How to earn World of Hyatt points for hotel stays, credit cards and partners

World of Hyatt is one of TPG’s favorite hotel loyalty programs, and in our November 2024 ratings, we value its points at 1.7 cents each.

You can stay at some of the amazing Hyatt properties at reasonable redemption rates. Therefore, it is worth saving now if you have your eye on a long-awaited stay. Seriously, using Hyatt points to stay at the next hotel can save you thousands of dollars.

Not sure where to start when it comes to earning World of Hyatt points? Read on to learn our tips and tricks for collecting more Hyatt points to use to book your next vacation.

Earn Hyatt points on travel

World of Hyatt rewards its members for each hotel stay across its global portfolio. You can earn points on all Hyatt hotel stays booked directly on the Hyatt website, which includes Mr & Mrs Smith properties, the Thompson brand and JdV — added as part of the Two Roads Hospitality integration — and a portfolio of more than 100. .

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Hyatt awards 5 points for every dollar spent on Hyatt hotel stays and qualifying room charges (room service, tabs, spa services, etc.). This number varies across the product portfolio, so you’ll earn the same number of points for a stay at the Hyatt Regency as you would at the Hyatt Centric, if the prices are the same.

Excluding hotels, you’ll earn 10 World of Hyatt points for every qualifying dollar spent on Get Experiences.

Travelers with World of Hyatt elite status will earn bonus points on all hotel stays. Here’s how many extra points each category earns:

• Discoverist: 10% bonus
• Testing: 20% bonus
• Globalist: 30% bonus

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So, if you are a World of Hyatt Globalist member who stays at a Grand Hyatt hotel for three nights at $150 per night, you will earn 2,925 points for your hotel stay.

For example, $150 (per night) times three (number of nights stayed) equals $450. Then, $450 times five (the number of points earned per dollar spent) equals 2,250 points. To calculate your Globalist elite status bonus, you can multiply 2,250 points by 30%, which equals 675 points. Therefore, you will earn a total of 2,925 Hyatt points for this three-night stay.

While your potential for earning points may seem small compared to other hotel loyalty programs like Hilton Honors and IHG One Rewards, Hyatt has low reward redemption rates.

Award nights at World of Hyatt companies start at just 3,500 points per night on non-stay dates at top Tier 1 hotels.

Related: How and where to get Hyatt Globalist lifetime status

Earn Hyatt bonus points by using promotions

With qualifying stays at select new hotels in the Hyatt portfolio, you can earn an additional 500 points per night within the first few months of opening.

A list of eligible properties, including Thompson Palm Springs, Hyatt House BWI Airport/Baltimore and Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, can be found here.

For more Hyatt offers, check out the current World of Hyatt promotions page to find out if you can maximize your earning potential. TPG advises signing up for promotions even if you’re not sure you’ll be staying at a Hyatt hotel. That way, you’ll be ready to earn bonus points when a last-minute trip arises.

Related: Current Hyatt promotions: Earn bonus points, double elite night credits and more

Earn Hyatt points for meetings

Hosting meetings and events at Hyatt hotels can help you earn points and status. You’ll earn 1 point per dollar spent (up to 50,000 points) on qualifying expenses such as meeting rooms and event spaces. You can also earn World of Hyatt elite status by hosting meetings:

• Discoverist: 3 meetings
• Assessment: 10 sessions
• Globalist: 20 meetings

However, the ability to earn a higher status by holding qualifying meetings ends on December 31, 2024. Beginning in 2025, individuals can earn special night credits based on qualifying event fees. You will earn 2 qualifying night credits for every $5,000 in qualifying event spending.

Note that a company or individual account can earn a maximum of 60 special night credits per calendar year.

Earn Hyatt points with credit cards

The easiest way to boost your Hyatt balance is to use the right credit card. Two cobranded Hyatt credit cards from Chase are currently open to new applicants: the World of Hyatt Credit Card and the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card.

