Here’s Why Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau Is A One-Of-A-Kind Holiday Escape

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Grand Lisboa Palace Resort is a jewel of Macau’s hospitality landscape. With its exquisite range of elevated amenities including curated health clubs, luxurious spas, spacious and cozy hotel accommodations, a one-of-a-kind lush green landscape, and decadent dining selections (some of which hold a five-star rating). Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau offers 1350 guestrooms, each designed with its own take on a modern Chinoiserie-inspired interior. Grand Lisboa Palace Resort goes beyond providing guests with a stunning tribute to Macau’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions but also indulges visitors with a luxury experience they won’t soon forget. LUXUO delves into the details, spaces and experiences that make Macau’s Grand Lisboa Palace Resort stand out from hotels across the globe.

Nature Meets Wonder at Jardim Secreto

Jardim Secreto is the botanical jewel of the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort. Nestled between the resort’s inspiring towers, the verdant Jardim Secreto offers lush greens, landscaped patios and romantic gazebos perfect for an evening stroll or a calming respite. Available exclusivity for guests at the resort, visitors can rediscover serenity as they embrace the tranquillity of a magnificent, European-styled garden centered around an ornate dome that illuminates the area with an ethereal glow after sunset.

Immerse yourself in the splendor of this mesmerising outdoor location, perfect for hosting memorable private and corporate events catering to 80 to 200 esteemed guests. Whether it’s a heartfelt ceremony, lavish feast, sophisticated cocktail affair, or high-profile product unveiling, Jardim Secreto guarantees an unforgettable celebration amidst its stunning panoramic views.

Gastronomical Excellence

A first-of-its-kind in Macau dining concepts, the hotel’s restaurants are curated by a bevy of acclaimed chefs. Alongside being listed under Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star fine dining, “Palace Garden” also received the 100 Top Tables 2024 award from the South China Morning Post (SCMP).

Palace Garden delivers authentic Taishi cuisine including the Premium Partridge Bisque with Bird’s Nest and King Tiger Prawns, prepared by the restaurant’s head chef using the finest ingredients and masterful culinary techniques. The restaurant’s interiors have a regal ambiance that celebrates the splendour of an imperial garden with a 35-metre-long mural of chrysanthemums and an installation of custom-made Suzhou embroidery.

“Don Alfonso 1890” provides Italian Michelin-starred family-run meals alongside boasting exceptional wine lists that have earned the 2023 “3 Glass Award” ratings from China’s Wine List of the Year Awards. Guests can savour culinary creations and exceptional vintages that delight the senses.

While the bespoke furniture and Rosenthal x Versace tableware echo Versace’s Asian Dream motif, it is the authentic Italian cuisine of Southern Italy that is truly worth a visit from guests and food enthusiasts alike. As a pioneer of farm-to-table cuisine, Don Alfonso 1890 sources fresh produce from its own farm, Le Peracciole, in Punta Campanella, resulting in a menu curated by Head Chef Federico Pucci that includes meticulously crafted dishes made from premium seasonal ingredients and vegetables that delivers a gourmet taste of Naples straight to your table. Finally, the handcrafted terrazzo floor with rosette and flower motifs is inspired by the historic Versace Villa on Lake Como, adding to the restaurant’s exceptional culinary experience. Every element of the restaurant’s design and décor is married with the lush glamour complimenting the savoury cuisine for a feast of the body and senses.

For something bold yet relaxed, chic yet contemporary opt for the “Mesa by José Avillez”. Stylishly blending gastronomy and design, Mesa by José Avillez features bold décor combined with an oriental fine dining experience that has earned the restaurant a rank among the South China Morning Post (SCMP)’s 100 Top Tables 2024. Mesa by José Avillez serves signature Portuguese cuisines with a menu that was collaborated on by a Michelin-starred chef alongside a bar with tailor-made signature cocktails crafted based on Macau and Portugal Landmarks.

Then you have The Grand Buffet which boasts a comprehensive menu made of rich flavours and high-quality ingredients from across the Asian continent showcasing the best of China and Southeast Asia’s exquisite dishes. This unrivalled culinary buffet is guaranteed to indulge the tastebuds with extensive live-cooking stations and even a chilled seafood station. In the evening Macau’s only dedicated outdoor BBQ pit La Parilla opens its doors. With sizzling sounds and delicious aromas in the air, guests are welcomed to succulent seafood and meat on the grill.

A Relaxing Oasis

Experience true revitalisation with The Spa at Grand Lisboa Palace which, provides you with a range of signature treatments set in a luxurious interior that reflects Baroque and Chinese influences.

Get energised with a refreshing dip into the temperature-controlled indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Don’t worry about breaking your fitness routine as Grand Lisboa Palace Macau offers top-tier bespoke fitness and wellness programmes located at The Health Club at Grand Lisboa Palace Macau.

For those who prefer books over pools, “The Book Lounge” is decorated with thousands of books that cover a widespread range of pursuits and personal interests. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld and modelled after his own private library, the space also provides artistic French cakes, pastries, and the signature KL éclair collection.

Hospitality Redefined

Comprised of three stunning towers, the resort offers sumptuous accommodation that combines exquisite, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star comfort and extraordinary aesthetics. Guests can experience an unrivaled landscape of creativity expressed in a unique blend of Chinese and Western aesthetics that redefine the art of luxurious living.

From its modern, Chinoiserie-inspired interiors to bespoke art pieces created by famous local artists, the hotel tower showcases the exotic grandeur of East-meets-West excellence, presented in exquisite detail. The hotel tower’s 1,350 contemporary guestrooms offer opulent relaxation with a breathtaking view of Cotai or the resort’s Jardim Secreto. The spacious rooms and suites range from 60 to 300 square meters, with an attentive service that elevates the Grand Lisboa Palace standard to a new level of hospitality.