Originally Posted by MSPeconomist

Do you currently have Hyatt status? There's nothing indicated under your username, but IIRC you were a Glob about a year or two ago.

Officially it shouldn't matter, but unofficially paying a high rate with money should give some priority, as would Prive/Virtuoso/FHR bookings for certain benefits (check their T&Cs) and special treatment. Another idea would be to reserve a room slightly above base level, at a slightly higher rate of course, or perhaps some sort of a package with luxury goodies included if that would make sense otherwise for you.

IME being a repeat guest can matter more.