For frequent travelers, a hotel loyalty program can make a huge difference in overall experience and savings. While many hotel programs offer standard perks, Hyatt stands out with two unique benefits that many people overlook: Point Combining and the Guest of Honor Program.
Quick Overview:
These two features provide incredible flexibility, making Hyatt one of the best loyalty programs available—especially for those who use Chase Ultimate Rewards, which transfer 1:1 to Hyatt.
1. Combine Points with Any Hyatt Member Once Per Month
Most hotel loyalty programs restrict point transfers to family or household members, but Hyatt allows you to combine points with any World of Hyatt member once per month. This opens up valuable opportunities for travelers who want to share costs, book together, or maximize their point balances.
How Point Combining Works
To transfer points, both members must complete a Point Combining Request Form, which includes:
- Full name
- World of Hyatt membership number
- Contact details
- Authorization statement
Once submitted to Hyatt customer service, points typically transfer within 48-72 hours.
Why This Matters
This feature is great for:
- Shared Bookings: Booking with a friend or coworker when splitting costs
- Point Pooling: Combining points when one traveler doesn't have enough for a full stay
- Flexible Transfers: Helping someone book a Hyatt stay without losing value through Chase transfers
2. Guest of Honor Program: Experience Globalist Benefits
The Guest of Honor program is one of the most valuable perks in Hyatt's loyalty program. It allows non-Globalist members to enjoy Globalist perks by using a Guest of Honor certificate gifted by a Globalist member.
How to Earn Guest of Honor Certificates
Milestone Rewards:
- 40 nights = 1 certificate
- 60 nights = 2 additional certificates
- Additional certificates at 70, 90, 100+ nights
Globalist Perks You Get with Guest of Honor
- Free Parking: Savings vary but can be $50+ per night
- Flexible Check-in/out: Early check-in & guaranteed 4 PM late checkout
- Club Access: Club Lounge access at participating hotels
- Breakfast Benefit: Free breakfast for up to four people (potential savings of $100-$200 per day)
Value Example:
At luxury properties like Park Hyatt locations, breakfast alone can cost $50+ per person. This benefit alone can lead to hundreds of dollars in savings per stay.
Maximizing These Benefits
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Longer Stays
Guest of Honor certificates apply to one booking, up to 7 nights. A longer stay maximizes benefits.
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Look for Expiring Certificates
Many Globalists have extra Guest of Honor certificates they won't use. If one is expiring soon, they may be willing to share it.
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Strategic Point Combining
Plan your point combinations around high-value redemptions at luxury properties.
Pro Tip:
Hyatt's flexible point transfers and Guest of Honor benefits provide incredible value compared to other hotel loyalty programs, especially for Chase Ultimate Rewards users who can transfer points directly to Hyatt for maximum value.