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World of Hyatt Review: In-Depth Guide to Hyatt's Loyalty Program

World of Hyatt Review: In-Depth Guide to Hyatt’s Loyalty Program

How to earn more points, the best redemption options, how to get elite status, etc..

Home » Guides & Tips » World of Hyatt Review: In-Depth Guide to Hyatt’s Loyalty Program
Author: Tim White Last Updated: December 15, 2024
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  • Hyatt Hotels Overview
  • Hyatt Brands+−
    • Timeless Collection
    • Boundless Collection
    • Independent Collection
    • Inclusive Collection
  • World of Hyatt Elite Status Tiers & Benefits
  • How to Earn World of Hyatt Points+−
    • Earn points by booking events and meeting.
    • Earn Hyatt points with Credit Cards
    • Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Cards that Transfer to Hyatt Points
    • Hyatt Milestone Rewards
    • Earn Points with World of Hyatt Promotions:
  • How to Redeem World of Hyatt Points+−
    • Hyatt Award Chart for Hotels and Resorts
    • Hyatt Award Chart for All-Inclusive Properties
    • Hyatt Award Chart for Miraval Resorts
    • Convert Hyatt Points into Airline Frequent Flyer Miles
    • Use Hyatt points for Experiences with FIND.
  • More Great Content for World of Hyatt Fans

Hyatt’s loyalty program is called World of Hyatt, and with names like Explorist, Globalist, and Discoverist, Hyatt is doing its best to be unique while confusing everyone at the same time. While the names they have chosen may be a little odd, their loyalty program, World of Hyatt, is a favorite among many professional travelers and travel bloggers.

I am a big fan of the World of Hyatt program and have maintained Globalist status for several years.

This Guide & World of Hyatt Review will dissect the program and provide everything you need to know about earning points, redeeming points, and earning elite status in Hyatt’s loyalty program.

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Sign up for a free World of Hyatt account here.

Hyatt Hotels Overview

Before we go into the loyalty program details, here is some information about Hyatt Hotels.  Hyatt was founded by Jay Pritzker in 1957 when he purchased the Hyatt House motel adjacent to the Los Angeles International Airport.  It was taken public in the sixties, then taken private again in 1982.  In 2009, it was again taken public and traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol H. 

Today, Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company with 14 brands and more than 1,100 properties in more than 70 countries.

Hyatt Brands

Hyatt classifies its brands into four collections: Timeless Collection, Boundless Collection, Independent Collection, and Inclusive Collection. Below are the brands that make up each collection.

Timeless Collection

These eight brands are the traditional Hyatt Brands

  • Park Hyatt
  • Grand Hyatt
  • Hyatt Regency
  • Hyatt
  • Hyatt Place
  • Hyatt House
  • UrCove
  • Hyatt Vacation Club

Boundless Collection

  • Alila
  • Andaz
  • Caption by Hyatt
  • Dream Hotels
  • Hyatt Centric
  • Miraval
  • Thompson Hotels
  • The Unbound Collection

Independent Collection

  • The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
  • Destination by Hyatt
  • JdV by Hyatt

Inclusive Collection

These are Hyatt’s all-inclusive hotels and resorts.

  • Hyatt Zilara
  • Hyatt Ziva
  • Impressions by Secrets
  • Secrets Resorts and Spas
  • Zoëtry Wellness Spas and Resorts
  • Breathless Resorts and Spas
  • Dreams Resorts and Spas
  • Hyatt Vivid Hotels and Resorts
  • Alua Hotels and Resorts
  • Sunscape Resorts and Spas

World of Hyatt Elite Status Tiers & Benefits

World of Hyatt has 4 levels of status.  The lowest tier is called Member and it is the level you receive when you start out with the program.  

The elite levels are Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist. Most members earn status from the number of nights vs. base points. You will receive Discoverist status after 10 nights, Explorist after 30 nights, and Globalist after 60 nights.

hyatt elite qualificatations

Here is a summary of the benefits of each level. As you will see, the benefits of globalism are significantly better than those of the others.

hyatt elite benefits 1
hyatt elite benefits 2

How to Earn World of Hyatt Points

The obvious method for earning Hyatt Points is by staying at their properties.  You will earn 5 base points for each dollar spent on the property.  Hyatt Elite’s will get bonus points on top of the base points:

  • Member: 5 base points per dollar spent
  • Discoverist: 5.5 base points per dollar spent (10% Bonus)
  • Explorist: 6 base points per dollar spent (20% Bonus)
  • Globalist: 6.5 base points per dollar spent (30% Bonus)

Multiple Rooms. A Member may earn points for up to three (3) rooms per night (Member’s room and two (2) additional rooms) within the same hotel or resort. The Member must be a registered guest, occupy at least one of the rooms, and pay an Eligible Rate for all applicable rooms.

Earn points by booking events and meeting.

