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Hyatt Status Match to MGM Rewards
It’s that time of year again- time to complete the Hyatt status match to MGM Rewards. Before we get into the logistics, let’s talk a little bit about why you should do this each and every year. First, the benefits in Las Vegas are awesome, not only do you get lots of little perks like priority lines and free show tickets but even more important are the waived resort fees, free dinners and free room upgrades! Matching your World of Hyatt status to MGM Rewards can easily be done online and takes all of two minutes to complete. The match usually happens instantaneously so you don’t have to wait or monitor anything. You can link your Hyatt status to MGM Rewards simply by visiting the MGM Tier Match Page.
Arguably the most exciting benefit of elite status for Las Vegas stays is the waived resort fee, which saves about $50 a night at MGM strip hotels. MGM has stated that you can only receive the waived resort fee if you book direct on the MGM Rewards website, so that would exclude bookings made via 3rd party OTAs and even the Hyatt site. However, MGM also said that the resort fee may not come off automatically, instead you may have to visit the front desk to have them manually taken off the bill- I think this could be a good thing. I have a feeling that since the resort fee may have to be manually removed you may be able to have them remove them for other bookings that MGM has historically considered direct bookings like Amex FHR and World of Hyatt. Additionally, if you were to book via the MGM site and then add on a night using FHR you may be able to have the fee removed after tying the reservations together. (I have not tested this out yet so don’t try it and then leave me any nasty comments if it doesn’t work- but I promise I will update this post with the answer after my trip in April.)
How Long Does MGM Status Last and How to Keep it Forever!
Your MGM elite status status resets each year on February 1 based on the prior years activity from Jan 1- Dec 31. MGM Rewards Tier credits reset to zero every January 1. Meaning, your accumulated Tier Credits earned from January 1 – December 31 will determine your Tier Status for the following year. Additionally if at any point during the year you earn enough tier credits for a higher status level, you’ll advance to the higher Tier Status immediately and keep it for the remainder of the current Tier Status benefit year and the entirety of the following Tier Status benefit year. Your World of Hyatt status is similarly based on your activity for the previous year but doesn’t reset until March 1 each year- so you have a full month of overlap between when MGM Rewards status resets and World of Hyatt. This overlap makes it possible for you to keep both statuses indefinitely.
- January 31– MGM Rewards Status Expires
- February 1– Match your Existing World of Hyatt Status to MGM Rewards Status
- February 28– World of Hyatt Status Expires
- March 1– Match your MGM Rewards status back to Hyatt
- Rinse and Repeat each year
How to Match Hyatt Status to MGM (Mlife Rewards) Step by Step (Pictured Below)
- First, make sure you have both a World of Hyatt account and an MGM Rewards account.
- Second, Sign into your World of Hyatt Account and Click on this link
- Click Opt-In (as pictured below)
- You will be prompted to log into your MGM Rewards Account to connect your Hyatt account to your MGM account.
- Voila! You’re DONE until next year.
Log Into your World of Hyatt Account
Navigate to the MGM Rewards Partnership Page and Select “Learn More”
Select Opt-in
Enter your MGM Account Details
Boom Just Like that you’re done
MGM Rewards Status Match from World of Hyatt
World of Hyatt Elite Members can match to a reciprocal status in M Life Rewards (and Vice-versa). Match Page.
- Hyatt Globalist matches to MGM Rewards Gold Status
- Hyatt Explorist matches to MGM Rewards Gold Status
- Hyatt Discoverist matches to MGM Rewards Pearl Status
Status Match from MGM Rewards to World of Hyatt
- MGM Rewards Pearl Status matches to Hyatt Discoverist
- MGM Rewards Gold members receive Hyatt Explorist status
- MGM Rewards Platinum members receive Hyatt Explorist Status
- MGM Rewards Noir members receive Hyatt Explorist
Benefits of matching Hyatt status to MGM Tier Status
MGM Rewards has 5 levels of status and even at the lower levels earned through the Hyatt and MGM partnership there are some very real money saving benefits. MGM Rewards Pearl status is easily attainable and entitles you to free MGM show tickets in Las Vegas, priority lines at buffets, free self-parking (when available) and more.
MGM Rewards Tier Benefits Pearl
- 10% Bonus on Points Earned Playing Slots AND Extended Expiration
- Dedicated Line at Participating Buffets
- Complimentary Self-Parking
- Free show tickets
MGM Rewards Tiers Gold Benefits
- 20% Bonus on Points Earned Playing Slots
- Priority Hotel Check-in Line at the Front Desk and some restaurants
- Complimentary Valet Parking at Las Vegas Destinations
- Waived resort fees for up to two rooms when booking direct
- Space-available room upgrades.
