MACAU
Marriott International, Inc. marked a new milestone with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau in the Special Administrative Region (S.A.R) of Macau in South China. The properties are located within one of the world’s most spectacular entertainment and leisure destinations - Galaxy Macau.
“The launch of JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau with Galaxy Macau are long-term investments that will perfectly complement Macau’s evolving tourist landscape," said Henry Lee, Greater China Chief Operations Officer for Marriott International. "The region has undoubtedly changed significantly in recent years and we are seeing the city transform from a gaming destination to one with a more diverse range of entertainment and recreation options for guests of all ages.”
Marriott International currently operates 177 hotels in Asia Pacific and the JW Marriott Hotel Macau marks the region’s 29th JW Marriott property. By 2020, the JW Marriott brand is expected to have more than 50 properties in the Asia Pacific region.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC currently operates 88 hotels around the globe with The Ritz-Carlton, Macau being its 89th hotel. The brand is planning to double its footprint across Asia in the next five years.
The grand opening of both the JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau hopes to further solidify Macau’s evolving positioning as a leading destination for leisure and entertainment as well as meetings, incentives and special events.
W Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton are located at Galaxy Macau, Phase II. Here, guests have easy access to a host of leisure and entertainment options, including premium shopping, exquisite dining, world-class entertainment events and multi-functional meeting spaces. Easily accessible by air, land and sea, 31 million tourists visited Macau in 2014, with the majority coming from mainland China.
JW Marriott Hotel Macau
JW Marriott Hotel Macau will serve as the brand's flagship hotel in Asia. It features 1,015 luxurious rooms and suites overlooking magnificent views of the Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck and Cotai Macau.
The newly opened JW Marriott Hotel Macau is home to four restaurants, which will provide innovative, intuitive and crafted dining experiences. Helmed by Executive Chef, Bruno Correa, the hotel’s culinary offers include classic Cantonese cuisine in a contemporary Chinese setting at the Man Ho Chinese Restaurant; an all-day dining outlet with international and regional cuisine – Urban Kitchen; the relaxing JW Pool Bar; and the sophisticated lobby lounge, referred to as The Lounge.
To provide a truly immersive resort experience for guests of all ages, JW Marriott Hotel Macau is also taking the concept of “Edutainment” to Macau via the world’s largest JW Kids’ Club, which features an abundance of interactive activities for children that are designed to educate as well as to entertain. There is a dedicated kids’ pool for vacationing family guests and outdoor pool, in addition to access to Galaxy Macau’s 800,000-square-foot Grand Resort Deck with lush oasis gardens, the world’s largest Skytop Wave Pool, the world’s longest Skytop Rapids at over 1,800 feet and a 350-ton white sand beach.
Guests can also choose to stay at the hotel’s exclusive Retreat Studios and Pool Suites.
The pillar-less Grand Ballroom with ground-level access and multi-purpose function rooms offers 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, making JW Marriott Hotel Macau an ideal destination for incentive groups, conferences, weddings, social and event gatherings.
The Ritz-Carlton, Macau
The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, will feature over 250 suites on the top floors of the integrated resort. Intimacy, exclusivity, and personalized attention to detail are hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton standards of hospitality and Macau proves no exception in enabling guests to indulge in the finest personal service and Asian luxury.
Overseen by Executive Chef, Bruno Correa, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau features an array of culinary offerings. Whether it is classic Cantonese fine dining at Lai Heen whose chef played a very important role in achieving two-star Michelin restaurant recognition at his previous restaurant; sophisticated high-teas or cocktails with spectacular views over the Cotai skyline at the classic The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge; or the casual and exotic ambience of The Ritz-Carlton Café where guest can indulge in The Ritz-Carlton Jewelry Afternoon Tea; or healthy yet tasty organic fare and traceable seafood at The Ritz-Carlton Pool Bar – all offer an unsurpassed culinary journey. The private and elegant dining rooms are ideal for intimate and celebratory occasions, providing a fine dining venue in which to delight in the high culinary art of the hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton, Macau worked to seamlessly blend elements in the hotel with that of its local surroundings. The hotel is adorned in Azulejo tiles, a form of Portuguese or Spanish ceramic tile that has evolved into the Rococo style panels that are synonymous with the heritage décor found in Macau today. During their in-room check in on arrival, guests can immerse themselves in the local culture with Chinese tea and local snacks, all to the backdrop of soothing music. In-room amenities include traditional egg-tarts, almond cookies and chocolates along with a bookmark that details the history of Macau.
The outdoor pool provides spectacular views over Cotai, whilst, for those seeking privacy, the poolside cabanas provide an intimate retreat. For the ultimate pampering experience, guests can immerse themselves in sensorial bliss at the hotel’s spa, ESPA. Featuring 10 lavish treatment rooms and three couples’ suites, which infuse elements of design rooted in traditional Chinese and Portuguese architecture.
For special events such as weddings, with over 9,500 square feet of flexible event space, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau specializes in pairing ideal event venues with impeccable service. When booking a wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, each couple is accompanied by a wedding professional that serves as a single point of contact throughout the entire wedding planning process.
