Club Features:  

Members of Hilton Grand Vacations have a number of different timeshare options that vary according to resort. Hilton-owned resorts, particularly those in Florida and Mexico often require members to commit to a fixed week vacation schedule. For many of their resorts, club points can be redeemed for vacations at any time a member would like (subject to availability).

Hilton Grand Vacations’ point-based system allows members to redeem points for a full week at a unit, or to use smaller amounts of points for shorter stays. Vacations taken during the off season or during weekdays cost fewer points. For a member that lives within driving distance of a Hilton Grand Vacations resort, this can be a great means of maximizing the points to vacation time ratio.

Members wishing to vacation at non-Hilton resorts can arrange trades through the RCI exchange network. RCI membership is included with Hilton Grand Vacations membership. Be aware that RCI charges exchange fees typically around $200.

Destinations:  

Hilton Grand Vacations owns 37 properties in the United States, Mexico and Europe. Thanks to a partnership with RCI and other vacation groups, Hilton Grand Vacations members can use their points at over 3700 resorts worldwide. From weekend ski trips in the Rockies to exotic tropical locales in Southeast Asia, Hilton Grand Vacations provides locations ideal for every lifestyle.

Membership Benefits:  

Hilton Grand Vacations members have access to a variety of perks and benefits. Members receive special offers on flights, cruises, RV rentals and hotel rooms. For users interested in maximizing the benefits of membership, there are credit cards available that earn rewards points redeemable with Hilton Grand Vacations available to members as well.

Transferring and redeeming Hilton Grand Vacations points is quite easy in contrast to many other strict vacation clubs. If a member does not use their allotted points in a year, Hilton Grand Vacations allows them to deposit them for future use. Banking points for future use or for use with RCI incurs a $69 fee. We appreciate the fact that Hilton Grand Vacations allows members to save points for future use. If, for example, a member owns a one bedroom timeshare for one week, banked points can be used to upgrade the unit to a 2-bedroom or to extend a one week stay to two weeks.

Member Support:  

One especially valuable element of Hilton Grand Vacations membership concerns the professionalism and responsiveness of their support staff. Smaller timeshare outfits and vacation clubs do not provide the same level of customer support. Happily, you won’t spend hours on hold because Hilton Grand Vacations’ help staff is quite easy to contact. This is especially important, as members make reservations and manage their club points via telephone most of the time.

Investment value:  

Hilton Grand Vacations membership comes with the quality of the brand and access to their luxurious resorts. Given their affiliation with RCI and hundreds of other resorts, we consider Hilton Grand Vacations to be a sensible investment. Their annual membership fees are reasonable too. Maintenance fees will depend on the property you invest in.

The prestige and reliability of Hilton informs their vacation club. With superior member support, far-flung destinations and a huge set of perks, Hilton Grand Vacations should be on the shortlist for anyone seriously considering investing in a timeshare. For the savvy traveler, a membership with Hilton Grand Vacations is a sound investment in terms of both money and future enjoyment.

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