of 7 nights or more.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Fukuoka, Japan
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T10:39:13+00:00
Observed result Complimentary mini-bar daily for a 7-night stay
Caveat One user who stayed 7 nights was not proactively informed of this benefit, while another was explicitly told and received it.

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that grand Hyatt Fukuoka offers a complimentary mini-fridge daily for stays of 7 nights or more, though this benefit may not be proactively communicated to all eligible guests.

Field Value
Status context-dependent
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Fukuoka, Japan
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-24
Last seen 2026-05-24T10:39:13+00:00
Observed result One user was told mini-fridge is complimentary daily for 7-night bookings; another 7-night guest was not informed.
Caveat One user reported being told this by the hotel, while another who stayed 7 nights was not informed.

Claim 11086 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo no longer offers full points nights, only cash and points options.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Award route / region Tokyo
Miles / points 12500
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-05-23T21:30:18+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-23T21:30:18+00:00
Observed result Users observed only cash+points options (e.g., 12,500 points + 770 SGD) are available, with no full points nights.

Claim 10908 (user verified, risk: unknown)

Park Hyatt Tokyo and Grand Hyatt Tokyo are both Category 8 (45,000 points/night standard), but Grand Hyatt Tokyo can price higher (e.g., 55,000 points) than Park Hyatt on certain dates.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Tokyo, Japan
Miles / points 45000-55000
Devaluation risk unknown
Last seen 2026-05-23T16:28:40+00:00

Claim 10804 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai is ending its property contract and is expected to be repurposed for local government use rather than remaining a standard hotel.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt on the Bund
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Shanghai
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-23T08:32:30+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-23T08:32:30+00:00
Caveat Based on user reports of the contract ending.

Claim 10693 (risk: unknown)

Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai is leaving the Hyatt portfolio as its property contract is ending, and it is expected to be converted for local government use rather than remaining a commercial hotel.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Shanghai
Devaluation risk unknown
Last seen 2026-05-23T08:32:30+00:00

Claim 10694 (risk: unknown)

Upcoming World of Hyatt property openings include Park Hyatt Phu Quoc (Category 7) in Q3 2026, Hyatt Centric Sapporo in Q4 2026, and Andaz Hiroshima and Park Hyatt Taipei in 2027.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Phu Quoc, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Taipei
Devaluation risk unknown
Last seen 2026-05-23T07:33:02+00:00
Caveat Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is reportedly delayed and not yet available for booking.

Claim 10641 (user verified, risk: low)

Citi Ultima's complimentary night benefit (2NF) is no longer available for Park Hyatt properties in China after the concierge service migrated to Kiwi.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt
Card Citi Ultima
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region China
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-23T07:17:09+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-23T07:17:09+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt properties in China are removed from the 2NF benefit on the new Kiwi platform.
Caveat Based on user observation of the Kiwi booking portal.

Claim 10602 (user verified, risk: medium)

When replacing a paid night with a Free Night Award on a Hyatt reservation tagged with a Suite Upgrade Award (SUA), do not cancel the original reservation yourself as you may lose the SUA; contact the concierge instead.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-23T06:47:38+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-23T06:47:38+00:00
Observed result Cancelling the base reservation drops the attached SUA
Caveat Applies to reservations with applied SUAs

Claim 10601 (risk: medium)

To replace a paid World of Hyatt night with a Free Night Award (FNA) on a reservation that has a Suite Upgrade Award (SUA) applied, contact the concierge to make the change instead of cancelling and rebooking, to avoid losing the SUA.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Cabin / tier Suite
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-23T06:47:38+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-23T06:47:38+00:00
Caveat Cancelling the original reservation tagged with SUA risks losing the suite upgrade.

Claim 10450 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt is reportedly running a points purchase sale.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-23T04:30:52+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-23T04:30:52+00:00

Claim 7536 (user verified, risk: low)

Under World of Hyatt's new award chart, Park Hyatt Kyoto costs 65,000 points/night and Andaz Fuji Speedway costs 55,000 points/night, while Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur can be as low as 15,000 points/night in off-peak months.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt Kyoto, Andaz Fuji Speedway, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Award route / region Kyoto, Fuji, Kuala Lumpur
Miles / points 15,000 - 65,000
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-05-21T09:04:45+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-21T09:04:45+00:00
Observed result Users observed PH Kyoto at 65k, Andaz Fuji at 55k, and PH KL at 15k for specific dates.
Caveat Pricing is dynamic and depends on the season/dates.

