China Dragon Hotel

China Dragon Hotel Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the China Dragon Hotel – it’s not going to win any design awards, but honestly? It might just surprise you. The first thing that hit me walking up to this place on Avenida da Praia Grande was how it sits right in the thick of things without being obnoxious about it. You know that stretch where the old Portuguese colonial buildings start mixing with the modern stuff? That’s exactly where you are, and I mean that in the best way possible.

The lobby’s got this sort of no-nonsense vibe that I actually appreciated after staying at some of those over-the-top casino hotels. Check-in was quick – the staff speaks decent English, though they really light up if you throw in a “obrigado” or two. My room on the fourth floor was, well, small but not cramped-small, if that makes sense. The AC worked like a dream (crucial in Macau’s humidity), and the bed was surprisingly comfortable. The bathroom’s compact but functional, though the shower pressure could use some work. What really sold me was stepping onto that tiny balcony and realizing I could actually see a sliver of the Pearl River between the buildings – not exactly a panoramic view, but way better than staring at another hotel’s wall.

Here’s what I loved about the location though – you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Senado Square area, which means you can grab those famous pork chop buns from Café Tai Lei Loi Kei before the crowds hit. The sound of the city definitely carries up to the rooms (especially the weekend traffic), but it’s more urban white noise than actual disturbance. I found myself falling asleep to the distant sounds of people heading to the casinos, which was oddly comforting. Parking’s a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, but honestly, just use the buses or grab a taxi – it’s so much easier. The 7.7 rating makes total sense to me because this place delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. It’s clean, the location’s fantastic for exploring both the Portuguese and Chinese sides of Macau, and the price point lets you spend your money on the incredible food scene instead of just a fancy hotel room you’ll barely use. If you’re the type who needs a spa and room service, look elsewhere. But if you want a solid base for actually experiencing Macau? The China Dragon gets it right.

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Reviews of China Dragon Hotel

• Karel from United Kingdom – 13 December 2024 (8/10)

  Very comfortable and well appointed Hotel
  
  What could be improved: Made to pay a security deposit… (Was I going to steal the towels?) On my credit card which one month on, has yet to be refunded ….
  Disappointed

• Kazuya from Japan – 13 December 2024 (7/10)

  It was nice to be able to leave my luggage after check-out.
  
  What could be improved: The coffee at breakfast was sweetened.
  
  The view was dark

• Noreen from United Kingdom – 19 January 2025 (6/10)

  Room clean and functional
  
  What could be improved: Lack of interaction from staff. Not unusual but staff didn’t speak English. No basic information about amenities available

• Patrick from France – 20 January 2025 (9/10)

  La chambre était super, très bien équipée, lit très confortable

• Elena from Greece – 23 February 2025 (8/10)

  Το γεωγραφικό περιβάλλον είναι πολύ βολικό, μόλις λίγα λεπτά με τα πόδια από τουριστικά αξιοθέατα και εμπορικές περιοχές. Οι εγκαταστάσεις του ξενοδοχείου είναι πολύ καλές και ο φωτισμός στο δωμάτιο είναι αρκετά ρυθμισμένος
  
  What could be improved: Η ποικιλία του πρωινού δεν είναι πολύ πλούσια

• Rosario from United States – 28 February 2025 (9/10)

• Shingchan from United States – 15 January 2025 (5/10)

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