World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt: earn points, unlock meaningful rewards, and make every journey more memorable. Overwater villas and a lounge terrace with a fire pit at sunset

A global hotel loyalty programme built around stays, points and elite recognition.

World of Hyatt is the guest loyalty programme of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, uniting participating hotels across five portfolios, from luxury names such as Park Hyatt, Alila, Miraval and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, to lifestyle brands including Andaz, Thompson Hotels and The Standard, the all-inclusive resorts of the Inclusive Collection, and classics such as Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Centric, spanning more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries. With 66 million members, it is also linked to American Airlines AAdvantage and, since July 2026, Air Canada’s Aeroplan.

Members can earn points through eligible hotel stays and spending, as well as selected partners and credit cards, then redeem those points for free nights, suite upgrades, wellbeing experiences and other rewards. As members stay more frequently, they can also progress through World of Hyatt’s elite tiers and Milestone Rewards, unlocking additional recognition and benefits across the portfolio.

Hotel host welcoming a guest in a tuxedo at a hotel entrance with Japanese-style architecture and autumn maples
World of Hyatt in Brief
36 Hotel Brands

Five portfolios, from Hyatt Place and Hyatt House to Park Hyatt, Alila, Miraval and Andaz.

1,500+ Hotels

Hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries, giving members a broad range of places to earn and redeem points.

Earn & Redeem

Earn points through eligible stays, hotel spending and selected partners, then use them for free nights, upgrades and experiences.

3 Elite Tiers

Progress from Discoverist to Globalist, with increasing recognition, bonus points and on-property benefits.


World of Hyatt is free to join and has three elite tiers, beginning with Discoverist and progressing through Explorist to Globalist, the highest tier. Status is earned each calendar year through tier-qualifying nights or Base Points. Higher tiers unlock increasing levels of recognition, bonus points and hotel benefits.

World of Hyatt Member membership card on a stone ledge beside a pool

Member

Membership is free and opens access to member-only benefits when booking directly through Hyatt channels.

Base Points

Earn up to 5 Base Points per US$1 on qualifying nights, dining and spa.

Member Rates

Access exclusive member rates when booking direct with Hyatt.

Digital Key

Use digital key at participating hotels through the World of Hyatt app.

Free to join. Last verified: September 2026.

World of Hyatt Discoverist membership card on a stone ledge beside a pool

Discoverist

Discoverist is the entry point into World of Hyatt’s elite recognition, unlocking a first set of benefits from qualifying hotel stays.

Bonus Points

Earn 10% Bonus Points on qualifying purchases.

Preferred Rooms

Preferred room types at participating hotels, as available.

2 P.M. Late Checkout

Late checkout until 2 p.m. at participating hotels, as available.

Requires 10 tier-qualifying nights or 25,000 Base Points per calendar year. Last verified: September 2026.

World of Hyatt Explorist membership card on a stone ledge beside a pool

Explorist

Explorist builds on Discoverist with a higher points bonus, room upgrades at check-in and early access to award night inventory.

Bonus Points

Earn 20% Bonus Points on qualifying purchases.

Upgraded Rooms

Best room available at check-in, excluding suites and Club lounge-access rooms.

Early Award Access

Early access to award night inventory, plus 2 p.m. late checkout as available.

Requires 30 tier-qualifying nights or 50,000 Base Points per calendar year. Last verified: September 2026.

World of Hyatt Globalist membership card on a stone ledge beside a pool

Globalist

Globalist is World of Hyatt’s highest tier, adding suite upgrades at check-in, Club access or breakfast and 4 p.m. late checkout.

Bonus Points

Earn 30% Bonus Points on qualifying purchases.

Suite Upgrades

Best room available at check-in, including standard suites and Club rooms.

Club or Breakfast

Club lounge access or complimentary breakfast, plus 4 p.m. late checkout as available.

Requires 60 tier-qualifying nights or 100,000 Base Points per calendar year. Last verified: September 2026.


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01 Join the Programme

World of Hyatt is free to join at hyatt.com. Members can begin earning points through eligible stays and qualifying spend across participating Hyatt hotels and resorts.

02 Earn World of Hyatt Points

Earn points through eligible hotel stays and spending, with additional earning opportunities through elite bonuses, selected credit cards, partners and promotions.

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03 Redeem & Convert

Use points for free nights, Points + Cash, suite upgrades and experiences, or convert points to participating airline programmes.

04 Progress Through Elite Status

Tier-qualifying nights or Base Points can move members from Discoverist through to Globalist, with Milestone Rewards unlocking from 20 nights along the way.


What Are World of Hyatt Points?

World of Hyatt Points are the programme’s rewards currency. Members earn them through eligible stays and qualifying spending, as well as selected credit cards, partners and promotions. Points can later be redeemed for free nights, upgrades, experiences and other travel rewards.

