I’ve previously reviewed the World of Hyatt credit card which just got a new improved sign up bonus.
After spending $4,000 in the first 3 months you can earn 5 Free Night Certificates valid at any Hyatt category 1-4 property. Using these can get you up to 90,000 points in value. I value Hyatt points at 1.5 cents each so that’s the equivalent of $1,350. The previous best offer we’ve seen on this card is 65,000 points.
You are eligible for this card if you are not a current cardholder and have not received a signup bonus on this card in the last 24 months. Chase’s other restrictions apply like not having 5 new cards in the past 24 months.
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
Quick Facts
Sign Up Bonus: 5 Free Night Certificates valid at any category 1-4 Hyatt property
Annual Fee: $95
Points Earned: World of Hyatt points which I value at 1.5 cents per point
Earning Structure
4x points at all Hyatt properties
2x Points on restaurants
2x Points on airfare
2x Points on fitness clubs and gyms
2x Points on local transit, commuting, and rideshares
1x Points on everything else
Foreign Transaction Fees: none
Annual Free Night Certificate
Just after your account anniversary you will earn a free night certificate also valid for any category 1-4 property and is valid for 12 months. I’ve always been able to use this free night certificate for properties way more expensive than the $95 annual fee. This alone makes the card a keeper long term. This coupled with the 5 free nights will net you a total of 6 nights at a category 1-4 Hyatt property around the world. Below are links to all the properties you can use these Free Night Certificates.
Discoverist Status
Just for being a cardmember, you will receive complimentary Hyatt Discoverist status. This is Hyatt’s entry level status which normally requires 10 qualifying nights per year. You’ll get the following:
Upgrade to preferred rooms at check in based on availability (not suites)
2pm checkout when available
Premium internet
Complimentary bottles of water each day
Second Night Free After Spending $15,000
After spending $15,000 on the card each year you will receive yet another free night certificate to use at any category 1-4 property. I always try to hit the $15,000 spend on this card each year for the free night. This is a huge benefit as you can use this free night along with the other free night you get just for having the card on the same reservation. This makes for up to a total of 7 free nights!
Category 4 properties range anywhere from 12,000 points per night for off-peak, 15,000 for standard, and 18,000 for peak dates. At 1.5 cents per point value, that’s anywhere from $180 to $270 worth of points.
Spending $15,000 to earn a free night worth on average 15,000 points plus a minimum of 15,000 for the spending is a pretty great deal in my book. You’re essentially earning 2x points on all purchases if you spend exactly $15,000.
Use a Category 1-4 Free Night Award at the Hyatt House Charleston
Wrapping Up
If you stay at Hyatt properties with any regularity, this card is a no brainer. With the 5 Free Night Certificate sign up bonus, it would make a lot of sense to grab this card for almost a week of free hotel nights.
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