Originally Posted by
SHLTP
Other Hyatts treat me well but easily replaceable by Marriotts and free agent.
I'll keep these no matter what except maybe HR Bangkok as that's replaceable. But others special.
As a free agent, there are two factors that can at least partly compensate for the lack of top-tier status.
One is being a regular repeat guest at a property. The other is booking Prive rates.
I suspect there would still be a difference, but a much smaller one than if you were simply booking a standard rate without status.