World of Hyatt's Upcoming Category Changes [List of 372 Hotels]

The World of Hyatt program has just announced that 372 of its hotels will be changing categories as of March 28, 2023.

In total, 214 hotels will move to a higher category, and 158 hotels will be moving to a lower category in the World of Hyatt program.

At first glance, this might feel like a wash. But when you dig into which hotels are moving up, you’ll see that this could turn out to be quite a blow to award travelers, as many “fan favorites” for Category 4 and Category 7 award certificates are moving up in category classification.

Let’s take a closer look at this news.

Table of contents

Important Details
U.S. Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Africa and Middle East Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Asia and Pacific Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Europe Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Final Thoughts

Table of Contents

Important Details
U.S. Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Africa and Middle East Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Asia and Pacific Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Europe Hotels Moving Categories
- Hotels Increasing
- Hotels Decreasing
Final Thoughts

Important Details

Before we jump into which hotels are changing, here’s a quick overview of the details you’ll want to be aware of:

Any awards booked before March 28, 2023, will follow the current award chart — so get your stays booked as soon as possible
Awards booked after March 28 will be priced according to their new category, along with peak/off-peak pricing if applicable
If you booked an award before March 28 and the hotel moves to a lower category, you will receive a refund for the difference
If you booked an award before March 28 and the hotel moves to a higher category, you will not owe extra points

Now, let’s jump right into it and take a look at which hotels are moving categories.

U.S. Hotels Moving Categories

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort View from water — View of the Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa from the water. Image Credit: Katie Seeman

U.S. hotels are being hit the hardest with these changes — 94 hotels are increasing in category while just 27 are decreasing.

Hotels Increasing

Among the U.S. hotels that are increasing are several favorite picks for a World of Hyatt Category 4 free night certificate, including the Andaz San Diego, Chicago Athletic Association, The Eliza Jane, and the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico.

Hot Tip: If you want to book before the category changes take place in March 2023, make sure you read our guide to redeeming World of Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificates for maximum value!

Further, top-tier properties like the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, Carmel Valley Ranch, Hyatt Caramel Highlands, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, and the Hyatt Centric Key West are all moving to Category 8.

