World Of Hyatt & Under Canvas Launch Intriguing Partnership

Hyatt has just introduced an exclusive alliance with Under Canvas, opening up some unique new lodging options that many World of Hyatt members will appreciate.

Basics of the Hyatt & Under Canvas partnership

Thanks to a new partnership, World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points for stays at Under Canvas properties.

For those not familiar with Under Canvas, the company has 13 outdoor resorts, which are primarily at national parks and other notable outdoor destinations. Properties include Under Canvas Bryce Canyon, Under Canvas Grand Canyon, Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, Under Canvas Moab, Under Canvas Zion, and even ULUM Moab.

Under Canvas camps offer an upscale “glamping” experience, with safari-inspired tents, and complimentary programming, such as nightly campfires with s’mores, board games, yoga, and activities for kids. The properties also have some food and beverage options, so you’re not totally roughing it. 😉

I’m legitimately excited about these properties being added to World of Hyatt. A friend had recommended a trip to an Under Canvas property last year, but the timing didn’t work out. Now that there’s a loyalty collaboration, it’s all the more reason to give one of these properties a try.

This is being done through the Mr & Mrs Smith platform

So, how exactly are Under Canvas properties being integrated into World of Hyatt? As we know, a while back Hyatt acquired Mr & Mrs Smith, a luxury travel agency of sorts. Many Mr & Mrs Smith properties have been integrated into Hyatt booking channels, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing here as well.

So you’ll now see all Under Canvas properties on Hyatt’s website, listed as Mr & Mrs Smith properties. If you’re booking a revenue stay, I’m finding that Hyatt has the same pricing you’ll find directly with Under Canvas, so that’s great.

When booking a Mr & Mrs Smith property through Hyatt channels, you’ll earn the same number of points as you would at a Hyatt property:

• World of Hyatt members earn five base points per USD spent on eligible room revenue with Mr & Mrs Smith (incidental spending isn’t eligible for points accrual), and those base points count toward lifetime World of Hyatt status
• World of Hyatt members receive their standard elite tier bonuses at Mr & Mrs Smith properties (10% for Discoverist, 20% for Explorist, and 30% for Globalist)
• World of Hyatt members receive standard elite nights for Mr & Mrs Smith stays
• Stays at Mr & Mrs Smith properties are eligible for World of Hyatt’s global promotions, plus World of Hyatt’s Brand Explorer promotion
• Stays at Mr & Mrs Smith properties can earn bonus miles though the American AAdvantage & World of Hyatt partnership
• World of Hyatt members paying with the World of Hyatt Credit Card (review) and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (review) receive 4x World of Hyatt points per dollar spent for Mr & Mrs Smith stays

When it comes to redeeming World of Hyatt points, unfortunately award pricing is dynamic, as is standard at Mr & Mrs Smith properties. I’m finding that each Hyatt point gets you around 1.1-1.3 cents toward a stay, which is less than the 1.5 cent rate at which I value Hyatt points.

So personally I see a lot more value here with earning points and elite nights, rather than redeeming points.

Bottom line

World of Hyatt has launched a partnership with Under Canvas, giving World of Hyatt members access to some pretty awesome outdoor accommodations. These properties have been integrated into Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith platform.

This means you can earn World of Hyatt points and elite nights for stays at these properties. While you can also redeem points, it’s not quite as good of a deal.

What do you make of the new Hyatt & Under Canvas partnership?