Hyatt Diamond Status Match Frequently Asked Questions
Yesterday the internet exploded when the news came out that Hyatt is matching elites from other programs to their Diamond tier. By now I am sure most of you have probably requested a match, but I know there are a lot of questions so I figured I would post an update with some answers.
Is this a status challenge or match? How many nights do I need to complete?
This is an outright status match. If you are accepted your status will be good through February, 2017. If you want to keep the status past that point, you will be required to complete 25 stays or 50 nights in 2016. The Hyatt credit card will give you 2 stays & 5 nights credit after $20,000 in spend or a total of 5 stays and 10 nights credit after $40,000 in spend.
What programs are being matched and from what levels?
Programs that work for the match to Hyatt Diamond:
- SPG Gold/Platinum
- Hilton Gold/Diamond (One report of Hilton Gold only being matched to Hyatt Platinum.)
- IHG Platinum/Spire (Update: Some reports now that they may only be matching IHG status to Platinum.)
- Marriott Gold/Platinum (I have not seen this confirmed, but it should work.)
Programs that do not work:
- Club Carlson (HT: Frequent Miler for the CC info.)
There are other programs that may work, however I haven’t heard data points from any others.
How do you request a match?
Yesterday it was said you should contact @HyattConcierge on Twitter, but lately they have just been asking people to send an email. Here are the exact instructions given to me from Hyatt regarding how to request a match:
Email goldpassport@hyatt.com with a screen shot showing at least 1 stay within the last 12 months as well as your status with the competitor.
I would also throw in your Hyatt Gold Passport number to make everything go as smoothly as possible!
Are you eligible if you have previously done the Diamond Trial?
I haven’t seen any data points on this. My guess would be yes simply because this is a match, but I would request it either way to see what they say.
How long does it take for the match to take effect?
Hyatt is saying it will take up to 48 hours to match. I am sure they are bombarded with emails to go through, so the longer this deal is active, the longer it will probably take for a response. A few people I know have already heard back and had their status matched.
Do you get the 4 suite upgrades with this match?
Yes! Several people who were matched have confirmed that they have received 4 suite upgrades good through February 29, 2016.
Can an existing Diamond ask to be matched through 2017?
Sure! Why not? I sure as heck asked. I haven’t heard back yet of course. Maybe they haven’t responded because the entire office is on the floor laughing at my email?!?! 🙂
Is this worth doing?
Hyatt Diamond status is very valuable, especially if you are staying at higher end Hyatt properties. At places like Hyatt Place or Hyatt House, it rarely makes a difference. At hotels with a lounge you get access and also are eligible to be upgraded to the best available room excluding suites. I almost always get my 4pm checkout requests granted and I love the food and beverage amenity (think appetizer and bottle of wine) when I am traveling with my wife. In other words, if you are staying at Hyatt properties, then this is worth having!
Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments and I’ll try to update this post as new questions come in.
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Sent email Friday morning and direct message with request and screen shots No reply to date. Very odd.
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The Twitter team is already indicating Platinum only, at least for one Hilton Gold.
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This is the response I received from the twitter page:
IHG Spire Elite is the top tier of IHG and it only matches to Platinum Hyatt? (which I already have)
Hyatt Concierge
That is correct. Currently, that is how the tier match is structured. ^DB
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I direct messaged them and they said IHG Spire Elite and SPG Gold would only match to Platinum. Let’s hope that person was wrong. Still waiting back on the email.
It seems like they may have changed the rules. I know they were matching SPG Gold to Diamond as of last night. Thanks for the data point. Hopefully we’ll know more soon.
Fingers crossed! I also have Hilton Gold so I’ll try every angle if they don’t grant Diamond. I emailed them last night, hopefully before any potential rule changes.
Took about 10 hours for a response to my tweet and they said they would match my MARRIOTT GOLD with Hyatt Diamon. Sent in requested confirmation of status and stays – expect new status within 48 hours. Thanks for the alert on this!
SPG gold will get Hyatt Diamond? So if I have SPG gold from the AmEx Plat card and stay one night somewhere I qualify? doesn’t seem quite right.
It worked for me. I got a DM from Hyatt today confirming my Diamond status. I have SPG Gold from Amex Platinum.
I finally heard back from Hyatt and was only offered Platinum for Hilton Gold. I had also mentioned I was Club Carlson Gold and Kimpton Inner Circle. But, Hilton was the only program they mentioned matching. And they wanted a screenshot of my tier level with evidence of one night stay at Hilton.
Gold for Platinum? Not worth it, Common Hyatt, you should match IHG platinum and hilton gold to diamond. Platinum at Gold Passport is worth NOTHING and u can get with 15 stays or so.
Yeah. I’m not even going to bother. Just lost Marriott Gold this month. Wonder how that would’ve matched.
Simple, then don’t do it. Problem solved.
@Shawn –
In reference to: “Can an existing Diamond ask to be matched through 2017?”
You mean through the entire 2017 calendar year? so I would not need to re-qualify in 2016?
Hi Shawn,
Do you know if the min of 1 stay in the past 12 months is with Hyatt or with the competing brands in order to qualify?
Thanks
Leonardo
As far as I understand, it is 1 stay with the competitor. Here is the exact language they used, ” Email goldpassport@hyatt.com with a screen shot showing at least 1 stay within the last 12 months as well as your status with the competitor.”
Thanks for the detailed info. I sent my request late last night, but wasn’t sure if IHG Plat would qualify. Fingers crossed.