Claim 7504 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur can be booked for as low as 3,000 points per night on select dates, and Hyatt Regency for 6,000 points.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur / Hyatt Regency
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Award route / region Kuala Lumpur
Miles / points 3,000 / 6,000
Sweet spot yes
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-05-21T08:23:08+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-21T08:23:08+00:00
Observed result User observed 3k points pricing for Hyatt Centric KUL and 6k for Hyatt Regency.
Caveat Subject to off-peak or promotional availability.

Claim 7498 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur (Category 1) can be booked for as low as 3,000 World of Hyatt points per night on off-peak dates.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency World of Hyatt points
Award route / region Kuala Lumpur
Cabin / tier Standard Room
Miles / points 3000
Sweet spot yes
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-05-21T08:23:08+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-21T08:23:08+00:00
Observed result 3,000 points per night observed for dates in February 2027.
Caveat Availability depends on off-peak pricing dates.

Claim 7533 (user verified, risk: low)

Following the 2026 World of Hyatt category changes, Park Hyatt Kyoto increased from 45,000 to 65,000 points per night, and Andaz Fuji Speedway increased from 45,000 to 55,000 points per night.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Japan
Miles / points 55,000 - 65,000 points
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-05-21T00:55:06+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-21T00:55:06+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Kyoto costs 65k points and Andaz Fuji Speedway costs 55k points per night.

Claim 7530 (user verified, risk: low)

World of Hyatt category changes increased the award cost of Park Hyatt Kyoto from 45,000 to 65,000 points per night, and Andaz Fuji Speedway from 45,000 to 55,000 points per night.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Award route / region Park Hyatt Kyoto, Andaz Fuji Speedway
Miles / points 65,000 points (PH Kyoto), 55,000 points (Andaz Fuji Speedway)
Devaluation risk high
Last seen 2026-05-21T00:55:06+00:00
Observed result PH Kyoto increased to 65k/night, Andaz Fuji Speedway to 55k/night.

Claim 7061 (user verified, risk: low)

World of Hyatt 2026 category changes increased the award cost of Park Hyatt Kyoto from 45,000 to 65,000 points per night, and Andaz Fuji Speedway from 45,000 to 55,000 points per night.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Park Hyatt Kyoto, Andaz Fuji Speedway
Miles / points 55,000 - 65,000
Devaluation risk high
Last seen 2026-05-21T00:55:06+00:00

Claim 7527 (user verified, risk: low)

Under the new World of Hyatt award chart, Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur can be booked for as low as 3,000 points per night, and Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for 15,000 points per night during off-peak seasons like September and February.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Award route / region Kuala Lumpur
Miles / points 3,000 - 15,000 points
Sweet spot yes
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-05-21
Last seen 2026-05-21T09:04:45+00:00
Caveat Pricing is subject to dynamic/seasonal changes.

Claim 7499 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur can be booked for as low as 3,000 points per night, and Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur for 6,000 points per night.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Award route / region Kuala Lumpur
Miles / points 3,000 - 6,000 points
Sweet spot yes
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-05-21
Last seen 2026-05-21T08:23:08+00:00
Observed result Users observed 3,000 points for Hyatt Centric KUL and 6,000 points for Hyatt Regency KUL.
Caveat Subject to off-peak or specific date availability

Claim 4916 (user verified, risk: low)

Park Hyatt properties in KL, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, as well as Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley, prohibit wearing in-room hotel slippers to breakfast.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-05-19T13:47:31+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T13:48:08+00:00
Observed result Guests wearing in-room slippers are rejected or asked to change into provided sandals.
Public/official layer Guests must wear proper footwear to breakfast.
Caveat Some properties provide proper sandals to change into; often enforced due to slipping hazards.

Claim 4758 (risk: low)

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur enforces a breakfast dress code and rejects guests wearing hotel slippers.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Merchant Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Last verified 2026-05-19T11:26:07+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T11:26:07+00:00
Observed result Guests wearing hotel slippers were rejected from breakfast.

Park Hyatt Zurich (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Zurich may require guests to sign for shaved truffles at breakfast as an extra charge, but may waive the fee on the final bill.

