The former Portuguese enclave is situated on the southeastern coast of China and only about 40 miles southwest from Hong Kong. This is a living heritage where the rich landmarks of four centuries, the exotic cuisine and the unique culture are the evidence of the successful fusion between the East and the West. All these are the attractions for today’s visitors, as well as the opportunity to bargain for antiques, to try their luck in the casinos, or to take a trip through the border gate to China.

Grand Lapa Hotel is ideally situated at the Outer Harbour within a few minutes walk from the Macau Ferry Terminal and the Macau Cultural Centre, adjacent to the World Trade Centre, Sands Casino and the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, opposite the Tourist Activities Centre, Grand Prix Museum and Wine Museum. It is also close to the main commercial, shopping and entertainment districts as well as the main tourist sites, while being 10 minutes drive from the China border gate and 15 minutes from the Macau International Airport.

Each of the hotel’s 388 spacious guest rooms and 28 suites has been thoughtfully designed to maximize guest comfort and satisfaction. All guest rooms have been tastefully decorated in Portuguese fabrics and teak furnishings, featuring individually controlled air-conditioning, fax and modem ports, high speed internet access, direct-dial telephone with personal voice message system, hair dryer, in-room safe, fully stocked mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities, radio, multi-channel in-house music, 29” colour TV with satellite TV programmes and in-house movie system. In addition to an ample dressing table, there is also an executive writing corner.

There are 71 Club Floor Rooms on the top four floors of the hotel referred to as the Club Floors. These rooms are furnished in teakwood, individually decorated with exquisite patterned curtains and quilt covers, plush carpeting and pastel wall coverings while each bathroom offers a full range of amenities. To complement the Club Floors, a lounge is available on the 17th floor for express check-in and check-out of Club Floor guests, while serving complimentary American breakfast, snacks and evening cocktail throughout the day.

The 28 suites of the hotel are magnificently furbished with Iberian inspired fabrics and superb antique reproductions. All of them feature balconies, bars and separate guest cloakrooms. The two Presidential Suites, The Grand Macau Suite and The Grand Taipa Suite, are over 2,000 square feet (190 square metres) and offer a lounge with dining room, two bedrooms with bathrooms, a pantry and a cloakroom.

The hotel also offers a range of charmingly decorated restaurants and bar, which typify the various cuisine and cultures that make up this cosmopolitan territory. Tung Yee Heen Chinese Restaurant offers superb classic Cantonese cuisine with daily dim sum. NAAM Thai Restaurant features authentic Thai cuisine from every region in Thailand. The Veranda offers poolside al fresco dinning experience. Café Bela Vista is an all-day restaurant featuring many popular Asian dishes and international favourites with authentic Macanese and Portuguese specialities. The Cake Shop serves a wide range of homemade cakes, pastries, breads, rolls, sandwiches and chocolates. Vasco – a tranquil lounge and vibrant bar presents international and local tapa-style treats, exquisite afternoon teas, innovative champagne cocktails and a wide selection of wine-by-glass.

The hotel’s 15,000 square metres world class resort features an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, garden whirlpool, tennis courts, squash court, fitness centre with aerobic studio, sauna, steam room, indoor Jacuzzi, The Spa, supervised children’s club – Kids Co and a 10-metre rock climbing tower. The Resort is open daily from 6am to 10pm and access is via covered walkway off the main lobby.

Stylishly decorated and fully equipped banquet rooms, purpose-built meeting facilities and a fully equipped business centre make the hotel an ideal venue for conference and incentive groups.