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249 Hotel Nights Later: How Marriott, Hyatt and IHG Get It Wrong

by Gary Leff on December 16, 2022

Dec 16 2022

An anonymous reader captures something in a guest post that I think is important, based on some pretty extensive experience on the road. Hyatt is great if you can stick to full service properties not owned or managed by bad actors, but there aren’t enough properties and too many limited service ones. So where you going to go? You’re stuck with Marriott, so Marriott can get away with failing to live up to promises and expectations. It’s still better than the alternatives.

4 Months Of Free Hyatt And American Airlines Status, And A Shot At Top Tier Elite

by Gary Leff on November 28, 2022

Nov 28 2022

American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt have a useful partnership that allows American status members to earn 1 AAdvantage mile per dollar spent with Hyatt, and Hyatt elites to earn 1 Hyatt point per dollar spent on American flights. In addition they offer regular status challenges to each others’ members.

The latest status opportunity for American Airlines elites with Hyatt ends Wednesday. There’s a new opportunity for Hyatt elites with American.

Review: Alila Fort Bishangarh, Rajasthan, India

by Gary Leff on November 11, 2022

Nov 11 2022

Though I’ve been to India many times, it’s been several years since I’ve made the trip. And while I’m familiar with Hyatt’s Alila brand, I haven’t yet visited one in the Mideast or India. So I was happy to hear from reader Doug Hess after his recent trip to India, and to have him share his experience at Alila Fort Bishangarh in Rajasthan. It looks fantastic. It wasn’t on my radar, but I’m inclined to check it out myself now.

Hyatt Starts Cancelling Mistake Rate – After Waiting 3 Weeks

by Gary Leff on November 9, 2022

Nov 09 2022

I’d have been fine with the reservations being cancelled within a few days of bookings, and not several weeks after those reservations have been made. Simply cancelling reservations after this much time without further accommodation is unacceptable. At a minimum offer a discount rate at the hotel for a standard room or suite, or some points by way of apology – and find a way to address costs that customers are actually incurring as a result of the property’s long wait to decide to cancel the bookings.

Should Hyatt Partner With A Corrupt Former Illinois Congressman?

by Gary Leff on October 22, 2022

Oct 22 2022

Ben Schlappig from One Mile at a Time reviewed the Hyatt House/Hyatt Place LAX and offered “I wouldn’t stay again, because I have issues supporting the owner and developer of the property (Aaron Schock).” He did not explain further, so I thought I would offer ‘the rest of the story.’

Schock is a former Illinois Republican Congressman who was indicted (but paid a fine as part of a deferred-prosecution agreement) for misappropriation of campaign funds. He came out as gay in 2020, but had a zero percent rating from the Human Rights Campaign.

European Hotels Have To Make One Big Change To Become Part Of Hyatt

by Gary Leff on October 7, 2022

Oct 07 2022

Since the Lindner properties have focused on a primarily European market, it’s not surprising that many of the properties aren’t air conditioned. I asked Hyatt about this – whether JdV was going to be marketing hotels without air conditioning?

Hyatt Adding Over 30 Properties In Europe With Lindner Hotels Deal

by Gary Leff on October 6, 2022

Oct 06 2022

Hyatt is adding more than 30 hotels in 7 European countries, focusing on Germany and Central and Eastern Europe, by partnering with Lindner hotels to bring their properties into the Hyatt brand and loyalty portfolio.

Earn More Than A 20% Rebate At Hyatt Restaurants Through December 20

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2022

Sep 15 2022

Hyatt is offering triple points on spending at their hotel restaurants when you are not staying as a guest through December 20, 2022. You can earn points on dine-in, delivery and takeout as long as the charge is made by hotels set up to award points, and you provide them with your Hyatt account number.

American Airlines Elites Get 90 Days Of Free Hyatt Status

by Gary Leff on August 23, 2022

Aug 23 2022

American Airlines AAdvantage elites – even mere Gold members – can register for Hyatt Explorist status for 90 days. Then there’s a path to keep status through February 2024.

Quick Review: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2022

Aug 20 2022

I just spent a couple of nights at Hyatt Regency Hill Country. I live in Austin, so you might expect me to head out to the Lost Pines property for a sort-of staycation. But it wasn’t the resort we were after as much as a great jumping off point for SeaWorld San Antonio, which is basically across the street.