Treasure Island in Las Vegas S-T
Treasure Island
3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109-8914,
United States
Phone: (702) 894-7111
Website: treasureisland.com
About the Casino
When Treasure Island debuted in 1993 it was as highly themed as Las Vegas resorts get, with a wacky "Yo Ho Ho" stamp on everything from the eye-patched pirate on the giant marquee to the chests of gold in the casino walls to the sailing ships artwork in the rooms. It was silly, it was cheesy, and we all made jokes about it but come on and admit it... it was fun.
In the mid 2000's, corporate owners MGM Resorts International swept away the bulk of that pirate theme with a massive overhaul designed to make the hotel appeal to young adults. Even the name changed, from Treasure Island to "The T.I.". The result tried to be more grown-up; all sexy and alluring. Out went the wacky pirate battle and in came the supposedly titallating (but just plain dumb) Sirens of T.I. show; out went a relaxing lagoon-side bar and in came the high-end nightclub. Most of it fell flat in my opinion and most of the fun the place used to exude was gone.
Billionaire Phil Ruffin bought the hotel away from its corporate overlords in 2008 and he said he wasn't going to make any major changes. But changes have come, both big and small, and the hotel is better for it. The nightclub has closed, the rooms have received updated furnishings and will be getting friendly amenities like refrigerators, and more affordable dining options have been added all of which adds up to a more middle of the road package that the average Las Vegas visitor can both appreciate and afford.
The casino is large and filled with lost of slots and table games. Denominations on the former and buy-in on the latter are reasonable with everything from penny to five-dollar slots and $10 blackjack tables scattered about. If you need a taste of the high life there's a lovely high-limit lounge in the center of the casino that even offers a complimentary buffet for gamblers. They have their own players' club now and points climb quickly with plenty of rewards and offers streaming your way, even for moderate gamblers.
See full review of Treasure Island courtesy of Rick Garman's Vegas4Visitors.com
