BACKGROUND Opened in August 2008 on the iconic Cotai Strip, the hotel is now currently being positioned as part of the upscale The Plaza Macao, which is comprised of the by-invitation-only Paiza Mansions, the Plaza Casino, The Shoppes at Four Seasons and an array award-winning restaurants and bars. The hotel primarily caters to corporate visitors on a business trip in Macau.
WHAT’S IT LIKE? The 20-storey hotel designed by architects at Steelman Partners with interiors by the renowned Hirsch Bedner Associates shows off the destination’s rich Macanese culture. Four centuries of Portuguese rule is evident in the ornate colonial architecture while the Chinese influences are present in the furniture, art and decorative textiles used in the public spaces and guestrooms. Coming in from the hustle and bustle of The Venetian, Four Seasons Macao offers a haven for visitors in need of peace and quiet.
WHERE IS IT? Just a few steps from The Venetian Macao, which connects to the property via the casino and the three-storey Shoppes at Four Seasons. The hotel has a separate main entrance, allowing guests to circumvent the gaming tables.
The Macau International Airport and the Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal are both only five minutes’ away by car. The Maritime Ferry Terminal, the main gateway between the territory and Hong Kong, is 15 minutes’ away. The hotel also offers a helicopter service.
ROOM FACILITIES Over all, there are eight room and suite categories. The smallest is a Superior room at 46sqm and largest is the Executive suite measures at 80sqm. In the suite category, the size starts from 167sqm all the way up to 314sqm. Standard amenities include broadband internet, in-room voice mail system, 42-inch plasma television, in-room safe and minibar. The comfortable marble bathroom features a double vanity, a separate walk-in rain shower, and a deep soaking tub with LCD television. Suites offer in-room tea- and coffee-making facilities and a fax machine. Non-suite guests can get access to the Executive Club for a fee to experience enhanced services like personalised check in, complimentary in-room internet and complimentary pressing service among others.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS There five F&B outlets to choose from. Zi Yat Heen serves authentic Cantonese cuisine and a creative dim sum menu; Belcanção dishes out Portuguese and Macanese fare; and, the poolside Splash offers a selection of seasonal starters, salads, grilled fish and meats in a comfortable resort-like setting. The Windows Restaurant located at the hotel’s lobby has the leisurely atmosphere for enjoying a morning coffee, light lunch, afternoon tea or relaxing drink, while Bar Azul is a hip place for after-dinner drinks.
BUSINESS AND MEETING FACILITIES The business centre is staffed by multilingual team and it offers a full range of business amenities and services from airline reservations to language translation. For business events and meetings, there is a grand ballroom for 400 people, seven breakout rooms and a formal boardroom. A meeting package includes an array of amenities and services at no charge.
LEISURE FACILITIES The 200sqm fully equipped gym, with a yoga and Pilates studio, is open around the clock and there are five outdoor pools that is unusual for any hotel. The Spa at Four Seasons has 14 spa suites with separate areas for men and women. The facility offers a sauna, an experience shower, an ice fountain and a vitality pool.
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HOW MANY ROOMS? There are 360 rooms, including 84 suites. There are 224 deluxe rooms measuring between 46sqm and 55sqm, fitted with either a king-size bed or two double beds.
ROOM HIGHLIGHTS The sparkling night view of Cotai Strip
PRICE Until December 31, rates start from HK$2,700 (US$348) for a superior room for stays between Sunday and Thursday. Weekend rates apply starting from HK$3,100 (US$400).
CONTACT Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, S/N, Taipa, Macau SAR, tel +853 28818888, fourseasons.com/macau
VERDICT Top of the line services and amenities worthy of discerning business travellers
