Grand Lisboa Palace Macau

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of five-star places in Macau, but the Grand Lisboa Palace actually surprised me – and honestly, that’s saying something in a city where every casino hotel tries to out-glitz the next one. The first thing that hits you when you walk in isn’t the usual overwhelming casino noise (though there’s definitely gambling happening), but this sort of refined Portuguese colonial vibe mixed with modern luxury that actually works somehow.

The location on Cotai is pretty smart if you think about it. You’re not stuck in the chaos of the peninsula, but you’re not isolated either – I mean, you can walk to other major properties without dealing with taxis or those packed shuttle buses that smell like cigarette smoke. What I really appreciated was how they handle the whole arrival experience. The lobby feels grand without being intimidating, and check-in was surprisingly smooth even during Chinese New Year when half of Hong Kong seemed to be visiting. The rooms themselves? Well, they’re genuinely spacious (not just “spacious for Macau” which usually means you can open your suitcase). The bathrooms have those deep soaking tubs that you actually want to use, and the beds are properly firm – none of that squishy hotel mattress nonsense that leaves you with a backache.

Here’s what really sets it apart though: the food scene is legitimately good, not just casino-hotel adequate. The Portuguese restaurant serves dishes that would hold up in Lisbon, and I say that as someone who’s eaten their way through both cities. You know what else? The staff actually seems to know the neighborhood. Ask them about getting to Taipa Village for proper Macanese food, and they’ll give you walking directions instead of just offering to call a cab. The pool area gets busy around 2 PM when families show up, but early morning it’s perfect for actual swimming rather than Instagram photos. One small thing that bugged me – the elevators can be slow during peak hours, especially if you’re trying to get to the upper floors. But honestly, with an 8.9 rating and the kind of service that remembers your coffee preference after two days, it’s pretty clear why this place works. It feels like they put thought into the guest experience rather than just cramming in as many slot machines as possible.

Rooms

• Deluxe King Room (Garden View) with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Twin Room with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Twin Room (Garden View) with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Grand Deluxe Twin Room with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Grand Deluxe Twin Room (Garden View) with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite (Garden View) with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Corner Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Suite with 4 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Suite with 4 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Lynda from United States (9/10)

  The architecture and interior design are very impressive, beautifully combined easy and west elements. The garden is stunning. The breakfast buffet has a lot of variety. Will come back again!

• Tian from China (9/10)

  Nice view of garden

• Shipao from Australia (9/10)

  Friendly staff.. Gr8 room and service..

• Yong from Singapore (9/10)

  Very good breakfast

• Angeline from Singapore (8/10)

  Big spacious

• Hwee from Singapore (8/10)

  I recently stayed at the Grand Lisboa Palace Macau from 21-23 December 2024 with my family and we stayed in 2 separate rooms on the 5th floor and my experience was bittersweet. On the positive side, my hotel room was lovely, with a beautiful garden view that provided a serene escape from the bustling city.
  
  The room itself was well-appointed, with comfortable amenities and attentive service from the hotel staff.

• Jin from Taiwan (9/10)

  管家服務

• Lee from Hong Kong (9/10)

  Large room, new and user friendly facilities.

• Raj from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great hotel. RIght near the strip. Very comfortable and nice facilities

• Lindy from Australia (9/10)

  great selection

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