LOL - I'm usually a big supporter of Hyatt but just don't really like Hyatt Place properties. For what its worth, I'm top tier with both Hyatt (Diamond) and Starwood (Platinum) but makes absolutely no difference at these lower end properties.

Hyatt should be running a great promotion called Faster Free Nights during this period (where every 2 stays at any property in the chain earns you 1 free night at any property in the chain). I'd often do mattress runs (just check-in but not really stay at a "local" Hyatt) and pay the sub-$100 rates and use the free night at their top properties like the Park Hyatt Sydney (which is usually $750 a night), Park Hyatt Tokyo, Park Hyatt Chicago, or Victor South Beach.