State	Hotel	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Alabama	Hyatt Place Birmingham / Hoover	1	2	5,000	8,000
Alabama	Hyatt Place Huntsville / Research Park	1	2	5,000	8,000
Alaska	Hyatt Place Anchorage-Midtown	3	4	12,000	15,000
Alaska	Hyatt Place Fairbanks	2	3	8,000	12,000
Arizona	Hyatt Place Phoenix / Mesa	2	3	8,000	12,000
Arizona	Hyatt Place Tempe / Phoenix Airport	2	3	8,000	12,000
Arkansas	Hyatt Place Rogers / Bentonville	1	2	5,000	8,000
California	Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas	7	8	30,000	40,000
California	Andaz San Diego	4	5	15,000	20,000
California	Andaz West Hollywood	5	6	20,000	25,000
California	Carmel Valley Ranch	7	8	30,000	40,000
California	Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast & Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Residence Club	7	8	30,000	40,000
California	Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach	3	4	12,000	15,000
California	Hyatt House Cypress / Anaheim	2	3	8,000	12,000
California	Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort / Convention Center	3	4	12,000	15,000
California	Hyatt Place Glendale / Los Angeles	3	4	12,000	15,000
California	Hyatt Place Pasadena	3	4	12,000	15,000
California	Hyatt Place Riverside / Downtown	2	3	8,000	12,000
California	Hyatt Place Sacramento / Roseville	2	3	8,000	12,000
California	Hyatt Place San Diego / Vista-Carlsbad	2	3	8,000	12,000
California	Hyatt Place Santa Barbara	5	6	20,000	25,000
California	Hyatt Regency Long Beach	3	4	12,000	15,000
California	Hyatt Regency Newport Beach	3	4	12,000	15,000
California	Hyatt Regency Orange County	3	4	12,000	15,000
California	Mar Monte Hotel	5	6	20,000	25,000
California	Mission Pacific Hotel	5	6	20,000	25,000
California	Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa	6	7	25,000	30,000
California	Resort at Squaw Creek	6	7	25,000	30,000
California	The Seabird Resort	5	6	20,000	25,000
California	The Shay	5	6	20,000	25,000
Colorado	Grand Hyatt Vail	6	7	25,000	30,000
Colorado	Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa	7	8	30,000	40,000
Connecticut	Hyatt House Hartford North / Windsor	1	2	5,000	8,000
Connecticut	Hyatt House Shelton	1	2	5,000	8,000
Connecticut	Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven	1	2	5,000	8,000
Connecticut	Hyatt Place Mohegan Sun	3	4	12,000	15,000
Connecticut	Hyatt Place Mystic	3	4	12,000	15,000
Delaware	Hyatt House Lewes / Rehoboth Beach	3	4	12,000	15,000
Florida	Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa	7	8	30,000	40,000
Florida	Hyatt House Naples / 5th Avenue	4	5	15,000	20,000
Florida	Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore	2	3	8,000	12,000
Florida	Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center	2	3	8,000	12,000
Florida	Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport	1	2	5,000	8,000
Florida	Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront	2	3	8,000	12,000
Florida	Hyatt Regency Orlando	3	4	12,000	15,000
Georgia	Hyatt Place Athens / Downtown	3	4	12,000	15,000
Georgia	Hyatt Regency Atlanta	2	3	8,000	12,000
Georgia	Hyatt Regency Savannah	3	4	12,000	15,000
Hawaii	Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa	6	7	25,000	30,000
Hawaii	Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa	6	7	25,000	30,000
Hawaii	Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence	4	5	15,000	20,000
Hawaii	Wailea Ekahi Village, a Destination by Hyatt Residence	5	6	20,000	25,000
Illinois	Chicago Athletic Association	4	5	15,000	20,000
Illinois	Hyatt House Chicago / Oak Brook	1	2	5,000	8,000
Illinois	Hyatt Place Bloomington / Normal	1	2	5,000	8,000
Illinois	Hyatt Regency Deerfield	1	2	5,000	8,000
Indiana	Hyatt Regency Indianapolis	2	3	8,000	12,000
Kentucky	Hyatt Place Lexington	1	2	5,000	8,000
Louisiana	The Eliza Jane	4	5	15,000	20,000
Michigan	Hyatt Place Ann Arbor	3	4	12,000	15,000
Missouri	Hyatt Place St. Louis / Chesterfield	1	2	5,000	8,000
New Jersey	Hyatt Regency Princeton	2	3	8,000	12,000
New Mexico	Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport	1	2	5,000	8,000
New Mexico	Hyatt Place Albuquerque / Uptown	1	2	5,000	8,000
New York	Andaz 5th Avenue	6	7	25,000	30,000
New York	Hotel Nyack	2	3	8,000	12,000
New York	Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York	3	4	12,000	15,000
Ohio	Hyatt Place Cleveland / Westlake / Crocker Park	2	3	8,000	12,000
Puerto Rico	Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico	4	5	15,000	20,000
South Carolina	Hyatt Place Florence / Downtown	1	2	5,000	8,000
South Carolina	Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown	2	3	8,000	12,000
South Carolina	Hyatt Regency Greenville	2	3	8,000	12,000
South Carolina	Wentworth Mansion	7	8	30,000	40,000
Tennessee	Grand Hyatt Nashville	5	6	20,000	25,000
Tennessee	Hyatt Place Knoxville / Downtown	2	3	8,000	12,000
Tennessee	Hyatt Place Memphis / Wolfchase Galleria	1	2	5,000	8,000
Tennessee	Hyatt Place Nashville / Hendersonville	1	2	5,000	8,000
Texas	Hyatt Place Austin / Lake Travis / Four Points	2	3	8,000	12,000
Texas	Hyatt Place Austin Airport	1	2	5,000	8,000
Texas	Hyatt Place Fort Worth Historic Stockyards	3	4	12,000	15,000
Texas	Hyatt Place San Antonio-North / Stone Oak	1	2	5,000	8,000
Texas	Hyatt Place San Antonio-Northwest / Medical Center	1	2	5,000	8,000
Texas	The Driskill	5	6	20,000	25,000
Texas	tommie Austin	3	4	12,000	15,000
Utah	Hyatt House Provo / Pleasant Grove	1	2	5,000	8,000
Utah	Hyatt Place Moab	4	5	15,000	20,000
Utah	Hyatt Place Provo	1	2	5,000	8,000
Utah	Hyatt Place Salt Lake City / Farmington / Station Park	2	3	8,000	12,000
Utah	Hyatt Place Salt Lake City / Lehi	1	2	5,000	8,000
Utah	Hyatt Place St. George / Convention Center	2	3	8,000	12,000
Vermont	The Lodge at Spruce Peak	7	8	30,000	40,000
Virginia	Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington	1	2	5,000	8,000
Virginia	Keswick Hall	6	7	25,000	30,000

