HOW TO BOOK HYATT HOTELS FOR FREE USING POINTS

What if your next hotel stay cost you $0? With Hyatt points, it can. Whether you’re dreaming of beachfront resorts, mountain views, or all-inclusive luxury escapes, Hyatt is one of the best ways to turn credit card points into free nights.

While Hyatt doesn’t have the same massive footprint as other hotel programs, it consistently delivers outsized value on award stays. Nights often require fewer points than other hotel programs, and resort fees are waived on award bookings, making your “free night” truly free.

How to Earn Hyatt Points

There are several ways to earn Hyatt points, but the fastest and most effective strategy is through credit card welcome offers.

Flexible Cards

Since Hyatt is a Chase transfer partner, you can transfer Ultimate Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio (1,000 Chase points = 1,000 Hyatt points).

For example, if you open the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and meet the minimum spend, you’ll earn 75,000 Ultimate Rewards points, which you can transfer directly to Hyatt for 75,000 Hyatt points.

These cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred**

• Chase Sapphire Reserve**

• Chase Freedom Flex

• Chase Freedom Unlimited

• Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business**

• Ink Business Unlimited

• Ink Business Cash

• Ink Business Preferred**

** Note: You can combine points across these cards, but to transfer points to Hyatt (or any transfer partner), you must hold a Sapphire or Ink Preferred card.

Hyatt Co-Branded Cards

Chase also offers a Hyatt personal and business card

• World of Hyatt Credit Card

• World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

These can help you earn points directly and unlock perks like free night certificates and elite status.

Example Trip

Here’s a simple “Player 1 / Player 2” strategy to maximize points for your next stay:

1. Player 1 opens the Chase Sapphire Preferred and earns 75,000 points

2. Player 1 refers Player 2 and earns 15,000 referral points

3. Player 2 signs up and earns 75,000 points

4. Total combined points = 165,000 points

Booking Your Stay

1. Go to the Hyatt website and search for your destination. (Always check availability before transferring points.)

2. Check “Use points” to see award availability.

3. Once you’ve found a hotel you want to book, transfer your Chase points to Hyatt. (Don’t forget to create a free Hyatt loyalty account.)

4. Book directly with Hyatt.

For this example, let’s look at a hotel in Maui, Hawaii.

At properties like the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, award nights can range from 21,000 (off peak) to 29,000 points (peak).

With 165,000 points, you could book 5–7 nights at a beachfront resort that might otherwise cost hundreds per night.

In this example you would pay $0 instead of $3,366.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking to get the most value out of your points, Hyatt should be at the top of your list. Between low redemption rates, no resort fees on award stays, and easy transfer partners, it’s one of the best ways to turn credit card points into luxury travel. Whether you’re dreaming of Hawaii or all-inclusive resorts, Hyatt points can take you there for free.