Viewing 2023 Formula 1 races from Elara - November, 16-18th

[dioxide45]

I didn't think there was a "b" anymore with Hilton Club?

 

[ernststarhemberg]

So you can only book Elara bHC 9 months in advance? How do owners get booking preference? Does it give an owner resort reservation window preference like NYC?

Correct! And Elara bHC doesn't have a preferential reservation window for owners like other bHC properties.

 

[ernststarhemberg]

I didn't think there was a "b" anymore with Hilton Club?

Hilton changed their nomenclature but I still use bHC to differentiate from HGV and HVC. And on the HGV website/app bHC points are still called "By Hilton Club Points".

 

[brp]

Hilton changed their nomenclature but I still use bHC to differentiate from HGV and HVC. And on the HGV website/app bHC points are still called "By Hilton Club Points".

Basically, they changed and many of us here didn't, for consistency across threads and time.

Cheers.

 

[letsgobobby]

We attended F1. Had a great time. We got lost at times with track diversions and many staffers were also confused because the town is reconfigured but overall we got where we needed to go. F1 directional app was frozen at times. Will be fixed in future as they work out the kinks. Less riffraff in blocks off the strip so felt safe.

Room had great view of Harmon although we bought grandstands one night and watched the final race at a non-HGVC complimentary lounge. It was great to know we had this room view as a backup and watched the first night practice at 2am.

HGVC pool F1 viewing party was fun. HGVC put on a class act on this event. Great food - e.g. tender tri-tip, beef and chicken skewers. Full open bar with good brands open all night. Food for dinner and then another round at 9:30 - midnight.

Former Creed singer was good but a bit somber for a crowd that was craving party music and dancing. Loved Joey Fatone & Friends. AJ from Back Street Boys also was there. Really enjoyed concert hearing hits from NSync and boy bands. Also great DJs and dancing.

We had a preso. Low pressure. Rep nice but told some half-truths which we ignored. Out in 50 minutes. Got to see the new Elara bHCs. VERY NICE but pricey given none of our deeds can be applied toward Elara. Apparently Elara only begets Elara.

thank you - if my sister goes staying in our room on a guest cert, and isn't an owner, will she be eligible (if same offer as last year)?

 

[CalGalTraveler]

IDK...If you get an email you can then call and inquire.

I do not recall exact cost. We had 5 in our party. The offer was for 2 (or perhaps 4) I asked to add to our party and they agreed for extra $. I do not remember exact amt. Offer for 2 was best. We were only ones who had to attend preso. If they asked for others that would have been a deal breaker.

Our cost was about $450 - $500 for 5 ppl for 3 evenings buffet, concerts, and large screen viewing. The food and alcohol was name brand and top notch - open bar.

We tended to eat and watch concert but would travel to various lounges, bleachers seats or room to watch race. You can go in and out with wristbands.

They also had a lounge for direct viewing with food and it was more $$. Compared to our nosebleed grandstand seats for Fri qualifiers at $1500 for 5 and no food. It was a steal. About $30/night/pp to feed and entertain 5 adults compared to markups on strip was well worth it.

 

[letsgobobby]

@calCalTraveler

The HGVC landing page now shows an F1 package for $3500 pp. Is this what you bought last year (now repriced, subject to a teensy bit of inflation )? Or did you buy something different?

 

[HuskerATL]

@calCalTraveler

The HGVC landing page now shows an F1 package for $3500 pp. Is this what you bought last year (now repriced, subject to a teensy bit of inflation )? Or did you buy something different?

last year, it started high but then dropped as it got closer to race time....

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Just received first F1 email promo for 2024. Only $3500/pp for the clubhouse. No Elara Terrace Party tickets yet. That's what we bought. We watched the race elsewhere.

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024 by Hilton Grand Vacations - Thursday, November 21, 2024 04:00 PM at 80 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

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[Mowogo]

Just received first F1 email promo for 2024. Only $3500/pp for the clubhouse. No Elara Terrace Party tickets yet. That's what we bought. We watched the race elsewhere.

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024 by Hilton Grand Vacations - Thursday, November 21, 2024 04:00 PM at 80 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

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They are desperate to sell tickets in general for the race, and I would seriously consider making a check of Sam's Club or Costco in Vegas during September/October since I've heard that Austin had discounted tickets at warehouse clubs in the past.

 

[letsgobobby]

Just received first F1 email promo for 2024. Only $3500/pp for the clubhouse. No Elara Terrace Party tickets yet. That's what we bought. We watched the race elsewhere.

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024 by Hilton Grand Vacations - Thursday, November 21, 2024 04:00 PM at 80 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

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i see this posted in July -

is this what you did?

An unforgettable weekend of immersive action awaits you, whether you’re trackside or not. If you’re not an F1® fan (yet), Hilton Grand Vacations still offers unparalleled experiential travel in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World.

Enjoy private performances through HGV Live! at the Elara Terrace in the Hilton Grand Vacations Zone. See 80s band STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas Thursday evening, listen to LOCASH’s country music stylings Friday night, and get low on the dance floor with rapper and singer Flo Rida Saturday.

These shows offer access to Las Vegas’ nightlife during one of the year’s biggest events — just in case you prefer melodies to motors. Plus, HGV Live! concerts are exclusive to Hilton Grand Vacations Members and Guests, so enjoy a more private evening with the stars. Learn more about these concerts and other HGV Ultimate Access events.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

I think so. We were on the Elara pool terrace.(Bands different this year.) After dinner and concerts we went to the strip to watch F1 races.

 

[letsgobobby]

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024

HGV ZONE / FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024 by Hilton Grand Vacations - Thursday, November 21, 2024 04:00 PM at 80 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

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How did you view the races from the Strip? It seemed like all free viewing had been blocked off?

 

[Rik]

Managed to snag a "By Hilton Club" 1BR for race weekend. Any idea what kind of view I can expect? It looks like all of these rooms have balconies like the 2BRs? Any experience would be much appreciated!

 

[jayden_pereira]

Think the ultimate access event is f1? Given im booking/staying that weekend?

Wondering if it's better to wait for an in-person offer at check in?

 

[letsgobobby]

sister is in Elara 5125/7 facing north. view looks great from there!