Hotel
World of Hyatt is the boutique of the big hotel programs. Its footprint is smaller than Marriott's or Hilton's, around 1,400 hotels plus roughly 700 Mr & Mrs Smith boutique properties added in 2024, yet its points are widely considered among the most valuable hotel currency for US travelers. Fewer hotels, richer redemptions.
The portfolio runs from Park Hyatt and Andaz at the high end, through the all-inclusive Inclusive Collection (Hyatt Ziva, Zilara, Secrets, and Dreams), down to dependable Hyatt Place and Hyatt House for road trips, plus hundreds of Mr & Mrs Smith boutique stays in places Hyatt didn't previously reach. One big change to know: in May 2026, Hyatt moved from its old off peak, standard, and peak chart to five fixed levels: Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper, and Top. These are still fixed published point thresholds inside the same eight categories, not dynamic pricing. What changed is the range. The floor can drop and the top climbs to a new high of 75,000 points a night at the priciest hotels, up from the old ceiling of 45,000, so a night's effective cost can rise. Hyatt is phasing it in, so for now only a limited set of hotels and nights price into the Upper and Top levels, with broader adoption expected in the years ahead.
Every brand below earns and redeems in this one program.
The actual numbers. Get your nerd on, memorize the cheap ones.
The cheat sheet.
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ PREVIOUS AWARD CHART (retired May 2026 - kept for reference) ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Hotels — Standard Room (full points):
| Category | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,500 | 5,000 | 6,500 |
| 2 | 6,500 | 8,000 | 9,500 |
| 3 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 |
| 5 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 |
| 6 | 21,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 |
| 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| 8 | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 |
Hotels — Club room (full points):
| Category | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,500 | 7,000 | 8,500 |
| 2 | 10,500 | 12,000 | 13,500 |
| 3 | 14,000 | 17,000 | 20,000 |
| 4 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 24,000 |
| 5 | 24,000 | 27,000 | 30,000 |
| 6 | 29,000 | 33,000 | 37,000 |
| 7 | 34,000 | 39,000 | 44,000 |
| 8 | 45,000 | 50,000 | 55,000 |
Hotels — Standard Suite (full points):
| Category | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6,500 | 8,000 | 9,500 |
| 2 | 11,500 | 13,000 | 14,500 |
| 3 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 |
| 4 | 21,000 | 24,000 | 27,000 |
| 5 | 29,000 | 32,000 | 35,000 |
| 6 | 36,000 | 40,000 | 44,000 |
| 7 | 43,000 | 48,000 | 53,000 |
| 8 | 56,000 | 61,000 | 66,000 |
Hotels — Premium Suite (full points):
| Category | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7,000 | 10,000 | 13,000 |
| 2 | 13,000 | 16,000 | 19,000 |
| 3 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 |
| 4 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 36,000 |
| 5 | 34,000 | 40,000 | 46,000 |
| 6 | 42,000 | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| 7 | 50,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| 8 | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
All-inclusive resorts — Standard Room (full points, single/double occupancy):
| Category | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 12,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 |
| B | 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 |
| C | 21,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 |
| D | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| E | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 |
| F | 42,000 | 50,000 | 58,000 |
Inclusive Collection brands: Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Zoëtry, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Hyatt Vivid (coming soon), Bahia Principe, Alua, Sunscape. Suite/Club rates exist for all-inclusives but aren't enumerated here yet — fall back to general guidance for those.
Miraval Resorts (full points):
| Award type | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room – Single Occupancy | 40,000 | 45,000 | 50,000 |
| Standard Room – Double Occupancy | 57,500 | 65,000 | 72,000 |
| Standard Suite – Single Occupancy | 65,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Standard Suite – Double Occupancy | 82,500 | 95,000 | 107,000 |
| Premium Suite – Single Occupancy | 95,000 | 105,000 | 115,000 |
| Premium Suite – Double Occupancy | 112,500 | 125,000 | 137,000 |
Includes $175 resort credit per person, all meals, and wellness activities. Berkshires bookable online; other Miravals require calling (866) 792-3395.
Points + Cash — Hotels (Standard Room):
| Category | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,750 + cash | 2,500 + cash | 3,250 + cash |
| 2 | 3,250 + cash | 4,000 + cash | 4,750 + cash |
| 3 | 4,500 + cash | 6,000 + cash | 7,500 + cash |
| 4 | 6,000 + cash | 7,500 + cash | 9,000 + cash |
| 5 | 8,500 + cash | 10,000 + cash | 11,500 + cash |
| 6 | 10,500 + cash | 12,500 + cash | 14,500 + cash |
| 7 | 12,500 + cash | 15,000 + cash | 17,500 + cash |
| 8 | 17,500 + cash | 20,000 + cash | 22,500 + cash |
50% of the points required for a free night, plus 50–70% off the standard cash rate.
