6 Hyatt Category 1–4 Hotels in Asia Still Worth Booking After the May 2026 Changes
Since May 20, 2026, World of Hyatt prices each category in five tiers instead of three, and a Category 3 room now runs 8,000–20,000 points a night while Category 4 runs 12,000–25,000. In Asia, six hotels in the Category 1–4 range are still strong value: Hyatt Place Kyoto, Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka, Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay, The Standard Singapore, Andaz Macau and Hyatt Regency Dharamshala. Prices below come from the MileLion's breakdown of the new chart.
1. Hyatt Place Kyoto (Category 3)
Quick facts: Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto | Category 2 → 3 | about 8,000–20,000 points
The Hyatt Place Kyoto sits in central Kyoto near the Imperial Palace and a short walk from Marutamachi Station. It rose a category in May, but at Moderate-tier pricing of 15,000 points it remains one of the cheapest ways to sleep in central Kyoto on points.
2. Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka (Category 3)
Quick facts: Namba, Osaka | Category 2 → 3 | about 8,000–20,000 points
Japan's first Caption by Hyatt puts you near Kuromon Market and Dotonbori. Rooms are compact, so it suits solo travelers and couples who plan to spend the day out eating.
3. Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay (Category 4)
Quick facts: Urayasu, Chiba | Category 3 → 4 | about 12,000–25,000 points
The Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay is the Disney-area pick in the Shin-Urayasu/Maihama district. The rise to Category 4 is one of the notable Japan changes, so book off-peak dates where you can.
4. The Standard, Singapore (Category 4)
Quick facts: Singapore | Category 5 → 4 | about 12,000–25,000 points
One of the few Asian hotels that got cheaper, The Standard, Singapore dropped from Category 5. Singapore cash rates are high, so a Moderate-tier night at 20,000 points is a strong redemption.
5. Andaz Macau (Category 4)
Quick facts: Cotai, Macau | Category 5 → 4 | about 12,000–25,000 points
Andaz Macau also fell from Category 5, making it a good base for a Macau weekend or a Hong Kong side trip.
6. Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort (Category 4)
Quick facts: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Category 5 → 4 | about 12,000–25,000 points
The Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort is a Himalayan foothills resort that newly qualifies for Category 1–4 free night certificates after dropping a category.
People also ask
When did the new World of Hyatt award chart start?
The new chart took effect on May 20, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern. It replaced off-peak, standard and peak pricing with five tiers per category, and bookings made before that time kept the old prices, as The Points Guy reported.
How many points is a Category 4 Hyatt hotel now?
Category 4 standard rooms cost roughly 12,000 points at the lowest tier and 20,000 at the Moderate tier, rising to about 25,000 at the top tier. Middle-tier figures differ slightly between published charts, so check your dates on hyatt.com.
Did Hyatt hotels in Asia get more expensive?
Mostly not by much. Most 2026 category changes were increases overall, but several Asian hotels, including The Standard Singapore and Andaz Macau, moved down to Category 4, per the MileLion.
Where can I see all Hyatt hotels in Japan?
Hyatt lists its Japan properties, from Tokyo to Hokkaido and Kanazawa, on its official Japan hotels page, where you can check each hotel's current category and award rates.
Facts were checked against official and current sources as of October 5, 2026; confirm categories and award prices on hyatt.com before booking.