World of Hyatt Category Changes
Complete breakdown of every hotel shifting categories
Effective May 20, 2026At a Glance
Total Changes
136
hotels shifting categories
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Moving Up
112
will cost more points
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Moving Down
24
will cost fewer points
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Certificate Impact
19
14 lose Cat 1–4 · 5 lose Cat 1–7
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Key Takeaways
Budget stays are costing more
81% of changes are in Classics and Essentials, the two most affordable tiers
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China redemptions just got better
9 properties decreasing, including Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt resorts
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Japan gets even more expensive
4 mid- and lower-tier Hyatts going up — making Japan one of the priciest places to redeem
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Fewer options for cheap elite nights
39 hotels moving from Cat 1 to Cat 2, shrinking the cheapest tier
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Florida trips will cost more points
11 increases, mostly Orlando and Tampa properties going Cat 2 to 3
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9 hotels changed two years running
These properties shifted categories in both 2025 and 2026 — some on a streak, one reversed
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All Changes
Showing 25 of 136 hotels| Hotel | Location | Type | Category | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt House Anchorage | AlaskaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 3 → 4 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Tucson-Central | ArizonaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 1 → 2 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica | CaliforniaUnited States | ClassicsGrand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination, Hyatt Centric, Vacation Club, Hyatt | 6 → 5 | ↓ -1 |
| Andaz West Hollywood | CaliforniaUnited States | LifestyleAndaz, Thompson, The Standard, Dream, Breathless, JdV, Bunkhouse, Me and All | 6 → 5 | ↓ -1 |
| Hotel Figueroa Max's PickOne to book before May 20, 2026Certificate ImpactCat 1–4 free night certificate will no longer apply here | CaliforniaUnited States | LuxuryPark Hyatt, Alila, Miraval, Impression, Unbound Collection | 4 → 5 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Santa Barbara | CaliforniaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 6 → 5 | ↓ -1 |
| The Laurel Inn | CaliforniaUnited States | LifestyleAndaz, Thompson, The Standard, Dream, Breathless, JdV, Bunkhouse, Me and All | 5 → 6 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Certificate ImpactCat 1–4 free night certificate will no longer apply here | CaliforniaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 4 → 5 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver | ColoradoUnited States | ClassicsGrand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination, Hyatt Centric, Vacation Club, Hyatt | 4 → 3 | ↓ -1 |
| Hyatt Regency Greenwich | ConnecticutUnited States | ClassicsGrand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination, Hyatt Centric, Vacation Club, Hyatt | 3 → 4 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Certificate ImpactCat 1–4 free night certificate will no longer apply here | FloridaUnited States | ClassicsGrand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination, Hyatt Centric, Vacation Club, Hyatt | 4 → 5 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Certificate ImpactCat 1–4 free night certificate will no longer apply here | FloridaUnited States | ClassicsGrand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination, Hyatt Centric, Vacation Club, Hyatt | 4 → 5 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt House Orlando International | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Orlando/I-Drive/Convention Center | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Across From Universal Orlando Resort Max's PickOne to book before May 20, 2026 | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens Max's PickOne to book before May 20, 2026 | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Lakeland Center | FloridaUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort Max's PickOne to book before May 20, 2026Certificate ImpactCat 1–4 free night certificate will no longer apply here | FloridaUnited States | ClassicsGrand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination, Hyatt Centric, Vacation Club, Hyatt | 4 → 5 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago | IllinoisUnited States | ClassicsGrand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination, Hyatt Centric, Vacation Club, Hyatt | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt House Chicago / Oak Brook | IllinoisUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 2 → 3 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place Chicago/Schaumburg | IllinoisUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 1 → 2 | ↑ +1 |
| Hyatt Place at Wichita State University | KansasUnited States | EssentialsCaption, Unscripted, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Studios, Select, UrCove | 1 → 2 | ↑ +1 |