World of Hyatt offering elite qualifying nights or Cat 1-4 free night award for hotel dining

World of Hyatt has launched a new pair of targeted offers for hotel dining, which offer members elite qualifying nights or a Category 1-4 free night award for spending on food & beverage across Asia Pacific.

The minimum spend required starts from US$1,000, so it won’t be for everyone, but if you’re already planning a year-end party or festive gathering, holding it at a participating Hyatt venue could earn you a nice bonus, on top of your usual credit card miles.

Earn elite qualifying nights or Category 1-4 free night awards for Hyatt hotel dining

Targeted World of Hyatt members can register to earn elite qualifying nights or a Category 1-4 free night certificate, based on their food and beverage purchases from 27 October to 18 December 2026.

World of Hyatt members targeted for the elite qualifying nights offer will earn one elite qualifying night for every US$1,000 in F&B spending at participating properties, capped at 10 qualifying nights.

World of Hyatt members targeted for the free night award offer will earn one Category 1-4 certificate when they spend at least US$1,500 on F&B at participating outlets, capped at one certificate.

This offer is valid at participating outlets across the following countries.

In Singapore, this offer can be enjoyed at the following hotels and dining venues.

Hotel	Restaurants
	10|Scotts Le Pristine Oasis Pete’s Place StraitsKitchen
	5 on 25 665°F Alley on 25 Mr Stork Wu Yue Ting (5 on 25)
	Cafe Standard Kaya at The Standard

Spending can be across one or more transactions, or even one or more outlets/countries for that matter.

However, do note that charges billed to a guest room or folio are ineligible, so be sure to make payment at the F&B outlet directly, even if you’re staying at the hotel. 

Furthermore, if you’re planning to booze it up, alcohol charges will only count as eligible spend in Australia, China and Japan (New Zealand too — though it’s not one of the participating countries in this promotion). 

When will the elite nights/free night award be credited?

Elite qualifying nights earned under this promotion will be credited within 2-3 weeks. They will apply to 2026 status, even if issued in 2027.

Free night awards earned under this promotion will also be credited within 2-3 weeks. 

Is it worth it?

The spending thresholds are definitely on the high side, so I wouldn’t go out of my way to earn these. That said, if you’re already planning to throw a party, then this might be the nudge to plan it at a participating Hyatt venue. 

It’s hard to put a value on elite qualifying nights, but a free night at a Category 4 property can cost as much as 25,000 points, based on the new award chart that went into effect earlier this year.

What card should you use for dining?

Here’s a quick recap of the best cards you can use for dining. 

🍽️ Best Cards for Dining In-Store Payment
Card	Earn Rate	Remarks
Amaze x Citi Rewards Card Apply	4 mpd	Max S$1K per s. month. SGD transactions incur a 1% fee Review
HSBC Revolution Apply	4 mpd	Max S$1K per c. month Review
Maybank XL Rewards Card Apply	4 mpd	Min. S$500, max S$1K per c. month Review
UOB Lady’s Card Apply	4 mpd	Max S$1K per c. month. Must choose Dining as bonus category Review
UOB Lady’s Solitaire Apply	4 mpd	Max S$750 per c. month. Must choose Dining as bonus category Review
UOB Preferred Visa Apply	4 mpd	Max S$600 per c. month. Must use mobile contactless Review
UOB Visa Signature Apply	4 mpd	Min. S$1K, max S$1.2K in SGD per s. month. Must use contactless Review
KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card Apply	2.4 mpd	No cap. Min. S$1K spend on SIA Group in m. year Review
C. Month= Calendar Month | S. Month= Statement Month | M. Year= Membership Year

This assumes the dining venue codes as a restaurant, however. If it codes as a hotel, refer to this post instead for the cards that earn bonuses.

When in doubt, check the MCC before paying!

Conclusion

World of Hyatt members should check their app or inbox to see if they’ve been targeted for a year-end dining promotion, which offers elite qualifying nights or a Category 1-4 free night award for F&B spending at participating venues.

With the minimum spend ranging from US$1,000 to US$1,500, this probably won’t be realistic for most members. But if you’ve got a big event to host, this may tilt the balance in favour of Hyatt. 

Do remember to register before you spend, and pay at the outlet instead of billing it to a room.