- $100 annual dining credit at participating MGM restaurants (this benefit is limited to those members who earn Gold status by earning the 75,000 tier credits, so status matched from other casinos or as part of the Hyatt/MGM partnership will not get this benefit)
Las Vegas MGM Rewards Destinations
Members may earn points and Tier-Qualifying Nights in the Program only at the MGM properties listed below (collectively the “MGM Rewards destinations”). Other resorts owned, operated, or licensed by MGM or participating in MGM Rewards are not eligible.
- Bellagio®
- ARIA®
- Vdara®
- MGM Grand®
- The Signature at MGM Grand®
- Mandalay Bay®
- Delano™ Las Vegas
- Park MGM™
- NoMad Las Vegas®
- The Mirage®
- New York New York®
- Luxor®
- Excalibur®
World of Hyatt Benefits from Status Match
The World of Hyatt benefits are not subject to any stay requirements- once you are status matched you’ll receive the same benefits as any other elite member. The only difference is that you will need to meet the milestone rewards requirements separately.
Hyatt Discoverist Benefits
- 5 Base Points per eligible $1 USD spent + 10% Bonus on eligible purchases.
- Free bottle of water every day of your stay.
- Dedicated check-in line.
- Late checkout -2 p.m. (subject to availability)
- Preferred room
- Ability to earn AA miles.
Hyatt Explorist Status Benefits
- Upgraded Room excluding Suites and Rooms with Club lounge access
- 5 Base Points per eligible $1 USD spent + 20% Bonus on eligible purchases.
- Free bottle of water every day of your stay.
- Dedicated check-in line.
- Late checkout -2 p.m. (subject to availability)
- Ability to earn AA miles.
(World Of Hyatt Credit Card gives members automatic Discoverist Status)
Las Vegas Loyalty and Hotel Partnerships Status Matches (Worth it)
There are lots of ways to get VIP treatment in Las Vegas, but the World of Hyatt Partnership with MGM Rewards is the cheapest and fastest way to get the royal treatment. You can even parlay this match into status with other Las Vegas casino loyalty programs like Caesars Diamond status for even more free food, waived resort fees and free monthly bets.
Members Tier Reciprocity Rules from the MGM Rewards Website
Tier Reciprocity
(a) MGM Rewards Reciprocity for Members. Members may receive a reciprocal MGM Rewards membership tier by visiting here and following the instructions described on that page. A reciprocal MGM Rewards membership tier may only be provided as specified above and may not be provided through other Hyatt or MGM Rewards channels. All MGM Rewards terms and conditions, available at mgmrewards.com , apply to participation in the MGM Rewards program. Once a Member receives the reciprocal MGM Rewards status, reciprocal status will expire as set forth in the MGM Rewards terms and conditions and the Member must then submit a new reciprocity request in order to continue to receive reciprocal MGM Rewards status.
The following table illustrates the reciprocal MGM Rewards membership tier offered to Members:
| World of Hyatt Membership Tier | Reciprocal MGM Rewards Membership Tier |
|---|---|
| Globalist | Gold Membership |
| Explorist | Gold Membership |
| Discoverist | Pearl Membership |
| Membership | Sapphire Membership |
(b) Program Reciprocity for MGM Rewards Members. MGM Rewards members may receive a reciprocal Program membership tier by visiting www.mgmrewards.com and following the instructions described on that page. A reciprocal Program membership tier may only be provided as described above and may not be provided through other Hyatt or MGM channels. Reciprocal Program status will be valid for at least one calendar year.
The following table illustrates the reciprocal Program tier offered to MGM Rewards members:
| MGM Rewards Membership Tier | Reciprocal World of Hyatt Membership Tier |
|---|---|
| NOIR Membership | Explorist |
| Platinum Membership | Explorist |
| Gold Membership | Explorist |
| Pearl Membership | Discoverist |
| Sapphire Membership | Membership |
| World of Hyatt Membership Tier | Reciprocal MGM Rewards Membership Tier |
|---|---|
| Globalist | Gold Membership |
| Explorist | Gold Membership |
| Discoverist | Pearl Membership |
| Membership | Sapphire Membership |
did this 2x in the last 48 hours did not work
An important caveat no one mentions that’s in the MGM terms — in order to get the waived resort fees — you have to not only book direct, but use an “MGM Rewards Number.” So it appears to be an either/or situation if you use your Hyatt account. Do you want Hyatt Night Credits/Points OR Waived Resort fees. Can’t find a single blog that has mentioned this!
That’s not right- you must book through MGM Rewards HOWEVER you are able to earn your MGM Tier and your World of Hyatt points- you must make sure at check-in that they add the Hyatt number to your stay and check again when you check out lol.
It’s not mentioned because it’s not true. You can get both. You just need to remember to add your Hyatt number to the reservation at check in or some point during your stay.