Hyatt Gold Passport Points Devaluation?

Are we in for an imminent Hyatt Gold Passport points devaluation? Yesterday I received an email offering a 40% point bonus when you purchase 10,000-55,000 points by October 25, 2016.  Unlike previous offers, this one is NOT targeted and anyone can purchase points at this rate.  Their last 40% bonus on … Read more

The Concourse Hotel Officially Renamed Hyatt Regency LAX

The Concourse Hotel Officially Renamed Hyatt Regency LAX It looks like Hyatt is about to officially introduce a new (renovated) Regency property to it’s portfolio.  As of October 3, The Concourse Hotel will be officially renamed Hyatt Regency LAX. The rebranding has been in full swing for sometime.  You could earn points … Read more

Andaz London Liverpool Street Review

Andaz London Liverpool Street Review There are only two Hyatt properties in London (plus one at Heathrow).  The Churchill (Hyatt Regency) and the Andaz London Liverpool Street.  In researching FlyerTalk it seems that both properties are quite nice.  TripAdvisor lists The Churchill as #91 in London while the Andaz is #101. … Read more

Why I won’t be chasing Hyatt Diamond Status

Cost of the Hyatt Diamond Challenge

Why I won’t be chasing Hyatt Diamond Status Hyatt just announced their 4th Quarter promotion, known as “More Points More Play“.  It is a generous promotion (and identical to their 2nd Quarter promo).  In fact it is so generous that I considered doing some mattress running in order to keep … Read more

Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach Review

Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach

Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach Review I stayed at Hyatt The Pike (review) last year before it rebranded as Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach.  The property was originally branded as AVIA Long Beach before being purchased by Hyatt.  That’s a lot of names for a young hotel.  In order to get … Read more