Choosing a hotel in Macau?
Aug 21, 2015, 10:44 pm
#16
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We booked a club level executive suite at the Sheraton - only 11.5k points (vs. 10k for a non-club regular room). Midweek. Probably one of the best deals in the system (not necessarily based on the $ value of the room, which wasn't so expensive given midweek). Very nice 1-bd suite, great lounge breakfast. Good service. Our flight was 3 hours late into HKG so we missed the evening reception, but still, nice hotel.
Sep 13, 2015, 2:58 am
#18
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Our Macau trip earlier this year, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Cotai Strip Macau and had Shrekfast with the kids. This isn't the most luxurious of Macau hotels, but it suited us fine.
Right across the Holiday Inn Cotai was the Venetian and we could walk over quite easily via an overhead bridge.
Somebody mentioned the Galaxy. We took a complimentary shuttle from the Holiday Inn Cotai area to the Galaxy just to look around. Also had dinner at the Tsui Wah there.
Right across the Holiday Inn Cotai was the Venetian and we could walk over quite easily via an overhead bridge.
Somebody mentioned the Galaxy. We took a complimentary shuttle from the Holiday Inn Cotai area to the Galaxy just to look around. Also had dinner at the Tsui Wah there.
Oct 26, 2015, 11:47 pm
#19
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I spent 8 nights at the Sheraton and managed to get what they consider an upgrade to the Cotai Strip view (I believe it costs more when you book the room.)
Any how, I could have cared less where they put me, but you are right, there was no real upgrade so to say. I can't say I like this hotel much because of the guests who do not know how to behave, and the check-in counters are a zoo and a half.
Great hotel if chasing status, but if you want to relax, forget it. I do like the beds though hahaha!
Oct 27, 2015, 1:13 am
#20
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All the more reasons why club level is the only way to go. Snack and drink while they prepare the check-in and bring the documents and keys to you.
But anyways, it's Macau. The key is to be as far from where the mainlanders (and mainland groups in particular) are as possible.
But anyways, it's Macau. The key is to be as far from where the mainlanders (and mainland groups in particular) are as possible.
Last edited by rkkwan; Oct 27, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Oct 27, 2015, 9:46 pm
#21
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When I return, I'll aim for the club level rooms in 2016. I really don't want to return to this hotel, but if I want to keep Platinum status, I have no choice. The St. Regis is out of my budget.