Here is the confirmation we were waiting for (and somewhat dreading). It turns out there is way more to the details about the Hyatt changes than just the Points+Cash devaluations. I will include the full details here and then break it down later today.
In Short: Because I have been receiving a lot of questions from people about these rumored changes, I wanted to get the official details out quickly. In short, make sure you book any Points+Cash reservations before November 1. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions about any of these changes and I will work to get them answered in the post later today.
So, it is disappointing to see the wonderful Points+Cash awards disappear from the fixed tables. But, having suites added to Points+Cash and giving the opportunities to upgrade to premium suites is really great news!
Full Details of New Changes with World of Hyatt Awards
Link: World of Hyatt Changes
Free Nights
Starting November 1, 2018, World of Hyatt members can use their points for free nights in premium suites, starting at 10,000 points for a category 1 Hyatt hotel or resort. In addition, there is no longer a required minimum length of stay for free nights in suites. You can search our award chart below by hotel category to determine how many points you need for a free night in the following room types.
| Hotel Category | Standard Room Points Per Night | Regency/Grand Club Points Per Night | Standard Suite Points Per Night | NEW: Premium Suite Points Per Night |
| 1 | 5,000 | 7,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 8,000 | 12,000 | 13,000 | 16,000 |
| 3 | 12,000 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 24,000 |
| 4 | 15,000 | 21,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 |
| 5 | 20,000 | 27,000 | 32,000 | 40,000 |
| 6 | 25,000 | 33,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| 7 | 30,000 | 39,000 | 48,000 | 60,000 |
Free Nights at Miraval Resorts
Additionally, starting November 1, members can use points for award nights in premium suites at Miraval Resorts.
| Hotel | Standard Room Points Per Night1 | Suite Points Per Night1 | NEW: Premium Suite Points Per Night1 | Second Person Points Per Night |
| Miraval Resorts | 45,000 | 75,000 | 105,000 | 20,000 |
1Single Occupancy
Points + Cash
Starting November 1, combining points and cash for a standard room will require 50% of the points required for a free night and 50% of the Standard Rate. These changes to our Points + Cash offering apply to standard rooms, as well as newly added standard suites and premium suites. Here are more details:
P+C Standard Room
Members will now be able to use Points + Cash for a standard room at MGM Resort Destinations in Las Vegas and Hyatt Residence Club resorts, in addition to Hyatt hotels and resorts including Miraval Resorts.
| Hotel Category | Standard Room
Points Per Night |
NEW: Standard Room
Points + Cash Per Night1 |
| 1 | 5,000 | 2,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
| 2 | 8,000 | 4,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
| 3 | 12,000 | 6,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
| 4 | 15,000 | 7,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
| 5 | 20,000 | 10,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
| 6 | 25,000 | 12,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
| 7 | 30,000 | 15,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
P+C Standard Suites
Furthermore, members can use Points + Cash for standard suites at Hyatt hotels and resorts and Hyatt Residence Club resorts. The same methodology applies of 50% of the points required and 50% of the Standard Rate.
| Hotel Category | Standard Suite
Points Per Night |
NEW: Standard Suite
Points + Cash Per Night1 |
| 1 | 8,000 | 4,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites |
| 2 | 13,000 | 6,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites |
| 3 | 20,000 | 10,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites |
| 4 | 24,000 | 12,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites |
| 5 | 32,000 | 16,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites |
| 6 | 40,000 | 20,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites |
| 7 | 48,000 | 24,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites |
P+C Premium Suites
Points + Cash will also be available for premium suites at Hyatt hotels and resorts. The same methodology applies of 50% of the points required and 50% of the Standard Rate.
| Hotel Category | Premium Suite
Points Per Night |
NEW: Premium Suite
Points + Cash Per Night1 |
| 1 | 10,000 | 5,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
| 2 | 16,000 | 8,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
| 3 | 24,000 | 12,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
| 4 | 30,000 | 15,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
| 5 | 40,000 | 20,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
| 6 | 50,000 | 25,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
| 7 | 60,000 | 30,000 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
P+C Miraval Resorts
Additionally, members can use Points + Cash for awards in standard rooms, standard suites and premium suites at Miraval and will require the same methodology of 50% of the points required of the Standard Rate.
| Hotel | NEW: Standard Room Points Points + Cash per night single occupancy | NEW: Standard Room Points Points + Cash per night double occupancy |
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Miraval Resorts
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22,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms | 32,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard rooms |
| NEW: Standard Suite Points + Cash per night single occupancy | NEW: Standard Suite Points + Cash per night double occupancy | |
| 37,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites | 47,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for standard suites | |
| NEW: Premium Suite Points + Cash per night single occupancy | NEW: Premium Suite Points + Cash per night double occupancy | |
| 52,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites | 62,500 + 50% of the Standard Rate for premium suites |
Room Upgrades on Paid Nights
Beginning November 1, 2018, members can upgrade a qualifying paid night to a premium suite starting with 3,000 points, at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts and Miraval Resorts.
| Room Upgrade Award | Points Per Night |
| Regency Club®️/Grand Club®️ Upgrade1 | 3,000 |
| Suite Upgrade2 | 6,000 |
| NEW: Premium Suite Upgrade2 | 9,000 |
Please see the World of Hyatt program terms for complete details on redeeming awards. To learn more about these changes, including participating hotels, visit our FAQs.
No More United Club Passes for Globalist Members
In addition to these program changes, we are also informing members of the discontinuation of the Globalist member benefit of United ClubSM one-time passes. Starting January 1, 2019, World of Hyatt Globalist members will no longer receive two United ClubSM one-time passes upon achieving status by completing 60 qualifying nights or earning 100,000 Base Points. All existing passes will be honored through their expiration dates. Members can continue to earn miles with United Airlines® for Hyatt hotel stays and convert World of Hyatt points to miles with MileagePlus®.
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