World of Hyatt Credit Card

Annual feePrice: $95

Acceptance offer: You can earn up to 60,000 bonus points — 30,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in purchases in your first three months from account opening, and up to an additional 30,000 bonus points by earning 2 points per dollar spent in the first six months from on account opening. on purchases (up to $15,000 spent).

Category bonuses: Earn 4 points per dollar spent when you use your card on qualifying purchases at Hyatt hotels; 2 points per dollar spent at restaurants, on airline tickets purchased directly from the airline, local transportation and commuting, and on fitness club and gym memberships; and 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.

Benefits: You will receive one free night every year after your birthday as a card member, valid at any Category 1-4 property. You can earn a second free night by spending $15,000 on the card in your card membership year. The card also offers automatic Discoverist elite status as long as your account is open. You’ll enjoy five qualifying night credits every year, plus two additional credits for every $5,000 you spend on the card.

World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

Annual feeCost: $199

Acceptance offer: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

Category bonuses: You’ll earn 4 points per dollar spent on qualifying purchases at Hyatt hotels; 2 points per dollar spent on your top three spending categories each quarter plus fitness club memberships and gym memberships; and 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.

Benefits: You’ll earn up to $100 in Hyatt credits each year (given as a $50 statement credit up to two times per anniversary year when you spend $50 or more at any Hyatt location with your card). You’ll also get automatic World of Hyatt Discoverist status as long as you hold your card, and the ability to grant Discoverist status to up to five employees. And for every $10,000 you spend in a calendar year, you’ll earn five qualifying night credits toward higher levels of Hyatt elite status.

Earn Hyatt points with our partners

If you don’t have an upcoming Hyatt stay and you’re not in the market for a new credit card, don’t worry. There are still ways to collect Hyatt points.

Transfer credit card rewards to World of Hyatt

You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points from cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. Best of all, the transfer should be processed quickly.

TPG rates Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents each and World of Hyatt points at 1.7 cents each, based on our November 2024 estimate. However, transfers are irreversible, so we recommend that you transfer points only if you think about saving something.

Additionally, if you are a Bilt Rewards member, you can instantly transfer Bilt Rewards Points to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio.

Related: When and how to transfer Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt

Profit with American Airlines

If you have high status with the World of Hyatt program, you can earn Hyatt points when you fly with American Airlines. Thanks to the partnership, Hyatt elite members earn 1 Hyatt point per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines flights.

This income is in addition to the American Airlines AAdvantage miles you will earn. All you need to do is link your Hyatt and Advantage account through this link. Unfortunately, this repeated right to earn loyalty will expire on December 31st.

Related: New benefits are coming for AAdvantage and World of Hyatt elite members — at the cost of equal benefits

Rent a car from Avis

Like most hotel chains, renting a car can earn you World of Hyatt points. Rent with Avis and use code “K817700” to earn 500 World of Hyatt points per rental.

You can also get discounts on each eligible rental at Avis locations with a code. Read more about this here.

Transfer points between family and friends

World of Hyatt members can transfer points between accounts for free. However, you can send or receive points once every 30 days. And unfortunately, you cannot complete this transfer online. You must complete this form (PDF link) and submit it by email. Both the member transferring the points and the recipient must sign the form before you submit it. Hyatt will complete the transfer once the form is received and reviewed.

Redeem Hyatt points

The last way to earn Hyatt points is to buy them directly. In general, you should not (if at all) purchase points or miles of any kind without a bonus or discount. Fortunately, Hyatt uses regular promotions to redeem points. If you have high-level redemptions in mind and need to close your account, buying Hyatt points is an option.

Bottom line

The World of Hyatt program is a favorite among award travelers. Despite its relatively small (but growing) global footprint, the World of Hyatt program can provide a luxurious experience and a rewarding value proposition.

If you combine credit card usage with a few paid stays, you’ll be on your way to a free room on your next trip.