Treasure Island is a casino and hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has a pirate theme. The decor, uniforms and entertainment reflect this theme, although the image has been toned down in recent years. It is located in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip, surrounded by other casino/hotels. Treasure Island is often referred to by its initials, "TI." The casino's logo and many of its signs identify it as "TI."
Identification
Treasure Island Las Vegas is located at 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. It is on the corner of Spring Mountain Road on the Las Vegas Strip. TI is bordered by the Fashion Show Shopping Mall to the north and the Mirage Hotel and Casino to the south. The Palazzo at the Venetian/Sands Expo and the Wynn Hotel and Casino are across the street on the other side of Las Vegas Boulevard. Pedestrian bridges connect Treasure Island to the Venetian and Fashion Show Shopping Mall. A tram connects it to the Mirage.
Size
The Treasure Island Las Vegas contains 2,885 rooms. 220 of them are suites. It is considered a Triple A Four Diamond hotel. It has all the amenities your would expect from that rating. TI has a world-class casino, several swimming pools, a spa, restaurants, bars, a nightclub and top-level entertainment.
History
Treasure Island opened in 1993. It is owned by MGM Mirage and is a sister property of the Mirage Hotel and Casino next door. TI cost about $450 million to build. When it opened its doors, Treasure Island aggressively marketed itself to families with children. In 2003, TI renovated the hotel casino to have a greater appeal to adults. The children's pool and arcade were replaced by a hot tub and nightclub.
Effects
Treasure Island may be best known for its elaborate pirate show in the artificial bay in front of the property. On most nights, people line Las Vegas Boulevard to see one of four free shows. The original production in Buccaneer Bay was geared toward children with British sailors taking on a pirate ship. The production featured explosions, falls into the water and a sinking ship that rose again when the show was over. Although immensely popular, Treasure Island replaced it in 2003. Buccaneer Bay was renamed Sirens' Cove and the new production was called "Sirens of TI." This production is much more adult oriented. It features a band of sexy sirens taking on surly pirates. The women win the battle, sink the pirate ship and turn it all into a big party.
Features
Treasure Island is the home of Mystere. It is the original Cirque du Soleil production in Las Vegas and has run non-stop in Treasure Island since the casino opened in 1993. TI also features other top-notch entertainment and shows that rotate through at different times of year. The casino has appeared in several movies and television shows including Knocked Up, Miss Congeniality 2 and the Las Vegas television series.
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