How to Earn and Redeem Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards
- Noboundlife
- Apr 7
- 7 min read
If you regularly stay at Hyatt hotels or engage with the Hyatt brand through credit card purchases, you can enjoy a range of benefits. These include earning World of Hyatt points and Milestone Rewards, which grant you access to Suite Upgrade Awards.
You can use Suite Upgrade Awards to enhance your accommodations, allowing you to upgrade to a better room, including standard suites, ahead of your stay.
Let’s delve deeper into Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards, exploring how to earn and redeem them, along with some helpful tips and tricks to consider before your next visit to a Hyatt property.
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What are Hyatt Suite Upgrade Coupon
World of Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards are digital certificates that enable you to upgrade your room to a standard suite.
The definition of a standard suite varies depending on the Hyatt property you choose. Additionally, the specific suite options available for upgrade can differ from one hotel to another, but they generally offer more space than standard rooms.
When you apply a Suite Upgrade Award to your reservation, you can expect to have a separate living room and bedroom area. In some cases, you might even enjoy a suite that features multiple bathrooms and a balcony.
Whether you’re traveling for business, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a place to stay, being upgraded to a suite can significantly enhance your experience.
Unlike other similar certificates, such as Marriott Bonvoy’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards guarantee your suite upgrade as soon as you book your room, eliminating the element of luck often associated with upgrades.
Additionally, unlike Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, you only need one certificate to upgrade to a suite for an entire stay of up to seven nights. This makes Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards particularly valuable.
How to Earn Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards
There are two primary ways to earn Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards:
Through Hyatt’s Milestone Rewards
By being a World of Hyatt Lifetime Globalist member
Hyatt’s Milestone Rewards program encourages members to actively participate in the World of Hyatt loyalty program by offering additional incentives.
World of Hyatt members can earn Milestone Rewards in two ways:
Qualifying Nights: Accumulate a specific number of qualifying nights by staying at Hyatt properties or by spending on Chase’s co-branded World of Hyatt credit cards.
Base Points: Earn a designated amount of Base Points, which are accumulated at a rate of 5 Base Points for every $1 (USD) spent at Hyatt properties.
By leveraging these methods, members can earn Suite Upgrade Awards to enhance their stays.
You’ll have the chance to earn your first Suite Upgrade Award for the year by earning either 40 qualifying nights or 65,000 base points and choosing it as your Milestone Reward.
To earn qualifying nights, you need to either stay 40 nights in a year or accumulate them through credit card spending:
World of Hyatt Credit Card by Chase: You earn two qualifying nights for every $5,000 (USD) spent on eligible purchases.
World of Hyatt Business Credit Card by Chase: You earn five qualifying nights for every $10,000 (USD) spent on eligible purchases.
Night credit with Nobound Life: You can earn night credit with us without the need to stay at the hotel by yourself.
Additionally, Base Points are earned by spending at Hyatt hotels. Accumulating 65,000 Base Points is equivalent to spending $13,000 (USD) at Hyatt properties.
You can earn an additional two Suite Upgrade Awards by achieving either 50 qualifying nights or 80,000 Base Points, which is equivalent to spending $16,000 (USD) at Hyatt properties.
After earning over 60 qualifying nights, which qualifies you for Globalist status, you will automatically receive two Suite Upgrade Awards as part of your benefits for that year.
After the 60-night mark, you’ll have one Suite Upgrade Award as a Milestone Reward choice after staying 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, and 150 nights.
For your 70–90 night milestones, you can choose between 10,000 points and $300 FIND Experience Credit. At the 100–150 night milestones, you can opt for either 10,000 points or a Miraval Extra Night Award.
Overall, you can earn a maximum of 14 Suite Night Awards in a membership year. This includes two awards automatically granted at the 60-night Globalist milestone, with the remaining awards available based on your qualifying nights and activities.
If you earn 1,000,000 Hyatt Base Points, equivalent to spending $200,000 (USD) at Hyatt properties, you will automatically receive Lifetime Globalist Status, which includes four Suite Upgrade Awards annually.
In summary, the easiest way to earn Suite Upgrade Awards is by accumulating 40 qualifying nights through stays at Hyatt, spending on co-branded credit cards, or a combination of both. This entitles you to one Suite Upgrade Award as a Milestone Reward.
Once you reach 50 qualifying nights in a year, you can earn an additional two Suite Upgrade Awards. From there, just 10 more nights will get you to 60 qualifying nights, automatically granting you two more Suite Upgrade Awards and the prestigious Hyatt Globalist status.
