All the Hacks · Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Despite a noted devaluation in Hyatt points, the host reports that the actual value reduction is only around 8-12%. He contrasts this with soaring hotel cash prices, which have increased significantly more, suggesting that even devalued points can still offer good value.
“And, you know, there've been some big devaluations recently, Windom and especially Hyatt. Though I did look at the data that frequent flyer just published on the Hyatt devaluation, and it looks like they're seeing the value of Hyatt points down only about 8 to 12%.”
“However, I want to make sure everyone also realizes that if you start looking at hotel cash prices right now and compare them to where they were a year, two years ago, I would argue they've gone up a lot, a lot more.”
“I'm seeing hotels at just such astronomical prices that it's almost crazy.”