A must-see for tourists in Macau! A luxury hotel packed with highlights including architecture, entertainment, and cuisine

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A luxurious hotel where you can experience a trip to Europe

It features a luxurious design full of exoticism, recreating icons of European cities, such as the canals of Venice with gondolas going back and forth, a glittering half-size Eiffel Tower, and the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben). We will introduce three hotels located in the "Cotai area" of Macau. They are all within walking distance, so we recommend visiting them. Enjoy shopping, shows, and taking photos.

The Venetian Macao, with a canal running through the building

The Venetian Macao, which opened in 2007 as one of Asia's largest integrated resorts, is a complex themed after Italy's water city of Venice, that includes hotels, shopping malls, leisure, entertainment, business facilities, and the world's largest casino.

The hotel's interior, which recreates the beautiful architecture and art of Venice, Italy, with frescoes painted on the entire ceiling of the lobby and a replica of Venice's most famous bridge, is a different world filled with a sophisticated European atmosphere. The overwhelming scale and splendor of the hotel captivate all who visit.

All of the approximately 3,000 rooms are suites. The spaciousness and elegant interiors are sure to provide a blissful stay. The design is inspired by the palaces and gondolas along the canals of Venice, and the hotel uses marble and luxurious fabrics.

There are also a variety of amusement facilities that can be enjoyed by non-guests, so you can have a full day of fun. The hotel is also home to the huge shopping mall "Shoppes at Venetian" with over 300 stores, where you can take a ride on an Italian gondola around the canal that runs through the hotel (for a fee), and watch street performances such as juggling and musical instruments that take place throughout the hotel for free.

In addition, the city also has a wide range of entertainment facilities, including The Venetian Arena, which hosts more than 70 live events a year, and The Venetian Theatre, which hosts Broadway musicals and classical music, offering a thrilling and inspiring experience.

The Venetian Macao

The Parisian Macao: Experience the Parisian vibe you've always dreamed of

The Parisian Macao, which opened in 2016, is an integrated resort packed with the charm of Paris, known as the "City of Light."

The resort is filled with architecture and decorations reminiscent of the streets of Paris, including a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, the resort's symbol, a magnificent entrance modeled after the Paris Opera House (Palais Garnier), a fountain that recreates the Place de la Concorde, and interiors inspired by the Palace of Versailles and the Tuileries Gardens.

The guest rooms are all decorated in a contemporary French style. Some rooms offer views of the illuminated Eiffel Tower. There are approximately 2,500 guest rooms, including family rooms and suites, making it popular with families and couples.

The main attraction is the Eiffel Tower. You can access the observation deck on the 37th floor by escalator, and you can see a panoramic view from the Cotai area where the hotel is located to mainland China. The exterior of the tower is equipped with more than 6,600 LED lights and 26 km of electric wires, and the light show that takes place every 15 minutes from 18:15 to 24:00 turns the entire tower into a fantastical light object, lighting up the night sky.

Also, having a picnic at the French garden "Le Jardin" with the Eiffel Tower in the background is a popular way to spend time, and you can enjoy taking photogenic pictures.

In addition, the building also houses "The Shoppes at Parisian," a shopping mall that recreates a street corner in Paris, where light and music shows and entertainment by musicians and performers are presented, providing plenty of fun beyond shopping and gourmet food.

There are also plenty of other attractions the whole family can enjoy, such as the water park Aqua World, which is open from April to November, and the kids' play area Qube Kingdom.

The Parisian Macao

Experience British elegance at The Londoner Macao

The Londoner Macao is an integrated resort that includes a luxury hotel, more than 20 restaurants, more than 150 shops, and entertainment facilities such as The Londoner Arena and The Londoner Theatre.

It is like a theme park, with the 96m-tall Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as Big Ben) and other famous London landmarks and historical heritage sites recreated and condensed into one place.

The resort has five accommodation facilities, including the 600-suite The Londoner Hotel and the global hotel brand Conrad® Macao.

There are also plenty of amusements that allow you to experience Britain, including the free "Changing of the Guard" show (held Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., and Friday through Sunday at 4:00 p.m.) that takes place in the 33-meter-high atrium lobby of the Crystal Palace. More than 20 performers appear, and the traditional ceremony is transformed into a dynamic show using LED screen images and music.

One of the attractions of the building is the photo spots scattered throughout, such as the double-decker bus, red telephone booth, and Abbey Road, which are symbols of London. At night, you can see an impressive illumination show where the entire building is covered in light accompanied by British-themed music.

The Londoner Macao

A spectacular and impressive luxury hotel in Macau

We will introduce three hotels built with unique themes, including a unique tower that resembles a lotus flower, a design hotel that expresses the worldview of a fashion brand, and a huge resort that resembles a golden palace. One of the pleasures of traveling is experiencing the architectural beauty that is unique to Macau.

Grand Lisboa Macau, a landmark hotel in Macau

Located in the heart of Macau, Grand Lisboa Macau has been awarded Forbes Travel Guide five-star status four times since its opening in 2007 and is considered one of the world's top hotels.

