Discover 30 new Hyatt hotels where you can earn an extra 500 points for each night of your stay.

I had the chance to stay at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton shortly after it opened in 2021. Upon checking my account after my visit, I was pleasantly surprised to see an "opening bonus" of 2,000 points. It reminded me that Hyatt gives 500 bonus points per night for stays at their new hotels.

I benefited from this offer without even realizing it, as Hyatt doesn't require any sign-up for this promotion. Maybe you’ve overlooked this opportunity or weren't aware of it. Either way, here’s what you need to know about World of Hyatt's promotion for new hotels, allowing you to earn 500 bonus points each night.

Learn how to earn 500 bonus points at Hyatt each night you stay.

This promotion is straightforward: members of World of Hyatt can earn 500 bonus points per night when they stay at selected new hotels in the Hyatt portfolio. To qualify for the bonus points, your stay must occur within a specific timeframe, usually within the first few months after the hotel opens. Importantly, you will only receive the bonus points if your checkout date falls within the promotional period for the hotel.

To receive your bonus points, make sure to provide your World of Hyatt number during check-in. Additionally, you need to book an eligible rate or use a Hyatt free night award (including using Hyatt points). Note that you can earn bonus points for only one room each night.

According to the promotion's terms, it may take three to four weeks for the bonus points to show up in your account. However, Hyatt usually posts the new-hotel bonus alongside the other points you've earned from your stay.

New Hyatt hotels that qualify for the promotion

Hyatt frequently refreshes its list of participating properties. Here’s a brief overview of locations where you can currently earn an additional 500 points per night.

9 hotels located in the United States

• Linthicum Heights, Maryland: Hyatt House BWI Airport / Baltimore from Aug. 29 to Nov. 30, 2024
• Palm Springs, California: Thompson Palm Springs from Sept. 5 to Dec. 31, 2024
• New Orleans: The Barnett from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
• New Orleans: Maison Metier from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
• Santa Monica, California: Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
• Reno: Hyatt Place South Reno from Oct. 3, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Raleigh, North Carolina: Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown / Seaboard Station from Oct. 10, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Colorado Springs, Colorado: Cheyenne Mountain Resort from Oct. 10, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Lake Orion Township, Michigan: Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit from Oct. 15, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025

14 hotels available in China

• Weifang: UrCove Weifang City Center available from July 12 to Oct. 31, 2024
• Kunming: Grand Hyatt Kunming open from Aug. 6 to Nov. 30, 2024
• Lanzhou: UrCove Lanzhou Xiguan Cross Zhongshan Bridge from Aug. 16 to Nov. 30, 2024
• Ningbo: UrCove Ningbo International Exhibition Center from Sept. 8 to Dec. 31, 2024
• Shanghai: Alila Shanghai from Sept. 25 to Dec. 31, 2024
• Xian: UrCove Xian Great Tang All Day Mall from Sept. 29 to Dec. 31, 2024
• Suzhou: UrCove Suzhou Shantang Street from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
• Wuhan: UrCove Wuhan Jiefang Avenue Zongguan Metro Station from Oct. 10, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Shenzhen: UrCove Shenzhen Nanshan Hi-Tech Headquarters from Oct. 15, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Lianyungang: UrCove Lianyungang Haizhou from Oct. 15, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Nanjing: UrCove Nanjing Zhongshan Mountain National Park from Oct. 15, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Tianjin: The Perennial Tianjin from Oct. 15, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Huangshan: Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan from Oct. 21, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Shanghai: UrCove Shanghai Pudong Lin-Gang Special Area from Oct. 30, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025

7 hotels located in other regions

• Rouen, France: Hyatt Place Rouen from Aug. 27 to Nov. 30, 2024
• Mainz, Germany: Brunfels Hotel from Aug. 29 to Nov. 30, 2024
• Maharashtra, India: Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2024
• Madeira, Portugal: Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
• San Jose, Costa Rica: Hyatt Centric San Jose Escazu from Oct. 8, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Giza, Egypt: Hyatt Centric Cairo West from Oct. 15, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
• Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo from Oct. 24, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025

The 500 Hyatt points you earn per night for booking an eligible rate or a free night are valued at approximately $8.50, based on TPG's October 2024 valuations. Therefore, this promotion might sway your decision on where to stay next time you visit a destination with a new Hyatt hotel.

In summary

In addition to earning 500 bonus points each night, staying at a new Hyatt hotel can be an enjoyable experience, as you'll likely find yourself in a room with fresh furnishings. However, keep in mind that new hotels might still be ironing out some issues, and not all amenities may be fully operational.

The current roster features 14 Hyatt Category 1 hotels and six Category 2 hotels. If you're looking to redeem World of Hyatt points for your stay, you'll discover plenty of low-category choices among the new hotels on the list.