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DESIGNER LUXURY
With an East-meetsWest design inspired by both Versailles and Imperial China, and anticipated to open in 2020, the Grand Lisboa Palace resort in Cotai includes three properties – Grand Lisboa Palace Hotel, Palazzo Versace Macau and Karl Lagerfeld Hotel
Amongst Macao’s luxury hotels are a number of properties that stand out for their unique architectural features or impressive scale
Carlton, Sheraton, Sofitel, Marriott, Conrad and Mandarin Oriental, plus Wynn and MGM both with not one but two properties. But alongside the five-star luxury, Macao caters for all budgets, including local guest houses and pousadas. Macao icons: Amongst Macao’s luxury hotels are a number of properties that stand out for their unique architectural features or impressive scale. Highlights include the distinctive Grand Lisboa, shaped like a giant lotus leaf; The Parisian Macao, complete with replica half-scale Eiffel Tower and Morpheus, designed by Dame Zaha Hadid featuring a stunning free-form steel exoskeleton. Resorts featuring several hotel choices and an extensive range of dining, shopping and entertainment options include Galaxy Macau, Sands Cotai Central and the City of Dreams. Notable attractions range from the world’s longest Skytop Aquatic Adventure River Ride at Galaxy Macau to The House of Dancing Water show at the City of Dreams.
Traditional stays: Travellers seeking a more traditional Macao abode can check in to a Portuguese-style pousada such as the Pousada de Coloane. Built in the 1930s this former manor house has sweeping views over the South China Sea and the mountains and is within walking distance of Cheoc-Van beach. Perfect for a tranquil and relaxing stay.
Clockwise from far left: Kun Iam statue; Mandarin’s House; The House of Dancing Water; The Grand Resort Deck at Galaxy Macau; Macao’s skyline; Taipa Village with Cotai in the background. Below: Morpheus
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