- Joined
- Apr 30, 2016
- Messages
- 2,829
- Reaction score
- 2,583
- Points
- 348
- Resorts Owned
- SVR, SDO, WKORV-N, Westin Flex, HGVC (BLVD)
I fully agree the BLVD is not walkable - especially at night. The main reason I requested the Elara was because I am genuinely curious about the property (I’ve never stayed there) and want to learn more about the HGVC system as I’m considering a purchase there (resale of course) and unsure whether Elara would be a better fit than the BLVD. We were going to be staying in Vegas anyways for that Thanksgiving long-weekend so the “free” accommodations made this a win-win.
We’ve owned in the Vistana system for many years now and I think HGVC would be a good compliment to our existing portfolio - particularly as my BIL owns a timeshare in Vegas and we’ve been spending a bit more time down there.
This coming weekend be my fourth trip to Vegas in the past 12 months - so I’ve had plenty of exposure to the strip lately. To be honest most of my time on that November stay will be with my in-laws (my parents have agreed to babysit the kids!). Our in-laws will be staying at the Grandview and I plan on doing some hiking in Valley of Fire so we will need a car anyways. I’m pretty good at finding free strip parking for when we’ll be hitting some shows.
Like I said - not the end of the world but it doesn’t leave me with a good feeling about the company overall. Perhaps I should stop by the Elara sales office and ask to speak to the manager this Sunday. Just not sure whether it is worth the effort and time.
It was interesting to note that the agent I spoke with this week said that there was a note from when the package was sold that the Elara was the preferred location - so they were aware of it - they just are choosing not to honor it.
We’ve owned in the Vistana system for many years now and I think HGVC would be a good compliment to our existing portfolio - particularly as my BIL owns a timeshare in Vegas and we’ve been spending a bit more time down there.
This coming weekend be my fourth trip to Vegas in the past 12 months - so I’ve had plenty of exposure to the strip lately. To be honest most of my time on that November stay will be with my in-laws (my parents have agreed to babysit the kids!). Our in-laws will be staying at the Grandview and I plan on doing some hiking in Valley of Fire so we will need a car anyways. I’m pretty good at finding free strip parking for when we’ll be hitting some shows.
Like I said - not the end of the world but it doesn’t leave me with a good feeling about the company overall. Perhaps I should stop by the Elara sales office and ask to speak to the manager this Sunday. Just not sure whether it is worth the effort and time.
It was interesting to note that the agent I spoke with this week said that there was a note from when the package was sold that the Elara was the preferred location - so they were aware of it - they just are choosing not to honor it.
I would not be as happy with the outcome as you are and I will explain why. This thread started with a member being given the Doubletree instead of the HHV for their stay in Honolulu for their presentation. While that was a disappointment, it is a very short easy walk from the Doubletree to the HHV. However, the difference between staying at the Boulevard Resort rather than the Elara is great. We stay at the Elara all the time without a car. The Elara is in Planet Hollywood in the Center Strip with easy walking to so many of the major hotels and the ability with a longer walk particularly at night to great areas a little North and South of the Center Strip. We don't view the Boulevard as walkable to most of the strip, and since there is a large area with no activity South of the Boulevard Resort it might not be walkable at all at night.