Converting HGVC points to HH points

[johnvan8 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnvan8]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum. Considering purchasing a HGVC unit. It comes with free 5k points from 2008 that must be used in 2009. My question is: Can I convert these to HH points before year end? If so , will this give me 125k HH points? Thanks!

[katie Member Find all posts View Profile Close katie]

My question is: Can I convert these to HH points before year end? If so , will this give me 125k HH points? Thanks!

No but there's a way to get around it.

Book a 2009 hotel reservations using your HGVC points then a couple of days later cancel the hotel reservations. HGVC points can not be returned to your HGVC account if you cancel your hotel reservations. They will be refunded as HHonors points. 5K HGVC points will yield 100K HHonors points using this method.

For more details regarding HGVC and HHonors points see this TUG post - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums - View Single Post - Hilton / HGVC advice article links

[PigsDad Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PigsDad]

The only way you get the 25:1 ratio for HHonors points is if you convert your year's points before the use year. Otherwise, as katie mentioned, you only get a conversion rate of 20:1.

It is always a better deal to use your HGVC points for a reservation, or in RCI. Converting for hotel points is usually not a good trade. However, if you are going to lose those points, it is better than nothing.

Kurt

[johnvan8 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnvan8]

Thanks Katie

When you say: "Book a 2009 hotel reservations using your HGVC points", you mean booking a HOTEL reservation (such as Hilton, embassy suites etc..), right?
NOT booking a HGVC reservation, right? Just needed some clarification. Thanks!

[katie Member Find all posts View Profile Close katie]

When you say: "Book a 2009 hotel reservations using your HGVC points", you mean booking a HOTEL reservation (such as Hilton, embassy suites etc..), right?
NOT booking a HGVC reservation, right? Just needed some clarification. Thanks!

Correct, a Hotel reservation (such as Hilton, Embassy Suites, etc) not a timeshare/villa reservation.

[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

If one has the second tier Elite Plus then you can convert current year HGVC points 25:1 to HHonors points can't you?

The only way you get the 25:1 ratio for HHonors points is if you convert your year's points before the use year. Otherwise, as katie mentioned, you only get a conversion rate of 20:1.

It is always a better deal to use your HGVC points for a reservation, or in RCI. Converting for hotel points is usually not a good trade. However, if you are going to lose those points, it is better than nothing.

Kurt

[katie Member Find all posts View Profile Close katie]

If one has the second tier Elite Plus then you can convert current year HGVC points 25:1 to HHonors points can't you?

Yes, one of the benefits for HGVC Elite Plus and Elite Premier members is that they can convert their current year annual allotment of HGVC points to Hilton HHonors points.

HGVC Elite Status requires a direct purchase from the developer.
Elite Plus requires an ownership of at least 24,000 HGVC points.
Elite Premier requires an ownership of at least 34,000 HGVC points.

HGVC Elite information can be found on the online HGVC Club Member Guide - Hilton Grand Vacations - 2009 Member Guide