Which TS is best located on Las Vegas strip

[rang1]

As Doug suggested, the HGVC LV Strip location would certainly work as well. I've stayed there before, and recall walking down to the north strip casinos. The LV Strip location also has a better pool area vs. the Karen location.

Kurt

I use RCI points to get the Jockey Club every year.

 

[siesta]

We are looking to book a week or two in Las Vegas using our RCI points. Here are the main criteria we're looking for:

1. A place right on the strip or within 'reasonable' (5-10 minute) walking distance to major casinos like the Venetian, Bellagio, Mirage, etc.

2. Minimal noise. I've read some posts with people complaining about noise during the day time from the pool/street at the Flamingo place.

3. Possible 'instant exchange' would be great. It seems to me the only ones available are always the 'Cliff Canyon' and the 'Grandview' but these are far away and not within walking distance from the strip.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.

the best location by far is the planet hollywood tower/elara. Its on the strip, and connected to the miracle mile. However, as timeos has pointed out, it can have a younger crowd, having never stayed there i cant say if its noisey or not.

Other than that the marriott through II and the wyndham grand desert thru rci are prob your best bet.

But there are an abundance of deals in vegas,u should probably just stay in a hotel...

 

[PigsDad]

I use RCI points to get the Jockey Club every year.

Sorry, I was given the impression in post #7 that Jockey Club was only II -- my bad. I agree, it would be another good possibility for the OP.

Kurt

 

[SmithOp]

Disagree on Elara

I stayed there last Dec, rooms were very nice, son liked the 10 ft projection tv, I even enjoyed watching an episode of csi Vegas .

Security guard at the entrance to the elevator tower, no one goes in without swiping key.

Manny Pacqua fight weekend at MGM, that's where the rowdys were.

You may hate Westgate, but don't put down Elara, specially if you haven't even stayed there.

 

[timeos2]

I stayed there last Dec, rooms were very nice, son liked the 10 ft projection tv, I even enjoyed watching an episode of csi Vegas .

Security guard at the entrance to the elevator tower, no one goes in without swiping key.

Manny Pacqua fight weekend at MGM, that's where the rowdys were.

You may hate Westgate, but don't put down Elara, specially if you haven't even stayed there.

Been there on a couple weekends - could have stayed during our recent visit but already knew it was a at best a middle of the road choice (WAY better than Carriage House, equal to Holiday Inn / Desert Club, Jockey Club - below Polo Towers, Marriott, Grand Desert in that immediate area.

Overall it is a typical Wastegate. An extremely chintzy and glitzy that may look good on the surface, doesn't hold up under scrutiny. Don't ignore it but not one to shoot for. When Hilton has their units available it may change (for the better). Right now there are plenty of much better choices.

 

[dougp26364]

Just keep in mind the OP is using RCI points. Since Westgate is I.I. only for this location, the units the OP might be able to access would be HGVC units. Hard to tell how many and even if the OP can access those as I can't get in even as a HGVC owner.

 

[SmithOp]

Just keep in mind the OP is using RCI points. Since Westgate is I.I. only for this location, the units the OP might be able to access would be HGVC units. Hard to tell how many and even if the OP can access those as I can't get in even as a HGVC owner.

My guess is 0. I think HGVC is sitting on the empty floors, I saw no sign of construction other than the lobby makeover. It's all just TUG speculation IMO, and forget about converting, wont happen in my lifetime.

I liked the chintzy units because that is my impression of Vegas, all glitz and chinz, it was fun to wallow with porcine creatures. We liked the cabinetry, color was nice and high gloss. I walked into the bedroom door several times, the piano gloss made it look open.

PS: when did what the Op asked ever stop a good TUG discussion

 

[tompalm]

It's a bit of an oxymoron, a quiet place in the middle of the strip with instant booking access.

Your qualifications are the definition of a hotel essentially. In the area you are specifying includes Jockey Club, Polo Towers, HGVC Flamingo, HGVC Elara & soon to be added HGVC Trump Tower.

Many others are further out closer to the ends &/or a couple blocks off of the strip. Lots to choose from but each has it's own personality and complications.

Concur. Also, you might be a 15 minute walk to one of the major casinos, but to be within 15 minutes to the three you named would require some really fast walking. One thing about Vegas is that everything looks really close, but when you start walking, it takes a really long time to get there.

We usually stay at the Hilton Flamingo which is a great location, but we still rent a car. To see all that Vegas has to offer, you will need a car and staying on the strip will not be required.