Field Value
Status uncertain
Confidence medium
Merchant Park Hyatt Zurich
Last verified 2026-05-19T07:11:27+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T07:11:27+00:00
Observed result Guest signed for the charge but was not billed at checkout.
Public/official layer Shaved truffles at breakfast incur an extra charge.
Caveat May depend on staff or front desk discretion; not guaranteed to be free.

Claim 4565 (user verified, risk: low)

Booking discounted Hyatt hotel rates via third-party OTA Kiwi.com does not earn World of Hyatt points or elite qualifying nights.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt / Kiwi.com
Last verified 2026-05-19T07:04:04+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T07:04:04+00:00
Observed result User confirmed no points or nights were awarded for a discounted Kiwi.com rate at Park Hyatt Seoul.
Public/official layer Third-party OTA bookings generally do not earn hotel loyalty points or elite nights.

Claim 4562 (user verified, risk: low)

Booking Hyatt hotels via discounted third-party rates (e.g., Kiwi) does not earn World of Hyatt points or elite qualifying nights.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-05-19T07:04:04+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T07:05:39+00:00
Observed result User confirmed no points or nights were awarded for a discounted Kiwi booking at PH Seoul.
Public/official layer Third-party OTA bookings are generally ineligible for points and elite nights.
Caveat Standard OTA rules apply.

Claim 4524 (user verified, risk: low)

Booking Hyatt hotels via third-party OTA Kiwi does not earn Hyatt points or elite nights.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-05-19T07:04:04+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T07:04:04+00:00
Observed result No points or nights were awarded for a Park Hyatt Seoul stay booked via Kiwi.
Public/official layer Third-party OTA bookings generally do not earn hotel points or elite nights.

Claim 4526 (user verified, risk: low)

Dining at Grand Hyatt Singapore awards Hyatt points immediately upon payment, even when using Hyatt's own discounted promotions.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Grand Hyatt Singapore
Last verified 2026-05-19T07:01:35+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T07:01:35+00:00
Observed result Points were reflected immediately after paying for a discounted buffet at Grand Hyatt.
Caveat Club at the Hyatt dining discounts may not award points.

Claim 4529 (user verified, risk: low)

Dining at Hyatt restaurants in Singapore (e.g., Grand Hyatt) credits World of Hyatt points immediately upon payment.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-05-19T06:58:51+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T06:58:51+00:00
Observed result Points reflect immediately after payment is made.

Hyatt (exception, user verified, risk: medium)

User reported that citi Prestige 4th Night Free (4NF) can still be successfully used for Hyatt advance purchase/non-cancellable rates, despite Citi Product Managers stating it is not possible.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Merchant Hyatt
Card Citi Prestige
Last verified 2026-05-19T06:40:08+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-19T06:41:00+00:00
Observed result Users successfully booked Hyatt advance purchase rates with 4NF and received the rebates.
Public/official layer Citi PM states 4NF cannot be used for Hyatt non-cancellable rates.
Caveat Citi PM officially says it's not possible, but users report it still works.

Claim 3431 (risk: low)

HeyMax is ending its Cash For Miles feature and removing 17 transfer partners, including Alaska, American, Emirates, Virgin Australia, and World of Hyatt, effective 1 June 2026.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant HeyMax
Route HeyMax
Last verified 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Public/official layer HeyMax will sunset Cash For Miles and remove 17 partners from 1 June 2026.
Caveat Effective 1 June 2026

Claim 4193 (risk: low)

HeyMax is sunsetting its Cash For Miles feature and removing 17 transfer partners (including Alaska, American, Emirates, Virgin Australia, and World of Hyatt) effective 1 June 2026.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Route HeyMax
Last verified 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00

Claim 4163 (risk: low)

HeyMax is terminating its Cash For Miles feature and removing 17 airline and hotel transfer partners (including Alaska, American, Emirates, and World of Hyatt) effective 1 June 2026.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant HeyMax
Route HeyMax
Last verified 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Public/official layer Cash For Miles feature sunsets on 1 June 2026

Claim 3437 (risk: low)

HeyMax is ending its Cash For Miles programme and removing 17 transfer partners (including Alaska, American Airlines, Emirates, Virgin Australia, and World of Hyatt) effective 1 June 2026.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant HeyMax
Route HeyMax
Last verified 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Public/official layer HeyMax Cash For Miles feature sunsets on 1 June 2026.
Caveat Effective 1 June 2026

