Hyatt Gold Passport

Hyatt Gold Passport FAQ’s at a glance:

Program Hotels:
1. What hotel chains participate in Hyatt Gold Passport?
Hyatt hotels & resorts, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Summerfield suites

2. How many hotels participate in Hyatt Gold Passport worldwide?
470

3. Is there a cost to enroll in Hyatt Gold Passport?
Nope, it’s free.

Earning Points
1. How do I Earn Points with Hyatt Gold Passport?
5 points per $1 spent at Hyatt hotels (excludes tax)

2. What are the eligible rates that count towards earning Hyatt Gold Passport points?
You should book with Hyatt directly. Third party booking is not eligible for points (ex. Expedia, Priceline, Travelocity).

3. Does Hyatt Gold Passport offer any credit cards to speed up point accumulation?
Nope.

4. What are the different membership levels in Hyatt Gold Passport?
Uses calendar year
GOLD--basic
Platinum--15 nights, 5 stays, 15% point bonus, guarantee bed type
Diamond--50 nights, 25 stays--30% bonus points, free breakfast/concierge level, 72 hr room guarantee, upgraded accommodations, access to lounge or free snack gift

5. How many Hyatt Gold Passport points will I earn per $ dollar spent at the hotels?
5--7* (assumes 30% diamond bonus)

6. Are there any partner programs that can help me earn Hyatt Gold Passport points?
You can choose to earn points with 26 airline partners or Amtrak, you can also receive points for Avis or SIXT car rental. Members also earn 3 pts per $ spent at Hawthorn Suites or Amerisuites.

7. Can I earn Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points in the program for referring a friend?
Nope.

8. Can I buy Hyatt Gold Passport points?
Yes, they cost $.02 per point in 500 point increments. You may purchase up to the lower of 10,000 points per year or 10% of your point balance.

Redeeming Rewards
1. Do my Hyatt Gold Passport points ever expire?
Yes, if your account is inactive for more than 12 calendar year months.

2. Are there any blackout dates for redeeming my free Hyatt Gold Passport hotel rewards?
Nope.

3. How many points do I need to get a free night stay with Hyatt Gold Passport?
1 free night starts at 5,000 for category 1 up to 18,000 for category 5

4. What is the minimum amount of $ dollars I must spend at a Hyatt Gold Passport hotel before I get a free night?
$1,000 Assumes you earn 5 points per dollar and stay at a Category 1 hotel (5,00 points). You do the math 5,000 / 5 = $1,000

5. Can I transfer my Hyatt Gold Passport points to someone else?
NO, but may combine points with 1 other account to redeem an award.

6. Are there any awards with Hyatt Gold Passport other than hotels?
Yep. Merchandise, airlines, rental cars, trains.

7. Can I donate my Hyatt Gold Passport points to charity?
Yes, to the Make-a-Wish foundation.

8. Any other special features with Hyatt Gold Passport?
Members can earn points at other hotel chains (hawthorn suites and Amerisuites) although you earn only 3 Hyatt points compared to 5 at a Hyatt owned location.

WEBSITE: www.goldpassporthyatt.com