Treasure Island - Las Vegas
 

We've booked TI for an upcoming trip. Has anyone stayed there before? We've been to LV a few times, but haven't stayed at TI. Any recommendations for room requests/room location?

Hey Hip!
You are getting around!!:)

I actually will be staying at the TI this Friday for 3 nights...I will let you know how it is..

I have heard nothing but good things about this hotel...you can go on this site to the talk page under hotels and get all the reviews..also www.tripadvisor.com it a GREAT site..and they have nothing but good reviews for TI as well...

When are you going?

Hip! Fancy meeting you here! :) We'll be going to LV 1st week in October (cheap rates for TI). We usually stay at Harrah's because of it's reasonable rates and being mid-strip. I haven't ever used Priceline for LV but intend to try next time. Are you hitting a show? You're coming from Chicago, right? Yes, please let me know how your stay was when you return. Have fun and good luck!

Hey Hip!
Yes, we will try to hit a show..im thinking either La Cage..or Legends in Concert..I havent been to vegas in like 6 years and im pretty excited..i need some "cheeziness" to end my summer:)

Yes, We are coming from Chicago..we got a really good Funjet Vacation package for 3 nights/4 days...

I will for sure let you know how the hotel is..I hear they are trying to become more of an "adult" resort and not so much a family one..

Yes, the TI half-naked women show I think it's called...HA! If you're not on a tight budget and can get tix for Mystere or O I highly recommend! I have never splurged for O, but have seen Mystere twice (it's always changing) and have 1st row seats this time so I'm psyched! We saw the Jubilee show one time, it was pretty cheezy. Good old time LV. It was cool for awhile, but got bored by the end. I'm sure you have other posting regarding your trip, so I'll shut up now!

haha no way..keep telling me all your secrets about vegas!!

Have you ever been to Olio! for dinner at the MGM grand? we are thinking of doing that one night and having mexican at the pink taco at the Hard rock as well for another night..

Where are you from?

Hip - I will admit that we do get stuck in a rut going back for tried and true...should probably venture off the strip a little more. We've never been to the Hard Rock (I did visit one in Tokyo--I'm not rich--I live frugally and love to travel :) nor have I eaten at the MGM. There's a $$-$$$ taqueria inside the Venetian (put your name on the list because there's usually a wait time for a table by the water). We have fun there because the gondolas come by and all of the driver's sing while there are usually at least 3 proposals on bended knee (we get a kick out of it :). We're not super gamblers, we just like to have fun and also tend to alternate rides (Stratosphere, Circus-Circus, NYNY, Sahara) walking the strip ducking into casinos for a few slots and drinks, checking out casino attractions (don't miss Caesars which has a great show on the hour, every hour, amidst the forum shops, and of course TI Pirates are fun). We don't like to do much on a schedule, and usually just eat where we land :) Although we might try a restaurant at the Bellagio this time. If you're just out and about without reservations, some of the restaurants offer pagers and just buzz you when your table's ready (Cheesecake Factory does this...I believe they're inside Caesars). Now for me...in Chicago not sure what your age group is (born in '70?) but do you have recommendation for some good local music near d/t area? Whew! That was a long post...I get a little wordy sometimes!

P.S. Hip, I'm in Seattle :)

Hey Virgo~
My husband and I were at TI last month. They upgraded us free to a tower suite for our 20th anniversary, sent up champagne and two days passes for their b-fast buffet,(which, not to sound ungrateful, wasn't worth the $17 a day under normal conditions No show there til they finish the new one, but we loved looking around the other places. One place I would heartily recommend to anyone is Rosemary's in the Rio- we both had the tasting menu(65 pp), and it was amazing, coupled with a very good white wine and dessert creation(complimentary for the anniv. and the waiter's tip, lol). Enjoy your visit there and have fun!

Jet -- Hey thanks! That's what I wanted to hear! Sounds like you had a wonderful 20th. Congrats!

