I spent two nights the HGV Club on the Strip. Overall my stay was very good.
Rooms: We came here on business and got a rate of $79 during the week, $103 on Friday night. My colleagues (no status) did not get an upgrade, but were in Tower 2 (the newer tower). Their rooms were nice, a bit small, but with a fridge, microwave, and sink and plates, cups, etc. As a Diamond, I received an upgrade to a 2-room suite with jacuzzi tub and full kitchen in Tower 1.
Amenities: The pool was spectacular (there was a bunch of pools with hot tubs as well). The workout room was outstanding -- lots of equipment and plasma TVs everywhere. There was also a game room with pool tables (I didn't go). There's a store/cafe on the property that had a lot of stuff (albeit expensive), but you could get sandwiches, beer, wine, salads, breakfast, etc. It was open until midnight. There was also a room service option.
Location: As you might guess, there's a ton of construction going on around this area. It nevered bothered me at night or during the morning. However, a the pool around 9 AM, it was a bit noisy. There were a lot of families, but also a lot of young girls running around in tiny shorts. So it was a nice mix. :) You're pretty far north on the Strip, but the area was fine otherwise.
HHonors Benefit (Diamond): Aside from the room upgrade, I was given a slip of paper at check in and told to bring it to the welcome desk. I was given a $10 cetificate that could be used at breakfast in the Marketplace downstairs. You could use it to get any items (I got a big bottle of water, egg/sausage/cheese mcmuffin, and chocolate chip muffin). I was surprised that the first night, I had turndown service where they left a robe, two bottles of water, and a box of chocolate truffles in the room. It was quite nice. Nothing the second night, though.
Overall, this place was great. No casino, but very classy. As a HHonors Diamond, I was treated quite well. I'd stay here again very easily.








