I am so excited about this development! One of Hyatt’s disadvantages is that they don’t have nearly the global footprint of Hilton, Marriott, or IHG. However, I’ve been impressed by the ways in which they’ve creatively tried to expand their portfolio, both through partnerships and through acquisitions. For example, Hyatt has a great partnership with…
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Always felt like Hyatt could use some more luxury properties - glad to see them have some M&A. Ultimate move would be acquiring Four Seasons.
This is absolutely great news. By the way, I'm looking forward to the LA meet up.
@Lucky how many points / what category do you think the Bali Alila hotels will fall into?
Stayed at Alila Akhbar based on Luxury Travel Expert’s rave reviews. Was very underwhelmed. Maybe it’s because I grew up the American West, but it was very “meh.”
Stayed at Alila Villas Uluwatu a couple years ago. Absolutely fabulous. The type of place it's hard to believe actually exists. Just stunning. Great addition to WoH.
@Lucky, when you said, "World of Hyatt members can earn 2,000 bonus points for their first qualifying stay at each of the new brands". Will 2,000 applies to each room if I book 3 rooms on same booking (2,000 x 3 rooms)? Thanks!
Hyatt just keeps getting better and better. They really goofed a while back when they were introducing World of Hyatt but they have really improved their program drastically. I'm glad I made Globalist already this year. Look forward to trying several properties over the next 1.5 years.
I was looking forward to stay at Alila Jakarta in October. Thank you for sharing this wonderful information.
Is anybody here looking for a budget hotel in Kathmandu?
The Park Hyatt in the Maldives originally opened as an Alila but was later rebranded to a Park Hyatt. This property it seems has come full circle.
Alila Ubud.
Pros:
Food
Monkeys
Gym
Cons:
Wifi (work of cell data)
Tour groups that come for 'afternoon tea' service
Rooms (other than tops rooms) at bit tired.
Great post. I'm a huge fan of the underdog and Hyatt is preferred over the Wyndhams or Marriotts. Thanks @Ben (Lucky)
I has an amazing stay at Alila Villas Uluwatu last week. When I checked in, I offered up my World of Hyatt membership and they took it as if the hotel was already in the Hyatt portfolio. But something tells me I was too early to get credit for the stay. It doesn't matter. That resort is enchanting. It celebrated its 10th anniversary while I was there.
@Lucky I’ve stayed at the hotel in Oman. It’s a must. Absolutely stunning scenery and location. Food is fantastic. Ubud and Uluwatu are both outstanding. Highly recommend.
@Peter, thanks so much for your comment. I was thinking about a trip to Oman after having had an exhilarating trip to Jordan where the people were so friendly. I love going during Ramadan too since there is so much exciting religious stuff going on!
2/3 times a year from 2014 I'm guest of Alila Solo, a stunning hotel in Surakarta Java, all brand new even after years and staff is the most professional and friendly ever had.
lets hope changing of property will bring more benefits
Wow... Alila Seminyak (cat5) with Studios at Seminyak (cat1) appears to be the same resort and sharing the same amenity. Can’t wait.
Looks like a very nice chain to add for Hyatt.
Let's not overlook this fact, however. This hotel chain is based out of Indonesia and has major branches in Oman and Malaysia. All three countries have capital punishment for homosexuality.
Where is the outcry over Ben promoting this chain and assisting in funding governments engaged in punishing LGBT activity??
Just last week, the comments section was overflowing cursing Ben for wanting to travel to western China as if he was complicit in the Uyghyur situation!
Why is there no such protest when Ben promotes properties and countries where LGBT would be jailed, beaten or worse?
The inconsistency of protest in our culture is alarming. Condemning discrimination should happen with consistency. You shouldn't pick and choose defending certain groups when it is socially or politically expeditious.
Does anyone know what this means to Alila's affiliation/connection to the GHA Discovery programme?
Just stayed at Ventana Big Sur (booked before I knew it was going to be a Hyatt, showed up and realized I was getting points for this stay!). Their glamping in the Redwoods is amazing! We also stayed at the main resort after glamping. Yoga, wine and cheese hour, a hipster social house, beautiful organic gardens, hiking trails, feeling off-the-grid without being off the grid....I would list this resort as my hands-down favorite place on earth. No exaggeration. We will go back, hopefully annually.
Stayed at Alila Fort Bishangarh, Jaipur a lesser known Luxury Fort Hotel. was an awesome experience. Superb Service and excellent Food prepared from in house organic Farm ! And now with Hyatt loyalty program being also applicable on this property. Will become a hotspot destination soon
Lucky when you say full benefits can you use a suite upgrade certificate? I just asked my Hyatt Globalist concierge and she said you can't use upgrade certificates at Alila on points stays. Is that correct?