Looking to take a vacation but don’t want to use your Hilton Grand Vacations ClubPoints? No problem! Hilton offers their Open Season Program to HGV owners, which allows Hilton timeshare owners to book any HGV resort using cash instead of points. This is a great opportunity for those who want to take advantage of last-minute deals or simply don’t have enough points for their desired destination.
In this blog post, we will explain what the Open Season Program is and how you can take advantage of it. We’ll also give you a few reasons why you should consider booking through the Open Season Program instead of through regular point reservations. Let’s get started!
Open Season Booking Windows
You can begin booking cash reservations at all HGV resorts starting at 30 days prior to your desired check-in and as late as 1 day prior to your desired check-in date. That means if you’re looking for a last-minute getaway, Hilton’s got you covered!
How To Make An Open Season Reservation
To make a cash reservation, simply call the HGV owner reservations line at (800) 421-500, or log into your Hilton Grand Vacations account to book online. Be sure to have your Hilton Grand Vacations membership number ready when you call!
Open Season Cash Rates
The price you will pay for an open season reservation is based on the resort as well as the season and unit type you wish to book. Each resort has its own Open Season cash rate chart, so prices can vary by a large margin from resort to resort. We’ve added the open season cash rate chart for Tuscany Village in Orlando below, so you can get a feel for what the charts look like, but log into your Hilton Grand Vacations account, select a resort, and you will see these charts under the “Points Charts” section.
Tuscany Village, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club Open Season Cash Rates
Platinum Season: Weeks 6-15, 24-32, 51-52
| UNIT SIZE | MON-THU PER NIGHT |
FRI-SUN PER NIGHT |
7-NIGHT PER WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $96 | $103 | $693 |
| 1 Bedroom | $120 | $125 | $855 |
| 2 Bedroom | $186 | $201 | $1,347 |
| 3 Bedroom | $252 | $271 | $1,821 |
Gold Season: Weeks 1-5, 16-23, 33-50
| UNIT SIZE | MON-THU PER NIGHT |
FRI-SUN PER NIGHT |
7-NIGHT PER WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $90 | $94 | $642 |
| 1 Bedroom | $110 | $116 | $788 |
| 2 Bedroom | $169 | $173 | $1,195 |
| 3 Bedroom | $234 | $248 | $1,680 |
Why You Should Use Open Season
Aside from the obvious benefit of being able to book a Hilton timeshare resort without using any points, there are a few other reasons why you should consider taking advantage of Open Season rates:
- Save your Hilton Grand Vacations ClubPoints for another time! If you know you won’t have enough points to cover your desired destination, use cash instead and save your points for another trip.
- Get a great deal on your Hilton vacation! Open Season rates are often lower than standard point rates, so you can save some money by booking through the Open Season Program.
- Have more flexibility with your travel dates. Since you’re not restricted to specific travel dates when using points, you can take advantage of last-minute deals and special promotions.
Open Season Restrictions
While the Hilton Grand Vacations Open Season Program is a great way to book a Hilton timeshare vacation without using any points, there are a few restrictions that you should be aware of:
- You can only make cash reservations if the owner is checking in. There is currently no way to add a guest certificate to your HGV reservation when using the open season program, as they are intended only for HGV owners.
- Cash reservations cannot be modified and the standard Hilton cancellation policy applies.
- Hilton Grand Vacations ClubPoints cannot be used to make, modify, or cancel Open Season reservations.
- You must be a Hilton Grand Vacations member in good standing to take advantage of Open Season rates.
We hope this article has helpful information on Hilton Grand Vacations’ Open Season Program. If you have any questions about how Hilton Grand Vacations timeshares work, or questions about how to save thousands by buying your Hilton timeshare on the resale market, feel free to fill in a contact form. We have a team of licensed Real Estate agents who specialize in Hilton resale standing by to answer your questions.
