# The Best Category 1 Hyatt Properties and Award Pricing

_May 28 21:00_

Tags: Dream Nashville, Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Hyatt Regency Wichita, World of Hyatt, World of Hyatt Credit Card, Kansas, Nashville, New York

Guide to Hyatt Category 1 hotels, detailing award costs (3,500-6,500 points) and highlighting properties like Hyatt Regency Wichita and Rochester

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## Summary

Hyatt Category 1 properties allow travelers to book standard rooms for 3,500 points on off-peak nights, 5,000 on standard, and 6,500 on peak nights. Club lounge access rooms range from 5,500 to 8,500 points, while standard suites cost 6,500 to 9,500 points. Premium suites range from 7,000 to 13,000 points. Most top Category 1 properties are international, but U.S. options include Hyatt Place hotels near ATL and the Hyatt Regency Wichita in Kansas, which offers river views and shuttle service. The Hyatt Regency Rochester in New York is also noted for its convention center connection and Globalist parking benefits

Sources add:
• The Points Guy: Best Hyatt Category 4 hotels for free night certificates The best Hyatt Category 4 hotels to maximize your free night award certificates Katie Genter is a digital nomad who has traveled full time since June 2017

## Why it matters

Affects Alaska Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Spans 6 hotel programs (Dream Nashville, Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, Hyatt Place...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.

## What each source adds

- **The Points Guy**: Best Hyatt Category 4 hotels for free night certificates The best Hyatt Category 4 hotels to maximize your free night award certificates Katie Genter is a digital nomad who has traveled full time since June 2017

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/hotel/best-category-1-hyatt-hotels) — The best Category 1 Hyatt properties
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/hotel/best-hyatt-category-4-hotels) — The best Hyatt Category 4 hotels to maximize your free night award certificates

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