Planet Hollywood Westgate Towers

[thehomebrewer]

You clearly didn't read the entire post or perhaps you're so caught up in your own anger you can't believe that somebody could be happy with a product from Westgate. First of all, I was able to get 0% financing. That means I owe no interest and will not. I suppose your lousy comprehension skills make it hard for you to negotiate also. Maybe that's why you're so upset.

And again, I have not had any issues with my interactions with Westgate. Many users seem to be bent on being upset at Westgate. One thing to note is that they now have prime property on the Las Vegas strip and are attached to the Harrah's brand. People who buy there and frequent Harrah's casinos have a different expectation of customer service and so far, in my opinion, Westgate has lived up to their end of the deal.

Anyone interested in buying in Vegas should seriously consider the PH Towers.

 

[timeos2]

Weasel or ripped off - you be the judge

You clearly didn't read the entire post or perhaps you're so caught up in your own anger you can't believe that somebody could be happy with a product from Westgate. First of all, I was able to get 0% financing. That means I owe no interest and will not. I suppose your lousy comprehension skills make it hard for you to negotiate also. Maybe that's why you're so upset.

And again, I have not had any issues with my interactions with Westgate. Many users seem to be bent on being upset at Westgate. One thing to note is that they now have prime property on the Las Vegas strip and are attached to the Harrah's brand. People who buy there and frequent Harrah's casinos have a different expectation of customer service and so far, in my opinion, Westgate has lived up to their end of the deal.

Anyone interested in buying in Vegas should seriously consider the PH Towers.

Not to worry - I read both posts completely. I'm very happy that you have had no issues, and got 0% for 24 months on $30,000 (!) - what happens after the 24 months? You will owe (or have paid) $30K for what we already know isn't worth 5% of that on resale.

You haven't stayed there. You haven't made reservations. It's a bit tough to think you might be soured on Wastegate when, so far, all you've done is sign up with them & pay them - and your very happy with the way they take your money. I guess your bar is rather low for ownership and value satisfaction. In that situation most buyers would post that they got shafted and others should avoid the same type of bad outcome.

Lets stop playing games. Posting the "pluses" of a $30K+ ownership at a deeply troubled resort / group that anyone could buy, if they were silly enough to want to, for a few thousand or less is a sales weasel post trying to justify the ridiculous developer pricing at that place. Or someone who got ripped off and now wants to feel justified in spending tens of thousands for nothing and looking for support. Sorry, not here. If you actually bought you got a very bad deal. Sounds lkie you're past the rescind date and are stuck with a $30K ownership. If you are that weasel then the post didn't work. Either way anyone reading this will hopefully see the error of that type of "deal" and steer far away from the PH Tower of Terror and Wastegate at any location.

 

[AwayWeGo]

Is There Any "There" There ?

You haven't stayed there. You haven't made reservations.

How far along toward completion are they at Planet Hollywood Towers ?

Here on TUG-BBS I've read that it's a fabulous timeshare -- also that it's run into trouble & been threatened with foreclosure.

So, is Planet Hollywood Towers a reality now ?

Or is it still a plan ?

It is possible to show up & check in ?

Or is that still to come sometime in the future ?

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[timeos2]

It exist's - not even 1/2 way

How far along toward completion are they at Planet Hollywood Towers ?

Here on TUG-BBS I've read that it's a fabulous timeshare -- also that it's run into trouble & been threatened with foreclosure.

So, is Planet Hollywood Towers a reality now ?

Or is it still a plan ?

It is possible to show up & check in ?

Or is that still to come sometime in the future ?

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

1 tower (of two) got built & opened. But that is less than 40% of what was supposed to be built. Most of the unique features that would have made it special (like the giant "fins" of a car that were balco9nies for the units) got dropped and of course only one of the two towers even got started. Also the majority of the common areas that would tie the two together obviously isn't there.

Yes, people can show up & check in to what got constructed and from what I hear it was done to the cheesy standards so loved by the King. However they haven't sold much so it is very easy to rent (cheap) a stay and thus avoid the outrageous upfront purchase costs - and it is incredibly easy to find a resale for a few pennies on the retail dollar for a nearly new resort,

The thing is an albatross that may end up bringing down the whole corrupt and sleazy Wastegate empire. If it manages to do THAT it may have been worth it after all. Anyone staying there or attending a sales pitch for it would be well advised to run away quickly and NEVER buy retail at any Wastegate anywhere.

