# World of Hyatt Award Category Changes Effective May 20, 2026

_Apr 24 20:10_

Tags: Andaz, Dream, Hotel du Louvre, Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt, The Standard, World of Hyatt, London

World of Hyatt is adjusting its award category chart, with changes taking effect on May 20, 2026. Members should review affected properties to plan redemptions before prices shift

## Summary

World of Hyatt has announced changes to its award category chart, which will go into effect on May 20, 2026. These adjustments will alter the number of points required for standard award stays at various properties. Frequent flyers should check the updated category assignments for their desired destinations to determine if current bookings offer better value or if waiting for the new chart is advantageous

Sources add:
• One Mile at a Time: World Of Hyatt 2026 Hotel Category Changes: 136 Properties Impacted We know that as of May 20, 2026, World of Hyatt is completely overhauling award pricing , by introducing a new five tier award chart (compared to the…
• LoyaltyLobby: World of Hyatt members are hit with a double devaluation this year on May 20, 2026, as not only are the yearly award category changes taking place, but the move to more dynamic awards is also being rolled out

## Why it matters

Affects 5 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Emirates...). Spans 14 hotel programs (Alila, Andaz, Choice Privileges...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.

## What each source adds

- **One Mile at a Time**: World Of Hyatt 2026 Hotel Category Changes: 136 Properties Impacted We know that as of May 20, 2026, World of Hyatt is completely overhauling award pricing , by introducing a new five tier award chart (compared to the…
- **LoyaltyLobby**: World of Hyatt members are hit with a double devaluation this year on May 20, 2026, as not only are the yearly award category changes taking place, but the move to more dynamic awards is also being rolled out

## Sources cited

- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/news/world-of-hyatt/hyatt-category-changes?pubDate=2026-04-24) — World of Hyatt Category Changes for 2026: What to Book Before Award Prices Change on May 20
- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/world-of-hyatt-hotel-category-changes) — World Of Hyatt 2026 Hotel Category Changes: 136 Properties Impacted
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/24/hyatt-award-category-changes-dynamic-awards-live-on-may-20-2026?omhide=true) — Hyatt Award Category Changes & “Dynamic” Awards Live On May 20, 2026

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