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Valid Nov 30, 2009 – Dec 31, 2010.

Join the Hyatt Gold Passport™ global loyalty program and automatically receive trial Platinum membership and enjoy exclusive benefits for 180 days, including 15% point bonus, complimentary Internet access, best room available, guaranteed bed type, and an exclusive check-in area. Continue to enjoy the benefits of your Platinum membership by completing 5 eligible nights within 180 days of enrollment. Plus, learn how you can upgrade to our most elite tier, Diamond.

Receive trial Platinum membership

* Join Hyatt Gold Passport today.
* Enjoy the benefits of Platinum membership, such as 15% point bonus.
(Normally requires 5 stays or 15 nights)

Maintain Platinum membership through February 2011 February 2012

* Stay 5 eligible nights at Hyatt within 180 days of enrollment.

Upgrade to Diamond membership through February 2011 February 2012

* Stay a total of 15 eligible nights at Hyatt within 180 days of enrollment.
* Enjoy the benefits of Diamond membership, such as 30% point bonus, complimentary Regency upgrade, welcome amenity and more.
(Normally requires 25 stays or 50 nights)

Gary at View from the Wing reports on getting Free Hyatt Platinum Status for 180 days and a Fast Track to Diamond Status.

If you haven’t subscribed to Gary’s RSS feed, you are missing out. I stumbled upon his blog several years ago and have benefitted immensely from learning from his posts over the years.

If you can demonstrate elite status with another chain and 10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months, Hyatt will comp you to Diamond status.

Send a fax with a copy of your elite statement (online statement is fine) and elite card to the Hyatt Account Services Desk (402-593-9449).

Hyatt Diamond benefits are:

* Enjoy an upgrade to a Regency/Grand Club® room, based on availability, with entry to a private lounge that includes complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres. In the event that Regency/Grand Club rooms are not available, you will receive an upgrade to the best room available and access to the Regency Club lounge or daily complimentary continental breakfast.**†
* Receive a 30% point bonus when you choose Hyatt Gold Passport points for your stay.
* Special welcome amenity on each stay.
o A choice of Food and Beverage or bonus points will be offered at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts^^
o 500 bonus points will be awarded for stays at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites
* A guarantee from Hyatt that the bed type you requested at time of reservation will be available.†
* 72-Hour Guaranteed Room Availability.***†
* Exclusive Diamond Reservation and Account Information Line (U.S. and Canada only).
* Use of Hyatt Web Check-In as early as 9:00 a.m. ET on the day of your arrival at participating Hyatt Hotels & Resorts (U.S. and Canada only).†
* Check-cashing privileges of up to USD$500 per stay.****†
* Exclusive Diamond members-only opportunities from Hyatt and its Partners.