Points + Cash — Hotels (Standard Suite):
| Category | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,250 + cash | 4,000 + cash | 4,750 + cash |
| 2 | 5,750 + cash | 6,500 + cash | 7,250 + cash |
| 3 | 8,500 + cash | 10,000 + cash | 11,500 + cash |
| 4 | 10,500 + cash | 12,000 + cash | 13,500 + cash |
| 5 | 14,500 + cash | 16,000 + cash | 17,500 + cash |
| 6 | 18,000 + cash | 20,000 + cash | 22,000 + cash |
| 7 | 21,500 + cash | 24,000 + cash | 26,500 + cash |
| 8 | 28,000 + cash | 30,500 + cash | 33,000 + cash |
Hotel suites via Points + Cash: book by phone — (800) 544-9288 (US/Canada).
Points + Cash — Miraval:
| Award type | Off-peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room – Single | 20,000 + cash | 22,500 + cash | 25,000 + cash |
| Standard Room – Double | 28,750 + cash | 32,500 + cash | 36,000 + cash |
| Standard Suite – Single | 32,500 + cash | 37,500 + cash | 42,500 + cash |
| Standard Suite – Double | 41,250 + cash | 47,500 + cash | 53,500 + cash |
| Premium Suite – Single | 47,500 + cash | 52,500 + cash | 57,500 + cash |
| Premium Suite – Double | 56,250 + cash | 62,500 + cash | 68,500 + cash |
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Upgrade a new paid stay online; existing stays via (800) 544-9288.
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ CURRENT AWARD CHART (effective May 2026) ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Hyatt replaced off-peak / standard / peak with five tiers: Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper and Top, inside the same eight categories. Hyatt has said it is phasing this in - "limited hotels moving a limited number of nights into the Upper and Top categories in 2026 and broader adoption in the years that follow" - so through 2026 most dates still price in the lower three tiers.
Hotels - Standard Room (points per night):
| Category | Lowest | Low | Moderate | Upper | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 9,000 |
| 2 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 17,500 | 20,000 |
| 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 22,500 | 25,000 |
| 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 |
| 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 55,000 |
| 8 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 55,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
Two things worth knowing before you assume this is all bad news. The floor went down: the cheapest Category 1 night is now 3,000 points, below the old 3,500 off-peak. The ceiling went up hard: a Category 8 Top night is 75,000 points against the old 45,000 peak, a 67% jump. So cheap Hyatts got cheaper and the aspirational ones got a lot more expensive.
Reservations booked before the new pricing took effect kept the old rates.
Club, suite and premium-suite pricing under the five tiers is not yet confirmed - the tables below those headings are the retired three-tier ones and should not be used to price a stay today. Standard-room five-tier values above are corroborated across independent current sources; Hyatt publishes the tier structure and the effective date but not the table itself.
136 properties also change categories in May 2026: 112 going up, 24 going down.
Where your points punch above their weight.
Where this currency genuinely shines.
The award chart moved from three tiers to five (Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper, Top) across the same eight categories in May 2026. The good news for now: Hyatt is rolling this out gradually - only a limited number of nights at a limited set of hotels actually price into the new Upper and Top levels in 2026, with broader adoption in the years that follow. So most of these sweet spots still hold; just compare a few date ranges before you commit.
All inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean from 12,000 points a night. Standard rooms start at 12,000 in Category A, up to 25,000 on the busiest dates, for one or two people with food and drinks included. Exactly what is included varies by resort.
Aspirational Park Hyatts (Tokyo, Kyoto, Sydney) - where cash rates can top $1,500/night, these are still where points stretch furthest. At the Cat 8 ceiling the Top level now runs 75,000 points (up from the old 45,000 peak), so target lower-priced dates where you can.
Hidden low-category Park Hyatts (Mendoza, Chennai) - often under 10,000 points/night for genuinely nice properties. Some shifted in the 136-property category reshuffle, so reconfirm the category before booking.
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House on road trips: the new Lowest level is 3,000 points a night in Category 1, so the floor is slightly better than before. Lower category Hyatt Places still buy a clean room with free hot breakfast.