Claim 3428 (risk: low)

HeyMax is ending its Cash For Miles programme and removing 17 transfer partners (including Alaska, American, Emirates, Virgin Australia, and World of Hyatt) effective 1 June 2026.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant HeyMax
Route HeyMax
Last verified 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-18T04:18:22+00:00

Hyatt (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that hyatt app may not reflect room upgrades prior to check-in; users can still receive standard suite upgrades at the front desk despite the app showing the original room.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-05-11T15:38:23+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-11T15:52:42+00:00
Observed result User received a standard suite upgrade at 5pm check-in despite the app showing no upgrade.
Public/official layer App usually reflects upgraded room category if processed in advance.

Claim 1575 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt room upgrades (e.g., to a standard suite) may not always reflect in the Hyatt app prior to check-in.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-05-11T15:38:23+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-11T15:52:42+00:00
Observed result User received a standard suite upgrade at check-in despite the app showing the original room image.

Claim 1345 (user verified, risk: low)

Park Hyatt properties generally do not feature club lounges, as observed at locations like Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Guangzhou.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Park Hyatt
Last verified 2026-05-08T05:00:25+00:00
Last seen 2026-05-08T05:00:25+00:00
Observed result No lounges available at Park Hyatt KL, Jakarta, and Guangzhou
Public/official layer Park Hyatt brand standard does not include club lounges

Claim 145

Park Hyatt Vienna may allow the use of a Suite Upgrade Award (SUA) for 8 nights instead of the standard maximum of 7 nights under exceptional circumstances like flight changes.

Field Value
Status context-dependent
Confidence medium
Merchant Park Hyatt Vienna
Last seen 2026-05-04T09:17:16+00:00
Caveat Subject to hotel discretion and exceptional circumstances.

Claim 153

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka's breakfast has changed to a fully buffet style, removing previous ala carte and made-to-order options.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Last seen 2026-05-04T08:37:05+00:00

Claim 205

World of Hyatt points are scheduled for a devaluation on 20 May.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Merchant World of Hyatt
Last seen 2026-05-03T15:45:33+00:00

Claim 311

The Andaz Vienna hotel has been rebranded as a Hyatt Regency.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last seen 2026-05-02T09:39:28+00:00

Claim 327

To apply newly added premium benefits to Hyatt hotel bookings made through Kiwi Collection, customers must cancel and rebook their existing reservations.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Kiwi Collection
Last seen 2026-05-02T07:25:34+00:00

Hyatt On The Bund (exception, risk: low)

User reported that suites at Hyatt On The Bund do not appear in the Hyatt booking system

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Merchant Hyatt On The Bund
Last verified 2026-04-28T09:14:23+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-28T09:14:23+00:00
Observed result Suites at Hyatt On The Bund do not appear in the Hyatt system
Public/official layer Standard suites should be bookable or available for upgrade in the Hyatt system

Claim 917 (user verified, risk: low)

At Andaz Singapore, guests cannot double-dip on rewards and must choose between earning Kris+ miles or World of Hyatt points.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Andaz Singapore
Route Kris+
Last verified 2026-04-25T13:11:39+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-25T13:11:39+00:00
Observed result Hotel staff stated eligibility is restricted to either Kris+ or Hyatt points, not both.

Claim 959 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt is implementing award category changes and new award charts effective 20 May 2026, resulting in a devaluation for over 8% of hotels

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant World of Hyatt
Last verified 2026-04-25T04:28:31+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-25T04:28:31+00:00
Caveat Book before 20 May 2026 to lock in existing rates

Claim 970 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt is implementing 2026 hotel category changes and a new pseudo-dynamic award chart effective 20 May.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant World of Hyatt
Last verified 2026-04-25T02:48:17+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-25T02:48:17+00:00
Caveat Nearly five hotels are moving up in category for every one moving down.

