The ins and outs of the Hyatt award chart (Here’s what you need to know)

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Million Mile Secrets readers and our entire team love Hyatt, and for good reason. Hyatt has over 1,000 hotels all around the world. So you’ve got options when it comes to using your Hyatt points wherever you might want to go.

Plus, it takes relatively few points to stay at top-notch hotels compared to other chains. And Hyatt points are easy to earn, either directly with The World Of Hyatt Credit Card or by transferring points from travel credits cards like the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card.

Here’s a detailed look at the Hyatt award chart.

Hyatt Award Chart

Hyatt brands where you can earn and redeem Hyatt points include:

• Andaz
• Alila
• Thompson Hotels
• Hyatt Centric
• Park Hyatt
• Miraval
• Grand Hyatt
• Hyatt Regency
• Hyatt Zilara
• Hyatt Ziva
• Hyatt Place
• Hyatt House
• Hyatt Residence Club
• Hyatt
• The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
• Destination Hotels
• Joie de Vivre
• Small Luxury Hotels & Resorts (SLH)

The majority of Hyatt hotels are subject to the award chart below, where free nights in a standard room range from 5,000 points to 40,000 points per night, on up to 80,000 points per night for a premium suite at some locations. Note, that the award chart below has peak and off-peak prices, but Hyatt isn’t implementing these until March 2020. Until then, you can book any award night at the standard rate and if the prices drops to off-peak in March you’ll be issued a refund. But if the price increases to peak rates you won’t have to pay extra.

I appreciate the straightforwardness of Hyatt’s loyalty program. Unlike Hilton, that doesn’t publish an award chart, you can determine exactly how many points you’ll need for an award night at any given location on any given date. Plus, Hyatt doesn’t impose blackout dates (at least not in theory), so if a standard room is available you should be able to book an award stay.

All-inclusive resorts

Hyatt’s all-inclusive properties can be a great use of your points, especially if you’re traveling with kids or looking for a completely hassle-free vacation. I spent two nights at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta and can confirm that it’s a great spot for families. There’s a lovely beach, multiple pools, and of course, unlimited food and beverages.

Double occupancy in a standard room costs just 20,000 to 25,000 Hyatt points per night. Here’s a look at award rates for Hyatt’s all-inclusive resorts, including the cost for suite awards and the price for adding an extra person per room (above two people).

Miraval resorts

There are currently only two Miraval Resort locations, one outside of Tuscon and another in Austin and a third resort is set to open in the Berkshires in the Spring of 2020. But if you want to use your points for a unique experience these resorts offer just that.

Standard rooms at Miraval Resorts start at 45,000 points per night (single occupancy) and cost an additional 20,000 points per night for the second person. So you’re looking at 65,000 points per night for a double occupancy standard room, which isn’t cheap at all. That said, we’ve seen decent off-season promotions before (50% points rebate), so it’s worth checking on if you’re looking to splurge.

Don’t forget, it’s also possible to book some of these rooms using points + cash. The rates vary depending on the hotel, you can find detailed information about Hyatt’s points + cash policies here.

Want to earn more Hyatt points?

You could consider opening The World of Hyatt Credit Card and earn up to 50,000 Hyatt points after meeting tiered minimum spending requirements. You’ll earn:

• 25,000 bonus Hyatt points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of opening your account
• Another 25,000 bonus Hyatt points after you spend an additional $3,000 on purchases within the first six months of opening your account

If you unlock the full bonus, you’ll have enough Hyatt points for two nights at a luxury Hyatt resort like the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Be sure to read our full review of the World of Hyatt card here.

You can also earn Hyatt points indirectly by transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt. If you have one of these cards you can transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, in increments of 1,000 points:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
• Ink Business Preferred Credit Card
• Chase Sapphire Reserve

You’ll usually get a better deal redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points with airline partners, but Hyatt is the exception. That’s because Hyatt has a generous award chart, and award rooms start at just 5,000 Hyatt points per night. Some of the MMS team’s biggest travel awards have been for Hyatt stays.