Optimizing Hotel Stays with Hyatt Prive: How to Get the Elite Experience & Make Yourself a VIP

Written By Randy | The Family Travel Guy

Ultimate Guide to the Hyatt Prive Program: How to Get the Elite Experience & Make Yourself a VIP 

Hyatt Prive is an exclusive travel advisor only program that was introduced in 2018, enabling select travel agencies to provide unique benefits to their clients who make their Hyatt bookings through them. 

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

This program operates similarly to other invitation-only programs such as Marriott STARS, Marriott Luminous, Rosewood Elite Partner, Hilton Impresario, and more. 

Member travel agencies within these programs have the privilege of offering their clients exceptional perks and amenities akin to those enjoyed by travelers with hotel elite status.  And even if you have hotel elite status that unlocks great value-added benefits, Hyatt Prive can still go above and beyond providing special offers and even better value-added benefits (or combine the best of both!).

The Family Travel Guy is a Virtuoso affiliated Travel Advisor and is able to offer Hyatt Prive benefits to clients staying at eligible Hyatt brands.

What are Hyatt Prive Benefits?

  • Benefits can vary by hotel, but Hyatt Prive benefits include 
    • Welcome Amenity & Welcome Letter
    • Breakfast for Two: Guests will receive daily complimentary full breakfast at a hotel restaurant for up to two guests.
    • Property Credit: Valid for certain incidentals during the stay. Amount varies by hotel.
    • Room Upgrade Priority
    • Connecting Rooms Priority
    • Early Check-In Priority
    • Late Checkout Priority
  • There are also exclusive promotions only available to Hyatt Prive advisors that can include free nights, extra hotel credit and more.  These promotions can vary depending on the hotel.

How to Book a Hyatt Prive Rate?

  • Hyatt Prive rates can only be booked by eligible travel advisors who have access to the program.  You can contact me, The Family Travel Guy, if you have a hotel booking request for Hyatt Prive. 
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Is There a Minimum Stay Requirement?

  • Some Hyatt brands have minimum stay requirements to qualify for Prive benefits
    • No Minimum at Park Hyatt, Miraval, Andaz, Thompson Hotels
    • Two Night Minimum at Alila, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, JdV by Hyatt
    • Three Night Minimum at Ziva, Zilara

    What Rates Qualify for Hyatt Prive?

    • In most cases, the “Best Available Rate” or "Flexible/Standard Rate" needs to be booked in order to gain access to Hyatt Prive benefits.  
    • You can't combine rates or use other discounted rates or use points to book your stay.

      Can Existing Reservations Get Hyatt Prive Benefits?

      • If you made a reservation and paid using an eligible flexible/standard rate, you may be able to get Hyatt Prive benefits added to your existing reservation.  In these cases, reach out to me and I can see what your options are.  

      Is Hyatt Prive Similar to Having Elite Status in World of Hyatt (Globalist Status)? 

      • Yes - but without the requirements needed for elite status!  
      • If you don't travel extensively for business or leisure and can't reach the requirements needed for World of Hyatt Globalist Status, you can book a Hyatt Prive rate and make yourself a VIP!  
      Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

      What Brands are Included in Hyatt Prive?

      • Park Hyatt
      • Miraval
      • Andaz
      • Alila
      • The Unbound Collection
      • Grand Hyatt
      • Thompson Hotels
      • Destination by Hyatt
      • Hyatt Regency
      • Hyatt Centric
      • JdV by Hyatt
      • Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva

      Which Hotels Participate in Hyatt Prive?

      As of June 2023, these are the Hyatt hotels that are a part of Hyatt Prive, broken down by region.

      United States & Canada

      Caribbean & Latin America

      Europe

      Africa & Middle East

      Asia

      Australia & Pacific

      Summary

      Hyatt Prive is a great program for discerning travelers to enjoy VIP value-added benefits without needing to necessarily achieve elite hotel status in the World of Hyatt program.

      Hyatt Prive benefits like the daily breakfast, hotel credits, welcome amenities, room upgrades, and special offers can help elevate your next family vacation. 

      Randy | The Family Travel Guy
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