In late 2024, Hyatt acquired Standard International, the parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotel brands. In May 2025, Hyatt began integrating The Standard properties into the World of Hyatt program. Now in July 2025, Hyatt has announced plans to integrate Bunkhouse properties into the World of Hyatt program.
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Is there any news about what will happen to the two The Peri Hotels in Thailand? Will they also join Hyatt? I think, I heard they were supposed to join the JdV brand.
The riverfront property in Bangkok Phra Arthit is a StandardX, not a Standard.
I think you've made a mistake. The Standard Bangkok is actually a Cat 4 property.
Who are the true luxury brands that are private? Four Seasons and then who? Raffles? Mandarin?
I just want more European locations in general. Unless you're staying in one of the 15-20 most populated cities, you may not find a Hyatt anywhere nearby. The loss of SLH was huge in certain areas. Mr. & Mrs. Smith isn't a viable backfill either as they are usually overpriced at point redemptions are only worth 1 cent.
Rosewood would be perfect addition imo. Property light, won’t overshadow the park brand… MO and Shangrila is a nice wishlist. There are some small brand out of HK and China as well though.
Raffles is part of accor.
I don’t see four seasons having loyalty program that is fairly generous like WoH is. Just like peninsula or langham.
I’m disappointed by the lack of SUG eligibility at the NY and London locations. Can they be used at any of these hotels?
Standard seems to be a great acquisition, with brands with great potential (Bunkhouse looks like the future jdv), certainly better than Dream and acqui-hiring Lalvani with new office opening sounds like great addition. Hyatt really needs locations and growth right now…
Though the Category of the Bunkhouse properties are delusional.
These just all feel too upmarket to add to a loyalty program, at least without carve outs from the current program.
Lucky--you may want to update your description of The Standard Brussels. The Standard Brussels is already open. It is currently not bookable through World of Hyatt according to their website. After inquiring with the hotel, I was told that there is a real question whether it will ever become bookable through World of Hyatt. More specifically, a representative of the hotel wrote me:
"As much as I would loved to give you a proper answer, I am afraid I am not able to give you a firm and final answer at this precise moment in time.
I raised the same question during a meeting a few days ago. And understand we are still in the process of finalizing the details. As far as I can tell, there is a chance the hotel will joining the World of Hyatt program. But this is still under discussion. Sadly enough and until all parties have been able to reach an agreement, I am afraid we are not in a position to help our guests benefit from their membership to the full extent."
We have avoided all M&Mrs Smith, and we will avoid Standard and Pumphouse.
Firstly not exactly our style, but we try new brands. But Hyatt's behaviour about these properties is put off.
Remember, the hotel with the most debt, will have the most difficulty in market turmoils.
The Trump situation is volatile. Like him or not.