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Million Mile Secrets reader Linda wants to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for a Hyatt award stay near Disneyland in California. There are 3 Hyatt hotels in the area to choose from. And all offer shuttle service to “The Happiest Place on Earth!” She emailed:
Use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to Save Money on a Stay at Any of the 3 Hyatt Hotels Near Disneyland. Team Member Keith and His Wife Had a Memorable Time at This Popular California Theme Park
Using Chase Ultimate Rewards points to save money on a Disneyland hotel stay can definitely be a good deal. But instead of transferring points directly to Hyatt, you could be better off booking a stay through the Chase travel portal. It all depends on the cash cost for the night your booking.
3 Hyatt Hotels Near Disneyland You Can Book With Points
You’re within a ~10 minute drive of Disneyland when you stay at any of these Hyatt hotels:
Each of the hotels rank highly on TripAdvisor with many reviews noting the proximity to Disneyland as a major perk. Plus, the hotels offer shuttle service to the theme park, so you don’t have to drive and pay for parking!
There’s no right or wrong way to use the points you earn. Everyone has different travel goals. So the best points redemption is the one that makes you happy! 🙂
But answering these questions before using your hard earned points can help you decide how and when to use points to get the best deals.
1. Can You Use Fewer Points Booking Through the Chase Travel Portal?
So before transferring points directly to Hyatt, folks like reader Linda should check if they can use fewer points booking through the Chase travel portal. This will depend on the cash price of stay.
It’s a Good Idea to Check the Chase Travel Portal Before Transferring Points to Hyatt to See If You Can Redeem Fewer Points for Your Stay
For example, I searched the Chase travel portal for a 2-night stay near Disneyland in September 2017. And you can save points by booking with points linked to your Sapphire Reserve card instead of transferring points directly and booking as an award stay.
Remember, booking a Hyatt stay through the Chase travel portal is essentially like paying cash. So you’ll earn Hyatt points and credit toward elite status!
2. Are Your Points Worth More by Transferring to Other Partners for Different Travel Plans?
Experienced folks in the miles & points hobby often calculate the value of a potential points redemption.
For example, if transferring 12,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt saves you $200 on a hotel stay, you’re getting ~1.7 cents per point worth of value ($200 cost of stay / 12,000 points).
But using the same number of points for a more expensive room night on different travel dates or at a different Hyatt hotel might get you a lot more value.
You Might Get More Value per Point Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to Hyatt and Booking an Award Stay at a Luxurious Hotel Like the Park Hyatt New York
Transferring points to other travel partners can also get you more value. For example, team member Keith transferred 25,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United Airlines to book a Business Class award flight that was selling for ~$1,642. This redemption got him ~6.5 cents per point worth of value (~$1,642 / 25,000 points).
Keep in mind, I don’t recommend letting your points collect dust. Because the value of your points can change overnight if a transfer partner changes their award chart. So redeeming them now to save money on travel is better than hoping to get more value in the unpredictable future.
Bottom Line
Folks with Chase Ultimate Rewards points can save money on a hotel stay near Disneyland. Because there are 3 Hyatt hotels within a ~10 minute drive of the theme park.
I’d also consider how much value your points are worth for the redemption. Your points could be worth when you transfer them to Hyatt and book an otherwise expensive stay at a different hotel. Or transferring points to a different Chase travel partner might get you more value.
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