Altira MacauvsCity of Dreams - The Countdown Hotel (Under Redevelopment)
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Altira Hotel ranks significantly better than The Countdown. Altira Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 5 reviewers like The Telegraph, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
Altira Macau
Avenida de Kwong Tung, Taipa, Macau
From $126/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Towering over northern Taipa, the Altira provides stunning sea views of the Macau Peninsula from all of its suitelike rooms." Full review
Frommer's
"This sophisticated, Australian-owned property occupies the top floors of Taipa's tallest building (at least for now), providing great views of the Macau skyline, especially wonderful at..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"As the tallest building on Taipa, the Five-Star Altira offers unmatched views of Macau Peninsula, with rooms that have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set in a very anonymous part of Taipa, the Altira’s a bit of a puzzle – until you step inside." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its best features are the rooftop bar and terrace, as well as the award-winning restaurants." Full review
City of Dreams - The Countdown Hotel (Under Redevelopment)
City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"The smallest of the three COD hotels, Hard Rock’s rooms are oversized and extravagant, and you are close to all the action."
Frommer's
"This hipster hotel is the place to be for the young, young at heart, or those traveling with teenagers; the place is stoked to fuel fantasies of being a rock star. Music follows you..." Full review
Fodor's
"This may be the perfect hotel for music enthusiasts, with some 700 pieces of memorabilia displayed in various spots throughout." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Macau's outpost of the Hard Rock Hotel is a 322-room, high-end property occupying a shimmering tower in the ritzy City of Dreams casino and entertainment complex." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the Cotai Strip’s anchor entertainment complexes, with a host of eating, shopping and other hijinks on the doorstep." Full review