Are you considering purchasing a Hilton timeshare on the resale market? If so, you may be wondering about the difference between Hilton Club and Hilton Grand Vacations resorts. In this article, we will compare and contrast these two types of Hilton timeshares to help you decide which one is right for you. Both the Hilton Club and Hilton Grand Vacations offer amazing benefits at affordable resale prices, but there are some key differences that you should be aware of before making your decision. So, let’s get started!
What Is Hilton Club / By Hilton Club?
The Hilton Club is a points-based timeshare system that offers members the flexibility to vacation at any Hilton Club resort as well as all the Hilton Grand Vacations resorts. Essentially Hilton Club is another vacation club nested within the Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare program. Hilton Club offers the ability to own at a home resort in some of the most desirable locations, and offers a priority booking window for owners at these resorts to book other select Hilton Club resorts.
Hilton Club Resorts
Hilton Club resorts are generally built in extremely popular urban locations such as New York or Washington D.C. with other locations in Mexico and Japan. Here is a full listing of all the Hilton Club resorts:
| 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 |
Hilton Club Owner Benefits
By purchasing your Hilton timeshare with a home resort at one of the Hilton Club locations, you are afforded a few benefits that are not normally offered to owners with a home resort at Hilton Grand Vacations.
Access To Hilton Club Priority Booking Window At Select Hilton Club Resorts
As an owner at a Hilton Club resort, you will have a 15 day priority booking window before the Club Season reservation window opens for select Hilton Club resorts.
Resorts With Hilton Club Priority Booking Window
- The Residences by Hilton Club
- The District by Hilton Club
- The Central at 5th by Hilton Club
- The Quin Central Park by Hilton Club
| 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 |
If you’d like to learn more about the booking windows at each Hilton Grand Vacations resort, you can read our article here: Hilton Grand Vacations Booking Windows: How Far In Advance Can I Book?
Higher Hilton Honors Points Conversion Rate
Owners at Hilton Club resorts will have a higher Hilton Honors conversion rate if they wish to convert their ClubPoints into Hilton Honors points to use at Hilton vast network of hotels.
| Conversion Ratios | Before 2022 | 2022 & Beyond |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion Ratio for Immediate Hilton Honors Reservations | 1 ClubPoint : 20 Honors Points | 1 ClubPoint : 13 Honors Points |
| Hilton Honors Conversion Ratio for Following-Year Use | 1 ClubPoint : 25 Honors Points | 1 ClubPoint : 16 Honors Points |
| Hilton Honors Conversion Ratio for Following-Year Use (Hilton Club Only) | 1 ClubPoint : 50 Honors Points | 1 ClubPoint : 32 Honors Points |
If you’re wondering why conversion rates have changed in the last year, be sure to read our article explaining how Hilton adjusted all ClubPoints values by 160% back in February of 2022. All points charts, points values for existing owners, and conversion rates were scaled proportionally.
This change did not reduce any owner’s ability to make the same reservations as before the adjustment because both the number of points allocated to their ownership, and the number of points needed to book were equally scaled to 160% of their original value. This caused the conversion rates to Hilton Honors to be reduced to balance owner’s existing points being adjusted to 60% higher than they originally bought.
You can read more about the subject here: Hilton Grand Vacations Buys Diamond Resorts: How This Affects You.
Optional Inclusive Club Dues
Owners at select properties have the option to pay “Inclusive Club Dues” that includes annual Club Dues, plus unlimited Home Resort Priority, Hilton Club Priority, and Club reservation fees, as applicable, priced at $99 or less. Inclusive Club Dues give Owners of these resorts the opportunity to book Club Reservations for free. Inclusive Club Dues are $325 (as of 2022) for Members residing in the United States or Canada and $351 (as of 2022) for Members residing outside the United States or Canada.
The Difference Between Hilton Club & Hilton Grand Vacations
Usage & Benefits
The difference between having your home resort at a Hilton Club resort, or at a Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) resort, is that while Hilton Club owners get access to the Hilton Club Priority booking window, higher Hilton Honors conversion rates, and the option to pay inclusive club dues, HGV owners do not receive these extra benefits.
Beyond those differences in extra benefits, both ownerships can book at any of the Hilton Grand Vacations resorts, Hilton Club resorts, or affiliated resorts, and essentially identical in every other way when it comes to how they can be used by the owner.
Resale Price Differences
While owners at Hilton Club properties do enjoy additional benefits, they generally pay a much higher initial purchase price for their property.
Conclusion
The Hilton Club is a great option for those looking to purchase a timeshare in an urban location with the flexibility to vacation at any Hilton resort. The Hilton Club also offers some great benefits to owners, such as a higher Hilton Honors conversion rate and access to the Hilton Club priority booking window. If you are considering purchasing a Hilton timeshare on the resale market, be sure to ask about the option of owning at a Hilton Club resort.
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