Want a lifetime of top-tier elite benefits without having to earn status each year? World of Hyatt rewards their most loyal elite members with Lifetime Globalist status, allowing you to enjoy all the benefits of their highest elite-level.
This guide will detail how to earn Lifetime Globalist, all of its benefits, and what counts and doesn’t count towards lifetime status.
How to Earn Lifetime Globalist Elite Status
To earn Hyatt Lifetime Globalist status, you need to earn 1,000,000 base points over the life of your World of Hyatt account.
Hyatt awards base points at a rate of 5 points per dollar spent on room rates, dining purchases, spa treatments, and other eligible expenses at participating hotels. Amounts spent on taxes and fees are excluded.
You would need to spend the equivalent of $200,000 with Hyatt to obtain lifetime Globalist status.
If you were to meet the minimum requirements of Hyatt Globalist of 100,000 Base Points each year, it would take you over 10 years! Or if you meet the minimum requirements of Hyatt Explorist of 50,000 Base Points, it would take you 20 years!
What Doesn't Count Towards Lifetime Globalist
It is important to understand what does not count toward Hyatt Lifetime Globalist status:
- Spending on Hyatt credit cards such as the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card or World of Hyatt Credit Card.
- Elite bonus multipliers.
- Points transfers, including from Bilt Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards.
- World of Hyatt promotions.
- Points purchases.
- Meeting planner rewards.
Hyatt Globalist Benefits
World of Hyatt Globalist elite members enjoy these benefits: 30% Points Bonus: Globalist members earn 6.5 points per dollar (a 30% bonus) when staying at Hyatt properties. Room Upgrades: Globalist members receive space-available upgrades to the best available room, including standard suites and rooms with Club access. Premium, Specialty, Premier, Presidential, Diplomatic, and other suites other than Standard Suites are not included in this benefit. Free Breakfast: Globalists will receive complimentary access to the Club lounge if available. If a hotel doesn’t have a Club lounge, then Globalist will receive daily complimentary full breakfast (which includes one entrée or standard breakfast buffet, juice, and coffee, as well as tax, gratuity and service charges) for each registered guest in the room, up to a maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children. Milestone Rewards: Hyatt rewards its members with Milestone Rewards for every 10 nights they earn above 20 nights or 35,000 base points each year. Benefits include extra points, experience credit, Guest of Honor awards (gift of elite status for stay), suite upgrades, and more. Late Checkout: Enjoy a 4:00 PM late checkout at most participating hotel brands. Free Parking on Awards: Globalists receive free parking when redeeming their points for hotel stays. Bottled Water: Globalist members receive a complimentary bottle of water for each day at participating locations. Priority Access: If a Globalist attempts to check in at a hotel and the room is unavailable, Globalist members will be offered the first room of that category that becomes available. 48-Hour Guaranteed Rooms: Globalists will be guaranteed at room at Hyatt Hotels when making a paid reservation at least 48 hours before arrival. However, the guarantee is not valid during any period of extraordinary demand and subject to blackout dates by the hotel. American Airlines Bonus: Elite members can earn 1 World of Hyatt bonus point for every $1 spent on American Airlines when you link your accounts. Other Benefits: Premium high-speed internet, dedicated elite check-in area, special reservation phone line, waived resort fees on free night awards, and room booking discount.
How to Check Your Progress
There is no easy way to check your progress towards Lifetime Globalist status, but you can view your progress on your monthly account statement that Hyatt sends out each month.
The Verdict
Earning a lifetime World of Hyatt Globalist status is no easy feat. It requires dedication, consistency, and a significant amount of spending. However, the benefits of achieving this status are well worth the effort.
