Key Points:
- TI is currently the only resort in Las Vegas to offer an optional resort fee.
- Optional fees are offered as part of their “TV Ad Special” specifically, which can be booked on their website, starting at $69/nt.
- Guests who book the no-resort-fee deal forfeit some resort amenities (that likely don’t matter to you).
People hate resort fees and have been screaming for years that they don’t use the fitness center, wireless internet, or make local phone calls from their room… so why is the resort fee mandatory?
Why can’t we choose to forego payment in exchange for not using the services?
Most folks don’t realize Treasure Island has given folks a way out for years with their “TV Ad Special.”
TI’s “TV Ad Special” to the Rescue
Enter the TV Ad Special offered by TI, which lets guests avoid the typical $49.95 (+ tax) nightly resort fee.
Note: The deal is only available to MyTI Guestbook members. Sign up on your way into the resort if you haven’t already.
To book, simply navigate to TI’s “Deals & Offers” page and click “Book Now” under the TV Ad Special promotion. You can then choose a room, with an optional resort fee.
In addition to avoiding the resort fee, rates can be as little as $69 per night. You’ll also get a 2-for-1 drink coupon at Gilley’s.
I called TI and confirmed that the deal is only available for guests who book the TV Ad Special upfront. You can’t add the offer to a booking retroactively.
Guests who opt out of paying the resort fee will forfeit certain amenities that may or may not matter to you, including:
- WiFi access
- Fitness center access
- Newspaper at guest services
- Local calls
- Boarding pass printing
- Copy and fax services (people still fax?!)
Additionally, guests can’t pick and choose individual days to pay the resort fee and still access the amenities it covers. It’s an all-or-nothing proposition.
Barring unique circumstances, no other Las Vegas Strip property I know of lets guests opt out of their resort fee (except Casino Royale, which never charges one).
In addition to letting guests avoid the resort fee, TI always offers free parking, which is a pretty strong value proposition.
Again, you NEED to book the TV Ad Special on TI’s website to be eligible for the optional resort fee offer. If a room isn’t booked through that specific offer, you’ll need to pay the resort fee.
I remain hopeful that other resorts in Las Vegas institute similar policies to make resort fees optional in exchange for forfeiting the services they are intended to cover, but I’m not holding my breath.
My brother Ike recently took advantage of the promotion and recapped his TI stay on our YouTube Channel, Stalking The Strip.
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I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
Michelle C.
Wednesday 3rd of March 2021
I just looked and the TV ad special does not appear to be a option to choose. Did they decide to change it?
Jake
Monday 10th of April 2023
@Zaid, yep! I’m still seeing it. I’d recommend calling them to book that offer if you have concerns.
Zaid
Monday 10th of April 2023
@Jake, I can see the offer but it still seems to charge resort fees when I go to book the room. Do you know if this offer is still valid? Thanks
Jake
Thursday 4th of March 2021
@Michelle C., Hey! It's still there! Just navigate to https://treasureisland.com/special-offers and you can see it right on top of your options!
You can also select your travel dates on their main page, then click "See Offers" and you'll be able to select the TV Ad Special there!
Vivian
Monday 13th of January 2020
So disappointed with my booking experience at this hotel.
I heard about resort fee in the State and did asked the hotel for confirmation before making the booking via Agoda. I ask specifically that if the room rate published in their website and the rate in other third party platform like Agoda and Booking include resort fee.
Hotel agent confirmed that the published rate is included resort fee but then we check in, they asked for $44.22/night which is even much higher than room rate we paid via Agoda and their website (only $36/night on the selected dates)
It is hotel fault when their staff confirmed with us first but they put it all on their client. I tried to work with hotel but they refused to give me any solution. I forgot to screenshot the first chat but this is their confirmation when I asked them again.
Such a terrible experience after a long flight and very non-customer-oriented-service from the hotel. Be careful with any low price you might find for this hotel. It is cheating price.
We can say that we do not have any benefit from the resort fee they quoted. Even the buffet lunch/dinner is not applied for the weekend while we checking on Sun.
Do not to mention the room facilities are poor, low complimentary water, heat system does not work well, everything is old and the mattresses is unacceptable soft.
Deborah Shearer
Thursday 25th of July 2019
I'm booking thru a travel agent in Scotland thinking of 9 or 10nts which would amount to a lot of resort fees any chance we could get it waived?????
Jake
Thursday 25th of July 2019
Unless your gambling is significant you’ll be paying them upon check in unfortunately.
Tracey carberry
Thursday 20th of June 2019
I am coming 2nd July an there is 7 of us do we have to pay resort fees
Jake
Saturday 22nd of June 2019
Depends on if you booked via the “TV Ad Special”. If so, you’ll have the option to waive resort fees.
Darrell Brown
Friday 3rd of May 2019
Amazing