Originally Posted by
quarryking
In fact was contemplating staying at the Sofitel Pointe 16, but was wondering if it would be too far away from all the casinos and the general gambling buzz. I have only a night in Macau. Any idea how far & how much by taxi, would be the run be from Sofitel Pointe 16 to say the Cotai region (which i presume is one of the main casino & gambling hubs in the Macau)
Also read on the hotel's webpage that they have a shuttle from the border, but not sure if it's a paid ride or a free shuttle service?
All the casino shuttles in Macao are free. Taxi from the Sofitel to say the Venetian on Cotai will probably be around 70-80MOP. Or US$10.
There are big casinos all over Macau. Pointe 16 has one, you don't have to go over to Cotai to see the other big casinos either - Grand Lisboa or Wynn or Sands on the Peninsula will do as well.