Altira MacauvsThe Sands Macao
Altira Hotel and The Sands Macao are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Altira Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Sands Macao. Altira Hotel ranks #10 in Macau with endorsements from 4 sources such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
The Sands Macao
Largo de Monte Carlo 203, Macau
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The city’s first foreign-owned casino offers a choice of luxury suites overlooking the city or bay. MOP$1700."
Fodor's
"The Sands Macao is nothing if not luxurious, with spacious rooms that have deep, soft carpets, large beds, and huge marble bathrooms with Jacuzzis." Full review
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If you opt to become a high-rolling member, you can stay in one of the 51 deluxe or executive suites, ranging in size from 990 to 8,000 square feet, with all-in-one remote-control plasma TV, karaoke, curtains, and lighting, plus personal butler service on request.