Free Night Certificates from the Chase Hyatt card - the annual Cat 1-4 cert pays back the $95 fee on a single use at most properties. Stack the second cert (after $15K spend) at high-tier Cat 4 dates and the math gets aggressive.
Globalist 4 PM late checkout - not a redemption, but quietly one of the most valuable Globalist benefits for transit days.
Brand Explorer Free Night Award, stay at five different Hyatt brands (Park Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Ziva, etc.) on either a paid Eligible Rate or a redeemed Free Night Award, and Hyatt issues a free night good at any Cat 1-4 property. Valid for one year. Counts brands, not nights, five one-night stays at five different brands hit the trigger. Each Hyatt brand is one count, so a Park Hyatt stay only credits "Park Hyatt" toward your next award once you've completed the current cycle. Great way to turn brand-curious trips into a built-in fifth night somewhere genuinely nice (think aspirational Park Hyatt at Cat 4, or a category jump on a Hyatt Place).
Under Canvas (glamping near US national parks): bookable through Mr & Mrs Smith -> World of Hyatt, so eligible stays earn base points and qualify for elite-night credit. Properties include ULUM Moab, The Fields of Michigan, and Bar N Ranch. Niche but excellent for park-adjacent trips where Hyatt's normal portfolio has nothing nearby.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas: book through Hyatt to earn and redeem points on eligible nights at a property that isn't a Hyatt brand. One of the few ways to apply Hyatt points to a Strip stay without a transfer to MGM/Caesars.
21 places to send these points. Where the currency goes.
21 programs this transfers out to.
Hyatt transfers points or miles OUT to these programs.
| To | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5:4 | World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 4,000 Aeromexico points (5:4). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:3.2 | World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 3,200 kilometers (5:3.2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:3.2 | World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 3,200 China Eastern points (5:3.2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2.4 | World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,400 Qantas points (5:2.4). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2.4 | World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,400 Rapid Rewards points (5:2.4). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:3 | World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 3,000 miles (5:3). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 2:1 | World of Hyatt conversion at 2 points to 1 Aeroplan point (2:1), so 5,000 points gives 2,500 Aeroplan points. Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,000 point increments. Part of the Air Canada and World of Hyatt partnership that launched July 15, 2026, and separate from the standard points to miles conversions. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Hyatt lists this program as American Airlines. Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Hyatt lists this program as Air France/KLM. Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Hyatt lists this program as Royal Brunei Airlines (Royal Skies). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. |
Programs that transfer points in.
2 programs that transfer in.
Programs that transfer points or miles into Hyatt.
| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
reserve1:1 preferred4:3 | Sapphire Reserve keeps 1:1; Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred moved to 4:3 (new applicants now, existing cardholders from Oct 1, 2026). | |
| 1:1 | No transfer fee. The crown-jewel redemption; outsized value at top properties. Bilt has announced the ratio changes to 4:3 on January 1, 2027; it stays 1:1 through December 31, 2026. |
Shopping, hotels, car rental and more — earning without a transfer.
8 partners that pay in points.
Ways to earn Hyatt points without transferring bank points. Rates are as the program states them and can change without notice — check the partner before you book.
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt | 5 Base Points per $1 USD spent on a stay | A collection of private homes, villas, condos and more. |
| Mr & Mrs Smith | 5 Base Points per eligible $1 USD spent on room rates | At participating Mr & Mrs Smith hotels. Also earns standard elite tier bonuses and credit toward tier status, Milestone Rewards and the Brand Explorer Award. Book through Hyatt: Mr & Mrs Smith says World of Hyatt points are not applied if you book directly with them. |
| The Venetian Resort Las Vegas | 5 Base Points per eligible $1 USD spent on rooms, participating restaurants, bars and select retail | On qualifying stays at The Venetian or The Palazzo booked through Hyatt. Also earns toward tier status, Milestone Rewards and the Brand Explorer Award. |
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | 500 Bonus Points per qualifying rental | Plus up to 25% off base rates. Valid at participating Avis locations worldwide. |
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Airline partners (miles instead of points) | Starts at 500 miles per stay | You can choose to earn miles instead of Hyatt points for each stay with more than 25 airline partners. It is miles instead of points, not both. |
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| FIND Experiences | 10 Base Points per eligible $1 USD spent | Over 500 experiences in more than 80 destinations. |
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Buy Bonus Points | From 2,000 up to 55,000 Bonus Points per calendar year, in increments of 1,000 | Hyatt can allow more during a promotion. |
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Peloton | 100 Bonus Points per qualifying Peloton ride or row, up to 10 times per month (up to 1,000 Bonus Points per month) | Link your Hyatt and Peloton accounts. Counts at participating Hyatt hotels. |
Source: Hyatt official earning page
The status ladder. 3 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
3 status levels.