Claim 16465 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt is implementing new award charts and category changes for 143 properties worldwide starting 20 May 2026. Bookings made by 19 May 2026 will lock in the old rates.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant World of Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency points
Award route / region Global
Devaluation risk high
Last verified 2026-04-25
Last seen 2026-04-25T12:25:35+08:00
Public/official layer New award charts and category changes take effect 20 May 2026
Caveat Must book by 19 May 2026 to lock in old rates

Claim 983 (user verified, risk: low)

World of Hyatt category changes: Andaz Nanjing dropped to Category 2, Andaz Macau dropped to Category 4, and Caption Osaka is at Category 3.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-04-24T15:27:18+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-24T15:27:18+00:00

Claim 984 (risk: low)

Hyatt award category changes take effect on May 20, dropping a standard Singapore hotel to Category 4.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Hyatt
Last verified 2026-04-24T15:21:44+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-24T15:21:44+00:00
Public/official layer Hyatt award chart updates effective May 20.

Claim 1148 (risk: low)

You can redeem different room types for consecutive nights at Hyatt hotels (e.g., standard room for the first night, suite for the second), but you will need to physically change rooms.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Merchant Hyatt
Last seen 2026-04-22T11:46:15+00:00
Caveat Requires physically changing rooms between nights.

Claim 2394 (user verified, risk: low)

Great Scotland Yard hotel (Hyatt Unbound) in London upgraded a guest with no status from a 1-bedroom suite to a 2-bedroom suite and allowed 9 am early check-in when booked via Hyatt Privé

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Great Scotland Yard hotel
Last verified 2026-04-21T02:16:50+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-21T02:16:50+00:00
Observed result Upgraded to 2 bedroom suite from 1 bedroom suite and allowed 9 am early check-in with no status when booked via Privé
Caveat Booked via Hyatt Privé

Claim 2391 (user verified, risk: low)

Great Scotland Yard hotel (Hyatt Unbound, London) booked via Hyatt Prive without status granted 9am early check-in and a 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom suite upgrade.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Great Scotland Yard hotel (Hyatt Unbound)
Last verified 2026-04-21T02:16:50+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-21T02:16:50+00:00
Observed result User received 9am early check-in and a suite upgrade without Hyatt status.
Public/official layer Hyatt Prive bookings typically include room upgrades subject to availability.
Caveat Early check-in and upgrades are subject to availability.

Claim 6392 (risk: low)

Park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort effective 1 April 2026, exempting it from the World of Hyatt Globalist late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Last verified 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Public/official layer Resorts are exempt from guaranteed Globalist late check-out.

Park Hyatt Tokyo: MCC 2026 (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort as of 1 April 2026, exempting it from the World of Hyatt Globalist guaranteed late check-out benefit

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Last verified 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Tokyo reclassified as a resort to avoid providing this benefit
Public/official layer Globalists get guaranteed 4 PM late checkout at participating Hyatt hotels, excluding resorts

Claim 6368 (risk: low)

Park Hyatt Tokyo has been reclassified as a resort as of 1 April 2026, exempting it from the World of Hyatt Globalist guaranteed late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Last verified 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Public/official layer Globalists receive guaranteed late check-out at non-resort properties.

Park Hyatt Tokyo: MCC 2026 (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort as of 1 April 2026, exempting it from the Hyatt Globalist late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Last verified 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Observed result Hotel reclassified as a resort to exempt itself from the late check-out benefit.
Public/official layer Hyatt Globalists receive late check-out at standard participating hotels.

Park Hyatt Tokyo: MCC 2026 (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort as of April 1, 2026, exempting it from the Hyatt Globalist late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Last verified 2026-04-10
Last seen 2026-04-10T02:58:17+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Tokyo reclassified as a resort to exempt itself from the late check-out benefit.
Public/official layer Hyatt Globalists receive guaranteed late check-out at non-resort properties.

Andaz Singapore (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that hyatt 'Advance Member Purchase' rates typically pre-authorize the card 1-2 days before the stay and charge at checkout, but Andaz Singapore charges the credit card directly the day after the booking is confirmed online.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Andaz Singapore
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Observed result Andaz SG charges the card the next day, whereas other Hyatt properties may only pre-authorize 1-2 days before the stay.
Public/official layer Advance purchase rates may imply immediate billing.
Caveat Billing practices for advance rates vary by individual hotel property.

Claim 6766 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt's 'Advanced Members Purchase' rate charging behavior varies by property; Andaz Singapore charges the card the day after booking, while others may only pre-authorize before the stay.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Andaz Singapore
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Andaz Singapore
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Observed result Andaz Singapore charged the card the next day after booking, whereas another user experienced a pre-authorization 1-2 days before the stay with the final charge at checkout.

