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World of Hyatt will introduce a devaluation of its program in May 2026, with increases of up to 67% for certain hotel nights. Category 8 hotels will now cost up to 75,000 points per night, compared to 45,000 points currently at peak season rates.
This complete overhaul of the award chart represents the first major structural change since 2021. Hyatt is moving from a three-tier pricing system (off-peak, standard, peak) to five tiers (Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper and Top), creating price variations of up to 40,000 points per night within the same category.
Prices will vary considerably based on demand, with average increases of 25% to 37.5% compared to current rates. Here is the new award chart compared to the old one:
There are also award charts for the new rates for:
Find all the award charts of the new World of Hyatt rates here, and compare them with the old World of Hyatt award charts available here.
High-end hotels in popular destinations will be most impacted. The Park Hyatt Kyoto, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, and Andaz Costa Rica could reach 75,000 points per night during high-demand periods. Properties located in year-round markets like Hawaii are likely to be priced at the Upper and Top levels almost permanently.
Hyatt imposes no limit on the number of nights that can be priced at the Top level and does not guarantee a minimum number of nights at the Lowest rate. This flexibility will allow hotels to adjust their prices based on demand, essentially creating a disguised dynamic pricing system.
Good news: free night certificates (available with U.S. credit cards or for those who achieve Elite status) will retain their current value. Category 1-4 and Category 1-7 certificates will remain valid in their respective categories, even at the new Top rates. This potentially increases their value by up to 25,000 points for a Category 1-4 certificate and 55,000 points for a Category 1-7 certificate.
Suite upgrades will also remain valid under the same conditions as currently, as long as a standard suite is available.
The changes will apply to reservations made starting May 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). Here is the complete timeline:
Book your future stays immediately at current rates. Reservations made before May 2026 will retain their original price, even for stays after that date. Focus particularly on:
Despite this devaluation, World of Hyatt points retain superior value. With a value of 2.4 cents CAD per Hyatt point versus 0.9 cents for Marriott, a Category 5 stay will cost the equivalent of $360 to $840 CAD in Hyatt points, compared to smaller variations at Marriott despite their dynamic pricing.
That said, as we demonstrate in our article Our Best Marriott Bonvoy Point Redemptions, it is often possible to achieve value well beyond 0.9 cents for Marriott Bonvoy hotels. For Canadians, it is easier to accumulate Marriott Bonvoy points quickly thanks to numerous earning opportunities with credit cards:
In contrast, accumulating World of Hyatt points for Canadians mainly involves hotel stays or purchasing World of Hyatt points (especially during promotional periods).
The World of Hyatt devaluation in May 2026 represents a major change that will particularly affect Canadian members who value and use this program. With increases of up to 67%, it is crucial to plan your point redemptions before these changes. Nevertheless, Hyatt maintains some transparency with its published chart, unlike its competitors. Free night certificate holders and elite members will benefit from some advantages, but the overall trend remains a significant devaluation that will gradually align with industry practices.
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