Hotels Decreasing

State	Hotel	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
California	El Capitan Hotel	3	2	12,000	8,000
California	Hotel Avante	4	3	15,000	12,000
California	Hotel De Anza	4	3	15,000	12,000
California	Hounds Tooth Inn	6	5	25,000	20,000
Colorado	Stonebridge Inn	7	5	30,000	20,000
Colorado	Thompson Denver	6	5	25,000	20,000
D.C.	Hyatt Place Washington DC / White House	4	3	15,000	12,000
D.C.	Thompson Washington D.C.	5	4	20,000	15,000
Kansas	Hyatt Place at Wichita State University	2	1	8,000	5,000
Kentucky	The Grady	5	4	20,000	15,000
Massachusetts	Hyatt House Boston / Waltham	3	2	12,000	8,000
Minnesota	Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis	4	3	15,000	12,000
Minnesota	Hyatt House Rochester / Mayo Clinic Area	3	2	12,000	8,000
Minnesota	Hyatt Place Minneapolis / Eden Prairie	2	1	8,000	5,000
Missouri	Hotel Kansas City	4	3	15,000	12,000
New York	Hyatt Place Saratoga / Malta	3	2	12,000	8,000
New York	Hyatt Regency Rochester	2	1	8,000	5,000
Tennessee	Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis	4	3	15,000	12,000
Tennessee	Hyatt House Nashville / Franklin – Cool Springs	3	2	12,000	8,000
Tennessee	Hyatt House Nashville Downtown / Convention Center	5	4	20,000	15,000
Tennessee	Hyatt Place Nashville / Franklin / Cool Springs	2	1	8,000	5,000
Texas	Hyatt House Dallas / Frisco	2	1	8,000	5,000
Texas	Hyatt House Dallas / Las Colinas	2	1	8,000	5,000
Texas	Hyatt House Dallas / Lincoln Park	2	1	8,000	5,000
Texas	Hyatt Place Dallas / Grapevine	2	1	8,000	5,000
Virginia	Hyatt House Herndon / Reston	2	1	8,000	5,000
Wyoming	Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa	6	5	25,000	20,000

Africa and Middle East Hotels Moving Categories

Park Hyatt Dubai Entrance — The Park Hyatt Dubai entrance. Image Credit: Juan Ruiz

Fortunately, there are just 3 hotels throughout Africa and the Middle East that are moving up a category, while 7 hotels are moving down.

Hotels Increasing

Country	Hotel	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Morocco	Ksar Char-Bagh	7	8	30,000	40,000
United Arab Emirates	Hyatt Regency Dubai	1	2	5,000	8,000
United Arab Emirates	Park Hyatt Dubai	5	6	20,000	25,000

Hotels Decreasing

Country	Hotel	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Kenya	Hemingways Nairobi	7	6	30,000	25,000
Mozambique	Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort	5	4	20,000	15,000
Saudi Arabia	Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel	4	3	15,000	12,000
Saudi Arabia	Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street	3	2	12,000	8,000
South Africa	The Plettenberg	4	3	15,000	12,000
Tanzania	Amani Boutique Hotel Zanzibar	5	4	20,000	15,000
Tunisia	Maison Dedine	4	3	15,000	12,000

Asia and Pacific Hotels Moving Categories

Grand Hyatt Jeju 130 sqm Premier Suite King Sea View — Grand Hyatt Jeju 130-sqm Premier Suite King Sea View. Image Credit: Hyatt

As for Asia, there are 19 hotels moving up and 36 moving down. Notable changes here include the Grand Hyatt Jeju, Grand Hyatt Seoul, and the Park Hyatt Saigon, all of which are moving up to Category 5 and thus will no longer be eligible for Category 1-4 certificates.

