Note: My apologies, I made a mistake! The current SUB for Hyatt is at 30,000 points (after spending $3k in 3 months) thank you for those who corrected me 😊
I have had Ritz card for a while and just got hyatt card earlier this year. Have not had a chance to use free night award. Ritz has been nice. Problem is that when you stay at the ritz, you end up spending a lot even if room cost is free
Hyatt probably easier to us 1-4 category but less properties. I heard Choice has come nice hotels out the country also. Hilton has some nice elevated offers too!
The Hyatt bonus info you gave is incorrect. Here is what the website says: 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.** Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Points, on up to $15,000 spent.**
I have both and found that Hyatt points can be harder to use due to the hotel not taking points and only cash. Similar to what you mentioned in Japan during golden week. With Marriott it can be hard finding a hotel under 35k forcing you to use extra points to cover the difference. That said, I’ve had the cards for about 3-4 years and I’ve been able to use the certificate every year for both.
Highly recommend going to Palacio del Inka if you’re going to Cusco, Peru; everything from the food and ambience is amazing as it used to be a 500-year-old mansion! I don’t if he still has a restaurant there, but when I went Virgilio Martinez (owner of the best restaurant in the world CENTRAL) used to also serve his amazing food in that location. I would also recommend looking through the Chase Travel portal for only this particular case because last time I checked they had discounted rates w/ breakfast, and even worth less with Chase points! Hope you guys can check this place out! P.S.: I also wanted to see if any of the two hotels had a brand in Machu Picchu, but unfortunately it’s only an off-chain hotel.
What are your thoughts on owning multiple credit cards? I already have the Hyatt and the Marriott Bonvoy credit cards, but I’m looking into possibly getting the Hilton Surpass card due to the elevated offer right now. Is that too many? Any thoughts and advice is appreciated.
If I can provide some feedback for Peru, the Marriotts in Cusco are amazing. I stayed 5 night at Tambo del Inka and 3 nights at JW Marriott Cusco all on points with Platinum status. Was upgraded to a suite at both and the free breakfast was unbelievable.
Note: My apologies, I made a mistake! The current SUB for Hyatt is at 30,000 points (after spending $3k in 3 months) thank you for those who corrected me 😊
These certificates sound good on paper, but oftentimes hotels play games and have a lot of blackout dates.
If your comparing these two low tier cards its hyatt for the win. But the ritz and brilliant marriott cards fnc’s are better then the woh fnc’s.
I have had Ritz card for a while and just got hyatt card earlier this year. Have not had a chance to use free night award. Ritz has been nice. Problem is that when you stay at the ritz, you end up spending a lot even if room cost is free
Yep, and you pay resort fees as well!
Hope you had an amazing trip in Taiwan, quite a surprise to see my hometown showed up in your video =)
Hyatt probably easier to us 1-4 category but less properties. I heard Choice has come nice hotels out the country also. Hilton has some nice elevated offers too!
The Hyatt bonus info you gave is incorrect. Here is what the website says:
30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.** Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Points, on up to $15,000 spent.**
Thank you for the correction!
I have both and found that Hyatt points can be harder to use due to the hotel not taking points and only cash. Similar to what you mentioned in Japan during golden week.
With Marriott it can be hard finding a hotel under 35k forcing you to use extra points to cover the difference.
That said, I’ve had the cards for about 3-4 years and I’ve been able to use the certificate every year for both.
Right, I didn’t realize this happens frequently with Hyatt not taking points! both have their pros and cons
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Highly recommend going to Palacio del Inka if you’re going to Cusco, Peru; everything from the food and ambience is amazing as it used to be a 500-year-old mansion! I don’t if he still has a restaurant there, but when I went Virgilio Martinez (owner of the best restaurant in the world CENTRAL) used to also serve his amazing food in that location.
I would also recommend looking through the Chase Travel portal for only this particular case because last time I checked they had discounted rates w/ breakfast, and even worth less with Chase points! Hope you guys can check this place out!
P.S.: I also wanted to see if any of the two hotels had a brand in Machu Picchu, but unfortunately it’s only an off-chain hotel.
Ooo thanks for the tip! I’ll check it out 😄 sounds so fun!!
What are your thoughts on owning multiple credit cards? I already have the Hyatt and the Marriott Bonvoy credit cards, but I’m looking into possibly getting the Hilton Surpass card due to the elevated offer right now. Is that too many? Any thoughts and advice is appreciated.
Great job on TH-cam ❤
If I can provide some feedback for Peru, the Marriotts in Cusco are amazing. I stayed 5 night at Tambo del Inka and 3 nights at JW Marriott Cusco all on points with Platinum status. Was upgraded to a suite at both and the free breakfast was unbelievable.
Thank you!! 🙏
I have a Hilton Surpass card with $150 fee. What do you think about the Marriott Bold if i wanted to expand out but not pay another annual fee.
Can you use any of these points for cash back or statement credits? Hyatt or Marriott Chase cards I am referring to
The sign up bonus you mentioned is incorrect
Thank you for pointing it out!