Elite status will get you room upgrades, special amenities, and other perks at these properties.
Hotel loyalty programs are the unsung heroes of travel rewards.
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Other affiliated brands include beach-chic Banyan Tree and sophisticated Sofitel, plus Onefinestay vacation rentals.
The highest level, Diamond status, requires 26,000 status points, valued at about 10,400 euros.
As a member, you’ll earn 10 points per U.S. dollar spent.
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Your points will never expire, and award nights start at just 5,000 points.
The latter even comes with a free weekend award night each year.
Award nights start at 5,000 to 120,000 points apiece, depending on the hotel and season.
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Award nights start at 5,000 points apiece, depending on the hotel.
Reward stays start at 15,000 points per night.
Leaders Club
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It’s an association of more than 400 luxury properties that includes lavish landmarks like the Ritz Paris.
World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
Hyatt has over 1,300 hotels and resorts in 76 countries.
Members can also book stays using a mix of cash and points.
Members earn 10 points per dollar spent or 1,000 points for stays whichever is higher.
Points are redeemable at set tiers of 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points per night.
