Maximize AMEX Offers: Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Canada

AMEX credit cards with annual fees have gotten increasingly expensive: the AMEX Platinum annual fee is now $695 per year, even though AMEX Platinum trip cancellation travel insurance benefits aren't as good as the Chase Sapphire Reserve‘s (see AMEX Trip Cancellation Insurance: Chase Sapphire Reserve Still Better). That's why for years now, we haven't held an AMEX with an annual fee; we prefer the AMEX Blue Business Plus, with no annual fee, which earns 2X Membership Rewards points on all spend.

But for those who still carry an AMEX Platinum or another AMEX card with an annual fee, AMEX Offers such as these Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Canada offers below can help cover or at least defray the annual fee cost, via statement credits or additional Membership Rewards points. Just don't squander Membership Rewards points on the “Pay with Points” option, which only gets you about 1 cent in value per point. Instead, after researching award availability, transfer points to partner airlines to book international business or first class awards such as ANA Suites, JAL Business Class, Qatar Qsuites, Iberia Business Class, or others with a value of 2-10 or more cents per point redeemed.

Grand Hyatt: Spend $250+, Receive a $50 Statement Credit

AMEX Offer: Use your enrolled AMEX card to spend $250 or more on room rate and room charges at a Grand Hyatt in the U.S. or internationally by 6/30/24 to receive a $50 statement credit.

Maximize the Grand Hyatt Offer

Nearly 50 Grand Hyatts are Hyatt Privé members, where TravelSort Clients enjoy benefits with a stay of 2 nights or longer.

One example: the Grand Hyatt Kauai:

Hyatt Canada: Spend $500+, Get $100 Statement Credit

AMEX Offer: Receive a $100 statement credit when spending $500 or more on room rate and room charges at Hyatt hotels in Canada for stays until 4/30/24.

Maximize the Hyatt Canada Offer

TravelSort Clients enjoy Hyatt Privé upgrades and benefits at the Park Hyatt Toronto, Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, and the Hyatt Regency Calgary.