10 tier-qualifying nights, OR 25,000 base points, OR holding a World of Hyatt credit card (per calendar year)
30 tier-qualifying nights, OR 50,000 base points (per calendar year)
60 tier-qualifying nights, OR 100,000 base points (per calendar year)
1,000,000 lifetime Base Points (no longer requires 10 years at Globalist; nights stayed don't count toward the threshold — only base points)
Club lounges and breakfast: who gets in.
Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
World of Hyatt does not participate in any airline-style alliance, but it has its own club-lounge program at properties that have a lounge:
Many participating Mr & Mrs Smith boutique properties don't have a club-lounge concept at all, they're typically smaller, design-forward hotels, so club benefits don't apply there.
The high-leverage moves. Read this before you transfer a single mile.
The smart-money plays.
Resort fees, blackout dates, points expiry, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
Earning & redeeming
Points expire after 24 months of inactivity. Holding a valid World of Hyatt credit card keeps your account active. Forfeited points cannot be reinstated.
You can gift points to another World of Hyatt member online. Hyatt now has a digital gifting process. Each account can send one gift a calendar month, up to six a year, and receive one gift a calendar month, up to six a year, with up to 525,000 points sent and 525,000 received per calendar year. Gifts start at 1,000 points in steps of 500, both accounts need to be active and open at least 60 days, and a gift is final once you submit it. Gifted points arrive as Bonus Points, and gifting or receiving points counts as account activity for the 24 month expiration rule.
The five tier chart is still fixed pricing, not dynamic. Hyatt publishes set point thresholds for each of the five levels (Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper, Top) inside the same eight categories, so a given night has a known published price, not a rate that floats with demand. What widened is the range: the floor can drop and the Cat 8 Top now hits 75,000 points, up from the old 45,000 peak, a 67 percent jump at the ceiling. It can feel like demand pricing once more dates land in Upper and Top, but that is an impression, not how it works. 136 properties also change categories, 112 up and 24 down.
Mr & Mrs Smith properties don't all follow the standard category chart. Some price dynamically. Check before assuming it's a deal.
The five tier chart took effect in May 2026. The old three tier model (off peak, standard, peak) became five tiers: Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper, Top. The Lowest tier on Cat 1 to 3 properties drops roughly 500 to 1,000 points a night versus the old off peak, while the Top tier climbs, so the net effect skews toward price hikes at the high end.
136 hotels shift category in 2026 alongside the chart change: 112 properties move up, 24 move down. About 90% of the portfolio is unchanged this year. The new 5-tier framework adds capacity for Hyatt to surface Upper / Top pricing on demand peaks without broad future category resets.
Gifted-award cap: 10 per calendar year per recipient (as of June 7, 2025). You can still transfer as many eligible awards as you want, but no one Member can receive more than 10 gifted awards per year. Plan ahead if you're funneling Suite Upgrades or Guest of Honor Awards to a family member.
Peloton: 100 Bonus Points per eligible workout at participating Hyatt hotels (in-room access to select classes where available). Trivial individually, but stacks fast on extended stays at participating properties.
New World of Hyatt hotels double your base points on a special rate. At participating hotels new to World of Hyatt, book the New Hotel Member Bonus Offer rate and your base points are doubled, up to 25,000 Bonus Points per qualifying stay. Each hotel has its own offer period and the list of hotels changes, so check Hyatt's new hotels page before you book. Choosing Bonus Miles for the stay, or combining it with other offers, voids it.
American Airlines: dual-earn is winding down. Hyatt and American have mutually decided not to continue their enhanced relationship. Link your AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by 11:59:59 p.m. CT on November 15, 2026 to keep earning across both through the transition. World of Hyatt members can earn AAdvantage miles through Milestone Rewards until December 31, 2026; AAdvantage members can earn World of Hyatt points through Loyalty Point Rewards until February 28, 2027. Already-earned points and status are unaffected for the remainder of each program's current earning year. One piece is permanent: AAdvantage members can still take 500 AAdvantage miles instead of World of Hyatt points on an eligible stay by giving their AAdvantage number at check in. Hyatt is moving to a long term loyalty collaboration with Delta; earning rates, qualifying tiers and fare classes are not yet published. Two more things end at 11:59:59 p.m. CT on November 15, 2026. World of Hyatt members can no longer redeem points for AAdvantage Status for a Day (open to Explorist and Globalist members), and Free Night Award redemptions for eligible AAdvantage members stop. Anything already redeemed keeps its original terms. Accounts that are already linked stay linked.
