Hyatt Award Chart Changes 2024
It is the end of February, which means it is Hyatt award chart changes 2024 time. This is always the worst part of my least favorite month of the year. Sorry February babies, but in the North, February is brutal. Not as brutal as these Hyatt award chart changes though…hey-o! I remember a time, not too long ago actually, when these award chart changes were somewhat reasonable. A time where almost as many properties would go down as up. Sure, you lost sweet spots every year, but they were called sweet spots for a reason after all. It feels like instead of devaluing World of Hyatt points up front it is done with these more sly category change devaluations. Just think of how much more valuable a category 1-4 free night cert was 5 years ago, and how many more properties were bookable with it back then. I guess it shouldn't be too surprising with how high cash prices remain. Enough of me pining for the old days already, let's get into this thing.
3/25/24 Update: Last chance to book the hotels increasing in price at the lower rate. The changes happen 3/26/24.
Hyatt Award Chart Changes United States
Here is a breakdown of the properties. Going down in category will be coded in green and increasing in cost will be colored in red for each chart. The color coordination really shows the scope of how bad this is in my opinion.
| State | Hotel | Current Category | New Category | Current Standard Point Values1 | New Standard Point Values1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| California | Wild Palms Hotel – a Joie de Vivre Hotel | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| California | Tommie Hollywood | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| California | Hyatt Place Emeryville / San Francisco Bay Area | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| California | Waterfront Hotel | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| California | Hyatt House Emeryville / San Francisco Bay Area | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| California | Hyatt House Belmont / Redwood Shores | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| California | Kissel Uptown Oakland, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt | 5 | 4 | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| California | Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco | 5 | 4 | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| California | Hyatt Place Santa Cruz | 5 | 4 | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| California | Hyatt Carmel Highlands | 7 | 6 | 30,000 | 25,000 |
| California | Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas | 8 | 7 | 40,000 | 30,000 |
| California | Hyatt Regency La Jolla | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| California | Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| California | The Everline Resort and Spa | 7 | 8 | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| California | Hyatt Regency Westlake | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| California | Hyatt House San Jose / Cupertino | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| California | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Colorado | Grand Hyatt Denver | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Colorado | Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Colorado | Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Colorado | Vail Residences at Cascade Village | 7 | 8 | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Connecticut | Hyatt Regency Greenwich | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| DC | Hyatt Place Washington DC / Georgetown / West End | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| DC | Hyatt Place Washington DC / National Mall | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| DC | Hyatt Place Washington DC / Downtown | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| DC | Hyatt Regency Washington | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| DC | Grand Hyatt Washington | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| DC | Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| DC | Park Hyatt Washington | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Florida | Hyatt Regency Coral Gables | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Florida | Hyatt Place West Palm Beach | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Florida | Hyatt Place Boca Raton | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Florida | Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Florida | Hyatt Place Panama City Beach / Beachfront | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Georgia | Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Georgia | Hyatt House Augusta Downtown | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Georgia | Hyatt Place Athens Downtown | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Hawaii | Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Hawaii | Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Illinois | The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Illinois | Hyatt Regency Chicago | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Illinois | Hyatt House Chicago West Loop | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Illinois | Hyatt House Chicago / Evanston | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Illinois | Thompson Chicago | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Indiana | Hyatt Place Fort Wayne Northwest | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Kansas | Hyatt Place Kansas City / Overland Park / Convention Center | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Kansas | Hyatt Place Kansas City / Overland Park / Metcalf | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Kansas | Hyatt Place Kansas City / Lenexa City Center | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Massachusetts | Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Massachusetts | Hyatt Centric Boston Faneuil Hall | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Michigan | Hyatt Place Detroit / Royal Oak | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Missouri | The Elms Hotel and Spa | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Nevada | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | 6 | 5 | 25,000 | 20,000 |
| New Jersey | Hyatt Place Secaucus / Meadowlands | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| New Jersey | Hyatt Regency Morristown | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| New Mexico | Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| New York | Hyatt House White Plains | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| New York | The Grayson Hotel | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| North Carolina | Hyatt Place Greensboro | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| North Carolina | Hyatt House Charlotte / Center City | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| North Carolina | Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| North Carolina | Hyatt Place Greensboro Downtown | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| North Carolina | Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| North Carolina | The Carolina Inn | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Ohio | Hyatt Regency Cincinnati | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Oklahoma | Hyatt Regency Tulsa | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Oklahoma | Hyatt Place Tulsa / Downtown | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Oregon | Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland | 3 | 2 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| Oregon | Hyatt House Portland / Downtown | 3 | 2 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Hyatt House Philadelphia / Plymouth Meeting | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| South Carolina | Hyatt House Mount Pleasant Midtown | 3 | 2 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| South Carolina | Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | 3 | 2 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| Tennessee | Hyatt Place Knoxville / Downtown | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Texas | Hyatt Place Fort Worth / Alliance Town Center | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Texas | Hyatt House The Woodlands-Shenandoah | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Texas | Hyatt Place San Antonio-Northwest / Medical Center | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Texas | Hyatt Place Waco | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Texas | Hyatt Place Austin Airport | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Texas | Hyatt Centric The Woodlands | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Texas | Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Utah | Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Utah | Hyatt Centric Park City | 7 | 8 | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Virginia | Hyatt Regency Dulles | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Virginia | Hyatt Regency Crystal City | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Wisconsin | Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
Pluses & Minuses With United States Category Changes
That is sure a lot of red, isn't it? For the good side of things I think the Hyatt Regency Tahoe dropping to a category 5 is a nice change. I know that people have really enjoyed that property over the years. There was some nice movement in San Francisco too, but that could be because it is a bit less of a desirable destination now compared to years passed. The Tommie in LA looks like a nice hotel, so I am surprised to see that one drop. The Hyatt Carmel Highlands is another positive move worth mentioning.
