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Just reserved West 57th street

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Hi,
I just wanted to share my excitement. It is Monday, June 8. I just called HGVC and booked 3 weeknights at the West 57th street for my parents. It's a one bedroom in gold season (weeks 29-34) the week of July 20. I was so surprised since I wasn't expecting to get one so early. Looks like there was still fairly good inventory.

FYI, since the online reservation wasn't picking up the West 57th street date, I requested that they just charge me the $49 online changeable reservation fee (since it wasn't my fault the online reservation wasn't working), even though they booked it over the phone for me (normally $59 fee for phone reservations and $79 fee for the changeable option by phone).

Just to let you know, there is a $85 cleaning fee (one time charge) for stays 3 nights or less. There is also $57 (per 24 hours) valet parking fee. In/out privaleges would be higher.

Siao Mei
 
W 57th

Please share with us their story when they return!
I think the fees are a little high, but thats NYC!
I love NY!
 
So that was a club season with the 44 days window booking. Interesting. What is the official opening date. Points are pretty steep however, compared to the studio I book at the Manhattan Club for 2400 points instead of the 5250 to 7200 it would be for West 57th steet in Platinum season.
 
If I remember correctly, the HGVC rep said July 5 opening date. My mom was so stuck on staying at the new place. For 3 nights in gold during the weekday, it cost me 510 per night (1530 total points).
 
Yes, this is interesting. This post made me go back to the Member Guide about this place.

So I can book a three-day weekend during platinum season in a sudio for 1050 HGVC points per night (3150 total). I actually don't see that as being that bad considering it is NYC. If I use HHonor points and an AXON reservation, a four night stay would cost 135k HHonor points (the equivalent of 5400 HGVC points at 25:1). I say this only for comparison purposes, not because it is what I would do.

The big problem, of course, is the "Club" period is limited to 44 days before checkout. To go there, this would mean I would need to book and find airfare only 6 weeks ahead of time -- and this also means not a chance of using any FF miles or points for the flight.

Oh well, I suppose one glimmer of hope from this post is that there may be availability at this resort in the future, so I will at least keep it on the list for a potential last minute get-away. Hopefully this kind of availability will continue in the future.
 
I think once the resort opens before it sells out there may be some extra availability. We shall wait and see.
 
Spotted Open Season

I was online a couple nights ago at the HGVC website and I actually saw a few dates available for West 57th in early-mid July. There was Studio and One-Bedroom availability, but only for a couple days each, around the weekend of July 11.

Here's the crazy part: the Open Season rates were over $250+/night for a studio and $450+/night for a One Bedroom! Yes, per NIGHT. :eek:

I know it's brand new and all, but I think that's crazy; Open Season rates are supposed to be a good value. Hotel rooms in NYC are CHEAP right now (compared to what they have been in the recent past). I can get a One-Bedroom suite at the Doubletree Times Square for way cheaper and it includes breakfast! (for HHonors Gold and Diamond). Not to mention that it would also include HHonors stay/point credit as well.

Well, I guess it's all relative, I know many people want to check out the new digs. Plus, I shouldn't pass judgement unitl I have stayed myself... I guess the units are supposed to be really nice. And, it was worth it for somebody because they didn't last too long on the website!
 
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I'm sorry ... what was you point again? (just kidding):hysterical:

Beverley
 
JonathanIT said:
Here's the crazy part: the Open Season rates were over $250+/night for a studio and $450+/night for a One Bedroom! Yes, per NIGHT. :eek:
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There's a note on the Club Fee Schedule on page 147 of the HGVC Club Membership Guide that states "Open Season Rental Rates for West 57th Street by Hilton Club are 25% less than the best available rate on hilton.com".

Well, I guess it's all relative, I know many people want to check out the new digs. Plus, I shouldn't pass judgement unitl I have stayed myself... I guess the units are supposed to be really nice. And, it was worth it for somebody because they didn't last too long on the website!
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Perhaps they discovered their mistake and took it off the website (see below)

On page 140 of the HGVC Club Membership Guide under "Open Season" it states "The Open Season Reservation Window for West 57th Street by Hilton Club begins fifteen (15) days prior to the desired check-out date and is limited to owners at that resort with no minimum night requirement"
 
smshick said:
If I remember correctly, the HGVC rep said July 5 opening date.
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Incorrect. I am an owner at West 57th Street by Hilton Club and the club will open on Friday, July 3. I have a reservation starting on that date and plan to arrive early in the morning. I walked by the club on Sunday and it's not open even for viewing by members yet. They are still doing last minute touch up painting in the lobby.
 
