Grand Luxxe NV

[radley]

Hi There

We have exchanged into GL RM a couple of times and had wonderful stays. It really is a wonderful resort. Next year we would like to go to the GL NV and intend to take family with us. Is there a way to exchange into the GL Lofts rather than the Master Suite we have always gotten at RV?

Thanks in advance

Radley

 

[Eric B]

There were a number of GL loft units in RCI platinum priority access for September-November sometime in July-August this year. I think you can get a loft through SFX or the Registry Collection as well. Not sure how else, but it's possible depending on when you want to get here. There were also some 4 BR units on RCI platinum around the same time; none there right now, though.

 

[hurnik]

Hi There

We have exchanged into GL RM a couple of times and had wonderful stays. It really is a wonderful resort. Next year we would like to go to the GL NV and intend to take family with us. Is there a way to exchange into the GL Lofts rather than the Master Suite we have always gotten at RV?

Thanks in advance

Radley

If you mean the 1 BR Lofts that are more like studios with kitchens, it's easier.

If you mean the 3-4 BR lofts with 2 stories, I'd say you have a very slim chance of getting one, but would have to put a request in 2 years in advance and be VERY VERY flexible on your dates (like we don't care when we go, as long as it's a Loft, type of flexibility).

Most people who forked out that kind of money aren't going to deposit theirs for exchange.

Once in a blue moon, SFX will get one, but it's rare.

 

[Eric B]

I believe the ones I've seen in RCI Platinum priority access and the Registry Collection were likely developer vacancies because they showed up in the latter as extra vacations. I can't really imagine someone with either the studio lofts or the larger ones paying a non-mandatory usage fee to deposit and exchange either; the usage fees are a bit high to use a week from a GL loft to exchange somewhere else at least for my tastes. Might be some less picky (or cheap) folks out there, though.

 

[Eric B]

Oh, the other thing that lead me to conclude they were developer weeks was the fact that it was a consecutive string of them for a span of several months in a low season. Probably marketing in preps for the cirque development.

 

[radley]

I use II for exchanges ... is it likely I would see one there? And how would I tell? The Marriott Maui property with 2 levels of exchange (the original and the 2 newer more luxurious towers) lists them with 2 different codes. Thanks for all you help - much appreciated. We are travelling with 2 other family members so four of us in total.

 

[NiteMaire]

I use II for exchanges ... is it likely I would see one there? And how would I tell? The Marriott Maui property with 2 levels of exchange (the original and the 2 newer more luxurious towers) lists them with 2 different codes. Thanks for all you help - much appreciated. We are travelling with 2 other family members so four of us in total.

They've already dumped some lofts for 18 and 19 (I believe all are gone--all least the 3BRs)...I have a 3BR spa for next year so I'm hoping they dump some more lofts.

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[hurnik]

I use II for exchanges ... is it likely I would see one there? And how would I tell? The Marriott Maui property with 2 levels of exchange (the original and the 2 newer more luxurious towers) lists them with 2 different codes. Thanks for all you help - much appreciated. We are travelling with 2 other family members so four of us in total.

Yes, interval will probably have something, if you're flexible.



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[NiteMaire]

They just dumped a ton of 4BRs overnight. Plenty between now and the end of next year.

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[hellolani]

How do you differentiate the 2 and 3BR loft units from the regular standard height 2 and 3 BR Layouts in II? I've done the 3 BR presidential 2x in a row now. Not sure if I am not able to see lofts or if they are all just listed as 2 / 3 BR. I can see 4 BRs as well.

 

[TheHappyWanderer]

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[TUGBrian]

please post sightings in the sightings forum..thank you!

 

[TheHappyWanderer]

Anybody know why on earth a 4 bedroom Grand Luxxe NV would be coded with LK (limited kitchen) on an Interval International search? Any 4 bedroom Grand Luxxe NV I would trade into would be a loft unit correct?

 

[NiteMaire]

Anybody know why on earth a 4 bedroom Grand Luxxe NV would be coded with LK (limited kitchen) on an Interval International search? Any 4 bedroom Grand Luxxe NV I would trade into would be a loft unit correct?

LK has to be a mistake. The amenities list a full size stove with oven. I just verified on my exchange certificate.

I'm currently staying at GL NV and asked the question yesterday about 4BRs. [Edit] Concierge told me that they are one level and are all in the Residence Tower.

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[Paul E Morgan]

Yes, interval will probably have something, if you're flexible.



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[Paul E Morgan]

I don't believe Vidanta will be depositing these units with Interval International. If Vidanta doesn't deposit the loft units, then you could only receive an exchange into one if a member deposits their unit with II. I think the chances are slim to nill.

 

[NiteMaire]

I don't believe Vidanta will be depositing these units with Interval International. If Vidanta doesn't deposit the loft units, then you could only receive an exchange into one if a member deposits their unit with II. I think the chances are slim to nill.

You don't believe Vidanta will deposit which units? GL Lofts? They've deposited many with II already. I was able to exchange into a 2BR loft in RM last month. At the time I snagged it, there were plenty available.

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[lily28]

Can someone who have exchanged into grand Luxxe tell me whether or not there is a mandatory numbers of occupancy in a given unit for the mandatory fee? For example, if I have only 3 people in a 2- bedroom, do I just for the fee for 3 or is there a minimum number for the unit?

 

[NiteMaire]

Can someone who have exchanged into grand Luxxe tell me whether or not there is a mandatory numbers of occupancy in a given unit for the mandatory fee? For example, if I have only 3 people in a 2- bedroom, do I just for the fee for 3 or is there a minimum number for the unit?

The fee for an II exchange is based on number of people in the room. I'm currently in a 3BR at GL NV. I check out tomorrow. My bill reflects $11 pp/pd (4 of us).

I think SFX is $75 total (which is what II used to be). I've only used II so you'll need to verify this with someone who has used SFX.

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[Eric B]

$75 is what SFX told me for an exchange I made for the spring. They actually didn’t charge me an additional fee for a recent exchange through RCI Platinum priority access; which seemed to be through the Registry Collection based on the display in RCI. Not really sure why that worked out that way, though.

 

[Ty1on]

To add a little precision, it is $11 per adult on an RCI exchange. IIRC, an adult for purposes of the fee was defined as over 12, but I'm not certain.

 

[hurnik]

Yes, right now RCI and II have a Vidanta imposed fee of $11/adult per day (adult is anyone over 12).
SFX still has the flat $75 per unit fee.

Subject to change of course, as it appears that some RCI levels don't have the daily fee. Mine was an HGVC-RCI booking (not an exchange per se, since it just uses my HGVC points).

 

[Bob Smith]

I see a ton of availability next April/May on II. Seeing this is still basically high season, anyone have a clue what is going on? I'd like to exchange, but worried there is some massive construction project starting so owners are dumping for the year. I haven't been in a few years, and I know the construction never ends, but do you think it's an annoyance anymore? Looking to stay in Residences building.
Thanks!

 

[NiteMaire]

I see a ton of availability next April/May on II. Seeing this is still basically high season, anyone have a clue what is going on? I'd like to exchange, but worried there is some massive construction project starting so owners are dumping for the year. I haven't been in a few years, and I know the construction never ends, but do you think it's an annoyance anymore? Looking to stay in Residences building.
Thanks!

I presumed Vidanta, not owners, dumped them. IMO, way too many available (over many consecutive weeks) to be owner deposits.

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[Bob Smith]

Ok fair enough. I've never analyzed it before, but what reasons could cause a resort to do this? Just trying to avoid booking a huge vacation and showing up to restaurants closed and 100 tractors everywhere. I'm probably just paranoid.