Hyatt Launches Two New Promotions, Including 50% Off Miraval Award Stays
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
The World of Hyatt program's current promotion ends in just two weeks, but if you're looking for ways to get more from your Hyatt stays this summer, you're in luck. The program has just announced the launch of two new promotions to go along with the existing offer for staying at new brands this year. While neither is available across the entire global portfolio of properties, both can be a nice way to boost your account balance at participating hotels without any effort on your part.
Let's dive into each one.
Bonus Offers at Miraval Resorts
The first offer is termed "Stay Well, Stay Rewarded at Miraval Resorts" and applies to stays at the Miraval Austin or Miraval Arizona with a checkout date between May 1 and August 31, 2019. There are actually two separate components to this offer, depending on the type of reservation you have, and it's very similar to an offer from last year, though this is the first time we've seen this offer at the new Austin location. Complete details are available at this link, but here are the highlights:
Award Stays
If you've been looking to redeem points to stay at either of these Miraval locations, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better time to do so. Members who book an award stay with a checkout date between May 1 and August 31 will receive 50% of their redeemed points back as a bonus within 6-8 weeks after your stay (meaning you must have enough points to cover the full amount of the stay). Hyatt uses an entirely separate award chart for Miraval stays, and rates at these two properties are usually quite expensive, especially since they're based on single occupancy; a second person typically requires an extra 20,000 points per night.
However, here are the effective award rates you'd pay with this offer after the 50% portion is returned:
- Standard room (one adult): 22,500 points per night
- Standard room (two adults): 32,500 points per night
- Suite (one adult): 37,500 points per night
- Suite (two adults): 47,500 points per night
- Premium suite (one adult): 52,500 points per night
- Premium suite (two adults): 62,500 points per night
These rates may still seem astronomical, but remember that these stays aren't your everyday Hyatt hotel. You'll enjoy complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks, a $175 resort credit per person per night, and numerous complimentary wellness activities, fitness classes, lectures and more. Even though summer isn't exactly high season at either location (it's pretty hot in Texas and Arizona come August), I'm still seeing rates of $600 or even more once you factor in taxes and fees, so this could be a great way to maximize your Hyatt redemptions.
Again, just remember that you'll receive these points back as a bonus rather than getting a discount up-front, so you'll need to have enough points to cover the entire redemption. If your Hyatt account balance is a bit shy of the needed amount, remember that Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, and the transfer should process immediately. This makes it easy for holders of cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Ink Business Preferred Credit Card to snag Hyatt award stays and get outsized value for their Chase points.
Miraval award stays can't be booked online, so you'll need to call (866) 792-3395 to redeem your points. And if you've already booked an award stay during the offer period, no need to worry. This offer doesn't require registration, so as long as your checkout date falls between May 1 and August 31, you should be eligible for the returned points.
Paid Stays
If, on the other hand, you've booked (or are planning to book) a paid stay at Miraval, you're also eligible for a bonus this summer: double points. Instead of the normal 5 Hyatt points per dollar spent, you'll earn 10 points per dollar. The same checkout dates apply, and once again, no registration is required, so this should apply to all existing stays.
This offer is even more enticing for cardholders of The World of Hyatt Credit Card (or its predecessor, which is no longer available to new applicants). That's because you're eligible for a $250 statement credit when you spend $500 or more directly with one of the Miraval properties in 2019. And since that's provided as a statement credit on your card instead of a discount at the property, you should earn 10 Hyatt points per dollar spent for the full amount of the stay. No registration is required for this offer.
Bonuses for New Hotel Stays
The second promotion is being marketed as "500 reasons to stay somewhere new" and applies to stays at new Hyatt hotels around the world. For every night at eligible properties, members will receive 500 bonus points, and like the Miraval promotion, this one also doesn't require registration. It even applies to award stays, so if you're planning to redeem your Hyatt points at a new property, you'll receive the bonus as well. 500 Hyatt points are only worth $8.50 based on TPG's most recent valuations, but every point helps put your next award stay within reach.
While this promotion starts today and covers all of 2019, participating properties have their own date ranges during which you'd be eligible for the bonus points. There are currently nine eligible properties listed on the promotion landing page:
- Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang Province, Vietnam): May 1 - July 31, 2019
- Hyatt House Augusta/Downtown (Augusta, GA): May 1 - July 31, 2019
- Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District (Dubai, UAE): May 1 - July 31, 2019
- Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport (Algiers, Algeria): May 1 - July 31, 2019
- Hyatt House San Jose/Cupertino (Cupertino, CA): May 1 - July 31, 2019
- Hyatt Regency Liberation Square (Chongqing, China): May 1 - July 31, 2019
- Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan (Beijing, China): May 1 - July 31, 2019
- Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere (Vienna, Austria): May 15 - August 31, 2019
- Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center (Virginia Beach, VA): May 16 - August 31, 2019
However, additional hotels will be added as the year goes on, so feel free to bookmark the above page. You may not want to go out of your way to book one of these properties, but if you're planning a trip to one of these areas, it's nice to have some additional earning potential. And if you forget about it and just happen to visit an eligible hotel, you won't miss out, since there's no registration required.
Bottom Line
The World of Hyatt program has really stepped up its game in recent months, with the addition of over 150 Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties, the integration of Thompson Hotels (part of the Two Roads Hospitality acquisition), and a solid first promotion. While these new ones aren't overly exciting, it's terrific that neither one requires registration. Hopefully some of you will be able to utilize one (or both) of them later this year.
(Featured photo by Summer Hull / The Points Guy)
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- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
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- Annual Fee is $325.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
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Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.