Time Zone
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At your service even before you arrive, our concierge has put together some information they consider useful for our international guests.
The official languages of Macau are Cantonese and Portuguese. Mandarin and English are used by many people, particularly in shops, restaurants and hotels.
The Macau Pataca is the main currency used, with the Hong Kong dollar and the Chinese yuan renminbi also widely accepted in the city. You can exchange currency at either a bank or private currency exchange.
Local voltage is 220 volts AC. Electrical plug adaptors for the UK can be supplied.
Our hotel is connected directly to high class One Central Shopping Mall, home to the top luxury brands in the world.
Monday to Friday: 11am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 10pm
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5:30pm
The hotel is situated literally at the centre of town, restaurants, shops and casinos are a step away.
Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain visas for stays generally up to 30-90 days, so long as you hold a passport valid for six months after your planned departure.
If you are planning a trip to the China mainland, you will require a visa. Visas may be obtained at any of the China Travel Service (CTS) offices counters in Macau. Our concierge will be delighted to assist. For more details, please visit Macau Tourism.
The closest facilities are available at Kiang Wu Hospital, which is about 3km away and can be reached by taxi within 20 minutes from the hotel. The other facilities are at Hospital Conde Sao Januario, which is 2km away from the hotel, a journey which takes about 10 minutes by taxi.
While tipping is not customary among the Chinese, Macau is an international destination therefore porters and waiters have become accustomed to small tips on top of the 10% service fee that’s automatically charged. Bellboys, porters and toilet attendants will also expect a small tip, around MOP 10 - 20.
| Public Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2012 |
| Chinese New Year | 23-25 January 2012 |
| Cheng Ming Festival | 4 April 2012 |
| Good Friday | 6 April 2012 |
| Day before Easter | 7 April 2012 |
| Feast of Buddha | 28 April 2012 |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2012 |
| Tuen Ng Festival | 23 June 2012 |
| Day following Mid-Autumn Festival | 30 September 2012 |
| National Day of People's Republic Of China | 1 October 2012 |
| Day following National Day | 2 October 2012 |
| Chong Yung Festival | 23 October 2012 |
| All Soul's Day | 2 November 2012 |
| Feast of Immaculate Conception | 8 December 2012 |
| Macau S.A.R Establishment Day | 20 December 2012 |
| Winter Solstice | 22 December 2012 |
| Christmas Eve | 24 December 2012 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2012 |
| Events | Date | Events Details |
|---|---|---|
| Procession of the Passion of Our Lord, the God Jesus | 25 – 26 February 2012 | |
| Macau International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition | 29 – 31 March 2012 | |
| 23rd Macau Arts Festival | 1 May – 2 June 2012 | |
| 12th Macau Lotus Flower Festival | 9 – 17 June 2012 | During this time visitors can see a cornucopia of lotuses in gardens, squares and roundabouts and take in performances, planting demonstrations and exhibitions. |
| Macau International Dragon Boat Races | 16 – 17, 23 June 2012 | This old Chinese festival is to commemorate the heroic poet Wat Yuen who protested against corruption by drowning himself. Today all celebrations are concentrated on the famous Dragon Boat Races. |
| FIVB World Grand Prix | August 2012 | |
| 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest | 8, 15, 22, 29 September and 1 October 2012 | |
| 26th Macau International Music Festival | 5 October – 4 November 2012 | |
| Lusofonia festival 2012 | 19 - 21 October 2012 | To celebrate Portuguese-speaking individuals who have contributed to Macao’s development. Originally known as the “Carnival in a Portuguese Style”, the festival has turned into a cultural event incorporated with Portuguese culture. Its Chinese name denotes Portuguese live music in the Carmo Area, entertaining visitors in the picturesque setting of the Taipa Houses-Museum. |
| 10th Macau A-Ma Cultural & tourism Festival | October 2012 | In celebration of the A-Ma Cultural & Tourism Festival, ceremonies and performances will be held in the A-Ma Cultural Village on Coloane Alto and in various venues around Macau |
| 17th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair | October 2012 | |
| 12th Macau City Fringe Festival | 9 – 25 November 2012 | |
| 59th Macau Grand Prix | 15 – 18 November 2012 | |
| 12th Macau Food Festival | November 2012 | The Macau Food Festival will be like an amusement park where visitors can taste worldwide cuisines in just one place. |
| Macau International Marathon | 2 December 2012 |