| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 26, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Hyatt Hotels Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001468174 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 26, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34521 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1480589 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 150 North Riverside Plaza |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60606 |
| City Area Code | (312) |
| Local Phone Number | 750-1234 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock |
| Trading Symbol | H |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
