Out front, two life-size galleons used to entertain guests with mechanized shows, but are no longer active. Expect ornamental ceilings, a huge treasure map on the lobby floor, nautically-themed carpets, and a wall sculpture of shipwrecked, scantily-clad damsels above the entryway. That fact aside, what stands out is the hotel’s unintentionally kitschy treasure- and pirate-themed decor. The casino is quite dark and gets incredibly smoky - though there are, of course, travelers who appreciate the lenient smoker's policy. Like most Vegas hotels, Treasure Island’s heart is its casino, and the offerings throughout the property are about as big-ticket as you'd expect from a property on The Strip. Wear and tear is visible throughout, especially in guest rooms. Unfortunately, the hotel - which often gets crowded - hasn’t kept up with with the rigors of its popularity. Treasure Island opened in 1993 and the property completed its most recent renovation in 2002.