JonathanIT said:
I know it's brand new and all, but I think that's crazy; Open Season rates are supposed to be a good value. Hotel rooms in NYC are CHEAP right now (compared to what they have been in the recent past). I can get a One-Bedroom suite at the Doubletree Times Square for way cheaper and it includes breakfast! (for HHonors Gold and Diamond). Not to mention that it would also include HHonors stay/point credit as well.
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Well, the Doubletree Times Square is dated and it doesn't have a members lounge with unlimited free alcohol and food in the evenings. You get what you pay for - usually.
 
DCBob said:
Well, the Doubletree Times Square is dated and it doesn't have a members lounge with unlimited free alcohol and food in the evenings. You get what you pay for - usually.
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So what exactly are the perks of this lounge (breakfast?), and are there any other benefits to staying at this property? It's not even open yet, so I have no idea about the benefits. Where are you getting your information?
 
JonathanIT said:
So what exactly are the perks of this lounge (breakfast?), and are there any other benefits to staying at this property? It's not even open yet, so I have no idea about the benefits. Where are you getting your information?
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Not sure about 57th perks but I just came back from The Hilton club (37th and 38th floor) and the lounge includes breakfast in the morning and afternoon drinks, snacks (cheese/fruit/guacolmole/hot hor doeurves) and than at night it has cookies as well. There is a seperate check in on the 37th for club members and they will print your boarding passes for your departure as well as other little perks, discount at restrauants etc..
 
I wish they had a kitchen.
 
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If you trade into West 57th St. with a non HGVC exchange will you receive the free breakfast and drinks?
 
This weekend!

We are heading to the big apple this weekend to see the 40,000 shells set off in 26 minutes and we have been invited to the Grand Opening of W57th.
We have not committed to it yet, but we probably will to see for ourselves what it actually looks like!
I will report back if we do go!
I will try and check out the HVAC while I am there!
See if it meets my standards!
 
JonathanIT said:
So what exactly are the perks of this lounge (breakfast?), and are there any other benefits to staying at this property? It's not even open yet, so I have no idea about the benefits. Where are you getting your information?
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I have been here since Friday and can report first hand about the Owners Lounge. There is no kitchen, so all food is catered by the nearby Redeye Grill. EVERYTHING served in the lounge is complimentary to all West 57th Street guests.

Continental breakfast is served from 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM seven days a week. They have fresh fruit, Greek-style strained yogurt with fruit or honey, bagels, croissants, pastries, cereal, cookies, cheese and crackers, bread, orange and grapefruit juice in addition to milk and various bottled water, juices, and drinks, coffee and tea, etc.

Evening cocktail hour runs from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM seven days a week. In addition to soft drinks, red and white wine, canned and bottled beers, and spirits, there are the usual cheeses and fresh fruit plus several hot tapas served from Redeye Grill, including Kobe beef pigs in a blanket, shrimp dumplings, mini quiches, meatballs in marinara sauce, and spring rolls. The food is delicious and a several cuts above the Hilton Club New York, probably because of the caterer used. The spirits are all top shelf (for example, Ketel One vodka and Tanqueray gin).
 
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Can someone post West 57th impressions, when you get over your 4th of July hangover. thanks :whoopie:
 
We didn't make it over this time.
I hoped we would have time to go over to W57th, but we were so busy,
NY was really hpping this visit and the weather was perfect!
It looks pretty good overall, I am not sure its worth the extra dollars yet, but time will tell.
I think I would need to get a loan for 28,000 points at the w57th!, not sure!
 
hvacrsteve said:
We didn't make it over this time.
I hoped we would have time to go over to W57th, but we were so busy,
NY was really hpping this visit and the weather was perfect!
It looks pretty good overall, I am not sure its worth the extra dollars yet, but time will tell.
I think I would need to get a loan for 28,000 points at the w57th!, not sure!
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Last year, HGVC was offering to let you trade in your Hilton Club New York points at their prorated value toward a West 57th Street interest if you traded up by investing an additional $50K in ClubPoints at the new property. Wouldn't hurt to ask if they would do this for you, as the entire value of your Hilton Club leasehold interest becomes totally worthless in 2032 when the property is returned to Hilton under the terms of the lease.
 
Just read your trip advisor review, thanks.

I just looked and hilton hotels is renting out studios and in a 1 month window they range from 299 to 679. Why such an increase, is the first month offered to everyone outside of hgvc at a discount price to get people in?

Also, I cant seem to find what a one bedroom plus would be worth a night. Not a big deal, but I like to know what I would be paying if I didnt have the hgvc. Call is a quark, but it makes me feel better knowing this stuff when people say, TSs are a scam. we are staying 3 nights at the end of this month.

One thing I learned is that under 3 days you have to pay an 85.00 cleaning fee. Also parking is 48.00 a day here. WOW.
 
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