You can convert World of Hyatt points to airline miles, but it is usually a poor trade. The standard rate is 5,000 points for 2,000 miles (5:2), with a 5,000 point minimum and 1,250 point increments after that. Convert 50,000 or more points and Hyatt adds 5,000 bonus miles. A few partners use different rates: Aeromexico gives 4,000, Air China and China Eastern give 3,200, Qantas and Southwest give 2,400, and Virgin Atlantic gives 3,000, all per 5,000 points. Air Canada Aeroplan is a separate 2026 partnership at 2 points to 1 Aeroplan point. Because Hyatt points are among the most valuable hotel currencies, you almost always get more value booking a free night than converting to miles, so convert only with a specific award in mind. Conversions can take several weeks to post.
Elite status & perks
Cards & free nights
Aeroplan partnership (July 2026)
Two-way point conversions with Air Canada Aeroplan, both at 2:1. Convert World of Hyatt points to Aeroplan at 2:1 starting at 5,000 points, then in 1,000-point increments. Aeroplan Elite members can convert Aeroplan points to World of Hyatt at 2:1, minimum 500 points. You give up 2 to get 1 in either direction, so it is lossy - only convert with a specific redemption in mind.
Status fast-track into Globalist. Aeroplan Elite members can earn World of Hyatt Globalist through a 20-night challenge within 90 days.
Hyatt Explorists and Globalists can fast-track Aeroplan status too. Link your World of Hyatt and Aeroplan accounts and you can register for a 90 day Aeroplan Status Challenge. Explorists need 8,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC, Aeroplan's flight-based status points) for Aeroplan 25K, and Globalists need 8,000, 12,000, 17,000 or 25,000 SQC for 25K, 35K, 50K or 75K. You get one challenge per calendar year. It ends if you earn Aeroplan status on your own that matches or beats the top tier your challenge offers, and you keep what you earned. Status earned through a challenge lasts until January 31 of the second calendar year after you register, so a 2026 registration runs through January 31, 2028.
Every Hyatt hotel you can book today. Sort, filter, and search by name, brand, city, region, or category. Categories shift over time — verify on the program's site before booking. Coming-soon properties are hidden by default; toggle them on if you want a peek.
| Property ▲ | Brand | Location | Cat | Points (off / std / peak) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Pines Resort Ibiza | 7Pines Resort | Ibiza, Spain | 7 | 25,000 / 30,000 / 35,000 |
| 7Pines Resort Sardinia | 7Pines Resort | Sardinia, Italy | 8 | 35,000 / 40,000 / 45,000 |
| Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur | Alila | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 2 | 6,500 / 8,000 / 9,500 |
| Alila Diwa Goa | Alila | Goa, India | 3 | 9,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 |
| Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai | Alila | Zhuhai, China | 5 | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| Alila Fort Bishangarh | Alila | Jaipur, India | 5 | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| Alila Hinu Bay | Alila | Mirbat, Oman | 5 | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| Alila Jabal Akhdar | Alila | Jabal Akhdar, Oman | 7 | 25,000 / 30,000 / 35,000 |
| Alila Kothaifaru Maldives | Alila | —, Maldives | 7 | 25,000 / 30,000 / 35,000 |
| Alila Manggis | Alila | Manggis, Indonesia | 2 | 6,500 / 8,000 / 9,500 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas | Alila | Encinitas, United States | 7 | 25,000 / 30,000 / 35,000 |
| Alila Mayakoba | Alila | Playa del Carmen, Mexico | 6 | 21,000 / 25,000 / 29,000 |
| Alila Napa Valley | Alila | St. Helena, United States | 8 | 35,000 / 40,000 / 45,000 |
| Alila Seminyak | Alila | Seminyak, Indonesia | 6 | 21,000 / 25,000 / 29,000 |
| Alila Shanghai | Alila | Shanghai, China | 5 | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| Alila Solo | Alila | Solo, Indonesia | 1 | 3,500 / 5,000 / 6,500 |
| Alila Ubud | Alila | Ubud, Indonesia | 4 | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alila Ventana Big Sur | Alila | Big Sur, United States | 8 | 35,000 / 40,000 / 45,000 |
| Alila Villas Uluwatu | Alila | Uluwatu, Indonesia | 8 | 35,000 / 40,000 / 45,000 |
| Alila Wuzhen | Alila | Wuzhen, China | 4 | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Atl√°ntico Golf ResortAll-inclusive | Alua | Tenerife, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua BoccaccioAll-inclusive | Alua | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Calas de Mallorca ResortAll-inclusive | Alua | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua CalviaAll-inclusive | Alua | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Golf TrinidadAll-inclusive | Alua | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Gran Camp de MarAll-inclusive | Alua | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Helios BayAll-inclusive | Alua | Obzor, Bulgaria | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Illa de MenorcaAll-inclusive | Alua | Menorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua LeoAll-inclusive | Alua | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Suites FuerteventuraAll-inclusive | Alua | Fuerteventura, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua Suites Las