The World of Hyatt: Everything You Need to Know
Table of contents
- Brand Overview and History
- All Hyatt Hotel BrandsWorld of Hyatt Status
- How to do Hyatt Globalist Challenge?
- How to earn and redeem points in World of Hyatt Points System
Brand Overview and History
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a well-known hotel group based in Chicago, USA. It was founded in 1957, starting with the first Hyatt House near Los Angeles Airport. Today, Hyatt has grown into a global brand, with over 1,200 hotels in more than 70 countries. Hyatt offers a mix of luxury, lifestyle, and business hotels. It is known for its great service, modern design, and focus on guest comfort. The company is also recognized for caring about its employees and promoting sustainable travel. Over the years, Hyatt has continued to grow by opening new hotels and adding more brands to meet the changing needs of travelers around the world.
All Hyatt Hotel Brands
Hyatt offers a wide range of hotel brands to suit different travel needs and styles. These brands are grouped into four main categories:
1. Luxury Brands
- Park Hyatt – Sophisticated luxury in prime global locations.
- Grand Hyatt – Large upscale hotels with bold design and global appeal.
- Andaz – Stylish, boutique hotels with a local vibe.
- Alila – Eco-luxury resorts with a focus on nature and wellness.
- Miraval – Wellness resorts focused on mindfulness and balance.
2. Premium Brands
- Hyatt Regency – Comfortable stays for business and leisure travelers.
- Hyatt – Full-service hotels with thoughtful amenities.
- Hyatt Centric – Modern hotels in the heart of popular cities.
- Dream Hotels – Lifestyle hotels known for vibrant nightlife and design.
- Thompson Hotels – Boutique hotels with bold character and local influence.
- JdV by Hyatt – Unique, playful hotels that reflect neighborhood culture.
- Destination by Hyatt – Resorts and lodges offering immersive experiences.
3. Select Service Brands
- Hyatt Place – Spacious rooms, casual comfort, and free breakfast.
- Hyatt House – Extended-stay hotels with apartment-style suites.
- Caption by Hyatt – Social, flexible spaces with a modern touch.
For further details, please visit the World of Hyatt website.
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World of Hyatt Status
World of Hyatt is the loyalty program of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, designed to reward frequent guests with exclusive benefits, elite status tiers, and personalized experiences. The program operates on a points-based system with four membership levels, each offering progressively greater perks.
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- Discoverist: 10 qualifying nights OR 25,000 Base Points earned in a calendar year. Additional Benefits: Late checkout (2 PM, subject to availability), Preferred room upgrades (when available), Bonus Points: 10% bonus on Base Points earned and dedicated customer service line.
- Explorist: 30 qualifying nights OR 50,000 Base Points earned in a calendar year. Enhanced Benefits: Late checkout (until 2 PM, guaranteed), Enhanced room upgrades (including suites, based on availability), bonus Points: 20% bonus on Base Points earned, Club Access or breakfast at select properties (varies by brand), Milestone Rewards: Choose a benefit after 30, 40, or 50 nights (e.g., Suite Upgrade Awards, Free Night Awards).
- Globalist: 60 qualifying nights OR 100,000 Base Points earned in a calendar year. Premium Benefits: Complimentary suite upgrades (confirmed in advance when available), free breakfast** (or Club Lounge access) at participating hotels. 4 PM guaranteed late checkout. No resort fees on any stays (cash or points). Bonus Points: 30% bonus on Base Points earned, Exclusive concierge service & priority support. Milestone Rewards: Additional perks at 70, 80, 90, and 100 nights (e.g., Free Nights, Guest of Honor privileges).
- Lifetime Globalist: After reaching 1,000,000 Base Points, you will have a lifetime Globalist status. It offers top-tier benefits such as free breakfast, suite upgrades, late check-out, waived resort fees, and Guest of Honor privileges. This status provides a continuous and elevated experience for frequent travelers.
If you're excited about the generous benefits of Hyatt’s Globalist tier. You don’t have to wait a full year to get there! We now offer a Hyatt Globalist Challenge product designed to help you fast-track your way to elite status. With this opportunity, you can enjoy Globalist benefits much sooner, whether for business or leisure travel.
How to do Hyatt Globalist Challenge?
- Please visit the Upgrade My Trip website and select "Hyatt" from the navigation bar.
- On Hyatt page, please click "Hyatt 2 Years Globalist Till 03/2027"
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Please fill in the required information in the designated fields, then click “Add to Cart” to proceed. Kindly note that the “Date ranges to avoid for Virtual Runs in the next 60 days” means that the date of your actual stay should not coincide with the virtual runs. In order to avoid any conflicts or issues related to overlapping dates.
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After completing your purchase, you can monitor your status progress as shown in the example below.
How to earn and redeem points in World of Hyatt Points System
The World of Hyatt points system is a key benefit of Hyatt’s loyalty program, offering members valuable rewards and flexible ways to earn and redeem points. Here’s a breakdown of how it works.
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How to earn points
Hotel Stays: Earn 5 points per eligible USD spent on room rates, dining, spa services, and other eligible charges at Hyatt hotels.
- Elite Bonus: Elite members earn additional bonus points: Discoverist: +10%, Explorist: +20%,Globalist: +30%
- Promotions: Hyatt regularly offers limited-time promotions to earn bonus points.
- Travel Partners: Earn points through Hyatt's airline and car rental partners.
- Hyatt Credit Card (where available): Earn points on everyday purchases and hotel stays.
- Transfer you credit card points into Hyatt account: If you have the Chase credit card and earn UR points, then you can transfer to the Hyatt as a partner.
2. How to Redeem Points
- Free Nights: Redeem points for free stays at Hyatt hotels, starting from 3,500 points per night (off-peak at Category 1).
- Room Upgrades: Use points to upgrade to suites or Club rooms.
- Dining & Spa: Use points to pay for food, beverages, and spa services at participating hotels.
- Find Experiences: Redeem for exclusive experiences through FIND or Wellness programs.
- Transfer to Airlines: Transfer Hyatt points to over 25 airline partners at a 2.5:1 ratio (minimum 5,000 points).
- Points + Cash Option: Combine points with cash to make stays more flexible and affordable.
If you’d like to enjoy free nights, room upgrades, or suite stays without waiting, we offer flexible Hyatt Points Products to help you reach your goals faster.
- Points Booking Service – Don’t have enough points? We can help you book stays using our own Hyatt points. Simply provide your desired hotel, dates, and Hyatt account details.
- Points Top-Up – Short a few thousand points for a redemption? We offer secure and fast point top-ups to bridge the gap.
- Guest Booking – Want to gift a Hyatt stay to a friend or family member? Use our service to book a stay using points under their name.
These services are perfect for:
- Booking high-demand hotels without cash
- Unlocking suite upgrades or free nights instantly
- Achieving elite status or milestone rewards faster
Just visit Upgrade My Trip and submit your details. We’ll take care of the rest so you can enjoy Hyatt luxury with ease.