Hotels Increasing

Country	Hotel	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
India	Hyatt Regency Dehradun	1	2	5,000	8,000
Indonesia	Grand Hyatt Bali	1	2	5,000	8,000
Indonesia	Hyatt Regency Bali	1	2	5,000	8,000
Indonesia	Viceroy Bali	7	8	30,000	40,000
Japan	Hotel Gajoen Tokyo	7	8	30,000	40,000
Mainland China	Commune By The Great Wall	3	4	12,000	15,000
Mainland China	Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort and Spa	4	5	15,000	20,000
Mainland China	Hyatt Regency Qingdao	2	3	8,000	12,000
Mainland China	Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort	6	7	25,000	30,000
Mainland China	Taoxichuan Hotel	1	2	5,000	8,000
Mainland China	The Lost Stone Villas & Spa	6	7	25,000	30,000
Phillipines	Anya Resort Tagaytay	3	4	12,000	15,000
South Korea	Grand Hyatt Jeju	4	5	15,000	20,000
South Korea	Grand Hyatt Seoul	4	5	15,000	20,000
Thailand	Cape Fahn Hotel	5	6	20,000	25,000
Thailand	Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok	2	3	8,000	12,000
Thailand	Keemala	7	8	30,000	40,000
Thailand	Park Hyatt Bangkok	5	6	20,000	25,000
Vietnam	Park Hyatt Saigon	4	5	15,000	20,000

Hotels Decreasing

Country	Hotel	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Bhutan	Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary	7	6	30,000	25,000
Cook Islands	Pacific Resort Aitutaki	8	7	40,000	30,000
Fiji	Nanuku Resort	7	6	30,000	25,000
Guam, United States	Hyatt Regency Guam	4	3	15,000	12,000
India	Hyatt Delhi Residences, Aerocity	3	2	12,000	8,000
Indonesia	Hidden Hills Villas	6	5	25,000	20,000
Indonesia	Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali	5	4	20,000	15,000
Japan	Hyatt Place Kyoto	4	3	15,000	12,000
Japan	Hyatt Regency Kyoto	6	5	25,000	20,000
Japan	Karuizawa Prince Hotel East	6	5	25,000	20,000
Japan	Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda	7	6	30,000	25,000
Japan	Shima Kanko Hotel the Bay Suites	7	6	30,000	25,000
Kazakhstan	The Veil	7	6	30,000	25,000
Mainland China	Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai	4	3	15,000	12,000
Mainland China	Cours et Pavillons	6	5	25,000	20,000
Mainland China	Hangzhou Rose Garden Resort & Spa	4	3	15,000	12,000
Mainland China	Honor Resort Yun Shu Dali	7	6	30,000	25,000
Mainland China	Hyatt Regency Suzhou	2	1	8,000	5,000
Mainland China	Jangala Dunhuang	8	7	40,000	30,000
Mainland China	Muh Shoou Xixi Hotel Hangzhou	5	4	20,000	15,000
Mainland China	The Lixury Hotel	3	2	12,000	8,000
Mainland China	The Mist Hot Spring Hotel	5	4	20,000	15,000
Mainland China	Yangshuo Jora Hotel	6	5	25,000	20,000
Malaysia	Gaya Island Resort	4	3	15,000	12,000
Malaysia	Pangkor Laut Resort	5	4	20,000	15,000
Mongolia	Terelj Hotel	5	4	20,000	15,000
South Korea	Hotel28 Myeongdong	4	3	15,000	12,000
Sri Lanka	The Fortress Resort & Spa	5	4	20,000	15,000
Taiwan	Hotel Éclat Taipei	3	2	12,000	8,000
Thailand	Akyra Manor Chiang Mai	4	3	15,000	12,000
Thailand	Aleenta Resort & Spa Hua Hin	4	3	15,000	12,000
Thailand	Cape Kudu Hotel	5	4	20,000	15,000
Thailand	MUU Bangkok Hotel	3	2	12,000	8,000
Thailand	The Racha	6	5	25,000	20,000
Thailand	The Sukhothai Bangkok	4	3	15,000	12,000
Thailand	Twinpalms Phuket	6	5	25,000	20,000

Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America Hotels Moving Categories

Main pool at Andaz Costa Rica — Andaz Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica. Image Credit: Katie Seemann

Throughout Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America, 59 hotels are increasing, while 13 hotels are dropping a category.

The hardest hit in this region is Hyatt’s all-inclusive resorts, with many of them increasing by 15,000 points per night. For example, all-inclusive options like the Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana are going up to a Category E, meaning a standard award night will cost a whopping 40,000 points.