Earn one bonus point per dollar spent on meetings and catered events.    A Qualifying Meeting is a meeting, conference, gathering, or other event that includes the occupation of no fewer than ten (10) paid guest rooms for the same night (or multiple nights).   A Qualifying Catered Event is a meeting, conference, gathering, or other event that does not satisfy the guest-room minimum required for a Qualifying Meeting but does include the rental of a meeting room or event space and/or the purchase of catered or banqueted food or beverage from the Hyatt hotel or resort at which the event is held.

Earn Hyatt points with Credit Cards

There are several credit cards that will help you earn more Hyatt Points.  Chase offers both a co-branded Hyatt Credit Card and Ultimate Rewards Cards that transfer to Hyatt

  1. The Hyatt Personal Credit Card
  2. The Hyatt Business Credit Card

Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Cards that Transfer to Hyatt Points

Transfer points through Chase.   Chase Ultimate Rewards Points can also be transferred to World of Hyatt at a rate of 1:1.   The following cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards Points:

  1. Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card
  2. Chase Sapphire Reserve Card
  3. Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card
  4. Chase Freedom Credit Card
  5. Chase Ink Plus Business Credit Card

Hyatt Milestone Rewards

In addition to earning points, Hyatt also offers some ways to earn free night and suite upgrade certificates.  Here are the milestone awards with each qualifying tier.

Hyatt Milestone 20 nights
Hyatt Milestone 30 nights
Hyatt Milestone 40 nights
Hyatt Milestone 50 nights
Hyatt Milestone 60 nights
Hyatt Milestone 70 nights
Hyatt Milestone 100 nights
Hyatt Milestone 110 nights
Hyatt Milestone 150 nights

Earn Points with World of Hyatt Promotions:

Like all major hotel loyalty programs, Hyatt frequently publishes promotions to allow members to earn more bonus points for their stays. You should sign up for every Hyatt promotion to ensure you don’t miss out on an opportunity to earn bonus points. 

How to Redeem World of Hyatt Points

Hyatt is one of the few hotel companies that maintains an award chart. Although it has been updated to include standard, peak, and off-peak pricing, it still maintains a chart, which makes it much easier to achieve high value for your Hyatt points.

Hyatt Award Chart for Hotels and Resorts

The chart below shows the points required for a standard room, but they also offer the ability to use points for standard and premium suites. Here is a link to the Hyatt award chart page for you to see all of the options.

hyatt award chart 2023
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Award Chart

Here are links to the hotels in each category. The nice thing about Hyatt is that there are some great hotels and resorts starting at the Category 4 level, including Park Hyatt, Thompson, and Andaz Properties.

  • Hyatt Category 1 Hotels
  • Hyatt Category 2 Hotels
  • Hyatt Category 3 Hotels
  • Hyatt Category 4 Hotels
  • Hyatt Category 5 Hotels
  • Hyatt Category 6 Hotels
  • Hyatt Category 7 Hotels
  • Hyatt Category 8 Hotels

Hyatt Award Chart for All-Inclusive Properties

Hyatt has a separate award chart for their all-inclusive hotels. The chart below shows the points required for an all-inclusive standard room, but they also offer the ability to use points for standard and premium suites. Here is a link to the Hyatt award chart page for you to see all of the options.

hyatt award chart all inclusive
Hyatt All Inclusive Award Chart

Here are links to the resorts in each of the all-inclusive categories

  • All-Inclusive Category A
  • All-Inclusive Category B
  • All-Inclusive Category C
  • All-Inclusive Category D
  • All-Inclusive Category E
  • All-Inclusive Category F

Hyatt Award Chart for Miraval Resorts

Hyatt has a 3rd award chart for Miraval resorts with standard, peak, and off-peak pricing.

hyatt Miraval award chart

Convert Hyatt Points into Airline Frequent Flyer Miles

You may convert your points into airline miles. Here is how it works:

  • For every 2.5 points you convert, you’ll earn 1 mile with Hyatt’s participating airline partners.
  • Convert a minimum of 5,000 points to get started. Additional points can be converted in 1,250 increments.  
  • You’ll also earn an extra 5,000 Bonus Miles when you convert 50,000 or more points.  

You can earn miles on your stays instead of World of Hyatt points.  The mileage is generally 500 miles per stay, with some exceptions in the table below.

Hyatt airline transfer partners

Use Hyatt points for Experiences with FIND.

Hyatt launched a new experience program called FIND, which allows you to earn and use points for dining, fitness, yoga, and other great adventures.

More Great Content for World of Hyatt Fans

If you like what you’re reading now, here are some more great articles every World of Hyatt member should check out!

  • Detailed Guide and Review of the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
  • Hyatt Globalist Status & Benefits
  • Hyatt Employee Discounts
  • How to save with Hyatt Corporate Discount Codes
  • Park Hyatt New York Review
  • Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Review
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