How to Earn World of Hyatt Points
Guestroom with a king bed and a wide view over Kyoto rooftops to the Yasaka Pagoda
Earning on Hotel Stays

Hotel stays are the main way to earn World of Hyatt Points. Members earn up to 5 Base Points per US$1 on qualifying nights, dining, spa and more. Members with Elite Status receive an additional points bonus on qualifying purchases.

Elite Bonus on Qualifying Purchases

Discoverist +10% | Explorist +20% | Globalist +30%

Room | Dining | Spa | Qualifying Spend
Hand holding a World of Hyatt Visa Signature card from Chase in a hotel lobby, with the front desk behind
Credit Cards & Transferable Rewards

World of Hyatt co-branded credit cards from Chase earn World of Hyatt Bonus Points directly on eligible spending, while Chase Ultimate Rewards points from cards such as Sapphire can be transferred to World of Hyatt. Co-branded cards also add status and tier-qualifying night credits.

Co-Branded Cards | Transferable Rewards | Status Benefits
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More Ways to Earn

World of Hyatt Points can also be earned beyond hotel stays through dining and spa spend, airline partners such as Aeroplan, and limited-time promotions such as Bonus Journeys. Members can also purchase, share or gift points when they need to increase a balance.

Dining | Spa | Airline Partners | Promotions
World of Hyatt Credit Cards

The two World of Hyatt co-branded credit cards from Chase earn World of Hyatt Bonus Points directly on eligible spending while also offering benefits such as Elite Status, Free Night Awards and tier-qualifying night credits. Chase Sapphire cards earn Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred to World of Hyatt.

World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase
World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase
Annual Fee $95
Hyatt Earn Rate Up to 9X total points per $1 at Hyatt hotels
Key Benefit Discoverist status | Category 1–4 Free Night each year
Current Offer Up to 60K Bonus Points
World of Hyatt Business Credit Card from Chase
World of Hyatt Business Credit Card from Chase
Annual Fee $199
Hyatt Earn Rate Up to 9X total points per $1 at Hyatt hotels
Key Benefit Discoverist for you + 5 employees | Up to $100 Hyatt credits a year
Current Offer 70K Bonus Points
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Credit Card
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Credit Card
Annual Fee $95
Hyatt Earn Rate Ultimate Rewards points transfer to World of Hyatt
Key Benefit 5X on Chase Travel | 3X on dining
Current Offer 75K Bonus Points
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card
Annual Fee $795
Hyatt Earn Rate Ultimate Rewards points transfer to World of Hyatt
Key Benefit Explorist status after $75,000 annual spend
Current Offer 100K Bonus Points

Card benefits, fees, welcome offers, eligibility requirements and programme terms are subject to the applicable Chase and World of Hyatt terms and may change over time. Chase does not publish an end date for these welcome offers.

Last VerifiedSeptember 2026

More than a free night.

World of Hyatt Points can be used for hotel stays, mixed points-and-cash bookings, suite upgrades and experiences. Different redemption options offer different levels of flexibility depending on the stay and property.

Ways to Use World of Hyatt Points

World of Hyatt Points can be redeemed in several ways: from Free Night Awards and Points + Cash bookings to suite upgrades, curated experiences, airline conversions and airline partner rewards.

Redemption Type How It Works Key Note
Free Night AwardsRedeem points for stays at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts.Points required vary by hotel category and date.
Points + CashCombine points and cash for an eligible stay.Useful when a full-points redemption is not the best fit.
Upgrade AwardsConfirm a suite upgrade at the time of booking, for stays of up to 7 nights.Valid on eligible paid, award and Points + Cash stays.
FIND ExperiencesRedeem points for wellbeing, dining and other experiences.Booked through the World of Hyatt FIND platform.
Convert to Airline MilesConvert points into miles with 23 participating airlines.Most partners convert at 5:2, from 5,000 points.
Airline Partner RewardsUse points for an Aeroplan flight reward certificate or AAdvantage Status for a Day.Requires linked accounts; tier rules apply.
Free Night Awards

World of Hyatt Points can be redeemed for Free Night Awards across more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries, spanning city hotels, beach resorts and some of Hyatt’s most exceptional luxury properties. Award pricing is set by hotel category and date, giving members flexibility across a broad global portfolio.

With enough points, members can unlock award nights at exceptional Hyatt properties around the world, from Maldivian island villas and Balinese clifftops to landmark city hotels and coastal retreats.

Turn Your World of Hyatt Points into Free Nights at Exceptional Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

Redeem World of Hyatt Points for free nights across Hyatt’s global portfolio, from iconic city hotels to extraordinary resorts and remote island escapes around the world.

Other Ways to Use World of Hyatt Points

Free nights are only one way to redeem World of Hyatt Points. Members can also combine points with cash, confirm suite upgrades, unlock curated experiences and use points with Hyatt’s airline partners.

