As a value-minded traveler, I love finding and staying at Category 1 Hyatt properties. These hotels often aren't on our list of the best Hyatt hotels, but you can book them for a fraction of the points you'd need at higher-category properties.
Based on the recently updated Hyatt award chart, travelers can book a standard room at a Category 1 World of Hyatt hotel for 3,000 points on Lowest nights, 4,500 points on Low nights, 6,000 points on Moderate nights, 7,500 points on Upper nights and 9,000 points on Top nights.
Plus, you may be able to book a room with Club lounge access for 5,000 to 11,000 points per night and a standard suite for 6,000 to 12,000 points per night; a premium suite may go for 8,000 to 14,000 points per night if the property offers this room type. Some Hyatt Category 1 properties also offer inexpensive paid rates, so it's worth considering whether you should redeem Hyatt points or book a paid rate.
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