Hi!! Heard only good things about Rosemarys, how far is it from the strip, staying at Paris? D you need reservations?

was in las Vegas last Tues-Thurs. Ate at Belligio for dinner buffet-25pp and it was great. The pirate show outside of TI is on hold for now for repairs so dont pay extra to have a view. Got tickets on line for "O" --$99pp for 2nd row in balcony--great show

Donna,
Regarding Rosemary's-- we chose the Rio location, not the farther one off the strip. Definitely make reservations. I did six weeks prior, and a couple days were already sold out. I believe they use hourly seating time, we were there at 7, so it was nice and relaxing. Forgot to mention in prior post that the tasting menu was five course, each one beyond excellent(and I have a rather meat and potatoes hubby who was being a good sport, but ended up quite impressed).By cab, it was a five minute ride from TI, he used back roads, very reasonable for a change. We also had a great dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. I had skate, which is a favorite on the menu. I am looking forward to dining in the Venetian and Bellagio next trip. Enjoy!

Thank you to Sassy and Jet for restaurant reviews :)

Thanks so much for the info, I'll make reservations for Rosemary's and was thinking of going to Mon Ami Gabi, now I'm definetly going... Thanks AGain

I stayed at Treasure Island this last May and thought it was comperable to the Mirage and Bellagio. I have been staying at those properties for sevaral years. Bellagio has an amazing bathroom with a fantastic bath tub but other that that, I don't see a real difference between those room and Treasure Island.

It is at the end of the strip but you can always catch a cab up to the other hotels with no problem.

Have fun.

HIP!
Just got back last night! You will be very pleased with Treasure Island..The rooms are VERY nice..bathroom is VERY big..very clean, nice amenities...we had a view of the strip...everyone was very happy to help us..pool was a tad small, but it was still pretty pleasant..the hotel has a nice starbucks, ben and jerreys, candy stores, tons of little shops..the Terrace cafe is pretty decent for a 24 hour coffee shop..we had breakfast there every day..

Many ppl have been saying that TI's slots were tight...not the case at all for me..i hit them TWICE..and drinks were plenty...Also, its a really nice location, you are pretty much connected to the Mirage by a tram..and across from us was the Venetian..connected by a walkway...we took a cab to the other end ie Mandalay bay..it was only about $ 10.00..

YOu are gonna have a great stay!..

Also, check out RumJungle in Mandalay bay..GREAT brazilian dinner!

LEt me know if you want more info!

Hipster

HIPSTER! -- I'm sooooo glad to hear you had such a great time! It's always a plus to hit some slots to help pay for the trip :) I think I've got it together for Las Vegas and I'm looking forward to the TI. I'm still pinning down final details for Chicago...I'm mapping out most everything walking right now, so I'll see how that goes. As I mentioned before TONS of conventions in town so I booked the HoJo, but it was really 9/16 that was the big problem, so I decided to hop over to another hotel 9/17 and got the Sheraton Towers through Priceline. I will be packing light so it really shouldn't be a big deal to switch :-\ I might like to go listen to some local jazz or blues or ? somewhere...can you recommend a place to go alone inconspicuously that's not a pick up joint?

Am also booked at TI for this month, and haven't even ever walked in the doors, so glad to hear the good reviews. We haven't been to Vegas in 10 years, and it's our anniversary too (27 years!).....hoping for that free upgrade!.....

Hey Hip!
Sheraton Towers is a nice hotel..dont know much about the HoJo..i think its pretty decent...so far the weather is pretty nice and steady in the 80's...You MIGHT need a light jacket for next week tho...As for jazz/blues...the only one i really recommend is not really close to downtown..but its called the Green Mill and its in Uptown...Im gonna be honest..its not the greatest neighborhood..but its probally the most authentic jazzy/blues club..The Red Line train will take you right there..i think the stop is Lawrence..but you can get on www.metromix.com to find out about The Green Mill..it was Al Capone's old hang out!!! You have to let me know how oprah was!


HENS4TH,
I told the girl at the check in that my flight was horrible and they gave me an upper floor with a really nice view of the strip..im sure they will upgrade you if you let them know its your anniversary:) they also gave us 2for1 drinks at the bar mist in the hotel...You will not be disappointed with TI..im very picky:) and i really enjoyed my stay there..the feel of the hotel is really inviting..and its not huge like the MGM where I felt it was very impersonal..Have a great time!