How to Redeem Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards
Generally speaking, you can only use your Suite Upgrade Award by applying it to an existing reservation and contacting World of Hyatt customer service through phone, or @HyattConcierge on X (formerly Twitter).
If you happen to be a Globalist member, you can also reach out to your My Hyatt Concierge.
Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards can only be used on bookings made with cash, World of Hyatt points, or a combination of points and cash. Unfortunately, nights booked by using a Free Night Award aren’t eligible for Suite Upgrade Award redemptions, and neither are Guest of Honor bookings.
Suite Upgrade Awards will only get you upgraded to standard suites. Any upgrades to higher suites, such as premium suites, are up to the discretion of the individual hotels.
You’ll also want to make sure that the hotel you’re staying at actually has standard suites available. You can easily find this by searching online at the Hyatt website or app.
When using your Suite Upgrade Award, there are a couple more limitations you should be aware of.
Suite Upgrade Awards come with expiration dates, which refer to the “travel by” date, not the “book by” date. This means that if your Suite Upgrade Award expires on February 29, 2026, you must use it for a stay that’s completed by that date.
Furthermore, there are some properties that won’t accept Suite Upgrade Awards at all. Be sure to check the full list on the Hyatt website.
New Hyatt properties that are taking reservations but have yet to open won’t accept Suite Upgrade Awards. Hyatt is constantly expanding their global footprint, so while this may be a rare occurrence, it’s still helpful to be aware of this rule if you’re looking to redeem your Suite Upgrade Award.
If you’d like to share your Suite Night Award with someone else, you can transfer it to anyone of your choice. You’ll just need their last name and membership number, and the entire process can be done online.
How to Maximize Suite Upgrade Awards
Suite Upgrade Awards are a fantastic way to enhance your travel experience by securing a suite. Here are some tips to maximize their value:
Tips for Using Suite Upgrade Awards
Choose Higher-End Properties: Save your Suite Upgrade Awards for more expensive Hyatt properties. Upgrading at these locations can provide significant value.
Booking with Points: If you're booking with points, note that World of Hyatt allows you to book a standard suite directly. The point difference between a standard room and a standard suite varies:
At lower-category Hyatt hotels, it typically ranges from 3,000 to 8,000 points.
At higher-end Category 7 Hyatt hotels, the difference can be as much as 18,000 points per night.
Evaluate Categories:
For a Category 1 Hyatt hotel, consider that spending an extra 3,000 points per night for a suite might not be the best use of your Suite Upgrade Award.
Instead, it could be more beneficial to reserve your awards for stays at more aspirational properties where the upgrade value is higher.
By strategically saving your Suite Upgrade Awards for premium experiences, you can greatly enhance your trips and make the most of your Hyatt membership.
Saving your Suite Upgrade Awards for longer stays is a smart strategy to maximize their value. Here’s why and how to effectively use them:
Benefits of Using Suite Upgrade Awards for Longer Stays
Extended Value: Since Suite Upgrade Awards can be applied for up to seven consecutive nights, using them for longer stays allows you to enjoy the benefits of a suite for a more extended period, providing better overall value.
Certainty Over Availability: As a World of Hyatt Globalist member, you may receive complimentary upgrades at check-in, but this is not guaranteed. Using a Suite Upgrade Award ensures that you secure a suite ahead of time, especially important for special occasions or when traveling with companions who need extra space.
Locking in Upgrades: In popular properties with limited suite availability, such as the Park Hyatt Shanghai, Suite Upgrade Awards can be the only way to guarantee a suite. This is particularly valuable during peak travel times.
Strategy for Applying Suite Upgrade Awards
Book Early: Apply your Suite Upgrade Award at the time of booking to lock in your suite.
Monitor Availability: As your check-in date approaches, check the availability of suites. If it appears that suites are readily available, you can cancel the award and have it credited back to your account immediately.
Assess Your Needs: Use the award for stays where having a suite is essential, such as family trips or special celebrations, ensuring a comfortable experience.
By adopting this approach, you can maximize the benefits of your Suite Upgrade Awards while ensuring that your accommodations meet your needs.
Conclusion
World of Hyatt is known for offering amazing value and benefits to its members, and Suite Upgrade Awards are a standout feature that sets apart from its competitors.
What’s best about Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards is that you only need one certificate to upgrade an entire stay of up to seven days, and they can be used to guarantee an upgrade at the time of booking.
This means you can secure a more luxurious experience well in advance, without the uncertainty of hoping for an upgrade at check-in.
Hyatt’s upgrade instruments are significantly more powerful than those offered by rival hotel chains like Marriott, so it’s another reason to consider expanding your loyalty to Hyatt along your travels.
