[ARCHIVE to 2014] DISCUSSION Hilton Honors Hotels near Orlando, Florida, USA {US-FL}
Apr 10, 2005, 7:12 pm
#301
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club® Properties in Orlando
Anybody try this before? Sounds pretty good, but I wish they'd offer something similar for the HHV.
http://hiltonvacations.com/HHonors/a...honors_lp.html
http://hiltonvacations.com/HHonors/a...honors_lp.html
Summer in Orlando
Welcome the summer season with a trip to the world's most popular family vacation
destination - Orlando, Florida ... from only $269 plus tax.
This 4-night/3-day Orlando offer also includes 2 tickets to a WALT DISNEY WORLD®, SeaWorld® Orlando or Universal Orlando® theme park. As a bonus, purchase this getaway by April 20, 2005 and receive 2,000 Hilton HHonors bonus points.
We are able to offer you this incredible vacation value as a way of introducing you to the benefits of vacation ownership. All we require is that while you are enjoying your Orlando vacation, you attend a 2-hour personal preview of our Hilton Grand Vacations Club on International Drive.
It Pays to Reserve Early!
Receive $50 off when you reserve your travel dates within 45 days of purchase. (For example, purchase on April 16 and call us back with your travel dates by May 31 to receive $50 off the package price).
Final Offer Deadline
To take advantage of this offer, you must purchase your vacation package by May 5, 2005
and meet and agree to the Details of Participation. You have six months from the
date of purchase to take this incredible vacation getaway.
How To Reqest Your Package
Call today - (800) 781-1378 and mention reservation code: H H O R L 3 0 5 - or request online below... and get ready for a grand vacation!
Welcome the summer season with a trip to the world's most popular family vacation
destination - Orlando, Florida ... from only $269 plus tax.
This 4-night/3-day Orlando offer also includes 2 tickets to a WALT DISNEY WORLD®, SeaWorld® Orlando or Universal Orlando® theme park. As a bonus, purchase this getaway by April 20, 2005 and receive 2,000 Hilton HHonors bonus points.
We are able to offer you this incredible vacation value as a way of introducing you to the benefits of vacation ownership. All we require is that while you are enjoying your Orlando vacation, you attend a 2-hour personal preview of our Hilton Grand Vacations Club on International Drive.
It Pays to Reserve Early!
Receive $50 off when you reserve your travel dates within 45 days of purchase. (For example, purchase on April 16 and call us back with your travel dates by May 31 to receive $50 off the package price).
Final Offer Deadline
To take advantage of this offer, you must purchase your vacation package by May 5, 2005
and meet and agree to the Details of Participation. You have six months from the
date of purchase to take this incredible vacation getaway.
How To Reqest Your Package
Call today - (800) 781-1378 and mention reservation code: H H O R L 3 0 5 - or request online below... and get ready for a grand vacation!
Apr 10, 2005, 7:18 pm
#302
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That is a very typical "view a timeshare" type offer. You will get probably a studio room (whatever their smallest unit is) and be required to view a timeshare sales presentation. Some people hate these; some people don't. I've done Hilton and Marriott timeshare presentations: I did not find them to be all that bad, although I admit I'd want a lot better deal than that one to do it.
And they do do them in Hawaii. Not sure about the Hilton deals specifically, but I know Marriott does them in Kauai (5 nts and a rental car for $599) and I think Starwood does them as well at Princeville for a tad more money (P-ville is worth it from what I hear). IMHO, those deals are worth it, when you figure even the Priceline rate for a less-desirable property would be above $120/nt. in most cases.
Everybody has their own price and tolerance level for these things. There are too many other dirt-cheap lodging options all over the Orlando area that I wouldn't bother with a presentation there. But in Hawaii...you bet I would! Just practice saying NO, like the Capital One guy...
And they do do them in Hawaii. Not sure about the Hilton deals specifically, but I know Marriott does them in Kauai (5 nts and a rental car for $599) and I think Starwood does them as well at Princeville for a tad more money (P-ville is worth it from what I hear). IMHO, those deals are worth it, when you figure even the Priceline rate for a less-desirable property would be above $120/nt. in most cases.
Everybody has their own price and tolerance level for these things. There are too many other dirt-cheap lodging options all over the Orlando area that I wouldn't bother with a presentation there. But in Hawaii...you bet I would! Just practice saying NO, like the Capital One guy...
Apr 13, 2005, 4:07 pm
#303
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How do you get an invitation for these promos, especially one in Hawaii?
