World of Hyatt Award Chart Changes on 25 March 2025: Key Updates on Asia & Pacific
The annual World of Hyatt Award Category changes will take effect on 25 March 2025, adjusting the number of points required for a free night at select hotels. While no new Categories have been added, and the point requirements per Category remain the same, some hotels will move up, requiring more points, while others will move down, requiring fewer points. To maximise the value of your points, consider booking before 25 March 2025, as reservations made prior to this date will follow the current award chart. Any reservations made or modified on or after 25 March 2025 will be subject to the new award chart.
Photo Credit: Park Hyatt Kyoto
According to the published list, a total of 151 properties will be affected by the upcoming changes. Specifically, within the Asia & Pacific region, 12 hotels will move to a lower category, while 25 hotels will move to a higher category.
Hotels Decreasing in Category
| Country/Region | Hotel | Current Category | New Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Andaz Nanjing Hexi | 4 | 3 |
| China | Commune By The Great Wall | 4 | 3 |
| China | Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort and Spa | 5 | 4 |
| China | Grand Hyatt Shenzhen | 3 | 2 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian | 2 | 1 |
| China | Park Hyatt Suzhou | 4 | 3 |
| China | Hyatt Regency Qingdao | 3 | 2 |
| India | Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences | 2 | 1 |
| Indonesia | Park Hyatt Jakarta | 4 | 3 |
| Japan | Hyatt Regency Yokohama | 4 | 3 |
| South Korea | Grand Hyatt Jeju | 5 | 4 |
| South Korea | Park Hyatt Busan | 6 | 5 |
12 properties are moving down a category, reducing the number of World of Hyatt points required for a free night. Notably, those shifting to Category 4 are particularly significant, as they will become eligible for redemption with a Category 1-4 Free Night Award once the changes take effect.
Hotels Increasing in Category
| Country/Region | Hotel | Current Category | New Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui | 4 | 5 |
| India | Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli | 1 | 2 |
| India | Hyatt Regency Chandigarh | 1 | 2 |
| India | Hyatt Regency Delhi | 1 | 2 |
| India | Park Hyatt Chennai | 1 | 2 |
| Indonesia | Alila Manggis | 1 | 2 |
| Indonesia | Alila Seminyak | 5 | 6 |
| Indonesia | Alila Ubud | 3 | 4 |
| Indonesia | Andaz Bali | 5 | 6 |
| Indonesia | Grand Hyatt Bali | 2 | 3 |
| Indonesia | Hyatt Regency Bali | 2 | 3 |
| Indonesia | Studios at Alila Seminyak | 1 | 2 |
| Japan | Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills | 7 | 8 |
| Japan | Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka | 1 | 2 |
| Japan | Grand Hyatt Tokyo | 7 | 8 |
| Japan | Hotel Toranomon Hills | 6 | 7 |
| Japan | Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo | 6 | 7 |
| Japan | Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya | 4 | 5 |
| Japan | Hyatt Regency Kyoto | 5 | 6 |
| Japan | Hyatt Regency Tokyo | 4 | 5 |
| Japan | Park Hyatt Tokyo | 7 | 8 |
| Malaysia | Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur | 1 | 2 |
| Malaysia | Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu | 1 | 2 |
| Thailand | Hyatt Regency Koh Samui | 4 | 5 |
| Thailand | Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort | 3 | 4 |
Conversely, 25 properties in the Asia & Pacific region will be moving up a category, increasing the number of points required for a free night. The changes from Category 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 are particularly inconvenient, as these properties will no longer be eligible for redemption with the respective free night awards. Hyatt hotels in Japan tend to have high cash rates, making points redemptions a valuable option. However, with these changes, award nights at these properties will require more points, reducing their overall value.
Photo Credit: Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka
World of Hyatt is currently offering a 25% discount on point purchases, making it an opportune time to buy points at a reduced rate and secure hotel stays before the award chart changes take effect on 25 March 2025. With the discount, points are available for 1.95 US cents each, presenting a great opportunity to maximise value, especially when redeemed at high-end properties.
World of Hyatt's annual award chart changes take effect on 25 March 2025, impacting the number of points required for free night redemptions at select properties. In the Asia & Pacific region, 12 hotels will move down a category, while 25 will move up, making some redemptions more expensive.