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Are you a points enthusiast, frequent traveler, or frugal tourist who loves the perks of hotel rewards?
If so, you’re probably already familiar with the many benefits of the World of Hyatt program, including its incredibly valuable awards and certificates.
But did you know you can now transfer these awards to other World of Hyatt members?
Whether you’d like to upgrade your friend’s travel experience or use your awards before they expire, gifting Hyatt awards is a fantastic way to share the perks Hyatt generously gives us.
In this blog post, we’ll explain everything you need to know about transferring Hyatt awards, including what types of awards are eligible, step-by-step instructions on how to gift them, and answers to common questions.
Let’s get started!
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Why Transfer World of Hyatt Awards?
Transferring Hyatt awards to another member is a convenient and thoughtful way to elevate someone else’s travel experience.
Here are some reasons you might consider gifting your Hyatt awards:
Upgrade Someone’s Travel Experience
When I gift a Hyatt award, I want my family and friends to experience the finest offerings from the World of Hyatt program.
This usually includes valuable benefits like complimentary breakfasts, access to club lounges, free parking, and even suite upgrades.
Avoid Expiration
Many people gift their Hyatt certificates to prevent them from expiring unused.
These certificates generally have a one-year validity; if not redeemed, they go to waste.
Share the advantages of being a loyal Hyatt member with others and inspire them to become World of Hyatt enthusiasts as well.
Which World of Hyatt Awards Are Giftable?
You can gift almost any Hyatt award to another member.
The table below summarizes the many awards you can give another World of Hyatt member.
| World of Hyatt Award | Description |
|---|---|
| Club Access Award | Upgrade a stay from a standard room to a Regency club room for up to seven nights. |
| Guest of Honor Award | Share Globalist benefits, such as complimentary breakfast, suite upgrades and free parking, with another member. |
| Free Night Awards | Share a free night award certificate, typically earned from the World of Hyatt Credit Card or as a Milestone Reward. |
| Suite Upgrade Awards | Gift a suite upgrade certificate for up to seven nights. |
| Miraval Extra Night Award | This award gives recipients a free night at a Miraval resort after booking the first night. |
| FIND Experience Credits | Use towards hotel activities like spa treatments and cooking classes. |
When Do Hyatt Members Earn These Giftable Awards?
Most of these giftable awards are earned through Milestone Rewards, which are given to loyal World of Hyatt members after they complete a specific number of nights per year.
World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards
| Number of Nights Completed Per Year | Milestone Rewards |
|---|---|
| 20 Nights or 35,000 Base Points | Pick One: 2K Next Stay Award 2 Club Access Awards (giftable) $25 FIND Experience Credit (giftable) |
| 30 Nights or 50,000 Base Points | You Receive: Category 1-4 Free Night Award (giftable) And Your Choice of: 2K Next Stay Award 2 Club Access Awards (giftable) $25 FIND Experience Credit (giftable) |
| 40 Nights or 65,000 Base Points | You Receive: Guest of Honor Award (giftable) And Your Choice of: 5,000 Bonus Points Suite Upgrade Award (giftable) $150 FIND Experience Credit (giftable) |
| 50 Nights or 80,000 Base Points | Pick One: 5,000 Bonus Points Suite Upgrade Award (giftable) $150 FIND Experience Credit (giftable) |
| 60,000 Nights or 100,000 Base Points | You Receive: 2 Guest of Honor Awards (giftable) 2 Suite Upgrade Awards (giftable) Category 1-7 Free Night Award (giftable) My Hyatt Concierge |
| 70, 80, & 90 Nights | You Receive: Guest of Honor Award (giftable) And Your Choice of: 10,000 Bonus Points Suite Upgrade Award (giftable) $300 FIND Experience Credit (giftable) |
| 100 Nights | You Receive: Category 1-7 Free Night Award or Category A-D all-inclusive resort (giftable) And Your Choice of: 10,000 Bonus Points Suite Upgrade Award (giftable) Miraval Extra Night Award (giftable) |
| 110, 120, 130, & 140 Nights | You Receive: Guest of Honor Award (giftable) And Your Choice of: 10,000 Bonus Points Suite Upgrade Award (giftable) Miraval Extra Night Award (giftable) |
| 150 Nights | You Receive: Ultimate Free Night Award (giftable) Category 1-8 hotel, Category A-F all-inclusive resort or Miraval resort And Your Choice of: 10,000 Bonus Points Suite Upgrade Award (giftable) Miraval Extra Night Award (giftable) |
Giftable World of Hyatt Awards
Club Access Awards
Hyatt members earn two Club Access Awards after completing 20 nights and another two after staying for 30 nights at Hyatt brands within a year.
| Number of Hyatt Elite Nights | Number of Club Access Awards |
|---|---|
| 20 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
When gifted, these Club Access awards allow your recipients to upgrade their standard room to a Regency Club room for up to seven nights.
