In late 2023, World of Hyatt announced major changes to its program, which were mostly positive for loyalists. However, one area that saw significant changes was the Hyatt Milestone Rewards program. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the current Milestone Rewards program, discussing each perk and how to choose the best benefits at each milestone. We will also discuss the author’s likely choices for Milestone Rewards this year.
To start earning Hyatt Milestone Rewards, you need to have stayed for at least 20 nights or accumulated 35,000 base points within a calendar year. However, if you hold the World of Hyatt Credit Card, you will receive five qualifying nights each year, meaning you only need to stay for 15 nights (or accrue 35,000 base points) to earn a Milestone Reward.
Here is an overview of the Hyatt Milestone Rewards you can earn after reaching select milestones each calendar year:
– 20 nights or 35,000 base points: A 2K Next Stay award, two club access awards, or a $25 Find Experiences credit.
– 30 nights or 50,000 base points: One Category 1-4 free night award and a choice of a 2K Next Stay award, two club access awards, or a $25 Find Experiences credit.
– 40 nights or 65,000 base points: One Guest of Honor award and a choice of 5,000 bonus points, one suite upgrade award, or a $150 Find Experiences credit.
– 50 nights or 80,000 base points: 5,000 bonus points, two suite upgrade awards, or a $150 Find Experiences credit.
– 60 nights or 100,000 base points: Two Guest of Honor awards, one Category 1-7 free night award, two suite upgrade awards, and access to My Hyatt Concierge.
– 70, 80, and 90 nights: One Guest of Honor award and a choice of 10,000 bonus points, one suite upgrade award, or a $300 Find Experiences credit.
– 100 nights: One Category 1-7 free night award and a choice of 10,000 bonus points, one suite upgrade award, or a Miraval extra night award.
– 110, 120, 130, and 140 nights: One Guest of Honor award and a choice of 10,000 bonus points, one suite upgrade award, or a Miraval extra night award.
– 150 nights: One Ultimate free night award and a choice of 10,000 bonus points, one suite upgrade award, or a Miraval extra night award.
At milestones that offer a choice, you must select a perk within 90 days of reaching the milestone.
Let’s take a closer look at each of the Hyatt Milestone Rewards:
1. 2K Next Stay award: This award can be chosen at the 20 nights and 30 nights milestones. By selecting this award, you will earn 2,000 bonus Hyatt points on your next stay at a Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Caption by Hyatt, or UrCove property. The value of 2,000 Hyatt points is approximately $34 according to TPG’s valuations. To earn the bonus points, you must pay an eligible rate or redeem a free night award for a stay at one of the eligible brands and check out within 180 days of selecting the 2K Next Stay award.
2. Club access awards: At the 20 nights and 30 nights milestones, you can choose two club access awards. These awards can be used to obtain club lounge access on an eligible stay of seven consecutive nights or less at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts with a club lounge. However, they are not valid at certain brands such as Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Miraval, and others. You must pay an eligible rate or redeem points for a standard room free night award, suite free night award, or points plus cash stay to use a club lounge access award. It’s important to note that club lounge access awards cannot be used on stays that include other free night awards. The validity of club access awards is the rest of the year you earned them, plus an additional 14 months.
3. Find Experiences credit: You can choose a Find Experiences credit at various milestones, including 20 nights, 30 nights, 40 nights, 50 nights, and 70, 80, and 90 nights. The amount of the credit increases as you reach higher milestones, starting at $25 and going up to $300. The Find Experiences credit is valid for the rest of the calendar year it is issued, plus 14 additional months. You will receive the credit via email as a code, which can be redeemed at checkout when booking a Find Experience through the World of Hyatt website.
4. Category 1-4 free night award: After accruing 30 nights or 50,000 base points within a calendar year, you will receive a Category 1-4 free night award. This award is valid for 180 days from issuance and can be used to book a standard room at a Category 1, 2, 3, or 4 Hyatt hotel.
5. Guest of Honor award: Formerly a perk of Hyatt Globalist elite status, the Guest of Honor award is now a Milestone Rewards perk. You will earn one Guest of Honor award after reaching 40 nights or 65,000 base points, two after 60 nights or 100,000 base points, and one after 70, 80, 90, 110, 120, 130, and 140 nights. With a Guest of Honor award, the guest will receive all in-hotel benefits typically reserved for World of Hyatt Globalist members on a stay of up to seven consecutive nights at a single property. Members can gift Guest of Honor stays to others, and non-Globalist members can also use Guest of Honor awards to obtain Globalist perks. Once you earn a Guest of Honor award, it is valid for the rest of the year you earned it, plus 14 additional months.
6. Bonus points: At almost every milestone, you can choose between 5,000 or 10,000 bonus points. According to TPG’s valuations, 5,000 Hyatt points are worth about $85, and 10,000 Hyatt points are worth about $170.
It’s important to note that the choice of perks must be made within 90 days of reaching the milestone.
In conclusion, the World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards program offers a range of valuable perks for loyalists. By reaching various milestones, members can earn free night awards, bonus points, suite upgrade awards, club lounge access, and Guest of Honor awards. Choosing the best benefits at each milestone depends on individual preferences and travel patterns. Whether you value bonus points, free nights, or other perks, the Milestone Rewards program provides ample opportunities to enhance your Hyatt stays.