How to Save 50% on a Second Hotel Room

Traveling with family is one of the best ways to see the world – but fitting everyone into a hotel room? That’s where things get tricky (and pricey). 

Many hotels, especially abroad, cap occupancy at just two guests per room. That leaves families stuck booking a second room or crossing their fingers at check-in … neither are ideal. But there’s a better way.

Enter: Hyatt’s little-known Family Plan Rate. This unadvertised deal can get you 50% off a second room when traveling with kids – making extra space much more affordable without splurging on a pricey suite or paying full price for two rooms.

It’s a serious money-saver for family travelers. Here’s how it works – and how to lock in this hidden Hyatt perk on your next trip.

How the Hyatt Family Plan Rate Works

This unpublished discount allows families to book a second room for 50% off the standard rate at (most) Hyatt hotels. You’ll need to be traveling with kids (usually under 18) but taking advantage of this workaround can unlock some serious savings on your next family vacation.

Here’s how it works:

• First things first, you’ll need to be a World of Hyatt member to take advantage of this discount
• When booking one of these rates, the second room is typically adjacent to or near the main room – connecting rooms are not guaranteed
• This discount works on both paid and award stays using your points, but the discounted room must be paid for with cash (50% off the flexible cash rate)

Not all Hyatt properties offer this discount, so it’s always best to have a couple of different places in mind if you’re looking for the best deal. 

How to Book the Hyatt Family Rate

Taking advantage of Hyatt’s family rate isn’t quite as straightforward as making a standard reservation – you can’t do it online or in the World of Hyatt app. But even still, it’s worth the extra legwork and you have a few different options for scoring this discount. 

The first options is to call the property or Hyatt reservations directly at 1-800-544-9288. In both cases, you’ll need to specifically ask for the “Hyatt Family Plan Rate” when booking your stay.

If you’re like me and avoid picking up the phone at all costs, you can also reach out to @HyattConcierge through X (Twitter) and have them help you make the booking.

In all cases, be sure to specify that you’re traveling with children and want to book a second room at 50% off. You’ll also want to confirm property-specific age limit restrictions for children and availability in advance, as not all properties participate in the discount or may have black out dates.

Bottom Line

Hyatt’s Family Plan Rate is one of the best ways to save big when booking two hotel rooms. So long as you’re traveling with kids, you can often book a second room for 50% off – even when your first room is booked with points. Just know, the second room will always require paying cash.

Unfortunately, you can’t book this discounted rate online. But a quick call to Hyatt, a DM to @HyattConcierge, or contacting the hotel directly could score you major savings on your next family trip.