Review of 'TREASURE ISLAND'
17 March 2005
The Treasure Island is situated in the middle of The Strip and is easily identifiable by the enormous replica pirate ship that bobs up and down on the clear blue water at the front of the hotel. A wooden walkway surrounded by palm trees runs alongside the water and the hotel can either be accessed here or by going to the entrance at the other side of the hotel that leads to reception.
Our air conditioned room was decorated in hues of gold and beige and contained two Queen sized beds although these are more like English King sized beds and had plenty of room for two. All bedrooms are equipped with a television in an armoire, telephone point and internet connection. Room service is available in all rooms and the prices are very reasonable as well as the menu being extensive. The bathroom in the rooms are all floor to ceiling marble and contain a large bath/shower toilet and a vanity unit stretching the length of the walls. Of course all bathrooms contain a shaving point and also a plug near the vanity unit for the use of a hairdryer.
The hotel has four bars, two of which are aimed at the gambling fraternity and open 24 hours per day, and the others geared more towards people just out for a good time in the evening. The Kahunaville has an electric atmosphere and serve a huge variety of cocktails. For a more relaxing drink I recommend the Mist Bar or the Breeze both of which serve cocktails but in more of a calming and chilled atmosphere.
The Terrace Café has a relaxed atmosphere and opens all day long serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and also a wide range of snacks. The Terrace offers a wide range of lighter meals as well as more filling items, and the sandwiches are to die for.
Our favourite eaterie during our stay was without doubt The Treasure Island Buffet not just because of the fact that you can eat as much as you like and return for another plateful, but because of the huge choice on the menu. The restaurant has a rustic feel and a breakfast here will set you back a very reasonable $8.99 and the choice alone is worth the money.
We visited The Steak House on our first evening in the hotel and although it is advisable to book, we only had a half an hour wait for a table.. The menu of course revolves around steak although there is some seafood options to choose from, and although the restaurant is extraordinarily busy, steaks can also be served at the bar if you prefer to eat on the go.
Sara Sunderland, Suffolk/England
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