Hotels Increasing

Country	Hotel	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Aruba	Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino	6	7	25,000	30,000
Canada	Hyatt Place Calgary Airport	1	2	5,000	8,000
Canada	Hyatt Regency Vancouver	3	4	12,000	15,000
Canada	The Walper Hotel	2	3	8,000	12,000
Costa Rica	Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo	5	6	20,000	25,000
Costa Rica	Los Altos Resort	6	7	25,000	30,000
Costa Rica	Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica	C	D	25,000	30,000
Costa Rica	Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa	5	6	20,000	25,000
Dominican Republic	Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana	B	C	20,000	25,000
Dominican Republic	Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana	C	E	25,000	40,000
Dominican Republic	Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana	C	E	25,000	40,000
Dominican Republic	Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa	C	D	25,000	30,000
Dominican Republic	Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana	B	C	20,000	25,000
Dominican Republic	Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana	C	E	25,000	40,000
Jamaica	Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa	C	D	25,000	30,000
Jamaica	Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall	C	D	25,000	30,000
Jamaica	Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall	C	D	25,000	30,000
Jamaica	Secrets St. James Montego Bay	C	D	25,000	30,000
Jamaica	Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay	C	D	25,000	30,000
Jamaica	Zoëtry Montego Bay Jamaica	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Downtown	4	5	15,000	20,000
Mexico	Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa	A	B	15,000	20,000
Mexico	Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Dreams Natura Resort & Spa	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Hyatt Place Tijuana	1	2	5,000	8,000
Mexico	Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara	2	3	8,000	12,000
Mexico	Hyatt Zilara Cancun	C	E	25,000	40,000
Mexico	Hyatt Ziva Cancun	C	E	25,000	40,000
Mexico	Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos	B	D	20,000	30,000
Mexico	Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Now Emerald Cancun	A	B	15,000	20,000
Mexico	Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Secrets Aura Cozumel	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Secrets Impression Moxché	C	F	25,000	50,000
Mexico	Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen	C	E	25,000	40,000
Mexico	Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta	B	C	20,000	25,000
Mexico	Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa	A	B	15,000	20,000
Mexico	Sunscape Sabor Cozumel Resort & Spa	A	B	15,000	20,000
Mexico	The Cape, a Thompson Hotel	6	7	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos	C	E	25,000	40,000
Mexico	Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya	C	D	25,000	30,000
Mexico	Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun	C	D	25,000	30,000
Panama	Dreams Playa Bonita Panama	A	B	15,000	20,000
Panama	Hotel La Compañia	3	5	12,000	20,000
Saint Martin (French)	Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa	C	D	25,000	30,000
The Bahamas	Grand Hyatt Baha Mar	5	6	20,000	25,000

Hotels Decreasing

Hotel	Country	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Antigua and Barbuda	The Inn at English Harbour	8	7	40,000	30,000
Belize	Gaia Riverlodge	6	5	25,000	20,000
Chile	Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago	3	2	12,000	8,000
Colombia	Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias	4	3	15,000	12,000
Costa Rica	Alta Las Palomas	5	4	20,000	15,000
Dominican Republic	Casa Colonial Beach & Spa	5	4	20,000	15,000
El Salvador	Hyatt Centric San Salvador	2	1	8,000	5,000
Honduras	The Lodge & Spa at Pico Bonito	4	3	15,000	12,000
Martinique	French Coco	7	6	30,000	25,000
Mexico	Las Alamandas Resort	7	6	30,000	25,000
Mexico	Villa Maria Cristina	5	4	20,000	15,000
Peru	Hyatt Centric San Isidro Lima	3	2	12,000	8,000
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	The Liming Bequia	8	7	40,000	30,000

Europe Hotels Moving Categories

Park Hyatt Zurich Park King Suite. Image Credit: Hyatt

Finally, there are 39 hotels increasing and 74 decreasing in Europe. There are some tough losses here as well, as you’ll no longer be able to redeem Category 7 certificates at top hotels like Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, Hôtel Martinez, Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa, Park Hyatt Zurich, and more.

