Hyatt points are calculated based on base points, elite status points, and Hyatt credit card points. As a World of Hyatt member, you can earn anywhere from 5 to 10.5 Hyatt points per $1 spent at Hyatt brand hotels around the world.
| Method | Points Earned Per $1 Spent |
|---|---|
| Base points | 5 |
| Elite status | 0.5 - 1.5 |
| Hyatt credit cards | 4 |
How Hyatt base points are calculated
World of Hyatt members earn 5 Hyatt points per $1 spent on the base rate at participating hotels. Here are the Hyatt hotel brands that will earn you points on your stays:
- Park Hyatt
- Grand Hyatt
- Andaz
- Hyatt Regency
- Hyatt
- Hyatt Centric
- The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
- Hyatt Place
- Hyatt House
- Hyatt Zilara
- Hyatt Ziva
- Hyatt Residence Club
So a hotel that costs you $152 per night would earn you 760 Hyatt Points per night. Base points are not earned on the taxes and fees portion of your bill.
How Hyatt elite status points are calculated
You can earn elite status with Hyatt by staying at Hyatt brand hotels during the calendar year. You can qualify for elite status with Hyatt based on either nights or base points earned.
For example, you can earn Hyatt Discoverist status by staying 10 nights at Hyatt properties during the calendar year or you can earn Hyatt Discoverist status by earning 25,000 base points during the calendar year.
Based on your status within the World of Hyatt program, you'll earn a certain percentage of bonus points per $1 spent which is based on the base rate. The table below breaks down the Hyatt Elite Status requirements.
| Level | Bonus | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Member | No Bonus | 0 |
| Discoverist | 10% | 0.5 |
| Explorist | 20% | 1 |
| Globalist | 30% | 1.5 |
Bonus points earned from Hyatt Elite status are in addition to the points that you earn at the base rate. So if the base cost of your stay costs $152 and you're a Hyatt Explorist, you'll earn 760 base points plus an additional 152 points from the 20% bonus for a total of 912 Hyatt points.
How Hyatt credit card points are calculated
Hyatt offers two credit cards that will earn you Hyatt points per $1 spent at Hyatt brand hotels:
- Earn 4 Bonus Points per $1 spent at Hyatt hotels
- Earn 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airline tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting and on fitness club and gym memberships
- Earn 1 Bonus Point per $1 spent on all other purchases
- Receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a stay at a Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort and earn a second Free Night Award every year that you spend $15,000 or more on the card
- Receive complimentary Hyatt Discoverist Status as long as you're a Chase Hyatt Credit Card holder
- Receive 5 Qualifying Nights towards Hyatt Elite Status every year and earn 2 additional Qualifying Nights for every $5,000 you run through the card.
- $95 annual fee
- Card Value & Hyatt Points Calculator
- Earn 4 Bonus Points per $1 spent on qualifying purchases at Hyatt Hotels. Plus, up to 5 Base points from Hyatt per eligible $1 spent just for being a World of Hyatt member
- Earn 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent in your top three spend categories each quarter
- Earn 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent on fitness club and gym memberships
- Earn 1 Bonus Point per $1 spent on all other purchases
- Get up to $100 in Hyatt statement credits when you spend $50 or more at any Hyatt property and earn $50 statement credits up to two times each anniversary year
- Receive complimentary Hyatt Discoverist Status as long as you're a Chase Hyatt Business Card holder
- For every $10,000 spent on the card, you'll earn 5 annual Qualifying Nights towards reaching top-tier elite status with Hyatt
- After spending $50,000 on the card, you'll get 10% of your redeemed points back for the rest of the calendar year
- $199 annual fee
- Card Value & Rewards Calculator
Using Hyatt credit cards to pay for you stay will earn you 4 additional Hyatt Points per $1 spent. Unlike base points and elite status points, Hyatt credit cards will earn you points on the full cost of the stay including taxes and fees.
Taxes aside, a $152 stay as a Hyatt Explorist using a Hyatt credit card to pay for the stay will earn you 760 base points, 152 elite status points, and 608 credit card points for a total of 1,520 points.
Since taxes and fees are included, you'll actually earn slightly more than that due to earning points on the taxes and fees using a Hyatt credit card.
Hyatt points per stay calculator
Use our Hyatt Point Calculator to estimate how many Hyatt Points you can earn per dollar spent on stays based on hotel cost, status, and Hyatt credit cards.
FAQs
How many Hyatt Points do you earn staying at Hyatt hotels?
You will earn 5 base Hyatt Points per $1 spent at Hyatt. You can also earn bonus points based on your elite status tier.
Where can I earn Hyatt Points staying at?
You can earn Hyatt Points at all 13 Hyatt brand hotels, MGM Resorts, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) properties.
Can I earn Hyatt Points booking through a travel portal such as Expedia or Agoda.com?
No. You must book your hotel directly with Hyatt in order to earn Hyatt Points.
Does it cost money to sign up for the World of Hyatt program?
No. The World of Hyatt program is free to join.
What are Hyatt base points?
Hyatt base points are the 5 points you earn per $1 spent at Hyatt brand hotels and partner hotels. Base points do not include elite status tier points or Hyatt credit card points.
How many bonus points can you earn with World of Hyatt elite status?
Elite status can earn you between 0.5 and 1.5 bonus Hyatt Points per $1 spent.
What purchases will earn 4x Hyatt Points with the World of Hyatt credit card?
Purchases made at Hyatt brand hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties. This includes room rate as well as on property purchases such as room service, spa, and restaurants on the property that are owned by or affiliated with Hyatt.
What's the most Hyatt Points you can earn per $1 spent at Hyatt brand and partner hotels?
You can earn up to 10.5 Hyatt Points per $1 spent as a Hyatt Globalist using the World of Hyatt credit card to pay for your hotel stay.
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