It’s said the late Karl Lagerfeld, the ponytailed designer behind Chanel and Fendi, never visited the site of The Karl Lagerfeld, a five-star hotel located at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau. Still the multitalented designer masterminded the whole project and had started working on the interior of the property before his death in February 2019.
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His likeness is everywhere – his profile is inventively comprised of more than a thousand keys on the wall behind reception, and also adorns individual room key cards. The five-star resort features chinoiserie motifs throughout, while The Book Lounge houses 4,000 reads selected by the late designer’s bookshop Librairie 7L.
Raffles at Galaxy Macau
Part of the legendary Raffles brand – which includes historic properties such as the Raffles Singapore, and luxurious European hotels such as Le Royal Monceau in Paris and the recently opened Raffles London at The Owo – the Macau outpost features around 450 lavishly decorated suites.
The most luxurious hotel in the Galaxy complex, the property boasts a glitzy interior where extravagances like crystal chandeliers and Italian marble sculptures combine with Eastern elements such as peacock motifs. What truly sets it apart from many other luxury properties in Macau though is a lobby full of plants and natural light.
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Andaz Macau
With 700 rooms and suites, this is the brand’s largest hotel anywhere. It particularly stands out with its selection of commissioned artworks that speak to Macau’s East-meets-West identity, including Macau Steps, a multisensory staircase where guests can watch over 100 videos about the city’s past and present.
Food is one of Macau’s biggest lures and you’ll find plenty to enjoy at Andaz Kitchen, helmed by the charming executive chef Andre Lai, who is behind delectable dishes inspired by his native Portugal as well as recipes handed down by his Cantonese father, also a chef.
The Londoner Macau
Anglophiles will feel like kids in a sweet shop as soon as they set foot inside The Londoner Macao, the latest property from Sands Resorts Macao. The all-suite hotel is a fun and slightly over-the-top celebration of all things British, from its recreation of the Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to the Union flag-painted London cabs greeting guests as they arrive in Macau. Not to mention the “Top of the Pops” hits blaring everywhere – think Elton John, Robbie Williams, The Beatles and the Spice Girls.
Footballer David Beckham, Sands’ global ambassador, is behind the design of the David Beckham Suites, located on the top two floors of the property. Dubbed “the first celebrity-designed suites in Macau”, they’re decorated with portraits of Beckham and pieces inspired by his football career. Fans can even enjoy his favourite dishes, cigars, whiskeys and cocktails at some of the hotel’s eateries. Among the hotel’s restaurants is Churchill’s Table, a casual and buzzy spot inspired by Winston Churchill, the late UK prime minister. It fills up fast though, especially its very popular classic afternoon tea, which provides plenty of photo ops thanks to its lavish and visually striking dishes.Why the Desa Hay eco-resort should be your guilt-free go-to stay in Bali
Little touches such as a shoeshine service, British-themed gift shops and a number of sculptures peppered throughout the hotel – including a “bobby” (Victorian-era policeman), a queen’s guardsman, Shakespeare, a beefeater and a bowler-hatted London gentleman – are constant reminders of Britain.
For those who want to feel like proper British aristocrats living in the heart of Mayfair or a country manor, stay at The Londoner Court, the hotel’s pièce de résistance. This 368-suite section offers butler service, a tailored health and wellness programme, and even more gourmet dining options.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tK%2FMqWWcp51kuqKzwLOgp52jZMC1xcueZqWhlprAtcXLnmatqpGrsq15x6irnqSjZK6zwMico55nY2eDcYCXbmZtZZikwW65wJyYrmWYpMGmuNJmmainm2K0sLjDnqVmr5WauG61zaygnZ1doK6zuIylmKCdopuyrbCMppicmaViv6KyxaWcrGWXlrmixNhmpJqbkap6orrDmrFmpZGYrrZ5wKeb