Vegas Hotel?

[Hell Puppy]

Originally posted by Peaches@Dec 1 2002, 04:25 PM
Allrightythen, what's the difference between The Mirage and Treasure Island? They're owned by the same company and they have similar rates....is one closer to the Venetian (this is my MAIN worry........)?

Both Mirage and Treasure Island are essentially across the street from Venetian. The Mirage volcano is almost directly across from the Rialto Bridge. I believe the driveway that Mirage and Treasure Island share is directly across from the driveway into Venetian.

The real question is walking distance. The moving sidewalk for Mirage dumps out next to Caesars and across from the corner of Harrahs that is closest to Venetian. At Treasure Island all you have to do is cross Las Vegas Blvd and find your way inside...so it probably is just a few steps closer, but not much.

As for the difference between the two, that's a blur now. Originally, Treasure Island was built when Vegas had the bright idea that they should become a family attraction. And Steve Wynn built Treasure Island to be the more family friendly companion to The Mirage. However, I think they ultimately found that "family traffic" had "bad conversions" as people with families along tend to gamble less.

So now really the distinction between the two is largely just the theme. Mirage is south seas while Treasure Island has the whole pirate adventure thing going. Both have 4 diamond ratings and were recently remodeled, so the rooms are in great shape.

For me, I just happen to like the restaurants and casino in the Mirage a bit better than those at TI.