should i request a different host?
No question. If you feel like you are unimportant to your host, it's because you
are unimportant to your host. If they're not going to spend time on you, then definitely don't waste your time on them.
Generally when I begin gambling at a new property, it takes a few host "trials" before I find one that fits my style and is responsive to my needs. Remember that you are the customer and guest; you should not hesitate to drop a host if you feel it's not working for you.