rkkwan

You don't gamble with Macanese pattacas. All the main casinos use HK Dollars instead.

chubbuni13

Yeah rkkwan is right about using HK dollars and not Maccanese currency. Unfortunately, my memory is shot after losing $30k at the craps tables last time I was there... thankfully they were HK dollars, but still.

XFed2001

Will be spending 4 nights in Feb 2013 - prior to a cruise. Given all the luggage to be transported, is one easier than the other to get to the cruise terminal? Also, is there a more efficient and quicker way to get from HKIA to the Macau Hilton than taking the ferry? Is there a private ferry taxi? Thanks for any input.

sniles

From HKIA to either the Conrad HK or Conrad Macau, with luggage, the HK one is definitely easier. Just get a car from the airport to drop you off directly at the hotel. Conrad Macau would require a ferry (no private ferries as far as i know), and requires another car/bus ride from the ferry terminal in Cotai to the hotel.

I don't think the helicopter service runs from HKIA to Macau, which would have made the trip quicker, but still require transfer from terminal to hotel.

XFed2001

sniles: thanks for your prompt reply. I think we'll opt for the Conrad HK and just visit Macau on a day trip. Thanks again.

rkkwan

Yeah, and didn't you ask this same question just a week ago and gotten answers?

Anyways, only quicker way than the ferry is the helicopter, and last flight is at 10:59p from Hong Kong Island. Which you won't be able to take if you're still arriving HKG at around 10p. Also, it's HK$3,700 each way per person. That's about US$500.

anacapamalibu

That's a complete rip-off.

500 for the ticket and 500 for 50 lbs of baggage.
1000USD for a 15 minute flight.


50lbs/2.2= 22.72kg - 7 kg allowance=15.72kgx200rmb/kg=3144rmb/6.3perUSD= 499USD baggage fee

t/c
One hand-carried bag of up to 5kgs in weight may be taken in cabin plus a maximum free baggage weight allowance of up to 7 kgs per passenger (except an infant) is permitted. Every kg of excess baggage thereafter shall be charged at a rate of HKD/MOP/RMB 200. Each check-in baggage should not exceed 37 x 24 inches in size.

XFed2001

rkkwan: mea culpa. My memory sometimes fails me. Thanks for jogging it.

MrColdShower

Does anyone know how much your odds bet can be?

apodo77

Anyone stayed at the Conrad Macau yet? How was it?

Crocodile

They are offering reasonable deals right now, but as with every new hotel/casino opening, it takes them a few months to get their service up to a above average standard. It is still a bit of a construction zone in parts of the Sands Cotai complex. The Sheraton and Holiday Inn are in the same complex. I prefer the Four Seasons Hotel. One main pool and a few other lap pools and a jacuzzi. Lucky to see a dozen people there in they day though. Chinese are just not into sitting by the pool when there are gaming tables waiting for them.

Anyone who has been to Vegas and thinks that Macau will be the same is going to be sorely disappointed. Go with an open mind and find a table you like to gamble and you will be okay. Don't expect drinks to be brought to you. There is a nice bar right in the middle of the Venetian gaming room. Also a bar/club at one end. Macau is much more than gambling.

nerdkiller

So ended up at MGM and was very happy with our choice. Got free upgrade to an ocean view but would not have paid for it, nothing spectacular. The rooms were big and very nice. The pool is awesome and was deserted, only complaint is theres noice from the building next dor, but its a very cool infinity pool facing the bay.

Of all the casinos i visited I liked it best, followed by the City of Dream casino. The wynn casino was a snooze. I never found any casino with more than 1 craps table. Minimums were $100 HK which is $12 USD. City of dreams had a $50hk table one night, but if u cant afford $12 on the pass line you shouldnt be gambling

The breakfast buffet was very good, $23ish USD which is not bad for a hotel/casino buffet. Didn't eat dinner there but I would strongly recommend the Italian place in the Wynn very very much. Awesome view and the food was as good as places back in NY.

Went to Mortons at the Venetian it was good but not great. I probably should have had the ribeye instead of the NY Strip.

All in all MGM was a very good choice for me, the inner courtyard is pretty and bright and a nice break from winning fat stacks of dollars. I would stay here again for sure, though would check out City of Dreams as a 2nd option.

BTW laundry at MGM is a fortune, watch out. A private car from the hotel all the way to Guangzhou airport is $350ish in a pretty luxe mini van limo thing. Total trip time just about 2.5 hours. It is worth noting I stayed here mid week.

Crocodile

Thanks for the update.
I would second Ristorante il Teatro at Wynn. It is directly above the lobby and overlooks the fountains.

apodo77

Thanks. Wife and I are going in September for 2 nights while out in Hong Kong. My dad got us a suite using his Hilton honor points.

We are not big drinkers nor gamblers so that won't make up too much of the trip.

jpetekYXMD80

I stayed at the new MO in Macau shortly after it opened. Very nice property. Exceptional rooftop pool/sauna/exercise area with all the bells and whistles. Close enough to some nice casinos without the hustle and bustle.

As far as casinos, it was interesting to see the different varieties. Wynn and MGM reminded me more of the quintessential Vegas style i'm used to, but the atmosphere in the others can be very different and more serious. Wynn holds a special place in my heart having given me 2700 HKD.