Apr 13, 2005, 6:28 pm
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Originally Posted by arrosen
How do you get an invitation for these promos, especially one in Hawaii?
Apr 14, 2005, 8:02 am
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Originally Posted by arrosen
How do you get an invitation for these promos, especially one in Hawaii?
Pick your island... 5 nts. + rental car + 5,000 AA miles for $699 + tax + 2 hrs. of your time. And the accommodation is actually at the property in question.
http://www.vacationclub.com/getawayn...can/search.asp
I'm bummed that we don't have time for a Hawaii trip this year...I'd love to go back to Kauai or Maui and these offers are very good considering the properties in question.
Apr 14, 2005, 12:15 pm
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As an HGVC owner I usually get coupons that I can give people for an inexpensive look/see. I can't remember the cost at the moment.
Apr 14, 2005, 12:26 pm
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How bad is the pitch? I've considered doing one of these, but there is no way I will ever buy a timeshare. The problem I've heard is that the pitch turns into ~4 hours and you pretty much have to physically force your way out. These were comments from other timeshare "opportunities" and not from HGVC so I'm wondering what the difference is.
Apr 14, 2005, 12:34 pm
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The pitch is pretty low key with Hilton and Marriott, and you can be up front about not wanting to buy early in the pitch and walk away. I've heard the same for Starwood. The hotel vacation clubs are not marketed like typical timeshares.
Originally Posted by omegadeal
How bad is the pitch? I've considered doing one of these, but there is no way I will ever buy a timeshare. The problem I've heard is that the pitch turns into ~4 hours and you pretty much have to physically force your way out. These were comments from other timeshare "opportunities" and not from HGVC so I'm wondering what the difference is.
Apr 14, 2005, 1:31 pm
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I agree with Linsj: I have attended an off-brand timeshare presentation once and thoroughly hated it. I hated having to argue with the sales creep about everything when all I wanted to do was say NO. But with Hilton and Marriott, it's much more tasteful. It is still a sales pitch, but you can say no and walk away.
I've never been stuck in one with HH or MR for longer than the advertised amount of time. In fact, I've gotten out more quickly by making it very clear early on that I was not going to buy under any circumstances.
I've never been stuck in one with HH or MR for longer than the advertised amount of time. In fact, I've gotten out more quickly by making it very clear early on that I was not going to buy under any circumstances.
Apr 14, 2005, 2:09 pm
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Originally Posted by pinniped
I have attended an off-brand timeshare presentation once and thoroughly hated it. I hated having to argue with the sales creep about everything when all I wanted to do was say NO.
Apr 14, 2005, 2:22 pm
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There's also a 4 day/3 night package available here for $249 less $50 if you are an HH member
http://www.hiltongrandvacations.com/...rlando249.html
http://www.hiltongrandvacations.com/...rlando249.html
Last edited by martyYYZ; Apr 14, 2005 at 2:35 pm
Apr 14, 2005, 5:25 pm
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As an HGVC owner, I can refer my "friends" it's only $69.00 (total) for 4 nights.
Apr 15, 2005, 11:04 pm
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Hilton Prop in St. Cloud or Kissimmee FL area
I'm taking a 4 day class in Kissimmee FL near the Valencia Community College on 192 near the FL Turnpike. Looking for a decent Hilton property near there. I want to avoid being near the theme park area traffic at all costs.
The HI on Orange Blossom near the Mall of Florida is ok, but sort of worse for the wear, and probably has the worst tasting "food" that passes for breakfast in the entire Hilton family.
Is there any decent Hilton property to the east, maybe on one of the lakes? Anyone familiar with the area who can give some tips?
The HI on Orange Blossom near the Mall of Florida is ok, but sort of worse for the wear, and probably has the worst tasting "food" that passes for breakfast in the entire Hilton family.
Is there any decent Hilton property to the east, maybe on one of the lakes? Anyone familiar with the area who can give some tips?
Apr 19, 2005, 11:55 am
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Orlando - Altamonte Springs Area Help Needed
Any feedback on these two hotels is appreiciated. I am HH Gold and have an upcoming stay in this area.
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
350 North Lake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando-North
225 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Thanks
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
350 North Lake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando-North
225 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Thanks
Apr 19, 2005, 12:02 pm
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Originally Posted by aglp2k
Any feedback on these two hotels is appreiciated. I am HH Gold and have an upcoming stay in this area.
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
350 North Lake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando-North
225 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Thanks
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
350 North Lake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando-North
225 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Thanks