Hyatt Is Launching a Vacation Rental Brand: Meet ‘Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt’

Hyatt is entering the competitive vacation rental market. Its new offering, called “Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt,” will go live in the next few weeks. Guests will be able to earn and redeem World of Hyatt points on stays.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about Hyatt’s exciting new venture.

Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt members will be able to book a collection of short-term, private home rentals across the United States in key travel destinations like Colorado and Hawaii, including more options around the globe joining the collection at a later date.

The first batch of homes in this collection will essentially be a rebrand of existing vacation rentals under the “Destination by Hyatt Residences” moniker. This includes properties at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Vermont and Wild Dunes Resort in South Carolina, among others.

“We are committed to evolving access to the type of accommodations World of Hyatt members are seeking that go beyond our hotels – from a large family who travels together or guests looking to work from anywhere for an extended period of time,” said Amy Weinberg, Hyatt’s senior vice president of brand, loyalty, and data.

“Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt brings a unique collection of curated homes which increases Hyatt’s home offerings and expands new ways and new places where we can extend care to members,” she continued.

These properties will participate in the World of Hyatt program, which is great news. However, we don’t know how they’ll be classified within existing World of Hyatt award charts — or whether they’ll have their own chart. Considering how Hyatt has fragmented its property groupings, we expect the latter to happen. At this point, we think it’s safe to assume that prices at these premium properties will be on the expensive side — whether you’re using cash or points.

For those wanting to earn World of Hyatt points to prepare for these exciting new redemptions, you have options. If you have a credit card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards points, you can transfer them to the World of Hyatt program at a 1:1 ratio. Most transfers are instant.

Final Thoughts

World of Hyatt loyalists will soon gain another option for earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points, thanks to the upcoming launch of Homes & Hideaways. For families, family reunions, corporate retreats, or anyone else who needs a large space for a group getaway, this may become a great option within the Hyatt portfolio.