Hotels Increasing

Hotel	Country	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Austria	Park Hyatt Vienna	6	7	25,000	30,000
Croatia	Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik	7	8	30,000	40,000
France	Hôtel du Louvre	6	7	25,000	30,000
France	Hôtel Martinez	7	8	30,000	40,000
France	Hotel Raphael	6	7	25,000	30,000
France	Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa	7	8	30,000	40,000
Greece	Boheme Hotel	7	8	30,000	40,000
Greece	Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa	7	8	30,000	40,000
Greece	Naxian Collection	6	7	25,000	30,000
Ireland	Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin	3	4	12,000	15,000
Italy	7Pines Resort Sardinia	7	8	30,000	40,000
Italy	Ca’ Sagredo Hotel	7	8	30,000	40,000
Italy	Grand Hotel Cocumella	7	8	30,000	40,000
Italy	Grand Hotel Victoria Concept and Spa	6	7	25,000	30,000
Italy	Hotel D’Inghilterra	6	7	25,000	30,000
Italy	La Villa del Re	7	8	30,000	40,000
Italy	Margutta 19	7	8	30,000	40,000
Italy	Palm Suite	6	7	25,000	30,000
Italy	Park Hotel ai Cappuccini	4	5	15,000	20,000
Italy	The Gray	6	7	25,000	30,000
Italy	Villa di Piazzano	6	7	25,000	30,000
Italy	Villa Spalletti Trivelli	7	8	30,000	40,000
Montenegro	Boutique Hotel Villa Geba	7	8	30,000	40,000
Netherlands	Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport	1	2	5,000	8,000
Netherlands	Hyatt Regency Amsterdam	4	5	15,000	20,000
Portugal	The Lumiares Hotel and Spa	6	7	25,000	30,000
Spain	Can Ferrereta	6	7	25,000	30,000
Spain	El Lodge Ski and Spa	7	8	30,000	40,000
Spain	Nobu Hotel Marbella	7	8	30,000	40,000
Spain	Thompson Madrid	4	5	15,000	20,000
Sweden	Story Hotel Riddargatan	2	3	8,000	12,000
Switzerland	Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola	7	8	30,000	40,000
Switzerland	Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt	6	7	25,000	30,000
Switzerland	Park Hyatt Zurich	7	8	30,000	40,000
Switzerland	Villa Orselina	7	8	30,000	40,000
Switzerland	Wellnesshotel Golf Panorama	3	4	12,000	15,000
Türkiye	Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul	2	3	8,000	12,000
United Kingdom	Andaz London Liverpool Street	5	6	20,000	25,000
United Kingdom	The Franklin	6	7	25,000	30,000

