World of Hyatt points are typically worth about 1.65 cents. Use points when an award saves 1.65 cents a point or more; below 1.3 cents, pay cash. Published chart: 8 categories, each with 5 price levels (Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper, Top) since 20 May 2026. Bookings made earlier keep their price.
The rules that change the answer
| Pricing | Award chartPublished chart: 8 categories, each with 5 price levels (Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper, Top) since 20 May 2026. Bookings made earlier keep their price. |
|---|---|
| Points a night | 3,000–75,000Standard rooms. Typical price at most hotels is Low to Moderate (our estimate; Hyatt publishes no mix). |
| Typical value | 1.65¢Pay cash below 1.3¢, use points from 1.65¢, great from 2¢. Our thresholds. |
| Free night on long stays | None |
| Resort fee on awards | Globalists only (2026)UnverifiedWaived for Globalists (confirmed 2026). Historically waived for all members; unverified for 2026. |
| In Europe | Category 8 now includes Hôtel du Louvre Paris and Park Hyatt London River Thames; Park Hyatt Vienna often 55,000–60,000 in autumn 2026. Lisbon and Madrid Regencies moved to Category 5; Hyatt Place London City East down to 3. |
- A chart caps the points price while cash floats: points shine at expensive hotels on expensive dates.
- Check which of the five levels the date prices at. Upper and Top cost up to 67% more than before 20 May 2026.
- Points + Cash under the new chart has no published table; the old rule of about half points, half cash is unverified.
The award chart
Points per night for a standard room, since 20 May 2026. Old prices (off-peak / standard / peak, to 19 May) in grey.
| Category | Lowest | Low | Moderate | Upper | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1was 3,500 / 5,000 / 6,500 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 9,000 |
| 2was 6,500 / 8,000 / 9,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| 3was 9,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 | 8,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 17,500 | 20,000 |
| 4was 12,000 / 15,000 / 18,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 22,500 | 25,000 |
| 5was 17,000 / 20,000 / 23,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| 6was 21,000 / 25,000 / 29,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 |
| 7was 25,000 / 30,000 / 35,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 55,000 |
| 8was 35,000 / 40,000 / 45,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 55,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
Sources: awardwallet.com, onemileatatime.com, upgradedpoints.com.
Free night certificates
Value a certificate at the cash rate it saves, minus any points you add.
| Category 1–4 free night | Up to 25,000 pointsWorks at any price level, including Top, when a standard room is available. |
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| Category 1–7 free night | Up to 55,000 pointsSame rule: any price level. |
Transfer from card points
Ratios for cards issued in that country. "Worth per bank point" uses the typical value; bank points usually fetch 1.5–2 cents with airlines.
| From | Ratio | 10,000 points become | Worth per bank point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:14:3: Chase Sapphire Preferred, Ink Business Preferred | 10,000 | 1.65¢ |
| Bilt | 1:1 | 10,000 | 1.65¢Changes to 4:3 on 2027-01-01 |
From our transfer tables. Transfers can't be undone: price the award first.
Questions
What are World of Hyatt points worth?
About 1.65 US cents each (TPG, November 2026 for the big programs). That is a typical value, not a guarantee: work out the value of your own stay.
When should I use World of Hyatt points instead of cash?
World of Hyatt points are typically worth about 1.65 cents. Use points when an award saves 1.65 cents a point or more; below 1.3 cents, pay cash. Subtract city tax and fees still due on the award, and the points a paid stay would earn, before you compare.
How does World of Hyatt price award nights?
Published chart: 8 categories, each with 5 price levels (Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper, Top) since 20 May 2026. Bookings made earlier keep their price.
Which credit card points transfer to World of Hyatt?
Chase Ultimate Rewards 1:1, Bilt 1:1. Transfers cannot be undone: price the award first.
Checked 4 November 2026. Sources: onemileatatime.com, awardwallet.com, frequentmiler.com. Work out your stay · All hotel programs.
Points or cash for your stay?
Send Mila the hotel, the dates and both prices. She applies the free-night rules and the fees, and tells you which way to pay.
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