Quick Score: World of Hyatt members don’t have to pay any fees or taxes for staying in the prize

Hyatt’s World is one of our favorite loyalty programs at TPG.

elite status in the program can offer unlimited free room upgrades, free breakfast, early check-in, late check-out and even free night every year.

We Rate each Hyatt point at an impressive 1.7 cents In our monthly valuation, this is one of the highest among hotel scores. In addition to many other sweet spots, you can book bonus nights from as little as 3,500 points for off-peak Category 1 accommodations — far fewer points than you’d need for the cheapest Hilton properties. Honors and Marriott.

You might think these valuable Hyatt points are hard to come by unless you’re doing a lot of paid stays at Hyatt properties around the world. But fear not – Hyatt is a Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner where they transfer at a generous 1:1 ratio.

And by using points (or a free night bonus) on stays, you can avoid one of the most annoying incremental costs in the travel industry.

Save on fees and taxes

If you’re a frequent traveler, you’ve probably hit with daily resort or destination fee for hotel stays that require you to pay extra for items you may not want or need, such as discounts on hotel spa beauty treatments or items that you think is included in the room rate, such as internet.

If so, World of Hyatt has you covered.

There are no resort fees, destination fees or other fees, taxes or surcharges on World of Hyatt redemptions.

I recently booked a 4-night stay at the new Grayson Hotel in New York at 17,000 Hyatt points per night in Class 5 on off-peak days. As one low Discoverist status membershipI was upgraded (in the same category I booked) to a room with a beautiful view of the nearby Empire State Building.

Best of all, my four-night bonus stay came with no cash charges, saving me $30 per night in destination fees, plus taxes.

Related: Meet the Grayson Hotel, Hyatt’s new sweet spot in New York City

transfer Chasing Ultimate Rewards for World of Hyatt still very profitable. Here are some current Chase Ultimate Rewards credit card deals:

• Chase Sapphire Priority Card: 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening; $95 annual fee.
• Chase Sapphire Reserve: 60,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening; $550 annual fee.
• Ink . Business Preferred Credit Card: 100,000 points after you spend $15,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening; $95 annual fee.

You may also consider purchasing Hyatt points, which sometimes come with bonus or discount.

Related: The Most Award-Winning Hotel Program: Everything You Need to Know About World of Hyatt