Hyatt Globalists can park for free with their award

There’s no secret World of Hyatt top The state of globalization comes with many perks. Popular benefits include standard suite upgrades (subject to availability), full breakfast for checked-in guests (up to two adults and two children), complimentary resort fees, and late check-out at 4 p.m.

But here’s one of my favorite Globalist benefits that you might not know about: free parking with your prize.

Today, we’ll look at what you need to know about this perk so you can bring your car for free on your next stay.

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Parking is free during your stay with rewards

According to World of Hyatt Terms and Conditions“Globalists receive free parking at participating Hyatt hotels or resorts on nights where Globalists receive a Free Night Award.”

This means that the free parking benefit is only valid when exchange points for room or stay on one Type 1-4 or Free night certificate types 1-7 at participating properties. You are responsible for parking fees if you book your room rate in cash.

The terms and conditions state: “The free parking benefit is valid at Hyatt hotels or resorts that provide parking, provided that parking fees at such hotel or resort may be charged to the guest’s room/category bill”.

This is an important point. If the hotel does not list parking fees on your record (i.e. you must pay the parking lot or valet directly), Hyatt will not cover your parking fees. I recommend calling the hotel before arriving to confirm whether Globalists will receive free parking during award stays.

The terms and conditions also state that this benefit is valid for both valet parking and self-parking if the hotel offers both.

Finally, the free parking benefit does not apply to vacation ownership properties.

How to maximize this benefit

Free parking can be a significant savings, especially in expensive cities. Overnight parking at Grand Hyatt San Francisco it costs $62.70 for self-parking or $90.06 for valet parking while in the lot. Park Hyatt New Yorkyou’ll have to spend $90 on a valet or park yourself.

I redeemed 17,000 points (off-peak category 5 rate) to stay Park Hyatt Washington DCto avoid a room bill of up to $422.17. I was satisfied with redeeming World of Hyatt points at 2.5 cents each, about 40% more TPG’s valuation as of October 2024 is 1.7 cents each.

But at Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, I rented a car. Parking at this property is $59 per night, so the free parking benefit stretched my points even further – to the tune of 2.8 cents per point.

Guests who park at Park Hyatt Washington DC also receive free electric vehicle charging.

Since I found a plug-in hybrid in the National Car Rental executive aisle at Dulles, the hotel was willing to charge me for my rental car between trips—a greener, convenient, and affordable way to drive. Save money at the gas station.

How to qualify for Globalist status

You must hold Globalist status to enjoy free parking privileges during award stays. Here’s a look at how qualify for globalization status this year:

• 60-night stay qualifies or
• Earn 100,000 base points

If you keep Hyatt World Credit Card, you earn five elite nights toward Hyatt status. World of Hyatt cardholders earn two elite nights for every $5,000 spent on qualifying purchases.

This card currently offers new applicants earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first months of account opening. Plus, get up to 30,000 bonus points by earning a total of 2 bonus points for every $1 spent in the first six months from account opening on purchases that typically earn 1 bonus point on spending up to up to $15,000, making this a great product even if you don’t plan on going global.

You’ll also receive a free night certificate valid at any Category 1-4 property (when spending $15,000 in a calendar year), and a free night certificate you earn only when maintain your account. And yes, Globalists are entitled to free parking at a qualified facility with these certifications.

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Bottom line

Parking fees are going up, but as a Globalist, both you and your car can sleep for free. Confirm that your hotel offers free parking to Globalists during award stays. Up to now I have not found any hotel that does not participate in this benefit.

The next time you redeem Hyatt points, include parking fees in your redemption. In my case, this perk makes a sweet deal that much sweeter.