5-Star Hotels in Macau, China

"This hotel is still in its soft opening phase, and if you get the chance, I highly recommend staying here for at least one night to enjoy a world of luxury at an affordable price. Each room can comfortably fit four adults, so sharing it with friends makes it a truly great deal! Privacy is a priority here; each room has its own dedicated elevator, and you simply scan your key card for it to take you directly to your floor. When you enter the villa, you are welcomed by a large living room stocked with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks. Moving up two steps, there is an enclosed bedding area featuring a sofa. It doesn't have a door, but rather a curtain for privacy. A few more stairs lead you up to the guest bathroom. Further inside is the main bathroom, which is absolutely massive and beautifully designed with a black marble bathtub, a Japanese smart toilet room, a separate shower room, and twin basins. It is fully stocked with all the amenities you could need, but the standout touches were a lovely rose mask and a very high-quality hairbrush. Beyond that is the master suite, featuring a huge, comfortable bed and a chaise lounge. They offer a pillow menu where you can choose your preferred type. However, my friend asked the butler to bring a lavender pillow, but unfortunately, it was never brought to the room. As we were celebrating our birthdays, the staff put up a simple but lovely decoration, gifted us a small cake, and surprised us with a complimentary bottle of champagne. We spent the afternoon—and part of the next morning after breakfast—at the pool area. It features a spectacular plant wall, which is certified by the Guinness World Records as the largest semi-indoor vertical garden, alongside several small pools infused with different mineral waters. The only downside was the breakfast. While there was some variety, it unfortunately did not meet the high luxury standards of the rest of the hotel, and there is definitely a lot of room for improvement in this area."

"The hotel's location is great, just a few minutes' walk to Wynn Palace and MGM Cotai. The room was spacious and clean. We stayed to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and the small cake the hotel sent was delicious. The mini-bar offered one free round of drinks, including sodas, beer, and bottled water. However, there were too many guests during this stay. We queued at 3:30 PM for check-in, and by 4:00 PM, after completing registration, we were told the room wasn't ready yet. We were informed we'd receive an SMS with the room number in 45-60 minutes. We tried to request a one-hour late checkout, but the front desk couldn't accommodate it due to a private event on our departure day. We finally received the SMS notification at 5:45 PM (which was 1 hour and 45 minutes later). Apart from this, everything else was very satisfactory."

"The service was very polite. They offer free shuttle buses to Portas do Cerco and New Yaohan. The hotel is a few hundred meters from the Barra Light Rail Station, which is convenient for getting to the airport. No need for a power adapter. The egg tarts were delicious; besides the complimentary ones from the hotel, I bought some every day and packed two boxes to take home when I left. The breakfast isn't on par with five-star hotels in mainland China, but it's comparable to breakfasts in the UK. The dinner chef was excellent, and the ingredients were high-quality; every dish suited my taste. You can watch fireworks from the room. The biggest issue is that while there are windows, they can't be opened. I was surprised to learn this is the hotel where the leaders stayed during Macao's handover."

"This hotel exceeded all expectations 🏨. I was honestly a bit nervous about staying here, but I was so pleasantly surprised when I arrived! First off, the atmosphere felt just like a Southeast Asian resort – incredibly relaxing and laid-back. Secondly, the service was absolutely fantastic. Freddie was super nice! I had mentioned during booking that it was a family member's birthday, and not only did they arrange a room with an even better view, but they also surprised us with a cake 🍰 and fruit. It was such a thoughtful touch! Plus, the location is super convenient, with a bus stop right outside, making it very easy to get around."