Best Luxury Hotels in Macau
Macau certainly lives up to its nickname as ‘the Vegas of China’, but there’s much more to the city than that. Having been a Portuguese colony for over 300 years, the two cultures sit side by side, with Chinese temples looking down on Portuguese paving tiles. On roads with Iberian names, Cantonese is spoken, and food can be Chinese, European or fusion. The old city centre mixes colonial buildings with trendy boutiques, while further south sit the islands: the Macanese architecture of Taipa, the casinos of Cotai, and Coloane’s pretty villages and beaches. Heading to Hong Kong for luxury hotel break, consider adding in a couple of days in Macau which is a short ferry ride away from Hong Kong island. Here are our TLE favourite 5-star and luxury hotels in this unique holiday destination.
Macau, Cotai
Morpheus
(5 stars)Experience the future at this newly-opened innovative Morpheus hotel, named after the Greek god of dreams. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architecture as the first free-form high building supported by a skeleton steel sculpture, it challenges the need for the clutter of internal walls. A bridge connects two towers, while high speed lifts whisk guests upwards for panoramas of both the interior and the skyline. The Morpheus Macau lives up to its other title as the City of Dreams with high-class facilities that include an art collection, restaurants with top chefs, and a rooftop sky pool, plus rooms, suites, villas and upgrades offering every amenity.
China, Macau
W Macau – Studio City
(5 stars)W Macau – Studio City, part of Melco Resorts & Entertainment on the Cotai Strip, exemplifies the fusion of local culture and global appeal. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the hotel’s aesthetics draw inspiration from 1950s Hollywood and Macau’s East-meets-West heritage, featuring elements like undersea-themed ceilings and wave motifs. Its 557 rooms and suites offer modern amenities, including a Bluetooth sound system and signature in-room bars, with the Extreme WOW Suite boasting panoramic views and a luxurious layout. The hotel offers a diverse selection of dining experiences including day-to-night niche coffees and creative cocktails, a contemporary Cantonese fine dining restaurant, a delightful Chinese-Portuguese-inspired bakery and an exclusive speakeasy bar too. Guests can make use of a 16m indoor pool, a fully equipped gym, and the AWAY® Spa, while meeting and event spaces accommodate up to 130 guests. Adding to its unique offerings, W Macau is the first in Greater China to feature a W Sound Suite for recording experiences, highlighting its commitment to blending lifestyle with artistic and musical endeavours.