Top 5 Best Macau Hotels for Luxury

Venetian - Best for Gamblers

The Venetian's rooms are modeled on the city of canal's and Renaissance architecture, and while the marble floors and painted frescos wouldn't fool Michelangelo they are suitably luxurious. Rooms are massive, with their own living rooms and Queen-sized beds draped in a Princess style canopy. Set out on the Cotai strip, downtown Macau is a bus drive away, although the spas, swimming pools and restaurants, as well as endless gambling opportunities are all designed to keep you and your cash on site. The Venetian does run free buses to both the Sands Casino and Macau Ferry Terminal.
Address: Cotai Strip, Cotai

Rooms: 2905

Prices: Venetian Macao Resort Hotel 

Westin Resort Macau - Best Resort

This resort hotel set at the very end of Coloane along the sands of Hac Sa Beach is where mainlanders and Hong Kongers come to rest and relax. The complex is designed to provide everything you'll need during your stay, including a spa, recreation centre with swimming pool and its very own 18-hole golf course. That's handy, because the hotel is a 30-minute bus ride from Macau downtown, although the excellent Fernando's restuarant is just around the corner. Rooms are generous and feature signature balconies with generous views over the South China Sea. Booking ahead for weekends is a must.

 
Address: Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane

Rooms: 208

Hotel Lisboa - Best for a Budget

Once the cream-of-the-crop, the Lisboa now struggles to compete with the seemingly endless luxury offered by the city's newer, casino hotels. But it does have a charm. Eschewing the pastel palour of chain hotels, the rooms are a blinding mix of gold splashes, streaks of red Portuguese flair and period furniture. It's packed with character. There is a swimming pool and modest gym, while just downstairs is Macau's original casino and a fine roll call of restaurants. The downtown location is also excellent for those who want to explore the city on foot and the prices are more modest than competitors.

Address: 2-4 Avenida de Lisboa

Rooms: 927

Pousada De São Tiago - Best for History

Climb inside Macau's Portuguese history with a room in this converted 17th Century Portuguese fortress. While the out of town location isn't ideal for those who want to be in the buzz of the city centre, the palm trees and sea views make it the perfect place to soak up Macau's more Mediterranean pace. In keeping with the historical setting, rooms feature brooding wood furniture and expensive looking curtains. The highlight the terrace bar, which features views out over the South China Sea and a romantic location to sip a cocktail. Pousada is both pricey and popular so book ahead.

Address: Avenida da Republica

Rooms: 12

Mandarin Oriental Macau - Best for Luxury

Aside from the dedicated high-roller suites at certain casinos, the Mandarin Oriental is Macau's most luxurious five-star. Spacious rooms are well appointed with dashing Portuguese touches, such as a hand-carved teak staircase and Lisboa tapestries, and make for an ideal romantic escape. The hotel has its own, small, casino, an outdoor swimming pool and some excellent restaurants.

Address: 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade

Rooms: 1435