If you’ve been researching Hilton timeshares on the resale market, you’ve undoubtedly come across terms like “Hilton Grand Vacations” and “Hilton Club”, and if you’re anything like many of our clients, you’ve been left wondering, what’s the difference?
In this article, we’ll be breaking down exactly what Hilton Club timeshares are, what makes them different from other Hilton Grand Vacations timeshares, and why you might want to consider owning at a Hilton Club property rather than the other Hilton Grand Vacations resorts. Let’s dive right in!
What Is Hilton Club?
The best way to describe Hilton Club timeshares would be that they are a vacation club nested within the Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare product. In this way, all Hilton Club timeshares are part of the Hilton Grand Vacations system. They functionally work identically to how other Hilton Grand Vacations timeshares work, using a points-based reservation system that allows owners to travel to over 50 different timeshares across the globe.
Hilton Club owners have the ability to travel to any other Hilton Grand Vacations resort, and Hilton Grand Vacations owners can also travel to any Hilton Club resort. The two clubs are completely integrated into the same booking system, and owners will use the exact same online dashboard to manage their ownership and reserve their vacations.
Hilton Club timeshares do differ from other Hilton Grand Vacations timeshares in a few important ways including; the resort’s construction and locations, the additional benefits that are offered to Hilton Club owners, and their value on the resale market. We’ll be covering each of these differences in the sections below.
Resorts That Are Part Of Hilton Club
The majority of Hilton Club resorts are located in highly desirable urban destinations, with many being located in New York City. As of the writing of this article there are currently 9 Hilton Club resorts, but Hilton has been building more in the recent years and will most likely continue to do so in the foreseeable future.
| Hilton Club Resort | Location |
|---|---|
| The Central at 5th, a Hilton Club | New York City, New York |
| The Quin, a Hilton Club | New York City, New York |
| The Residences, a Hilton Club | New York City, New York |
| West 57th Street, a Hilton Club | New York City, New York |
| The District, a Hilton Club | Washington, DC |
| Liberty Place Charleston, a Hilton Club | Charleston, South Carolina |
| La Pacifica Los Cabos, a Hilton Club | Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
| The Bay Forest Odawara, a Hilton Club | Odawara-shi, Kanagawa, Japan |
| The Beach Resort Sesoko, a Hilton Club | Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan |
Smaller Unit Sizes
Hilton Club resorts generally offer smaller unit sizes when compared to other Hilton Grand Vacations resorts due to their construction and urban locations. For example, the largest unit size offered at West 57th Street in New York City would be a 1 Bedroom Penthouse, whereas a resort like Parc Soleil in Orlando offers unit sizes as high as a 3 Bedroom Penthouse.
Higher ClubPoints Required To Book
Also, comparing these two resorts further, the number of points it takes to book at Hilton Club resorts can be considerably higher when compared to other HGV resorts. For example, at West 57th Street, it takes 8400 points to reserve 1 week in a Studio during Platinum season, whereas at Parc Soleil it takes just 3520 points for 1 week in a Studio during Platinum season.
Obviously, these two resorts are not equivalent destinations to compare, but it does underline the fact that Hilton Club resorts generally require more ClubPoints to reserve and offer fewer options for travelers looking for larger room sizes.
Hilton Club Benefits
Owners that purchase their Hilton timeshare with a Hilton Club home resort receive a few additional benefits in addition to the many great benefits that are offered with other Hilton Grand Vacations ownerships.
| 365 DAYS | 276 DAYS | 104 DAYS | 89 DAYS | 30 DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOME WEEK PRIORITY Reservation Window begins 365–276 days prior to check-in | HOME RESORT PRIORITY Reservation Window begins 276 days prior to check-out | BY HILTON CLUB PRIORITY Reservation Window begins 104–90 days prior to check-out | CLUB SEASON Reservation Window begins 89 days prior to check-out | OPEN SEASON Rental Reservation Window begins 30 days prior to check-out |
| 7 days in unit type and season purchased | Owners at the property only, any unit/season if available | Hilton Club Priority Exchange | Any owner/unit type/season, based on availability | Available for cash reservations |
| Conversion Type | Conversion Ratios |
|---|---|
| Conversion Ratio for Immediate Hilton Honors Reservations | 1 ClubPoint : 13 Honors Points |
| Hilton Honors Conversion Ratio for Following-Year Use | 1 ClubPoint : 16 Honors Points |
| Hilton Honors Conversion Ratio for Following-Year Use (Hilton Club Only) | 1 ClubPoint : 32 Honors Points |
| Club Members – Domestic / International | $199 / $234 |
|---|---|
| Inclusive Club Dues – US & Canada / International | $336 / $363 |
| HGV Max Members | $281 |
Pros & Cons Of Owning At A Hilton Club Resort
- Access to Hilton Club Priority Booking Window
- Higher Hilton Honors conversion rate for following use year
- Ability to pay inclusive club dues
- Access to the Home Resort Priority Booking Window for your home resort
- High resale value
- Higher initial purchase price for both retail & resale purchases
- Some Hilton Club resorts can have higher than average annual maintenance costs
- Hilton Club resorts tend to have smaller unit sizes than other HGV resorts
- Units at Hilton Club resorts require a relatively large amount of ClubPoints to book
Learn More About Hilton Grand Vacations
In this article, we’ve covered the relationship between Hilton Club and Hilton Grand Vacations, the differences between them, which resorts are designated as Hilton Club resorts, and the benefits offered to Hilton Club owners. We hope you found this article informative!
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