We love World of Hyatt around here. It makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
World of Hyatt points are basically the golden child of hotel currencies, and thanks to Hyatt’s award chart (and lack of crazy fees), their value is often better than Marriott or Hilton.
So, when Hyatt runs one of its occasional points sales, it’s worth checking out. Hyatt frequently offers promotions with sales usually ranging from a 20% to 30% discount on purchased points.
That value is slightly higher than the typical value of Hyatt points, but there are certainly times when buying points makes more sense. Let’s chat through when buying Hyatt points is and is not the right move.
World of Hyatt Points Sale Details
Hyatt doesn’t run these promos as often as our friends over at Marriott, so it always grabs our attention. Here’s how these sales work:
Buy a certain number of points to trigger the bonus
Hyatt recently hiked its standard price for buying points to 2.6 cents each (up from 2.4 cents)
With a 20% bonus (for example), the rate drops to around 2.17 cents per point
You can usually max out promotions by buying a certain number of points
Your points should post to your account within 24 to 48 hours
‼️ Pro Tip: Always log into your Hyatt account first. Sometimes, these offers vary by memebrs, and it’s just a good idea to double-check your exact deal.
When It Makes Sense to Buy Hyatt Points
Buying points without a plan is… just not a great idea. But, if you play your cards right (and have some travel in mind), there are times when this makes sense.
Booking Luxury Stays
Hyatt’s portfolio includes some really nice redemption options. We’re talking Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali, the Park Hyatt in Paris, or even a fun domestic splurge like the Thompson Hollywood.
Cash rates at these places can start at $800, and I’m not sure about y’all, but I’m not rocking with that. Using purchased points (especially in off-peak times) could save you hundreds of dollars.
Locking in Rates Pre-Award Chart Changes
Every year, Hyatt mixes up its categories. If you’re eyeing a property that’s supposed to jump in points cost, buying some points could lock in the current rate and save you some cash.
Topping Off For a Redemption
If you’re a few thousand points short, buying might still beat transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards Points that you’d rather use for flights. It’s also faster than waiting for your next statement to close. 😄
Example Redemptions With World of Hyatt
Thompson Palm Springs: This Category 5 property currently costs 20,000 points per night, but is set to jump to 25,000 points. Buying 60,000 points under this promo would cost around $1,300, which beats paying $500 or more per night in cash. Plus, you avoid taxes and resort fees.
Hyatt Place Krakow: This property starts as low as 3,500 points per night off-peak, which means under $75 per night with purchased points. That’s pretty stinkin’ incredible.
Big events and suite upgrades: Hotel cash rates can jump during major events, but award rates don’t. A football weekend in Knoxville that might run more than $750 could instead be 30,000 points (about $650). If you’re a Globalist or using points for suites, your value stretches a little further.
Best Credit Cards to Buy Hyatt Points
Because Hyatt sells its points through points.com, these won’t count as travel. With that in mind, here are some cards we recommend using for points purchases:
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card — earn 2x miles on everything
Citi Double Cash® Card — get 2% cash back (half when you buy and half when you pay it off)
Chase Freedom Unlimited® — get 1.5% cash back (or 1.5x Ultimate Rewards points when you combine with a Sapphire card)
💡 Pro Tip: If you’re close to hitting the minimum spend for a welcome offer, buying Hyatt points is an easy way to cross the finish line. Just double-check you’re not missing out on more lucrative bonus categories.
Other (Better) Ways to Earn Hyatt Points
I might sound like a broken record, but buying points is best for topping off. Otherwise, you could earn them by:
Using Hyatt or Chase cards: Hyatt’s cards can earn up to 9x at Hyatt and give you a free award night every year. And, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® let you transfer points to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio.
Transferring from Chase or Bilt: Both transfer instantly. This is usually a smarter move if you’re only a few thousand points shy of a redemption.
How to Decide If It’s Worth It
If you’re a math person, here’s a quick formula for purchasing points:
Points needed x $0.0217 = your effective cash cost
Then compare that to the cash rate. Don’t forget — award stays avoid resort fees (often $50 or more per night), so that might tip the scales a little.
Bottom Line
Hyatt point promotions can be worth your time. They’ll sometimes run sales up to 30%, which makes a little more sense.
Still, if you’re eyeing a nicer stay, trying to lock in a certain price for a future stay, or topping off your balance for a redemption, run the math. If it checks out — great! If not, keep stacking your points by staying at Hyatt properties, using the right credit cards, or transferring from partners.
