Depends. C+P bookings for stays 2 months out, I have been charged immediately for.
was it at the GHK because that is the only hotel that wanted to charge before in a c and o booking. Never had it with lots of others
I'm Hyatt Platinum (from CC). What are the odds I could be granted a 4pm, or maybe even 3pm, checkout (instead of the usual 2pm)?
IME if they have it available they'll give it to you.
I have gotten 7pm checkout. Just depends on occupancy.
is there a gain of booking C+P? If yes, what?
could be a better value depending on the category. Also if you need stay credit you will only get it with c and p and not all points. Finally until the end of the month you cannot use a DSU on all points bookings only on cash and c and p.
category 5Don't have status by Hyatt so wouldn't do it for that reasonbooking would be for 3/1 so DSU wouldn't be a problem either (if I even get one)
seems like you are better off with all points.
when I make a points booking, are there any additional fees to pay? (tax etc.)
nope