Hotels Decreasing

Hotel	Country	Current Category	New Category	Current Standard Award Price	New Standard Award Price
Austria	Hotel Das Tyrol	5	4	20,000	15,000
Austria	Hotel Goldgasse	6	5	25,000	20,000
Austria	Kristiania Lech	8	7	40,000	30,000
Belgium	De Witte Lelie	6	5	25,000	20,000
Croatia	Boutique Hotel Alhambra	7	6	30,000	25,000
Croatia	D-Resort Sibenik	6	5	25,000	20,000
Croatia	Hotel Vestibul Palace	6	5	25,000	20,000
Croatia	San Canzian Village & Hotel	6	5	25,000	20,000
Cyprus	Columbia Beach Resort	7	6	30,000	25,000
Estonia	Pädaste Manor	6	5	25,000	20,000
France	Château de Fère Hotel & Spa	5	4	20,000	15,000
France	Château Le Cagnard	5	4	20,000	15,000
France	Domaine des Etangs	8	7	40,000	30,000
France	Domaine Misincu	7	6	30,000	25,000
France	Hotel & Spa des Pecheurs	8	7	40,000	30,000
France	Hotel des Gouverneurs	5	4	20,000	15,000
France	Hôtel Juana	6	5	25,000	20,000
France	Hotel La Roya	6	5	25,000	20,000
France	Hôtel Le Pashmina Le Refuge	8	7	40,000	30,000
France	Hyatt House Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport	2	1	8,000	5,000
France	Le Domaine d’Ablon	8	7	40,000	30,000
France	Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa	6	5	25,000	20,000
France	Les Bories	6	5	25,000	20,000
France	Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa	7	6	30,000	25,000
France	UP- Ultimate Provence Hotel	6	5	25,000	20,000
Germany	Breidenbacher Hof	6	5	25,000	20,000
Germany	Hyatt Regency Cologne	5	4	20,000	15,000
Germany	Schlosshotel Kronberg	4	3	15,000	12,000
Greece	100 Rizes Seaside Resort	4	3	15,000	12,000
Greece	Eagles Villas	8	7	40,000	30,000
Greece	Euphoria Retreat	6	5	25,000	20,000
Greece	MarBella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas	6	5	25,000	20,000
Greece	Rodos Park Suites & Spa	5	4	20,000	15,000
Greece	St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas	8	7	40,000	30,000
Ireland	The Lansdowne Kenmare	4	3	15,000	12,000
Italy	Albergo Pietrasanta	6	5	25,000	20,000
Italy	Alpin Royal	6	5	25,000	20,000
Italy	Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà	6	5	25,000	20,000
Italy	Donna Carmela Resort and Lodges	6	5	25,000	20,000
Italy	Grand Hotel Angiolieri	6	5	25,000	20,000
Italy	Praia Art Resort	6	5	25,000	20,000
Italy	Sikelia	7	6	30,000	25,000
Italy	Susafa	6	5	25,000	20,000
Italy	Villa La Madonna	6	5	25,000	20,000
Lithuania	Esperanza Resort & Spa	5	4	20,000	15,000
Malta	Casa Ellul	6	5	25,000	20,000
Portugal	Palácio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Wellness	5	4	20,000	15,000
Portugal	Quinta da Casa Branca	5	4	20,000	15,000
Spain	Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel & Organic Farm	5	4	20,000	15,000
Spain	Torre del Marques	6	5	25,000	20,000
Switzerland	Ambassador Zürich	6	5	25,000	20,000
Switzerland	Crans Ambassador	7	6	30,000	25,000
Switzerland	Eastwest Hotel	5	4	20,000	15,000
Türkiye	D-Resort Göcek	5	4	20,000	15,000
United Kingdom	Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa	6	5	25,000	20,000
United Kingdom	Ashdown Park Hotel	5	4	20,000	15,000
United Kingdom	Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa	4	3	15,000	12,000
United Kingdom	Cromlix	7	6	30,000	25,000
United Kingdom	Crossbasket Castle	6	5	25,000	20,000
United Kingdom	Dormy House Hotel	6	5	25,000	20,000
United Kingdom	Flemings Mayfair	6	5	25,000	20,000
United Kingdom	Foxhill Manor	7	6	30,000	25,000
United Kingdom	Greywalls Hotel	7	6	30,000	25,000
United Kingdom	Grove of Narberth	5	4	20,000	15,000
United Kingdom	Homewood	5	4	20,000	15,000
United Kingdom	Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Island	7	6	30,000	25,000
United Kingdom	Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa	4	3	15,000	12,000
United Kingdom	Monkey Island Estate	6	5	25,000	20,000
United Kingdom	Stock Exchange Hotel	5	4	20,000	15,000
United Kingdom	Stoke Park	5	4	20,000	15,000
United Kingdom	The Arden Hotel	4	3	15,000	12,000
United Kingdom	The Greenway Hotel & Spa	4	3	15,000	12,000
United Kingdom	The Mitre Hotel	6	5	25,000	20,000
United Kingdom	The Retreat at Elcot Park	5	4	20,000	15,000

Final Thoughts

This is, without a doubt, a significant devaluation. If you like to redeem your points at top-tier luxury properties, this move will no doubt hurt, as hotels moving from Category 7 to 8 will soon cost 33% more points!

Further, many of the go-to Category 4 “sweet spots” for redeeming free night certificates have been removed. Perhaps most painful of all is that many of the best all-inclusive properties are increasing by a whopping 60% or more!

If you’re sitting on a stash of World of Hyatt points (or Chase Ultimate Rewards points) and you’re interested in booking a stay at some of these hotels before they increase in price, make sure you do so before March 28, 2023, when the changes become final.

2 comments

Charlie February 17, 2022
Without a doubt moving properties from Group 7 to 8 will be seen as a disaster by some but moving the Hyatt Regency Dubai down from Group 2 to 1 is too good for words. It is an absolutely superb hotel and to be able to say there for just 5,000 points is too good for words. There are a number of wonderful Hyatt properties in Eastern Europe which are, or will be in Group 1. Visit them, it will be well worth your while!
- Katie Seemann February 17, 2022
  Hi Charlie,
  Yes, there are definitely some bright spots among these changes!

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