If you're in need of a great Las Vegas hotel and resort, Treasure Island (TI) is a centrally-located option that should not be overlooked. While Treasure Island is not a budget option, it is not a much higher-end, premium resort like Bellagio or the Venetian either. It fits somewhere in between, offering comfortable rooms at an affordable price. You'll also love the gaming options on site.
Gaming Highlights
Treasure Island offers a comprehensive suite of gaming and gambling opportunities in its expansive casino:
- Table games - A variety of popular table games with a range of betting limits are available around the clock, including blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, pai gow poker, and let it ride.
- Slots - A broad range of slot machines and video poker machines also populate the casino floor.
- Gilley Girls Party Pit - A sexier experience can be had in the Gilley Girls Party Pit where the scantily clad Gilley girls deal table games like blackjack and casino war.
- Sports and race betting - Those interested in wagering on sporting events and horse races can head to the race and sports book with its multiple HDTVs.
- Poker room - Fans of Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha Hi/Lo and Crazy Pineapple can enjoy the poker room where there are daily tournaments as well as cash games.
TI Players Club
Since real estate investor Phil Ruffin acquired Treasure Island from MGM Mirage in 2009, it no longer participates in the M Life rewards program. Instead, Treasure Island has its own TI Players Club where members can enjoy benefits and privileges, as well as earn rewards based on their play.
Rewards include complimentary rooms, free shows, and invitations to exclusive events. With the POINTPlay program, you can both earn and redeem points for free slot play right at the machine.
Staying at Treasure Island
When Treasure Island Hotel and Casino first opened in Las Vegas in 1993, it was designed as a pirate-themed, family-friendly resort, complete with a large video arcade, midway games, and a live pirate battle show in the "Buccaneer Bay" lagoon area outside. Since that time, Treasure Island shifted its focus to more of an adult clientele, introducing and subsequently ending the "Sirens of TI" show in favor of a new retail complex. The pirate theme has largely been abandoned for more of a contemporary feel to attract young adults.
Accommodations
The rooms range from modest deluxe rooms with outdated but functional decor, all the way up to executive suites, luxury suites, and an 1,800-square-foot penthouse suite with panoramic floor-to-ceiling views of the Las Vegas Strip.
Most rooms feature flat screen LCD TVs, lounge seating areas, small refrigerators, marble floors in the bathroom, in-room safes with digital combination locks, and large soaking bathtubs.
Amenities and Services
The resort charges a mandatory $25 fee on every room. This fee covers in-room Internet access, fitness center access, in-room local calls, and daily newspapers. Each hotel stay also comes with a voucher for a two-for-one buffet and a two-for-one cocktail.
Other major services include the following:
- Spa and fitness center - The Oleksandra Spa and Salon is a clothing optional and cellphone-free zone to encourage a calm and relaxing environment. This is also where the fitness center is located for hotel guests. Spa services include massage therapies, paraffin wax treatments, full body exfoliations, Russian banya, facial treatments, Lucrece treatments, facial and body waxing, hydrotherapy, and more. The salon offers hair, makeup and nail services, including special "princess parties" for VIP children and bridal packages for wedding parties.
- Pool - Treasure Island also offers an outdoor heated pool with a 25-person hot tub. Private cabanas and day beds are available for rental. Full day rates for the pool cabana range from $140 to $300, depending on day of week and time of year. Half day rentals are also available.
- Shopping - There is limited on-site shopping on the TI property itself. Options include the Mystere Store for souvenirs, the lobby store for sundries, and Bijoux Terner for fashion accessories.
Convenience
The Treasure Island is connected by tram to The Mirage and by pedestrian skybridge to the Fashion Show Mall. It is also directly across the street from the Venetian with a Walgreen's right on the Las Vegas Strip.
Nightlife and Entertainment
The resident production show at TI is Mystere by Cirque du Soleil, which has been playing at Treasure Island since 1993. Like other Cirque shows, the whimsical narrative is expressed through song, dance, and elaborate circus acts. Promotions that include free or discounted tickets are often available though services like Tix4Tonight and and TI itself.
The hotel also invites headliners, including musicians and comedians, for a series of traveling shows.
Treasure Island does not have a nightclub in the more traditional sense, but it does have a number of bars and lounges for nighttime partying.
- Gilley's Saloon: Cowboy-themed with mechanical bull riding, honky tonk live music, and saddle seats
- Senor Frogs: Mexican-themed with karaoke, yards of beer, and twice-weekly bikini contests
- Kahunaville Party Bar: Tropical island-themed with tropical drinks, the LuWOW Polynesian show, and a party atmosphere.
Cover charges are typically free at all three venues, except for live entertainment and special events.
Dining Options
The three nightlife venues listed above are also full service restaurants offering reasonably affordable fare, including barbeque at Gilley's, Mexican food at Senor Frogs, and American cuisine at Kahunaville.
Buffet
For more variety, the Buffet at TI is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a range of cuisines. The stations are arranged in a semi-circular formation with different sections for Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and American food, as well as pizza and BBQ. A two-for-one coupon is included with every stay.
Other Options
There is also the 24-hour coffee shop, Pho Vietnamese, Pizzeria Francesco's and Little Richie's hot dogs, as well as a Starbucks located along the Las Vegas Strip.
Higher end, semi-formal dining include the Seafood Shack and Phil's Italian Steak House, both of which are open nightly for dinner.
Reviews and Awards
Treasure Island has a page on its website dedicated to the awards it has received over the years. These include an overall rating of A+ from the Better Business Bureau, the Four Diamond Award from AAA for 14 straight years, and a "Very Good to Excellent" rating from Zagat.
The overall consensus among travelers who left reviews on popular travel websites is that Treasure Island is reasonably priced and fairly comfortable. However, some note that it may be due for some upgrades and it can be lacking in personality.
- TripAdvisor: Travelers on this site praised the location, which they say provides easy access to "lots of good clubs, food [and] shows."
- Yelp: One visitor on Yelp loved that the hotel was well maintained despite its age and comments that she was "given too many coupons to count."
- Oyster: The review summary highlights the "crowded" pool and "small" casino, but calls the rooms "reasonably priced, clean, and comfortable."
- Expedia: Based on over 19,000 verified reviews, 89% of guests recommend Treasure Island with an overall guest rating of 4.1 out of 5, though a few guests did comment on "smokiness" in the rooms and the casino.
- Orbitz: Reviewers praise the clean and comfortable rooms and the helpful and friendly staff members at the hotel.
More Information About Treasure Island
For more information and to book your stay at Treasure Island, visit the official website at treasureisland.com. Alternatively, you can call the hotel at (702) 894-7111 or toll-free at 1-800-944-7444.
A Great Option
For travellers who want to enjoy Las Vegas without breaking the bank, this hotel is a great option. Although some guests feel Treasure Island could use some updating, its convenient location and valuable amenities make it a top choice among Las Vegas tourists.
