Sculptural exoskeleton beacon
Panoramic glass elevators glide past faceted origami walls, connecting a thirty-five-meter atrium with suspended sky bridges and vibrant art installations.
“Encircled by perforated, origami-like walls, the lobby atrium sets a tone of utter refinement.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
A free-form steel exoskeleton encases three central voids and twelve panoramic elevators.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Wallpaper* and Tatler.
Its interior is no less striking with a rooftop pool, a spa and numerous eateries, including two restaurants from Alain Ducasse.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set within the City of Dreams complex, the hotel stands directly on the Cotai Strip among integrated resorts and luxury promenades.
The rooms
Curving layouts showcase champagne hues, floor-to-ceiling soundproof glass, and super-yacht finishes undisturbed by internal support columns.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated rooftop pool sits forty floors up beneath the steel exoskeleton. Downstairs, an indoor vitality bath has massage waterfalls.
The spa
Real snow blankets birch trees inside the Scandinavian garden, and private suites have circular soaking tubs.
Restaurant
Yí
Golden dragon-scale pods line the twenty-first-floor sky bridge, serving Chinese tasting menus guided by the traditional solar calendar.
the 40-storey tower’s internal spaces form a dizzying structural kaleidoscope of voids and atriums.
At the table
Alain Ducasse serves French fine dining on the third floor. Nearby, L'Attitude pours classic cocktails with French bistro dishes.
How it began
Zaha Hadid Architects sculpted the free-form exoskeleton from abandoned foundations, drawing inspiration from the fluid curves of traditional Chinese jade carving.
“Morpheus is the world’s first free-form exoskeleton high-rise architectural sculpture, designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.