6 Best Hotels in Macau, China

Offering a serene, casino-free escape, Mandarin Oriental's 213 spacious rooms and suites each boast walk-in closets, in-room work desks, and bathrooms with tubs perched next to floor-to-ceiling windows, offering panoramic views of Macau and Zhuhai while you soak. The spa—one of the city’s best—blends Chinese-inspired treatments with modern wellness therapies, including personalized programs bookable by the hour, while the 25-meter outdoor pool provides a refreshing retreat from the summer heat. Thoughtful amenities like a kids’ Jacuzzi, in-room gaming consoles, and adjoining room options make it a great pick for families, too.

A boutique brand under the Hyatt umbrella, the Andaz Macau hits the sweet spot between luxury and affordability. With entry-level rates hovering around MOP$1,000, the 715-key resort within the Galaxy complex is both welcoming and convenient. In rooms that range from 376 square feet with king beds to 730-square-foot suites, abstract art hangs on the walls above dark wood floors, abutting marble rainfall showers. The mini bars are complimentary, and several room types have balconies. Relax in the heated 62-foot swimming pool, work out around the clock at the 24-hour fitness center, or get a drink at the cozy Andaz Bar.

The Grand Hyatt Macau’s two towers were inspired by waves, in keeping with the aquatic City of Dreams theme. The elegant interior has both Portuguese and Chinese decorative elements, and the rooms are comfortable, rather than ostentatious, with simple soft white sheets, plush brown carpeting, and a sleekly designed bathroom. Speedy check-in and check-out make the trip smooth. The hotel also offers day passes for its 40-meter outdoor pool and fitness center, a nice perk when the muggy summer weather arrives.

Housed within the City of Dreams, the Nüwa Macau—named after the Chinese mother goddess—offers understated luxury with a focus on design and exclusivity. The sleek, contemporary look is complemented by an impressive collection of Chinese and European artwork, including pieces in some of the spacious, 290-plus rooms, suites, and villas. No stone has been left unturned, either. King-sized Simmons beds boast 600-thread-count linens and goose down duvets, while 24-hour butler service ensures personalized hospitality. The facilities include a serene spa, a temperature-controlled infinity pool, and a gaggle of multi-Michelin-starred restaurants.

Luminous open-plan suites have high ceilings, Jacuzzi tubs, and panoramic bay windows, and even the deluxe rooms, with their high-quality bedding and dark wood furniture, make you feel like you’re somewhere special. Dancers and live bands entertain at the Whisky Bar on the 16th floor, as well as downstairs in the lobby. The dazzling geometric building was designed by Rocco Yim, the architect known for Hong Kong’s towering Two IFC.

In this two-tower property with 1,000 rooms and suites, every glamorous room in the suite-only Encore Tower offers views of Performance Lake and the serene Nam Van Lake while the Wynn Tower features more understated, yet equally luxurious, rooms with marble bathrooms, cream and gold color schemes, and subtle Chinese motifs, like cloud designs woven into the bedsheets. In-room amenities elevate the experience, with dual vanities, high-definition in-wall televisions visible from the bathtub, and private spa rooms in select suites ensuring a lofty level of comfort.