RocasAll-inclusive | Alua | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| Alua TenerifeAll-inclusive | Alua | Tenerife, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSoul CarolinaAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSoul Costa AdejeAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Tenerife, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSoul IbizaAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Ibiza, Spain | A | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| AluaSoul Mallorca ResortAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Mallorca, Spain | B | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| AluaSoul MenorcaAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Menorca, Spain | B | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| AluaSoul Orotava ValleyAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Tenerife, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSoul PalmaAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSoul Sunny BeachAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Sunny Beach, Bulgaria | B | 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 |
| AluaSoul ZakynthosAll-inclusive | AluaSoul | Zakynthos, Greece | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Cala AntenaAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Continental ParkAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Costa ParkAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun DoblemarAll-inclusive | AluaSun | La Manga, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Far MenorcaAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Menorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Helios BeachAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Obzor, Bulgaria | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Lago ParkAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Mallorca, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Lago RojoAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Torremolinos, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
| AluaSun Marbella ParkAll-inclusive | AluaSun | Marbella, Spain | A | 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 |
Cards that earn Hyatt directly, or that transfer into it from a flexible-currency program.
Register free, then stay 5 or more consecutive nights at a participating Hyatt House or Hyatt Studios to earn 5,000 Bonus Points per stay, up to 50,000, with checkout by December 31, 2026.
Register in the World of Hyatt app before your Thompson stay and your base points on it are doubled, for stays completed by November 10, 2026.
World of Hyatt is selling points at 20% off on purchases of 7,000 or more through December 21, 2026.
Link your World of Hyatt and Aeroplan accounts and register by November 11, and eligible Hyatt stays earn 1.5 Aeroplan points per eligible U.S. dollar on top of your regular Hyatt points.
Hold World of Hyatt Explorist or Globalist status and Aeroplan will put you on a 90 day challenge for its own status, from 25K up to 75K depending on your Hyatt level and how much you fly. Status earned through a challenge registered in 2026 lasts through January 31, 2028.
Bilt to World of Hyatt transfers stay 1:1 through December 31, 2026, then move to 4:3 on January 1, 2027, so the same Hyatt award takes about a third more Bilt points. It is reported to apply to every Bilt card and tier, Palladium included.
Register before your stay to earn 3,000 Bonus Points for each set of three Eligible Nights, up to 36,000, through December 15, 2026.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is offering 200,000 points after $30,000 of spend in the first six months, up from its usual 150,000. It carries a $795 annual fee and is open only to people who have never held the card.
Hyatt and American are ending their enhanced loyalty partnership and Hyatt is pairing with Delta instead. Link your World of Hyatt and AAdvantage accounts by November 15 to keep earning across both during the wind down.
Register with World of Hyatt and get 15 percent of your points back when you redeem for an Under Canvas glamping stay completed by December 1 (register by November 30).
The former Dreams Vista Cancun has reopened as Hyatt Vivid Cancun, an adults-only all-inclusive you can book with World of Hyatt points, from around 20,000 points a night with meals and drinks included.
World of Hyatt and Air Canada's Aeroplan launched a partnership: convert Hyatt points to Aeroplan at 2:1, or book Hyatt free nights with Aeroplan points from 25,000. Most useful for Amex and Capital One holders, since Chase and Bilt already transfer to Hyatt directly.
Outside the annual review, World of Hyatt moved 7 properties on Feb 25, 2026: Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt Centric Malta, Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, Hyatt Place San Antonio-Northwest/Medical Center, and Grand Hyatt Incheon all moved up one category. The opening-2026 Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman moved up two. The Barnett (JdV by Hyatt) moved down one.
World of Hyatt members can now gift existing points to another World of Hyatt member online, with limits on how often and how much.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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