Traveller on a resort terrace choosing between a points booking and a cash-plus-points booking in a hotel app, with a World of Hyatt-branded card on the table Points + Cash

Combine cash and World of Hyatt Points when a full points redemption isn’t the best fit for a stay.

How It Works

Pay part of an eligible stay in points and the remainder in cash at participating hotels.

Best For

Members with a partial points balance who still want to redeem toward a stay.

Part Cash | Part Points
Spacious room at Park Hyatt Tokyo with a king bed, lounge seating and floor-to-ceiling windows over Shinjuku Suite Upgrade Awards

Upgrade to a standard suite, confirmed at the time of booking.

How It Works

Apply the award to an eligible paid, free night or Points + Cash stay of up to 7 nights, for yourself or as a gift.

Best For

Special occasions where a confirmed suite matters more than extra nights.

Confirmed Suite | Up to 7 Nights
Steak served on a carving board at an overwater restaurant table, with sparkling wine being poured FIND Experiences

Redeem points for curated wellbeing, dining and travel experiences.

How It Works

Browse and book experiences through the World of Hyatt FIND platform.

Best For

Members looking to use points beyond hotel stays.

Wellbeing | Dining | Experiences
Business-class cabin with rows of wide lie-flat seats on a long-haul aircraft Airline Partner Rewards

Use points with Aeroplan and American Airlines AAdvantage through linked accounts.

How It Works

Redeem for a 30,000-point Aeroplan flight reward certificate, or, as an Explorist or Globalist, AAdvantage Status for a Day from 5,000 points.

Best For

Members who fly Air Canada or American Airlines and want to use points in the air.

Aeroplan | AAdvantage | Status for a Day
Convert World of Hyatt Points to Airline Miles

World of Hyatt converts points into miles with 23 airline loyalty programmes. Most partners convert at 5:2, with a 5,000-point minimum, while a few use their own ratio.

Airline Programme Hyatt → Airline Airline → Hyatt Minimum & Key Rules
Group 1: Two-Way Transfer Partner
Air Canada Aeroplan2:12:1*Min 5,000 points, then 1,000-point increments · accounts must be linked
* Aeroplan → Hyatt is limited to linked Aeroplan Elite Status members · min 500 Aeroplan points · max 100,000/day · 250,000/week.
Group 2: Hyatt → Airline Only
Aeromexico Rewards5:4—Special ratio: 5,000 points → 4,000 kilometres
Air China PhoenixMiles5:3.2—Special ratio: 5,000 points → 3,200 kilometres
Air France-KLM5:2——
All Nippon Airways5:2——
American AAdvantage5:2——
Cathay Pacific5:2——
Transfer Bonus +5,000Miles

Awarded for every increment of 50,000 points converted in a single transaction. No bonus is given for several smaller conversions that add up to 50,000.

Last Verified September 2026

Airline partners, conversion ratios, minimums and programme rules can change, and some partners may not be eligible for conversion. Traveleak updates this table as new information becomes available.

Combine Points Between Members

Active World of Hyatt members can combine points into one member’s account for a redemption, using Hyatt’s point-combining request. Points can also be purchased, shared or gifted through World of Hyatt when a balance needs topping up.


Is World of Hyatt free to join?

Yes. World of Hyatt membership is free at hyatt.com. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can access exclusive member rates and digital key, and earn points toward free nights and other rewards.

Do World of Hyatt points expire?

Points are forfeited if an account is inactive for 24 consecutive months. Earning or redeeming points, converting points to a partner, purchasing or combining points, or holding a Hyatt co-branded credit card all count as activity.

How many World of Hyatt points are needed for a free night?

There is no single fixed amount. Free Night Awards are priced by hotel category, and the number of points required also varies by date.

Can World of Hyatt points be combined with another member?

Yes. Members with active accounts can combine points into one member’s account for a redemption by submitting Hyatt’s point-combining request.

Can World of Hyatt points be converted to airline miles?

Yes. Most airline partners convert at 1,250 points to 500 miles (5:2), with a 5,000-point minimum and a 5,000-mile bonus for every 50,000 points converted in a single transaction. A few partners use their own ratio, for example Aeromexico and Virgin Atlantic, and Aeroplan converts at 2:1 for linked accounts. Allow 6–8 weeks for miles to post.

What are Guest of Honor Awards?

Guest of Honor is a Milestone Reward. The first award is earned at 40 qualifying nights or 65,000 Base Points in a calendar year, and it can be used on eligible paid and award stays of up to seven nights.

What are World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards?

Milestone Rewards begin at 20 qualifying nights and continue every 10 nights up to 150. Members choose rewards such as bonus points, Club access, suite upgrades or wellbeing experiences, and American Airlines AAdvantage rewards at most milestones.