Does the Hyatt credit card give free nights?

The top Hyatt credit card benefits are a 60,000-point sign-up bonus, up to 2 free nights each account anniversary, and 4 points per $1 spent on Hyatt hotel purchases. In addition to those perks, the World of Hyatt credit card gives users automatic “Discoverist” status. This rewards tier offers complimentary premium internet, 2 p.m. checkouts, a free night after staying at five different Hyatt properties and more.… read full answer

The World of Hyatt credit card is issued by Chase Bank. Applicants need good credit (700+ credit score) to have a good chance of approval. Cardholders also need to use the card regularly to ensure their rewards earnings cover the cost of its $95 annual fee.

Here are the top Hyatt credit card benefits:

• Earn up to 60,000 bonus points. 40,000 points for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months. 20,000 points for spending $6,000 in the first 6 months.
• High Hyatt earning rate. 4 points per $1 spent at Hyatt hotels (on booking, plus participating on-site facilities like restaurants and spas).
• Good earning rate on all purchases: 2 points per $1 spent on dining at restaurants, gym memberships, airfare purchased directly from airlines, and local transit and commuting purchases. 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.
• Multiple redemption options: Points are redeemable for free hotel stays, starting at 5,000 points. Plus, they’re usable for room upgrades and at partnered hotel facilities like restaurants, spas and lounges.
• High redemption value: World of Hyatt points are worth nearly two cents each when redeemed for Hyatt reservations.
• Anniversary bonus. One free night at a Category 1-4 Hyatt property each account anniversary.
• Spending bonus: Earn a free night by spending $15,000 during a card anniversary year.
• Automatic elite status. Cardholders start with Hyatt Discoverist status. That gives a 10% bonus on rewards points for each hotel stay, expedited check-in, room preference at time of check in (when available), late checkout and more.

The Hyatt credit card’s benefits are ideal for frequent travelers who usually stay at Hyatt properties. Cardholders will enjoy status perks from the day they get the card. And the more the card is used, the faster the cardholder can move up to a higher status.

If you don’t foresee regular stays at Hyatt hotels, a general travel rewards card might be a better bet. Capital One Venture and Chase Sapphire Preferred are good examples. Both offer generous sign up bonuses and don’t limit rewards earning or redemption to a single hotel chain.

The best hotel-specific credit card for benefits is the IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card.

The latest Hyatt credit card promotions include 60,000 bonus points for spending $6,000 in the first 6 months, 1-2 free night certificates each account anniversary, and up to 9 points for every $1 spent at Hyatt hotels and resorts.

All of those Hyatt credit card promotions are for the World of Hyatt Credit Card, which replaced the old Hyatt Credit Card in XX. The old Hyatt card is no longer available to new applicants. Current cardholders can keep it or upgrade to the World of Hyatt card.… read full answer

Here is more information on the Hyatt credit card promotion:

· Initial bonus:40,000 points when you spend $3,000 in your first 3 months. Plus, an additional 20,000 points if you spend $6,000 in the first 6 months.

· Annual free night: One free night at a category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort after each account anniversary. Earn an additional free night when you spend $15,000 during an anniversary year.

· Status level upgrade:Automatic bump to Discoverist, World of Hyatt’s second membership level. Benefits include expedited check-in, late checkout and preferred room upgrades upon arrival (when available).

· Rewards points:4 points per $1 spent at Hyatt (9 per $1 with a World of Hyatt loyalty program membership). 2 points per $1 spent on dining, airline tickets, local transit and gym memberships. 1 per $1 for all other purchases.

The World of Hyatt card has a $95 annual fee, a $20 increase over its predecessor. It also no longer offers price protection or return protection benefits. But it does come with other benefits such as trip cancellation insurance. There is no foreign transaction fee.

Owners of the old Hyatt Credit Card will not be automatically upgraded to the World of Hyatt card. There’s no web site yet to upgrade online, but you can call 1-800-436-7941 and request an upgrade. You won’t be eligible for the 40,000 - 60,000-point initial bonus. You will, however, receive 2,000 bonus points for upgrading.

If you choose not to upgrade, your annual fee will remain at $75. And you’ll continue to get one free night certificate each anniversary.