Being a Hilton Honors member, I received a promo package for the Hilton Grand Vacaton Club ( timeshare property) on the Las Vegas Strip for 2 night stay and was required to attend a 90 minute sales preview. The price was $162 for both nights and I received a voucher for $150 in chips at the Las Vegas Hilton. Any chance I get, I will go to Las Vegas, just let me know where to sign up!

The property is at the far north end of the strip, near the Sahara and Stratosphere Tower. Personally, I prefer to be near the action at Flamingo Rd, where the Bellegio and Caesar's Palace is located. The traffic on the strip can be a nightmare, so not being close is a pain.

This being a timeshare property, they have studio, one, two and three bedroom units. I received a studio room and it is about the size of an average hotel room. It was in Tower 2, which is the newer building. There will eventually be a total of four towers. The room was bright, clean and new, with flat panel TV ( Tower 1 does not have the flat panel), DVD, small table with 2 chairs, lounge chair, king bed, small bathroom and "kichenette" ( microwave, undercounter refrigerator, sink, toaster, coffee maker, dishware for 2 ). Personally, if I was here (even by myself) for a week, it would be too small.

I loved the Crabtree and Evelyn toiletries, but I was disappointed that robes were not provided. There was in room safe and closet with enough hangers. The towels were plush and the bed was comfortable with nice linens.

The property has wireless internet and computers ( for a charge) in the Business Center. The Activity Center has computer for printing out boarding passes for free, ping pong, large screen TV, pool table, books. There is DVD rental, ATM, Fitness Center (24/7) and laundry facilities ( no charge) on site.

The Spa looked appealing and for $10 day use fee, you get robe, use of steam room, and relaxation lounge with beverages. The treatment prices were about average and it's convienient to have a spa facility on site.

The pool was ok size with the Waves poolside bar and restaurant. I have to say the service was poor. I was sitting by the pool, never got any attention and flagged someone down to request a menu, they never came back. The Marketplace is adjacent to the pool and has a deli, drinks, snacks and packaged food for sale. I walked in there to buy my sandwich and brought it back out to eat at the pool. It is open til 1 am, so it is a great amenity. There are Cabanas for rent, two whirlpool spas, BBQ grills and eating area and seemed to be enough lounge chairs and towels. There were two lifeguards on duty, which is a good idea with all the kids there.

There were 39 floors and I was on the 4th floor overlooking the trash and air vents. My car was parked on a higher floor than me! The walls are very thin and I could hear every word the couple in the room next door said. The trash pick up came at night and the noise was also disturbing.

Everywhere in Vegas, parking is free ( even valet ) except at the Hilton Grand Vacation Club. Self park is $8 and Valet is $13. If you self park, you have to park on level 4 or higher, then you have to trek to the bldg. There is really nothing close to this property, except the CVS pharmacy next door ( which is nice to have), so you are forced to rent a car or cab it everywhere.

The sales presentation was what is to be expected. Obviously, they want you to purchase a timeshare, but I already am an owner with Starwood and I think that its a better program than what the Hilton has to offer. Although, the upcoming new Hilton timeshare property in New York City on West 57th and 6th Ave, sparked my interest
(unfortunately, it's very expensive with high annual maintenance fee).

I'm a shopper and not a gambler, so I cashed in my chips for $150 and my stay was virtually free. I can't complain about that and for that reason (great value) I give the property an overall good score, as it was "very nice, but not outstanding". Even looking at the prices on Expedia ( for stay in March) , the cost per night was very reasonable, so it's definitely a good low cost option!