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Wow, this has gotten confusing. I apologize for interrupting you with yet another update on this.
A few days ago, I reported that the new Hyatt Place Long Island City was listed as a category 2 hotel, that award bookings were available for 8,000 points, and those award stays were one bedroom suites rather than standard rooms (see, POST).
The following day, I reported that all award bookings were now blocked, and that the hotel was no longer listed as a category 2 hotel or any category, for that matter (see, POST).
This was the message that would appear when I clicked “show World of Hyatt Points & Awards” regardless of the date.
Both yesterday, and again today, I phoned Hyatt. I was told on both occasions that – on their end – the hotel is still listed as a category 2 and there is plenty of award availability. I went so far as to ask the representatives to do mock bookings, and on each occasion, I was informed that the booking was possible (although for a standard room, not a suite).
I asked if someone wanted to book an award stay should they phone World of Hyatt. I was told Yes they should phone Hyatt.
What do I think? I think the matter is in flux. I still believe the category will change, but at least for the moment, you can book an award stay at the hotel for 8,000 World of Hyatt points by phoning Hyatt.
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I had a similar experience today looking at a category 4 Hyatt that was showing award availability just last week. Got the same “The special offer/rate you have selected…” message.
Based on the $$ rates I could see, this one may be on its way to a higher category, too. I didn’t call, but as soon as I can get my act together and finalize flights, I’ll be on the phone. I know HGP Hyatt usually gave advance notice of changes, but I’m not confident about the new WoH.
I totally agree with you = when there’s something funky going on that’s because there’s something in the works. which hotel were you referring to?
Hyatt Centric South Beach, Miami — a good cat 4 [15,000 pts vs $410+ and available for cc free night] in Jan-Feb when the weather here sucks. Called. January wasn’t available on points any mid-week. I could have booked a long week-end in Jan for points or cc freebie, but couldn’t get a full week. I took February. Sorry of the delay in replying.
Also like your Lisbon posts. Cxl’d my trip there 2 years ago. Still yearning
Thanks this post helped me! Booked two rooms for Memorial Day weekend 2018.
did you book online the other day, or by phone today or yesterday?