Hyatt award categories change May 20
Hyatt award chart changes: what travelers should know
World of Hyatt is preparing to shift 136 Hyatt hotels and resorts into new award categories on May 20. For loyalty members, the change matters because it can raise or lower the number of points needed for specific properties, affecting award redemptions and how much flexibility you’ll have with your points balance.
What the change affects
- 136 properties at Hyatt will move categories, meaning award pricing can change.
- The upcoming dates of the category movements have been a key piece of info for World of Hyatt loyalists waiting on the details.
How to respond as a member
Because the specific direction of movement wasn’t provided in the story summary (i.e., which hotels go up vs. down), the most practical approach is to treat this as a “check before you book” moment:
- Review your target hotels now. If you have a property you want to visit around the change window, check current point costs.
- Compare with flexibility dates. If you can shift your travel dates, you may find better redemption pricing before or after the move.
- Consider award shopping in advance. If a category increases, late bookings can mean paying more points than expected.
Why it matters
Award chart updates directly affect how far your points go. Even if you don’t plan to travel immediately, the category shift can influence which redemptions you should prioritize—especially if you rely on points for higher-cost stays.
If you’re a Hyatt regular, the May 20 timing is the anchor date to plan around.