MGM MACAU is hard to miss. If you don’t spot MGM’s trademark gold lion out front, you’ll recognize the building’s exterior. The hotel’s glass façade looks like three alternating waves of gold, platinum and rose gold — a fitting decorative touch, given its location along the South China Sea.
But the hotel’s best design feature is the Grande Praça, a beautiful 82-foot, floor-to-glass-ceiling structure that echoes Portugal’s town squares. At a towering 35 stories, the luxurious hotel features 600 rooms, the most lavish of which are its villas. The MGM makes for a stylish home base during a getaway to the action-packed island city.
But the hotel’s best design feature is the Grande Praça, a beautiful 82-foot, floor-to-glass-ceiling structure that echoes Portugal’s town squares. At a towering 35 stories, the luxurious hotel features 600 rooms, the most lavish of which are its villas. The MGM makes for a stylish home base during a getaway to the action-packed island city.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- In a city that's perhaps best known for its local food — a unique blend of Cantonese and Portuguese styles — MGM's nine restaurants and bars offer up a range of different cuisines to suit any palate.
- Stunning from the outside, the hotel is also a vision in the inside, particularly in its fantastical lobby. Dubbed the Grand Praça, the lobby features European-style facades and multiple terraces meant to evoke Portugal, all underneath a skylight dome.
- The MGM plays host to art exhibitions, an ever-changing installation in the Grande Praça and plenty of festivals and celebrations. A favorite of families and tourists is the daily Sea Odyssey show that features animated pufferfish and turtles that hover around the atrium.
- Tria Spa is an urban oasis and the perfect place to get some peace and quiet, featuring a hammam, vitality pool and warming laconicum with tiled-loungers, chairs and footbaths in addition to the exquisite treatment menu, salon services and wellness facility.
- Whether you’re enjoying a dip in the infinity pool or taking in the 180-degree view of the South China Sea from the Jacuzzi, poolside is the perfect place to chill out and sip a cool cocktail.
Things to Know
- You may be happy enough to relax in your extravagant room, but the hotel has the added advantage of being directly adjacent to One Central, one of the city's most comprehensive luxury shopping malls, and with historical landmarks and attractions close by.
The Rooms
- All the of the MGM’s 600 rooms offer a contemporary style with artistic flair, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with a panoramic view of either the skyline or the ocean.
- Each room features amenities such as walk-in rain showers, Internet and free access to the Macau hotel's gym and swimming pool.
- Also available are a variety of suites and studio rooms, all of which are opulently designed, with plenty of gold accents, richly patterned floors and heavy velvet curtains and couches.
- The one- or two-bedroom villas boast spectacular ocean vistas, a whopping 2,368 to 4,090 square feet, exclusive access via the hotel's VIP lobby, and — best of all — a personal entertainment room with full karaoke facilities.
The Restaurants
- Imperial Court offers Cantonese classics served in the most opulent settings. For a refined dining experience filled with culture and art, opt for chef Homan Tsui’s tasting menu complete with both wine and tea pairings.
- Aux Beaux Arts stands out with not-to-be-missed dishes that pay homage to authentic French dining. The elegant atmosphere and classic sophistication of a 1930s brasserie make it an ideal place no matter for romantic celebrations or business receptions.
- Rossio, the all-day dining destination of the luxury hotel, highlights Portuguese and Macanese specialties. The outdoor view of Grand Praça evokes a charming European café.
- Dine at Square Eight for authentic Chinese favorites; North by Square Eight features North and Central China delicacies, while South by Square Eight offers Cantonese and Southeast China classic dishes.
- Visit the Pastry Bar to pick up goodies for gifting or a light snack, as well as adorable seasonal pastry creations and housemade bread.
Getting There
Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau
TEL800-8802-1888
TEL853-8802-8888
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
MFM (12-16 min)
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