Is Hyatt's 25% Points Discount Worth Your Money?

World of Hyatt has launched their latest points sale, offering a 25% discount when purchasing 5,000 or more points through April 14, 2025. But is this deal worth considering for UK travelers? Let's break down the numbers and see where the value lies.

The Offer Details

• 25% discount when buying 5,000+ Hyatt points

• Valid until April 14, 2025

• Maximum purchase of 55,000 points per calendar year

• Points post within 48 hours

• Must be a World of Hyatt member for at least 60 days to participate

Crunching the Numbers

With the 25% discount, here's what you're looking at:

• 5,000 points = $97.50 (approximately £77)

• Cost per point = 1.95 cents (roughly 1.54p)

The Downsides

Remember that Hyatt's footprint in Europe is relatively limited compared to Marriott or Hilton. As a UK-based traveler, you'll find the most value when traveling to Asia or North America, where Hyatt has a stronger presence.

My Take

As someone who primarily uses Marriott, I view this Hyatt promotion as situationally valuable. I wouldn't speculatively purchase points, but if you have specific redemptions in mind - particularly at high-end properties in Asia or major US cities - this sale could offer decent savings.

For those new to hotel points, I'd recommend starting with more accessible programs for UK travelers. Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy often provide better overall value for UK-based travelers due to their broader European footprint and more frequent transfer bonuses from credit card partners.

Bottom Line

Buy if: You have specific high-value redemptions planned at luxury Hyatt properties Skip if: You're speculatively collecting points or primarily travel within Europe

Have you taken advantage of previous Hyatt buy points sales? I'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below.