Trying to decide on brand and type of system

[Millen5569]

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First rule of thumb is buy where you want to go. So buying something in Hilton Head is a "no brainer".

Marriott vs. Hilton. . .

Both have made major acquisitions in the last few years. Nobody knows how they will be integrated (or not). A draw.

Marriott has more different locations than Hilton. Advantage Marriott.

Quality? Both comparable. Draw.

Cost. Marriott is much more expensive to buy in than Hilton. Marriott weeks cannot be converted to points unless you buy a package deal. Usually around 5 figures. . .
Marriott has more expensive MFs, especially for points. Seriously, look up Marriott's points chart and do some size/view/location of places you would like to go to. Take those points and do a MF calculation for the points needed. Compare that to Hilton, if there are comparable timeshares at that location. Advantage Hilton.

Both have access to external trading systems. Hilton RCI, Marriott II.

All of these are things to consider. I have owned at both. . .

Thank you for your reply! Doing more research last night the cost difference is if between the two. With that in mind I should get into HGVc before they make changes! Marriot is certainly proud.
have you ever stayed at a Wyndham by chance?

 

[Millen5569]

Ocean Oak is one of my favorite resorts! It has a great location, love the beach and the staff is great! We loved our poolside bartender. The resorts isn't too big, but still has a great outdoor area. The 2 decent size pools really make it easier to get a spot. We really like the smaller pool away from the beach. It doesn't have a traditional restaurant, but with so many great places to eat in HHI, that just doesn't matter. Spent a week there last summer and have booked 2 units for 9 days next summer as a mini family reunion.

As far as HHI, the Marriott resorts are probably nicer with more amenities and availability. The issue is the cost of acquiring MVC trust points is just too costly for me, even resale. We purchased our 2 weeks (2 bedroom platinum units) for $10,000 all in. That all fees, closing and cost of the deed itself. My 2022 total MF's for both weeks, including club the $193 club dues, are around $2280. Those 14,000 Vegas points got me 7 nights in a 2 bedroom unit in HHI during platinum (high) season, 5 nights on the the strip in Vegas (Elara) in a 3 bedroom (gold or mid season) and 3 nights in a 1 bedroom plus in Chicago during platinum season. Even had 40 points left over!

Thank you for your suggestions. I will look more into HGVC

 

[Ralph Sir Edward]

Thank you for your reply! Doing more research last night the cost difference is if between the two. With that in mind I should get into HGVc before they make changes! Marriot is certainly proud.
have you ever stayed at a Wyndham by chance?

No, I'm not the adventurous type. I bought where I like to stay. You might look at the Wyndham thread for people who own there.

I'm currently owning on the Big Island, at Bay Club. For me, it was the best "bang for the buck". I use my timeshare weeks as a surrogate second home, which is different from most TS users here. Lots of way to use a timeshare. . .

 

[LakeMomNY]

I find that HGVC HHI resort to be fully booked almost the complete year. But there are resale HGVC HHI deeds specifically out there already for a fairly reasonable price. I also know of a platinum season regular 2br deed available.

I’d be interested in pricing on the platinum 2br…

 

[GT75]

I’d be interested in pricing on the platinum 2br…

. Ocean Oak, HHI?

 

[LakeMomNY]

. Ocean Oak, HHI?

Yes

 

[GT75]

Yes

OK, I will send you a PM.