Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
Hertz was okay to rent from. Friendly, but not so good instructions for the Hilton Park. I paid about $307 for a week for a Honda CRV (The website will quote you a Rav4, but they say they don't have any). This is with a AAA discount.
They do precharge you about $80 US for a tank of gas, but you can fill it up and get it refunded. (I'd recommend this, as they charge you 15% VAT on the gas charge!)
I booked both the Hilton Park and Hilton Cyprus award nights, both before the June 1st increase. (10K Park, 25k Cyprus, though I changed the latter to their 18k point stretcher that is out now). The Park is now at 12k point stretcher.
I got a much nicer welcome gift from the Hilton Park (Champagne, salmon platter, water) than the Hilton Cyprus. I got a 2x sized room from the Park, as well. However, the king bed just sucked there in my opinion. Even the presidential suite had the same bed.
The Hilton Cyprus is much nicer, bedwise (but only upgraded to Exec floor and just a fruit plate & small bottle of wine), much easier to find, but parking is quite bad here the night I was there. The buffet breakfast here is nice, but maybe only 10% better than the Park. They also didn't give me breakfast as a Diamond, and the waitress had to call the front desk to get it approved.
The spa in the Hilton Cyprus is also pretty nice, and included with executive floor, I think.
When I checked, both locations were in the $200 US or more a night range. I personally would not pay this amount to stay at either place. At 1/2 cent a point, I paid $50 and $90 a night for each place which is reasonable.
The Park is a bit out of everything. There's a supermarket, bowling alley, and McDonalds in easily walkable distance. Decent parking, and a nice pool too.
I have to agree with the comments at the Hilton Park. I have stayed there 2 times now and will check in tonight again (8/12) for one night as I am back to the US again tomorrow. They have treated me very nice and have German Sekt (Sparkling Wine) in the room, canapies and a bottle of water. Breakfast was free and very nice as is most European Hiltons. The room was also very nice (Given room 101) twice now. As far as the bed, yes it sucks!! Very hard and uncomfortable but for 10,000 pts night, I think that it is an increadible deal. I really like the property but the location sucks for sure. Kind of a long drive just for a quick overnight in LCA imho. Anyway, Like I said, Will be there tonight and also the 15th. If anyone else will be there, please PM me so we can have a beverage or two.