Claim 6762 (user verified, risk: low)

Hyatt's 'Advanced Members Purchase' rate charging behavior varies by property; some pre-authorize near the stay date, while Andaz Singapore charges the card the day after booking.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Andaz Singapore
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Observed result Card charged the day after booking at Andaz Singapore, while other properties may only pre-authorize.

Claim 6760 (user verified, risk: low)

Andaz Singapore charges the credit card the next day after an online booking is confirmed for Hyatt Advanced Members Purchase rates.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Andaz Singapore
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Singapore
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-08T07:26:20+00:00
Observed result Card was charged directly the next day after booking.
Caveat Other Hyatt properties may only pre-authorize and charge at checkout.

Claim 7509 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt qualifying nights include paid stays, points redemptions, and milestone award stays when booked directly via Hyatt app, website, or Hyatt Prive agents.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-04-05T12:56:44+00:00
Caveat Must be booked directly through official Hyatt channels or Hyatt Prive.

Claim 7486 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt qualifying nights include paid stays, points redemptions, and milestone award stays, provided they are booked directly via Hyatt channels or Hyatt Prive agents.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer inferred
Merchant Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Qualifying Nights
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-05T12:56:44+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-05T12:56:44+00:00
Public/official layer Direct bookings of paid, points, and milestone award stays count as qualifying nights.
Caveat Must be booked directly via World of Hyatt app, hyatt.com, or Hyatt Prive agents.

Claim 7478 (risk: low)

World of Hyatt qualifying nights include paid stays, point redemptions, and milestone award stays, provided they are booked directly via Hyatt channels or Hyatt Prive agents.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer inferred
Merchant Hyatt
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Points currency Hyatt points
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-05T12:56:44+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-05T12:56:44+00:00
Public/official layer Paid stays, point redemptions, and free night awards count towards elite status when booked direct.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort starting 1 April and is therefore exempt from the guaranteed 4pm late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Public/official layer Resort properties are exempt from guaranteed 4pm late check-out.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort from 1 April and is exempt from the 4pm late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Tokyo is now classified as a resort and exempt from this benefit.
Public/official layer Globalists receive 4pm late check-out at participating hotels, but resorts are exempt.

Merchant (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort from 1 April and is exempt from the 4pm late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer inferred
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Park Hyatt Tokyo
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Public/official layer Resorts are exempt from guaranteed 4pm late check-out for elite members.

Merchant (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort from 1 April and is exempt from the World of Hyatt 4pm late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer programme
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Park Hyatt Tokyo
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Observed result Exempt from 4pm late check-out due to resort classification.
Public/official layer Globalists typically receive 4pm late check-out at non-resort properties.
Caveat Classified as a resort from 1 April, exempting it from guaranteed late check-out.

Merchant (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort property effective 1 April, making it exempt from the guaranteed 4pm late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Park Hyatt Tokyo
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Tokyo is now classified as a resort and exempt from the 4pm late check-out.
Public/official layer World of Hyatt Globalists receive guaranteed 4pm late check-out at participating hotels, excluding resorts.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort from 1 April and is exempt from the World of Hyatt 4pm late check-out benefit.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Observed result Park Hyatt Tokyo is now classified as a resort and exempt from guaranteed late checkout.
Public/official layer World of Hyatt Globalists receive 4pm late checkout, except at resort properties.
Caveat Effective from 1 April.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is classified as a resort effective 1 April and is therefore exempt from the guaranteed 4pm late check-out benefit for elites.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type other
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Elite
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-04T05:49:57+00:00
Public/official layer Resorts are exempt from guaranteed 4pm late check-out.

Claim 8217 (user verified, risk: low)

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is recommended for its club lounge, which serves delicious rendang.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Kuala Lumpur
Cabin / tier Club Lounge
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-04-02T07:05:09+00:00
Observed result Club lounge serves delicious rendang.