 

[billinlv]

- and it is incredibly easy to find a resale for a few pennies on the retail dollar for a nearly new resort,

Wow, I might be interested in buying another unit. I guess maybe you're not referring to a PH Towers by Westgate resale unit? I've not seen any of them for pennies on the dollar.

 

[timeos2]

Wrong place, wrong time, wrong price. Otherwise its just not a good place to own

Wow, I might be interested in buying another unit. I guess maybe you're not referring to a PH Towers by Westgate resale unit? I've not seen any of them for pennies on the dollar.

Do a search for resale. There was one a month or two ago that was free for the closing! Not that many have been sold, fewer are paid off so it is incredible to see any resales already and unheard of to see a freebie on a resort that only opened a few months ago.

Unfortunately for anyone who bought at the PH Tower of Terror this was a star crossed project from day one. It had the wrong location (PH/Aladdin had a LONG history of bankruptcies and general financial problems), the wrong developer/management (Wastegate being so despised/disreputable that even those who thought this was a viable place to own claimed a different management would operate the resort - turned out to be false as everyone tried to tell them) and got built at the wrong time (just as the economy in general was tanking and Las Vegas/timeshares were about to take an unprecedented drop in value to less than zero nearly across the industry).

It remains a poster child for everything wrong about timeshare developers and bad management.

 

[ocdb8r]

I snagged a couple of 2 bedroom units on II when PH Towers first deposited. I suspect there was some sort of error as all the 2 bedrooms quickly disappeared on II....I initially assumed lots of people grabbed them but when we checked in they had us down for 1 bedrooms and II had to sort the matter out. I have never seen a 2 bedroom deposit since so I think PH Towers may have decided NOT to offer them up to II, instead using them as upgrades from the hotel to attract more buyers.

At the end of the day we got our 2 bedrooms and had a VERY nice stay the middle of January this year (right after opening). The units were very nicely outfitted (albeit with the promised LCD projectors missing). There were many nice features in our unit including a big jacuzzi tub, automated blinds, modern well fitted kitchen, and daily maid service. We certinaly felt we got value for our trade. The best part was they for some reason had us down as owners so we got very little bothering from the sales staff.

That said, there were some downsides. Key cards weren't working very well. The washer dryer is a single combo unit that isn't that useful. The Plasma TV's were nice but there was no DVD player as they have an inhouse system that charges something outrageous for movies...and wifi was something like £12.95/day. The location isn't that great, but certainly as good or better than the Marriott Grand Chateau. It just isn't quite the vegas experience they sold it as given you have to walk quite a ways through the mall to get to the PH casino.

Overall, good trade but nowhere that I would own. I can only imagine what maintenance fees are...

 

[MalibuMike]

I purchased two units at the Westgate PH towers in Jan. 2010. I purchased even years with the hopes of getting back this summer. I was not and will roll over my time until next year for a nominal fee. Now, I haven't yet stayed there, so I can't write of that experience, but every other experience I have had so far with Westgate has been adequate. I paid about 30k for what they call the 2 bedroom grand. It is a one bedroom with a studio lock off. True, there are currently all kinds of resales available for less for this property, but I feel I got a fairly decent deal. I was also able to secure 0% financing for the first 24 months. I have been traveling to Vegas regularly for 7 years now and have stayed at places all over the Strip. I am excited to get back there in January and stay at the Towers and I can't wait to return in the summer and use the pool! What appealed to me is that I am allowed to split up my weeks and my units. Nobody I know can stand to be in Vegas for more than 3 or 4 days at a time, so initially it did not make sense to purchase a full week. I will be able to split up my week and go for a weekend and then have a weekday stay some other time during the year. And since I have a lock off, I can alternate between using all the space every other year, or use each space separately every year. My maintenance and taxes were $800 for the 1st two years. Sure to go up, but they still seem reasonable. I figured one good night at the blackjack table and I can earn back my maintenance and taxes in a few hands. Many good nights at the table over the years of my ownership and I can earn back the whole purchase price. Unlike other destinations like Orlando or Myrtle Beach, there will always be a draw to Vegas regardless of weather, the national or world economy, or time of year. The Jockey Club has been there for over 30 yrs and is now dwarfed by the City Center. It is anyone's guess as to what will dwarf the PH Towers in 30 years on the Vegas strip.

