How To Status Match Hyatt To Sonesta Elite
/World of Hyatt Globalist members can status match to Sonesta Travel Pass Elite, Sonesta’s highest status level. Here’s how to complete the match, plus Sonesta Elite benefits and a guide to Sonesta points.
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Status Matching World of Hyatt Globalist To Sonesta Travel Pass Elite
First, you’re going to need to sign up for free to Sonesta Travel Pass. New members will be granted base level ‘Member’ status. Once you’ve got an account, head to your Sonesta account dashboard and note down your Sonesta membership number. You’ll need this to complete the match.
Once you’ve got a Sonesta account, head to World of Hyatt and screenshot your Hyatt Globalist status. This is the evidence you’ll need to provide to Sonesta to complete the status match.
Now you’ve got all you need to complete the status match. When you match, you’ll retain Sonesta Elite membership until the end of the next calendar year. For example, if you match on the 1st of March you’ll retain Elite status until the 31st of December next year. Plus, you can keep rematching, as long as you retain Hyatt Globalist status.
To match, send an email to travelpass@sonesta.com using the following email template:
Subject: Status Match
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to request a status match from my World of Hyatt Globalist status to Sonesta Travel Pass Elite. I’ve included all of the information you require below, along with proof of my Hyatt Globalist status.
Full Name: [Insert Full Name Here]
Sonesta Travel Pass Membership Number: [Insert Number From Your Sonesta Account]
[Screenshot of Your Hyatt Globalist status From Your World of Hyatt account]
Kind Regards,
[Insert Name Here]
Sonesta normally take a couple of days to complete the status match. This can depend on the time and day you send the request. If you haven’t heard within 2 working days, you can always follow up with Sonesta to check they got your email ok.
Once Sonesta confirm the match, you can login to your Sonesta Travel Pass account to check you’ve been granted Elite status.
Sonesta Elite Status Benefits
Sonesta Elite is the top status level of Sonesta Travel Pass. Normally, you have to stay a minimum number of nights in a calendar year to qualify. The 3 levels and standard requirements are: Member (Up to 5 Nights), Preferred (Up to 11 Nights) and Elite (12+ Nights).
Since you’re matching from Hyatt Globalist to Sonesta Elite, you’ll receive all of the following benefits:
Free Breakfast Club Lounge Access - Royal Sonesta & Sonesta Hotels (Elite Only)
Welcome Amenity (Elite Only)
50% Off Suite Upgrades (Elite Only)
15% Off Hotel & Dining Amenities (Elite Only)
$15 Sip ‘n Snack Credit (Elite Only)
Free Non-Alcoholic Drink (Elite Only)
Free Room Upgrade (Elite & Preferred)
Priority Self Parking (Elite Only)
Early Check In/Late Check Out (Preferred & Elite)
Guaranteed Room (Preferred & Elite)
Priority Reservations (Preferred & Elite)
Express Check-In/Check-Out (All Tiers)
5% Off Hotel Bookings (All Tiers)
Faster WiFi Free (All Tiers)
Earn 10 Sonesta Points/$1 - 5 Points/$1 At Sonesta Simply Suites (All Tiers)
How Do Sonesta Points Work?
Normally, you earn 10 Points/$1 USD Spent. The rate is 5 Points/$1 at Sonesta Simply Suites. When you spend in a different currency, points are earned on the USD equivalent.
Points are used to book Reward Stays only, there are no alternatives. And, unfortunately, you need to fill in a points redemption form, you can’t just book the nights yourself. You’ll be asked to select your desired hotel, check-in date and nights required.
Reward Stays range in price depending on the tier of the hotel, from 10,000 points/night (Tier 1) to 50,000 points/night (Tier 11). You’ll find different brands (eg. Royal Sonesta) span multiple tiers as it’s all based on the specific hotel. Here’s a rough guide:
Tier 1-2 (10,000-12,5000 Points) - Sonesta Suites
Tier 3-6 (15,000-22,500 Points) - Sonesta Select, Hotels and Suites
Tier 7-8 (25,000-27,500 Points) - Royal Sonesta, Select, Hotels and Suites
Tier 9 (30,000 Points) - Royal Sonesta
Tier 10 (40,000 Points) - Sonesta Resort St Maarten & Royal Sonesta Lihue
Tier 11 (50,000 Points) - Sonesta Ocean Point Resort St Maarten
Bear in mind that Sonesta points do expire if you’ve neither earned nor redeemed points in the last 2 years.
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