Merchant (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that hyatt Globalist concierge can successfully intervene to secure the guaranteed 4pm late checkout if a property initially denies it.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk unknown
Last seen 2026-04-02T01:59:16+00:00
Observed result Hotel initially denied the late checkout, but the Globalist concierge managed to secure it.
Public/official layer Globalists are entitled to 4pm late checkout.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, user verified, risk: medium)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is denying guaranteed 4pm late checkout for Hyatt Globalists, claiming to be a 'selected property' exception without official T&C updates.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk unknown
Last verified 2026-04-01T12:34:37+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:34:37+00:00
Observed result Hotel denied the 4pm late checkout benefit, stating they are a 'selected property'.
Public/official layer Globalists receive guaranteed 4pm late checkout at participating Hyatt hotels, excluding resorts, casinos, and specific vacation properties.
Caveat Hotel claims exception but it is not listed on the Hyatt website.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, user verified, risk: low)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo claims an exception to the World of Hyatt guaranteed 4pm late checkout benefit for Globalists, stating they are a 'selected property'.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk unknown
Last verified 2026-04-01T12:34:37+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:34:37+00:00
Observed result Hotel refused guaranteed 4pm late checkout.
Public/official layer Globalists receive guaranteed 4pm late checkout at participating Hyatt hotels.
Caveat Not officially listed on the Hyatt website as an exception property.

Claim 8389 (risk: low)

Park Hyatt properties in Japan are all classified as Category 8 in the World of Hyatt programme.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Japan
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:24:39+00:00

Claim 8393 (user verified, risk: low)

Hotel Toranomon Hills (The Unbound Collection by Hyatt) is highly recommended for World of Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards (SUA) because standard rooms are small.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hotel Toranomon Hills
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Suite
Sweet spot yes
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-01T12:21:25+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:21:25+00:00

Claim 8388 (user verified, risk: low)

Hotel Toranomon Hills (The Unbound Collection by Hyatt) is highly recommended for applying Suite Upgrade Awards (SUA) because standard rooms are small.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo, Japan
Sweet spot yes
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:21:25+00:00

Claim 8396 (user verified, risk: low)

Hotel Toranomon Hills in Tokyo is a World of Hyatt Category 7 property and is highly convenient with direct subway access, a supermarket, and restaurants in the same building.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Hotel Toranomon Hills
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-04-01T12:16:57+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:16:57+00:00

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, user verified, risk: medium)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo claims an unlisted exception to deny guaranteed 4pm late checkout for Hyatt Globalists, but booking via Amex FHR still guarantees 4pm late checkout.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Card Amex Platinum
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk unknown
Last verified 2026-04-01T12:00:03+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:34:37+00:00
Observed result Hotel denied guaranteed 4pm late checkout for Globalist, citing an unlisted exception.
Public/official layer Hyatt Globalists are guaranteed 4pm late checkout at non-resort properties.
Caveat Hotel claims to be a 'selected property' exempt from the rule, though not listed on the Hyatt website.

Park Hyatt Tokyo (exception, user verified, risk: medium)

User reported that park Hyatt Tokyo is denying the guaranteed 4pm late checkout benefit for Hyatt Globalists, claiming an unlisted 'selected property' exception.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt Tokyo
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Tokyo
Cabin / tier Globalist
Devaluation risk medium
Last verified 2026-04-01T12:00:03+00:00
Last seen 2026-04-01T12:35:21+00:00
Observed result Hotel refused the 4pm late checkout, stating they are a 'selected property' exception.
Public/official layer Hyatt Globalists are guaranteed a 4pm late checkout at participating properties.
Caveat Hotel claims exception but it is not officially listed on the Hyatt website.

Claim 8707 (user verified, risk: low)

Park Hyatt Bangkok and Waldorf Astoria Bangkok are highly regarded and considered better options than the older W Bangkok.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Park Hyatt Bangkok, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, W Bangkok
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Bangkok
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-03-31T08:41:22+00:00

Claim 8818 (user verified, risk: low)

Grand Hyatt Chengdu is highly recommended for its location, price, and quality of food (specifically croissants).

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Chengdu
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Chengdu
Devaluation risk low
Last seen 2026-03-31T03:50:15+00:00

Claim 8806 (user verified, risk: low)

Grand Hyatt Chengdu is recommended for its good location, price, and high-quality food (croissants).

Field Value
Status active
Confidence medium
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Grand Hyatt Chengdu
Programme World of Hyatt
Programme type hotel
Award route / region Chengdu, China
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2026-03-31T03:50:15+00:00
Last seen 2026-03-31T03:50:15+00:00
Observed result Positive stay experience with good location and food

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