Hotel Lisboa, Macao

Simply the name of this hotel reflects its deviation from a typical high-rise hotel. The grand marbled walls, pillars and gold-gilded edges of the lobby give an idea of the elegance to come, with rooms that are all opulently designed in bright shades of orange and gold-lined reds with plush interiors, rich fabrics, handcrafted furniture, and imperial-style beds. For an extra special stay, some suites even feature a steam bath and Jacuzzi bathtub.

If you can tear yourself away from the luxe elegance of your room, there’s six delightful culinary offerings all under Hotel’s Lisboa’s grand ceilings, from Portas do Sol’s Chinese haute cuisine and extensive dim sum menu to Guincho a Galera’s authentic Portuguese gastronomy in a luxurious gold, chandelier-adorned setting, along with an impressive wine cellar.

There’s a heated indoor swimming pool ideal for a relaxing dip, but you’ll want to head out to the city and explore Macau’s unexpected gems. There’s even a complimentary shuttle bus service on hand to take you to Macao's hotchpotch of European and Asian delights, from the iconic ruins of St Paul’s to the Chinese A-Ma Temple, both of which lie just moments from your hotel.