These awards can be used for both paid and points stays but cannot be combined with a free night certificate, as Hyatt only permits the redemption of one certificate per stay.
Regency Club rooms usually offer spacious accommodations typically located on higher floors.
The highlight of the Club Access Awards is entry to the Regency Club Lounge, where you can enjoy complimentary breakfasts, afternoon appetizers, and occasionally dinner.
| Pro-Tip |
|---|
| The main drawback of Regency Club lounges is that they are not offered at all Hyatt properties. Only certain Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency hotels provide this valuable amenity. Therefore, to maximize this award, ensure that the property you aim to book has a Regency Club. The easiest way to find out whether a property has a lounge is to directly message Hyatt or the property to ask if a Regency Club is available and open. Finally, even though a Regency Club is available, it doesn’t guarantee constant accessibility. For instance, the famous Regency Club lounge with a revolving restaurant at Hyatt Regency San Francisco – Embarcadero is open only from Wednesday to Sunday morning. |
Guest of Honor Awards
This award allows Globalist members to share their top elite benefits with another member for stays up to seven nights.
| Guest of Honor Award Benefits |
|---|
| Free Breakfast Regency Club Lounge Access Free Parking on Free Nights Suite Upgrades (subject to availability) Bottled Water Premium Internet Waived Resort Fees Late Checkout (select locations) Elite Check-In |
World of Hyatt members will earn one Guest of Honor award after completing 40 nights.
Members will earn additional Guest of Honor awards after staying 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 130, and 140 nights.
| Number of Hyatt Elite Nights | Number of Possible Guest Of Honor Awards |
|---|---|
| 40 | 1 |
| 60 | 2 |
| 70 | 1 |
| 80 | 1 |
| 90 | 1 |
| 110 | 1 |
| 120 | 1 |
| 130 | 1 |
| 140 | 1 |
| Pro-Tip |
|---|
| I recommend using your Guest of Honor Awards at top-category properties to receive complimentary breakfast, possible suite upgrades, and other perks. The higher the category, the better! |
| Free Room Service Breakfast |
|---|
| If you are a lucky Guest of Honor Award recipient, try to apply it on a stay at a Park Hyatt property. Some Park Hyatts offer room service breakfast for free for Globalist members and Guest of Honor recipients. |
Free Night Awards
World of Hyatt members earn Free Night Award Certificates through the following ways:
| Method of Earning | Free-Night Certificate |
|---|---|
| The World of Hyatt Credit Card Anniversary Benefit | Category 1-4 Free Night Award |
Spending $15,000 on the World of Hyatt Credit Card within a calendar year | Category 1-4 Free Night Award |
Brand Explorer Award (Staying at 5 Different Hyatt brands) | Category 1-4 Free Night Award |
| Completing 30 nights at Hyatts annually | Category 1-4 Free Night Award |
| Completing 60 nights at Hyatts annually | Category 1-7 Free Night Award or Category A-D all-inclusive resort |
Completing 100 nights at Hyatts annually | Category 1-7 Free Night Award or Category A-D all-inclusive resort |
| Completing 150 nights at Hyatts annually | Ultimate Free Night Award Choose One: Category 1-8 Free Night Award, Category A-F all-inclusive resorts or Miraval Resort |
As illustrated in the table above, there are three types of Free Night Certificates, and it’s essential to know which type you have so you can maximize its value.
When you receive one of these certificates, be sure to note its expiration date and the hotel categories where it can be redeemed.
| Pro-Tip |
|---|
| I suggest always staying at the highest-category hotel permitted by your free-night certificate. If you have a Category 1-7 Free-Night Certificate, try your best to stay at a Category 6 or 7 property. In other words, using a Category 7 free-night certificate at a Category 3 hotel is not advisable. |
Suite Upgrade Awards
This award is one of the most valuable World of Hyatt certificates around.
World of Hyatt members can select to earn Suite Upgrade Awards starting at 40 nights.
If you are one of the lucky recipients of this award, make sure to use it wisely.
| Pro-Tip |
|---|
| Suites are hard to secure, so you may need to guarantee one is available before booking a property. You can confirm availability by calling Hyatt and asking whether a Suite Upgrade Award can be redeemed at your preferred property on your specific dates. Lastly, I recommend using this award at a top-category hotel for up to seven nights. The higher the category, the better! |
| Number of Hyatt Elite Nights | Number of Potential Suite Upgrade Awards |
|---|---|
| 40 | 1 |
| 50 | 2 |
| 60 | 2 |
| 70 | 1 |
| 80 | 1 |
| 90 | 1 |
| 110 | 1 |
| 120 | 1 |
| 130 | 1 |
| 140 | 1 |
| 150 | 1 |
Miraval Extra Night Award
Hyatt Members can start selecting Miraval Extra Night Awards as their Milestone Rewards at 100 nights.
