Rakuten just made a huge move: World of Hyatt is now a participating hotel partner, joining IHG, Marriott, Accor, Best Western, and several others. This is a massive win for anyone who cares about stacking points, because Hyatt was one of the last major holdouts.

With Hyatt now live, you can officially triple-dip on nearly every major hotel brand.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Sign Up for Rakuten and Grab the 5,000-Point Bonus

If you’re new to Rakuten, start by creating a free account.

Right now, Cloud9Club readers earn a 5,000-point bonus after completing your first $50+ purchase through Rakuten.

5,000 bonus link

That bonus alone is worth it, and if you want a deeper dive into how Rakuten works, how to choose between cash, Amex points, or Bilt, and how to optimize your earnings, check out our separate Rakuten guide.

Step 2: Click Through Rakuten Before Booking Hotels

Once your account is set up, booking is simple:

Search for your hotel chain (Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, Accor, etc.) inside Rakuten.
Click through the Rakuten link.
Rakuten will redirect you to the hotel’s official website.
Book your stay directly with the brand – no third-party restrictions.

Step 3: Earn All Three Types of Points (Triple Dip)

By booking this way, you earn:

Hotel Loyalty Points

For example:

Hyatt points + elite nights
Marriott Bonvoy points
IHG One Rewards points
Accor Live Limitless points
Best Western Rewards points

Because you’re booking directly, you still receive elite benefits, potential upgrades, and full point accrual.

Rakuten Points

You earn a percentage back in:

Cash
Amex Membership Rewards
Or Bilt Points

Choosing Amex or Bilt turns an already good deal into a great one.

Credit Card Points

Pay for the hotel with a travel card and earn points on that card as well. Rakuten’s click-through doesn’t interfere with card bonuses.

Final Thoughts

With Hyatt joining Rakuten’s list of hotel partners, alongside Marriott, IHG, Accor, Best Western, and more, booking hotels through Rakuten is now one of the easiest ways to earn more points without doing anything extra.

The multipliers can only be beat by Rove’s hotel bonuses.

Just click through, book directly with the brand, stay like normal, and watch the points pile up from all sides.

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