For the increases on the other hand, so many choices! The Thompson Chicago is a huge one for me personally. That was my favorite free night certificate location in the US. I will have to make a few speculative bookings there before the March deadline. With the other options in Chicago I just don't see the value anymore at 20K a night. Washington DC got absolutely pulverized with these changes as well. A lot of the good category 4 options in the area are no longer bookable with a free night certificate.
Africa & The Middle East Hyatt Category Changes
| Country | Hotel | Current Category | New Category | Current Standard Point Values1 | New Standard Point Values1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | Grand Hyatt Kuwait | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Oman | Alila Jabal Akhdar | 6 | 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| South Africa | Hyatt Regency Cape Town | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Tanzania | Park Hyatt Zanzibar | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Turkey | Hyatt Regency Istanbul, Atakoy | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Turkey | Grand Hyatt Istanbul | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Turkey | Park Hyatt Istanbul – Macka Palas | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
Pluses & Minuses With Africa & Middle East Category Changes
I don't have much to add here, since it is all there in red and green. Not a ton of changes to the area overall, but that could be more due to Hyatt's coverage of the area. I don't know anything about the Hyatt Regency Cape Town, but that could be an interesting Category 1 hotel option.
Asia & Pacific Changes
| Country / Region | Hotel | Current Category | New Category | Current Standard Point Values1 | New Standard Point Values1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Hyatt Centric Melbourne | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Cambodia | Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Cambodia | Park Hyatt Siem Reap | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| China | Bei Zhaolong A Joie De Vivre | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Hengqin | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Dongguan | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Shanghai Songjiang | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Chongming | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| China | Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort & Spa | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| China | Grand Hyatt Shanghai | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| China | Grand Hyatt Guangzhou | 3 | 2 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| China | Alila Wuzhen | 5 | 4 | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| China | Taoxichuan Hotel | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| China | Grand Hyatt Dalian | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Changbaishan | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| China | Park Hyatt Changbaishan | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| India | Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| India | Hyatt Centric Juhu Mumbai | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| India | Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| India | Alila Diwa Goa | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| India | Grand Hyatt Mumbai | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| India | Grand Hyatt Goa | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| India | The Diwa Club by Alila | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| India | Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| India | Alila Fort Bishangarh | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Indonesia | Alila Ubud | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Indonesia | Andaz Bali | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Indonesia | Alila Villas Uluwatu | 7 | 8 | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Japan | Hyatt House Kanazawa | 3 | 2 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| Japan | Hyatt Place Kyoto | 3 | 2 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| Japan | Hyatt Centric Kanazawa | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Japan | Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Japan | Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Japan | Grand Hyatt Tokyo | 6 | 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Malaysia | Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| New Zealand | Park Hyatt Auckland | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Singapore | Andaz Singapore | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Taiwan, Republic of China | Hyatt Place New Taipei City Xinzhuang | 2 | 1 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Taiwan, Republic of China | Grand Hyatt Taipei | 4 | 3 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Thailand | Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Thailand | Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Vietnam | Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
Pluses & Minuses With Asia & Pacific Category Changes
Well, China certainly got a bit cheaper overall. India, on the other hand, went the other way with increases across the board. The Hyatt Regency Bangkok is one that will hit some people hard with its great location in the city. I am surprised to see the Grand Hyatt Tokyo going up as well. It doesn't sound like that is on par with the Park Hyatt Tokyo, which is also a category 7. The Park Hyatt Auckland is another hit to people as a beloved property (a favorite of Sarah's).