This award gives you a second night free after booking one night at a Miraval Resort.
| Number of Hyatt Elite Nights | Miraval Extra Night Award |
|---|---|
| 100 | 1 |
| 110 | 1 |
| 120 | 1 |
| 130 | 1 |
| 140 | 1 |
| 150 | 1 |
FIND Experience Credits
These credits can be applied to hotel activities such as spa treatments, horseback riding, and cooking classes.
After 20 nights, FIND credits, which range from $25 to $300, can be selected as your Milestone Reward.
You can then gift them once they show up under your awards.
| Number of Hyatt Elite Nights | FIND Experience Credit |
|---|---|
| 20 | $25 |
| 30 | $25 |
| 40 | $150 |
| 50 | $150 |
| 70 | $300 |
| 80 | $300 |
| 90 | $300 |
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Gift/Transfer Hyatt Awards
Recently, Hyatt introduced an online process for gifting awards, thus making transferring certificates to other members simple and efficient.
Alternatively, if you prefer a more traditional approach, you can also complete transfers by phone.
It is important to note that gifting is a one-way process. Once the gift is given to the recipient, it cannot be returned to the original sender or be gifted to another person.
Awards that are “gifted” usually feature a gift icon to help distinguish them from other awards (see image below).
Steps on How to Gift Hyatt Awards on the Hyatt App
Step 1: Log in to Your World of Hyatt Account
Navigate to “Awards.”
Step 2: Select the Award You’d Like to Gift
On the Awards page, select the type of award you want to transfer by clicking the drop-down arrow next to it, choosing the award, then selecting “Gift”.
Step 3: Type in your Recipient’s Details
Enter your Recipient’s World of Hyatt Membership Number and Last Name, then click Gift Now.
Step 4: Confirm Your Gift
Confirm the award you would like to gift and the details of your recipient.
Once the gift is sent, it is final and can not be reversed.
Step 5: Clear Two-Factor Authentication
Clear two-factor authentication to verify that the transfer is legitimate.
Click “send code” and check your email for a six-digit security code.
Step 6: Type in the 2FA Code to Verify Your Account
The 6-digit passcode expires in 10 minutes, so enter it within that time frame.
Step 7: Send Your Gift
Transfers usually take a few hours to complete.
Once the gift is delivered successfully, you and your recipient will receive an email confirming the award transfer.
Step 8: Wait for the Email to Verify that the Gift Has Been Delivered
Once you receive an email confirming the successful delivery of the gift, your recipient will be able to access it.
Steps on How to Gift Hyatt Awards (Computer / Web Browser)
Step 1: Log into Your World of Hyatt Account
Click the drop-down arrow next to your name and navigate to “My Awards.”
Step 2: Select the Award You’d Like to Give Away
On the “My Awards” page, select the award you want to transfer by clicking on the three dots next to it and choose “Gift Your Award.”
Step 3: Clear Two-Factor Authentication
Clear two-factor authentication to verify that the transfer is legitimate.
Then click “send code” and check your email for a six-digit security code.
Step 4: Enter the 2FA Code & Proceed with the Transfer
Enter the 2FA code to return to the “My Awards” page and continue the gifting process.
Type the recipient’s World of Hyatt membership number and last name, and click “Continue.”
Step 5: Confirm the Transfer
Verify the transfer and recipient details. If all is correct, click “Send Award.“
Step 6: Verify that the Delivery is Successful
Transfers usually take a few hours to complete.
Once the gift is delivered successfully, you and your recipient will receive an email confirming the award transfer.
Can I Transfer Hyatt Points to Another Person?
Yes, you can also transfer Hyatt points to another member.
However, the points transfer process is somewhat more complex.
You need to complete a points-combining request form and email it to Hyatt.
While the transfer might take up to 30 days, members with Globalist status can reach out to their My Hyatt Concierges (MHCs) as they can sometimes shorten the wait time.
If you need to share points for a last-minute booking, you can try booking the award for the person and add their name to the reservation.
Lastly, try booking properties when they show off-peak pricing to save points.
You can find the properties with off-peak pricing by following the guide here.
Final Thoughts
The World of Hyatt program is a favorite among points enthusiasts and frequent travelers for its fantastic value and flexibility.
Gifting awards to other members adds a nice touch to an already generous offering.
With a wide range of properties and frequent promotions, the World of Hyatt program offers plenty of options to elevate your travel experience.
Want to spread the travel joy? Start transferring your Hyatt awards today and make someone’s next stay unforgettable.
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