Treasure Island Hotel Room Upgrades

No Dice For Dan at Treasure Island...

My wife and I were called over to a very friendly looking chap and we all said hello etc and exchanged pleasantries - so far so good.

I slipped him my credit card and driving licence with the $20 in the middle and he put them all out on his console in front of him.

We said that we were there celebrating my 40th birthday (this was true although I pointed out that we came 2 months early as we wanted to get the warmer weather - the date on my driving licence confirmed this was true). I got the impression though that he hears this sentence all the time and I'm not certain he believed me.

I said that we wondering if he was able to offer us any complementary upgrades. He said lets have a look. He tapped a way at his keyboard for a bit and then said OK, I can give you a strip view corner room on the 25th floor which has 2 windows instead of just the one. He also pointed out that because it was a corner room it meant that the room dimensions were bigger than a normal standard room. The room had a great view of the Mirage/strip from one window, and the Palazzo/Venetian out of the other window.

He did say as well that this was only possible because we were checking in on a Thursday afternoon and had it of been later in the week, then we wouldn't have got anything (just a normal standard).

We thanked him and he thanked us for the tip and slipped it in his shirt pocket.

The room was indeed bigger with great views (could even see the Bellagio fountains spirting high) so I'm glad we tried the trick. Maybe I should have tipped a fifty though in order to get a suite?

Having said all this, I can't be sure that had I of simply asked for a corner room in the first place, he may of given it to me without the need for a tip. Other people have mentioned getting a free bottle of champagne or free buffet vouchers but we didn't get any.

All in all, I was happy to secure a superior corner room for 5 nights at a cost of only $20.

Jackpot! Stephanie Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade
Booked Via Priceline

We were in a 30 minute line-up at approx 11am. There were 2 clerks working, and we were waived over to an older lady, with Red hair. She asked for my name, then my CC and Id, which I had a $20 slipped in between. I immediately asked her, if she had any complimentary upgrades available, as we were here for my 40th B-day. She took my ID, and left the $20 and CC on the desk between us, and started typing away. She said she has a room on the 29th floor, a Strip VIew , which was worth #30 more per night. We thanker her, and she also offered us a Complimentary Bottle of CHapagne to be delivered for the Special Occasion. She then asked me if I need change from the $20, and I said no, and she thanked me. Easy Peasy!!!

Jackpot! Andrew Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade
Booked Via Travelocity

Went to Vegas in December with friends who were occupying two other rooms. We were checking in late and paid for the cheapest option on Travelocity. When we got there, ALL of the King-Non-smoking rooms were taken and my friends who did not try the sandwich trick got rooms with two queen beds and a view of the freeway for the three nights we were there. When I checked in, I handed the guy the sandwich (CC, DL, $20) and he put the twenty back on the counter--which I left there and didn't pay any attention to it. He told me they were out of king beds in the room style we paid for but he would take care of the $30/night to upgrade us to king-non-smoking with a strip view on a higher floor. When the transaction was completed, I said thank you, he said the same and he disappeared the twenty hehe. So it wasn't a grand slam upgrade to the penthouse, but I was very happy with my king bed and strip view and my friends couldn't believe that a $20 made my stay so much better than theirs :) !

Jackpot! JJae Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade

So when we first came in there was only 1 lady checking people in and we didn't think tipping would do so well with her. So we walked around, used the restrooms and came back. More people. Stayed in line and specifically waited for one young gentleman that was laughing and being jovial with the customers. We actually let others pass us so we can wait for him. But then another young lady stepped up and so we went with her instead. Gave her the cards with a $20 inside and just waited a couple seconds as she typed away. Then I asked if any upgrades were available. She said sure, I think we can accommodate that. She upgraded us to a Strip View room and gave us free champagne. Good enough. We were on the 31st floor and had a STUNNING view of the strip and the pool beneath us. So... I guess it comes out to about a $50-70 upgrade for $20. First time, won't complain but I'll definitely try this again and be more specific with what I'm hoping to get.

Jackpot! Jan C Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade

Had a "comp" room from an offer I got in the mail.
Got to the hotel, did the twenty dollar sandwich. Desk clerk was thrilled to make sure we had a good time. Gave us a room on the 36th floor (penthouse floor) and a ton of free coupons to use!!

Jackpot! Dan Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade

While waiting in line pretty much everybody seemed like a tight A except for one guy.. Just as I got to the front of the line the people he was helping walked away so without even being waved over I walked over to him.. Made some small talk and then asked for the complementary upgrade.. Even before handing him the sandwich he said he would check.. Im wondering if I would have got the upgrade regardless.. But I can't really complain bc it was a $30/night x 3 nights.. Well worth it.. Had a great view of the city center/dtown vegas on one side and the pirate show and pollazzo/Venetian on the other..

Jackpot! Paul Treanor Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade

My employer earns comp room nights based on the number of guests booking room nights for our conferences and meetings. Typically, these comp rooms used by employees are the worst (view of air conditioners, room next to ice machine or elevator, etc.) If the hotel has to give away a room they aren't going to put a non-revenue guest in a suite or even a deluxe room. So, for the first time I got the nerve to try the $20 sandwich. I checked in at 7pm on a Friday night and handed over the license and credit card with the $20 between and asked if I could have an upgrade to the 36th floor. He smiled and said "you are in a comp room" and I felt my heart sink. He did a lot of keying on the computer and told me my Executive level 36th floor room was ready and did I want a mountain or strip view. Got it! He explained the 36th floor is usually an additional $40/night but said he appreciated me as a guest, while slipping the $20 bill into his pocket. Vaulted ceiling, spectacular view but the best part of it all is no riff-raff riding the elevators and stopping on every floor.

Jackpot! TED Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade
Booked Via Orbitz

We checked in about 5:30 pm. Since it was a busy New Year's Day and we had 2 rooms reserved, I thought a $50 sandwich seemed right. I got a young female clerk at the far end of the desk. I asked if she might have free upgrades and she said since she was in a good mood and just starting her shift she might find something. Pan room was wonderful view of Southern strip, Rio and Mountains out of one window and Palazzo out of the other. WOW! Kids' room had good view of Pirate Show. She also "forgot" to add $96 resort fee to 2nd room. She must have devoted 20 minutes looking for 2 made-up rooms close to each other for us. Very good investment with a nice person!

No Dice For Roger at Treasure Island...
Booked Via Priceline

Tried the sandwich for the first time, but got nothing. I was even stuck a smoking room. I kind of got a strip view of the north strip, but it was eh. It was a super busy weekend, so I'll chalk it up to that.

Jackpot! Mark Got A Treasure Island Room Upgrade
Booked Via Expedia

We arrived at around 11pm and went to the only available clerk, We were booked in for 6 nights. I sandwiched the $20 bill in between my passport and credit card with the bill just barely visible to the clerk and asked if they had any complimentary upgrades available. The clerk said that he'd check but there was only likely to be a Strip view upgrade available. We got the Strip View upgrade on the 32nd floor with a great view of the Venetian and Mirage and looking straight down the strip, I was very happy that the much heard about $20 sandwich had payed off!!