Hyatt Gold Passport Hotel Reward Changes and new Diamond Benefits

Hyatt Gold Passport is changing the required amount of points for reward nights at 43 of their hotels. The changes which are effective September 1, 2011 see 25 hotels increase their award category while another 18 will go down.

Along with these changes Hyatt Gold Passport has made the following changes to their Diamond elite level:

– Late Check out extended to 4pm (previously 2pm)

– Nightly Room Refresh

– New Welcome Amenity: Diamond members can now enjoy a new welcome amenity at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites hotels. Diamond members can now enjoy a complimentary beverage (including alcohol except where prohibited by law) at Hyatt Place and a USD$5 credit at the Guest Market at Hyatt Summerfield Suites hotels, or, members can continue to choose 500 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points as their amenity for stays at either brand.

Thanks to Loyalty Traveler for the info