The tower, which is based on the lotus flower motif, the symbol of Macau, and the dome-shaped building of the lower part are unique designs, and are famous as Macau's landmarks. Looking at the world's largest diamond called "The Star of Stanley Ho", which is permanently exhibited in the lobby, and the hotel's night view sparkling with 60,000 LEDs, you will feel the gorgeousness that is unique to Macau.

The 400+ rooms feature luxurious interiors that blend traditional Chinese with modernity, large windows overlooking the Macau skyline, and bathrooms equipped with rainforest showers, Turkish steam baths, Jacuzzis and built-in mirror TVs for a luxurious stay.

One of the hotel's attractions is the wide range of gourmet experiences available, including Chinese, Italian, and steakhouse cuisine. In particular, Robuchon au Dôme, which has been awarded three Michelin stars, is a highly acclaimed restaurant known as one of the best in Asia, with its exquisite menu of the finest French cuisine and a wine collection of over 17,800 labels.

The unique and luxurious setting is a spot worth seeing both day and night. Why not stop by after a meal or sightseeing?

Grand Lisboa Macau

Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau: A paradise where East and West meet

The integrated resort "Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau" in the Cotai district of Macau features an artistic design that combines traditional Chinese motifs with elements inspired by historical European buildings. It is a resort affiliated with the previously mentioned "Grand Lisboa Macau".

The resort has three hotels: Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, decorated with Chinoiserie interiors featuring Chinese-style designs; THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU, the only hotel in the world designed by a fashion icon; and Palazzo Versace Macau, designed by the Italian luxury brand Versace.

The essence of each brand is incorporated into the guest rooms and even the spas at each hotel. They are open to visitors, so they are worth visiting even if you are not staying overnight.

In addition, the European-style garden "Jardim Secreto" is open to the public free of charge. A stroll through the beautiful gardens, where mini concerts are sometimes held, is a relaxing experience.

In addition to art galleries showcasing local art and history, there are also plenty of interactive attractions, such as the Martial Arts Arena, where you can try out traditional Chinese martial arts using a VR headset, and AI Wonderland, where you can experience a variety of AI-enabled devices.

Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau

It's like a giant palace! The golden "Galaxy Macau"

Galaxy Macau is a huge, world-class integrated resort consisting of eight hotels with over 5,000 rooms spread across an area of approximately 1.1 million square meters. In addition to the hotels, there are entertainment facilities, gourmet areas, shopping arcades, casinos, and a variety of free shows to enjoy, making it a great place to have fun.

The eight hotels include world-renowned luxury hotel brands such as Galaxy Hotel, Banyan Tree Macau, The Ritz-Carlton Macau, and Hotel Okura Macau. Whether you're looking to enjoy an urban resort at Banyan Tree Macau, which features villas with pools, or soothe yourself with attentive Japanese-style hospitality at Hotel Okura Macau, these unique luxury hotels promise the ultimate accommodation experience.

Another notable feature is the Grand Resort Deck, a shared pool for all hotels. It is the largest pool facility in Macau, covering an area of 75,000 square meters and featuring the world's longest lazy river at 575 meters, the world's largest wave pool, a 150-meter white sand beach, and Macau's first water slide.

Also, be sure to check out the free entertainment options, such as "Laserama," a sound and light show that brilliantly decorates the exterior walls of the three hotel buildings, and the "Diamond Show," in which a giant diamond floats up from the fountain in the main lobby.

Galaxy Hotel

You can also enjoy a weekend trip. How to get to Macau

As of May 2025, the most popular way to get to Macau is from Hong Kong. If you take a direct flight, it takes about 4 to 5 hours to get to Macau International Airport from Narita International Airport or Kansai International Airport.

In the past, it was common to travel from Hong Kong to Macau by high-speed ferry, but since the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge was opened in 2018, buses that run over this bridge have become the main means of transportation. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Shuttle Bus (HZM Bus), which connects the Hong Kong Port (immigration inspection area) near Hong Kong International Airport and the Macau Port, operates 24 hours a day at intervals of 10 to 30 minutes, with a convenient ride time of about 40 minutes (adult fare from HK$65, about 1,200 yen). In addition, buses that go directly to Macau's integrated resorts are also operated from various parts of Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, high-speed ferries from Hong Kong to Macau run from the Macau Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island to the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and Taipa Ferry Terminal every 30 to 60 minutes (takes about an hour, fare from HK$175, about 3,200 yen). There are also flights departing from Skypier near Hong Kong International Airport. It is recommended to choose an access method that suits your travel schedule and purpose. It is easily accessible from Hong Kong, so you can enjoy a day trip to Macau without staying at a hotel.

Enjoy a luxurious travel experience at Macau's luxury hotels

In Macau, the hotels themselves are tourist attractions, with magnificent designs, theme park-like facilities, and free shows and performances. There are free shuttle buses between each resort, as well as between tourist attractions and the airport, so make good use of them to enjoy sightseeing in Macau.

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