Hotels

Mandalay Bay Renovated Rooms

This past weekend I spent three nights in Vegas in three different Mlife properties — Vdara, Bellagio, and Mandalay Bay.  I not only wanted to try out new properties but also wanted to get as many stay credits as possible towards Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond status for 2016. My favorite room … Read more

Hyatt Regency Istanbul Review

Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review With a flight at 6:00am, I decided to spend my last night at the Hyatt Regency Istanbul which … Read more

Hyatt Regency Houston Review

Hyatt Regency Houston

Hyatt Regency Houston Review On my way to Istanbul, I had a 24 hour layover in Houston.  I was able to secure a room at the Hyatt Regency Houston for $112 online through the Hyatt Best Rate Guarantee.  As of March, 2019, the property is a Category 2 which allows … Read more

Ask Hyatt app

Ask Hyatt app

The day before I was scheduled to check in to the Hyatt Regency Houston, I received Hyatt Consumer Research asking me to download and test out the new Ask Hyatt app for iPhone.  Previously I have used the STAYConnect app and enjoyed the ease of controlling the tv, checking out, … Read more

1,000 Free Starwood Preferred Guest Points

Today I received an email with instructions on how to earn an easy 1,000 free Starwood Preferred Guest points (SPG).  I do not know if this is a targeted promotion or not, so YMMV (your mileage may vary). First, download the SPG Mobile App onto your mobile device. Next, Log In … Read more

Mlife VIP Lounge

Mlife VIP Lounge One of the more mysterious benefits of Mlife Platinum or Noir status is access to the Mlife VIP Lounge in certain hotels.  The reason I say mysterious is because there is barely a mention of the Mlife VIP Lounge on any of the property websites.  I actually found … Read more

Bonus Hyatt Gold Passport Points in Las Vegas

Hyatt Gold Passport points in Las Vegas

Hyatt Gold Passport points in Las Vegas

There has been a standing relationship between Hyatt and Mlife resorts in Las Vegas.  You can do an elite status match between the two loyalty programs and earn Hyatt Gold Passport points in Las Vegas when staying at an Mlife resort.

Today Hyatt announced a new bonus offer for earning Hyatt Gold Passport points in Las Vegas known as Third Night’s a Charm.  If you register at hyatt.com/vegassummer, you will earn bonus points after a three night stay through September 30.

Your room must be booked direct through Hyatt (I was told via a Hyatt rep on Twitter that bookings through Mlife don’t count).  Expedia or another OTA won’t work.  You also can’t book a room with points.  Cash + Point reservations are only at Hyatt properties so those are also not eligible.

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Hyatt Gold Passport Point Sale

Hyatt Gold Passport Point Sale

I received the above email today advertising the Hyatt Gold Passport point sale.  I do not know if it is only for Diamond members or for any Hyatt Gold Passport members, please comment below if you received the offer.  Some Platinum members have also reported receiving the email. Update: Even if … Read more

Hyatt Blacking Out Award Nights?

UPDATE: I was able to resolve this though a number of emails and phone calls.  See update below.

I am running into an issue with Hyatt blacking out award nights at the Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.  It is unclear if they are actually holding back rooms or doing some wacky practices in what rooms are available for award reservations.

I will be in Buenos Aires December 24-27.  Granted this is over Christmas, so I expect there to be higher demand.  I was able to book the first night on Points + Cash.  However, the 25th and 26th are unavailable to book with Points, Points + Cash, or with my Chase Visa Award Nights that I earned through my sign up bonus.

Hyatt Blacking Out Award Nights 

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Hyatt Sweet Dreams Sweet Rewards promotion

Following up on its Stay More Play More promotion, Hyatt this week introduced the Hyatt Sweet Dreams Sweet Rewards promotion.  The Hyatt Sweet Dreams Sweet Rewards promotion runs from June 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015.

Just like the Stay More Play More promotion, this offer is targeted to each Hyatt Gold Passport member.  Last time I stayed 15 nights and got the 30,000 point bonus which showed up quickly after my 15th night.

Here is the email and offer I received from Hyatt (which is the same as my last offer):

Hyatt Sweet Dreams Sweet Rewards

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Hyatt Diamond Challenge update

Hyatt Diamond Challenge update

I completed my Hyatt Diamond Challenge (also known as the Elite Tier Offer) earlier this year.  At that time, after enrolling in the Offer you had 60 days to stay 12 nights at Hyatt properties to gain Diamond status through February 2016.  It seems that there may be a Hyatt Diamond … Read more

Weekend in Beijing – Part 1: Getting to China

Weekend in Beijing A few months back I got in on the sub-$500 round trip ticket to Beijing from Washington DC in American Airlines Business Class.  I purchased the tickets; and then purchased my positioning flight to DC from Seattle which ended up costing (slightly) more than the ticket to … Read more