Canada, Caribbean & Latin America
| Country | Hotel | Current Category | New Category | Current Standard Point Values1 | New Standard Point Values1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Martin | Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa | D | C | 30,000 | 25,000 |
| Argentina | Park Hyatt Mendoza | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Aruba | Hyatt Place Aruba Airport | 2 | 3 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Canada | Hyatt House Winnipeg South / Outlet | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Canada | The Anndore House | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Canada | Hyatt Regency Toronto | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Costa Rica | Andaz Costa Rica Penninsula Papagayo | 6 | 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Domincan Republic | Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana | E | F | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| Dominican Republic | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana | E | F | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| Jamaica | Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall | D | E | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Jamaica | Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall | D | E | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Mexico | Thompson Playa Del Carmen Main House | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Mexico | Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Mexico | Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort | C | D | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Mexico | Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta | C | D | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Mexico | Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos | D | E | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Mexico | Hyatt Ziva Cancun | E | F | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| Mexico | Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club | B | D | 20,000 | 30,000 |
Pluses & Minuses Of Canada, Caribbean & Latin America Category Changes
I can't sugar coat this one, it is all bad. Hyatt has proven that they intend to pump up the cost of all inclusive properties for a few years now. When World of Hyatt first got into the all inclusive arena they offered a ton of value. The value is getting tougher and tougher to see now. Especially when bookings are limited to two people before fees etc. For example, charging 50K for the Ziva Cancun is just crazy talk. Especially when it was only 25K a night just a few years ago. Doubling the price of a property in a blink of an eye is a kick in the teeth. At least one Secrets property dropped a category I guess…
Europe
| Country | Hotel | Current Category | New Category | Current Standard Point Values1 | New Standard Point Values1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Hyatt Regency Sofia | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| France | Firstname Bordeaux | 5 | 4 | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| France | Hyatt House Paris CDG Airport | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| France | Hyatt Place Paris CDG Airport | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| France | Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranee | 6 | 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| France | Hotel Du Palais Biarritz | 7 | 8 | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Germany | Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku Damm | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Germany | Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Germany | Lindner Hotel Cologne Am Dom | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Germamy | Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Germany | The Wellem Dusseldorf | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Greece | Magma Resort Santorini | 7 | 6 | 30,000 | 25,000 |
| Italy | Hyatt Centric Venice Murano | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| Italy | Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Italy | The Tribune, part of JdV by Hyatt | 4 | 5 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Italy | IL Tornabuoni Unbound | 6 | 7 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Serbia | Hyatt Regency Belgrade | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Spain | Dreams Calvia Mallorca | B | A | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| Spain | Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Spain | Thompson Madrid | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Spain | Hyatt Regency Madrid Residences | 5 | 6 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Spain | AluaSoul Ibiza | A | B | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Spain | Alua Soul Menorca | A | B | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Spain | AluaSoul Mallorca Resort | A | B | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Spain | Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort | C | D | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| United Kingdom | Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport | 1 | 2 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| United Kingdom | Hyatt Place London City East | 3 | 4 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
Pluses & Minuses Of Europe Category Changes
Ladies & gentlemen, I keep trying to find a silver lining here and there, but I just can't pull it off. There isn't much to like with these Europe changes. World of Hyatt can be sparce in much of Europe already, which hopefully their recent acquisition will improve upon, so this drops Hyatt points' usefulness in Europe a bit lower. Seeing the all inclusive properties increase is par for the course, until you realize that Europe all inclusive resorts are not true all inclusive resorts. At least not in the sense we are used to in Mexico etc.
Hyatt Award Chart Changes 2024: ToP Thoughts
There is no denying it, these Hyatt award chart changes 2024 are a devaluation. The amount of increases far outweigh the amount of decreases. That is true in terms of scope and in terms of value. The all inclusive scene in Mexico, Dominican Republic & Jamaica got hammered so hard I don't even know if they are worth booking anymore. The Thompson Madrid has gone from a Category 4 to a Category 6 in under two years, another huge blow. The Thompson Chicago going from a 4 to 5 is a hard hit to Midwest travelers with free night certificates too.
I think the US market saw the most positive changes, which isn't saying much. There are at least a couple that you could hang your hat on. The other markets simply offer nothing of note that I can see at first glance. There are only 3 properties outside of the US that became Category 1-4 certificate bookable and 11 that are no longer are an option. That is just not good enough. Hyatt needs to add the ability to top off these certificates before they become only useful for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels.
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