The RCI disclaimer under Urgent Information says that there may be a $90 fee for a studio, per stay, at West 57th. I know there had been an $85 short-stay fee (for owners or exchangers) for stays of less than 4 nights. The last time I stayed at Hilton Club, there wasn't any extra fee to stay there. Not sure if this has changed.
I have stayed at both properties. I can run to my next show faster from Hilton Club
, and I love the location and don't mind the busy hotel lobby. However, I do like the faster elevators and quiet experience at West 57th, and have figured out how to run between streets using the covered public access walkways at 6 1/2 Avenue, so I don't mind being four blocks closer to Central Park
. I also like being close to Columbus Circle (Whole Foods) and Lincoln Center. Both units are nice hotel rooms with Keurig coffee machines and a mini fridge. It seems easier to exchange into Hilton Club. I was just at West 57th last month and saw nine shows!