Gilded merchant residence
Glass airbridges join the towers, leading into Italian-palazzo spaces adorned with contemporary art and a fifty-foot crystal chandelier.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Round-the-clock dedicated butler service, tailored pre-arrival planning, and spacious suites with private heated outdoor plunge pools.
Notable
Tower-connecting glass airbridges, Italian palazzo aesthetics, and a fifty-foot chandelier crafted from half a million crystals.
Notable
Direct access to the seventy-five-thousand-square-metre Grand Resort Deck featuring a skytop wave pool and river.
What they say
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Grey tones with marble accents and plenty of natural light from large picture windows keep all suites feeling light and airy.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Positioned on Cotai's east promenade within Galaxy Macau, the resort sits steps from sprawling gaming floors and entertainment arenas.
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The rooms
Suites feature in-room fireplaces, Samsung Frame art screens, and picture windows, while select terrace suites add heated outdoor plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 40-metre heated outdoor infinity pool borders a garden terrace, and the resort deck adds a skytop wave pool.
Long Bar
Concealed behind a porthole door, this speakeasy serves gin cocktails inspired by maritime spice routes alongside vinyl DJ sets.
At the table
Tea trolleys and live piano fill the lounge, alongside intimate counters serving teppanyaki and Michelin-starred Edomae sushi.
How it began
Interiors draw on the fictitious journeys of a fourteenth-century Italian merchant collecting rare treasures and porcelain across Asia.
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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.