How to save up to 84% – before Hyatt changes everything in May
Everyone's talking about the Hyatt devaluation. Award prices jump as much as 40% in May 2026. The points in your account will buy significantly less hotel – starting then.
That's the news. You've probably heard it.
Here's what most people aren't talking about.
ONE LAST MOVE BEFORE THE DOOR CLOSES
While the travel world mourns what's coming in May, there's still a play on the table. And it expires April 7.
Through April 7,2026, Hyatt is offering a 20% discount on points purchases when you buy at least 5,000 points. That brings the cost down to just 2.08¢ per point.
The play: Buy at today's discounted price. Redeem at current award levels. Before May's new chart takes effect.
That's it. The whole strategy. And it's been quietly delivering 40%, 50%, even 86% savings at many fine properties.
HOW THE MATH WORKS
Hyatt members can purchase up to 55,000 points annually, after 60 days of membership. Need more? Transfer from Chase, pool points with another member, or use FCF's "how to get around the maximum limits strategy."
THE PROPERTIES WORTH YOUR ATTENTION
Here’s every property from our research on this strategy – ranked by savings, highest first. Published rates are World of Hyatt member rates. Points cost is based on current sale pricing at 2.08¢/point. Availability can be both limited and plentiful depending on the property.
Regular Rooms
| Hotel |
Price on Hyatt.com |
Sample Dates |
Normal Rate Per Night |
Points Cost / Night |
Points Cost / Sale |
Savings in $ |
Savings in % |
| Grand Hyatt Deer Valley |
Sample |
December 28, 2026 |
$1,939 |
29,000 |
$1,206 |
$2,671 |
68.88 |
| Hotel 1000 Seattle |
Sample |
March 2, 2027 |
$1,411 |
25,000 |
$1,040 |
$1,783 |
63.16 |
| Grand Hyatt Deer Valley |
Sample |
December 25, 2026 |
$1,535 |
29,000 |
$1,206 |
$1,864 |
60.7 |
| Park Hyatt New York |
Sample |
May 17, 2026 |
$1,710 |
45,000 |
$1,872 |
$1,842 |
49.6 |
| Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros |
Sample |
May 2, 2026 |
$1,010 |
21,000 |
$1,040 |
$981 |
48.54 |
| Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour |
Sample |
May 15, 2026 |
$1,040 |
25,000 |
$1,040 |
$915 |
46.8 |
| Hyatt Centric Park City |
Sample |
December 25, 2026 |
$1,726 |
45,000 |
$1,872 |
$1,580 |
45.77 |
| Grand Hyatt Vail Resort and Spa |
Sample |
December 26, 2026 |
$1,320 |
35,000 |
$1,456 |
$1,185 |
44.87 |
| Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme |
Sample |
November 29, 2026 |
$1,477 |
40,000 |
$1,456 |
$1,291 |
43.69 |
| Park Hyatt Tokyo |
Sample |
May 10, 2026 |
$1,447 |
40,000 |
$1,664 |
$1,231 |
42.52 |
| Alila Napa Valley |
Sample |
May 12, 2026 |
$1,507 |
45,000 |
$1,872 |
$1,253 |
40.1 |
| Thompson Palm Springs |
Sample |
November 26, 2026 |
$859 |
25,000 |
$1,040 |
$679 |
39.5 |
| Park Hyatt Milan |
Sample |
May 7, 2026 |
$1,552 |
45,000 |
$1,872 |
$1,128 |
37.6 |
| Thompson Central Park New York |
Sample |
May 18, 2026 |
$946 |
29,000 |
$1,206 |
$687 |
36.27 |
| Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour |
Sample |
May 27, 2026 |
$800 |
25,000 |
$1,040 |
$560 |
35 |
Suites
| Hotel Name |
Price on Hyatt.com |
Sample dates |
Normal rate Per Night |
Points Cost / Night |
Points Cost / Sale |
Savings in $ |
Savings in % |
| Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Villa |
Sample |
January 10, 2027 |
$2,771 |
35,000 |
$1,456 |
$4,087 |
74% |
| Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Villa |
Sample |
March 26, 2026 |
$2,167 |
30,000 |
$1,248 |
$3,087 |
71% |
| Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa |
Sample |
November 19, 2026 |
$2,436 |
36,000 |
$1,498 |
$3,374 |
69% |
| Park Hyatt Vienna |
Sample |
November 11, 2026 |
$3,928 |
60,000 |
$2,496 |
$5,358 |
68% |
| The Driskill |
Sample |
October 22, 2026 |
$2,843 |
44,000 |
$1,830 |
$3,856 |
68% |
| Park Hyatt Vienna |
Sample |
April 5, 2026 |
$2,999 |
50,000 |
$2,080 |
$3,916 |
65% |
| Hotel Toranomon Hills |
Sample |
March 2, 2027 |
$2,551 |
43,000 |
$1,789 |
$3,313 |
65% |
| Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa |
Sample |
April 11, 2027 |
$2,462 |
44,000 |
$1,830 |
$3,095 |
63% |
| Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa |
Sample |
March 29, 2026 |
$2,376 |
44,000 |
$1,830 |
$2,922 |
61% |
| Park Hyatt Zanzibar |
Sample |
August 4, 2026 |
$2,158 |
40,000 |
$1,664 |
$2,652 |
61% |
| Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas |
Sample |
November 2, 2026 |
$2,337 |
44,000 |
$1,830 |
$2,845 |
61% |
| Alila Mayakoba |
Sample |
April 9, 2027 |
$2,317 |
44,000 |
$1,830 |
$2,805 |
61% |
| Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour |
Sample |
March 28, 2026 |
$2,506 |
48,000 |
$1,997 |
$3,016 |
60% |
| The Georgian |
Sample |
March 1, 2027 |
$2,465 |
50,000 |
$2,080 |
$2,850 |
58% |
| Hotel Toranomon Hills |
Sample |
December 17, 2026 |
$2,119 |
43,000 |
$1,789 |
$2,450 |
58% |
| Park Hyatt Zurich |
Sample |
August 18, 2026 |
$2,959 |
61,000 |
$2,538 |
$3,381 |
57% |
| Alila Ventana Big Sur |
Sample |
May 29, 2026 |
$2,804 |
66,000 |
$2,746 |
$2,863 |
51% |
A FOND FAREWELL
We've featured this strategy several times over the years.
It's been a great way to stay in world-class hotels for a fraction of the cash price. The kind of savings that belong in a story you tell for years.
After May, the math changes. The strategy retires.
How to save up to 84% – before Hyatt changes everything in May
Everyone's talking about the Hyatt devaluation. Award prices jump as much as 40% in May 2026. The points in your account will buy significantly less hotel – starting then.
That's the news. You've probably heard it.
Here's what most people aren't talking about.