I hope my information has been helpful.

I think it is really important to let the public know that the Planet Hollywood Towers location and actual accommodations are fantastic. That being said, don't buy this timeshare. The two bedroom accommodations are fantastic, but there is absolutely NO HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE. There is NO CUSTOMER SERVICE at all as far as booking your time. The place is the worst managed time-share I have ever owned and experienced. O'h and that 0% interest for 24 months still means you pay the entire principal every month and the taxes and maintenance fees for a unit you can't even get into. Believe me, trust the people here that tell you DON'T BUY IT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I bought the 4 bedroom, Floor 55, for New Years Event Week, STRIP FACING IN THE CONTRACT and WestGate breached my contract so badly they won't even let me use my own unit because they aren't built yet, and nobody gets that week, or that unit. BELIEVE ME I KNOW. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND STAY AWAY.

 

[MalibuMike]

Do a search for resale. There was one a month or two ago that was free for the closing! Not that many have been sold, fewer are paid off so it is incredible to see any resales already and unheard of to see a freebie on a resort that only opened a few months ago.

Unfortunately for anyone who bought at the PH Tower of Terror this was a star crossed project from day one. It had the wrong location (PH/Aladdin had a LONG history of bankruptcies and general financial problems), the wrong developer/management (Wastegate being so despised/disreputable that even those who thought this was a viable place to own claimed a different management would operate the resort - turned out to be false as everyone tried to tell them) and got built at the wrong time (just as the economy in general was tanking and Las Vegas/timeshares were about to take an unprecedented drop in value to less than zero nearly across the industry).

It remains a poster child for everything wrong about timeshare developers and bad management.

TIME OS, I have read your posts and information about Westgate and I want to thank you for being right on the mark and truely trying to help people. Everything you say as well as the other posters about Westgate Planet Hollywood Towers is correct. Clearly, TUG members should stay away at all costs. Thank you for looking out for people

 

[DebBrown]

We were there in May. We had a weird unit because we requested a handicap accessible unit. First off, the handicap room was way down the hall. It would have made sense to put these rooms by the elevator. Secondly, I think we only had part of the furniture. Someone told us we should have had a couch in the bedroom and two chairs in the living room.

Also, for some crazy reason, the kitchen shelves were blocked. We were told they didn't supply pots, pans, dishes, etc. to this room because people steal them. They brought the supplies for us but there was nowhere to put them because the cabinets had been altered to only fit one glass.

The room decor was tacky but the rooms were large and comfortable. Like someone else said, the washer/dryer combo was a mess. We washed one load and the clothes didn't completely dry. There is no way to just dry so you have to wash everything again and use a higher dryer setting.

We really liked the view and location. The kitchen would have been a big plus if we could have used the cabinets. DH was impressed with the giant projection TV. The LR windows have a shutter and the whole inside is a giant screen. The pool was nice but cold, bar was expensive, music loud.

I think we had a midweek cleaning but nothing else. The staff was complete useless regarding any questions we asked.

Deb

 

[deedman]

wow 30k for a westgate ts and no buyers remorse? either a fool with his money or a weasel, I bet the latter. I just picked up a 2003 dodge viper for 34k, now that is a 30k purchase that leaves NO buyers remorse.

 

[djyamyam]

Pennies on the dollar

And in case anyone missed it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Timeshare-Westg...md=ViewItem&pt=Timeshares&hash=item230893c4c4

This EOY studio unit sold for $710 + current year's MFs owing. I've seen previous ones on ebay for way over priced as owners were trying to unload what they bought. I haven't seen any auctioned off yet by any of the postcard companies. This one was a bit different because it was a bankrupcy sale. Still I would say it sold for what I expected, maybe a bit less because some people would have been scared off by the bankruptcy thing. Having previously dealt with BKAssets, I wouldn't have had a concern.

 

[Michael]

Deb -

That has to be the strangest thing I have ever seen in a timeshare unit. Just plain weird...

- Michael

 

[mishugana]

Do they still have booths around?