15 October 2012, Macau – Starwood Hotels & Resorts celebrated its 75th anniversary of the Sheraton brand on 20 September 2012 with the opening of its largest hotel in the group as well as in Macau, the Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central.
Introducing Sheraton Macao Hotel
Located in the centre of Cotai in Macau’s latest fully integrated resort, Sands Cotai Central, the Sheraton Macao Hotel consists of two towers overlooking the Cotai Strip and features a main ballroom that is the size of more than 11 basketball courts, more than 160,000 square feet of meeting space, three restaurants, and three outdoor pools with cafes.
The first of the two towers, Sky Tower opened to guests while Earth Tower is expected to open next year offering an additional 2,067 rooms. Both towers offer a total of 3,896 guestrooms and suites featuring the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed that is designed to improve circulation for your comfort and a good night’s rest, 42-inch LCD TV, a refreshment centre, iPod docking station with radio alarm clock and high speed Wi-Fi connectivity.
Sheraton Club Lounge
Sheraton Macao Hotel is also home to the largest Sheraton Club Lounge in the world catering to guests staying in the 535 Sheraton Club rooms in the Sky Tower. The Sheraton Club Rooms include 113 Sheraton Club King, 184 Sheraton Club Twin and 238 suites.
The Club Lounge sits 274 people offering a relaxing space, complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, evening cocktails and food and beverage throughout the day. Complimentary office supplies and Wi-Fi is also offered.
Club guests who purchase any 90-minute signature spa treatment gets an additional 15-minute foot massage. They also enjoy a complimentary 30-minute fitness consultation and exclusive access to poolside cabanas. The Club Lounge operates from 7am to 10.30am from Monday through Friday and closes at 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
Rooms & Suites – Sky Tower
Deluxe Cotai View Rooms/Deluxe Rooms
1,261 Deluxe rooms fill the Sky Tower including 25 Deluxe Cotai View King, 61 Deluxe Cotai View Twin rooms, 436 Deluxe King and 739 Deluxe Twin rooms. You can expect warm red hues and plush carpeting with stunning views of either the vibrant Cotai Strip or the hotel’s picturesque pools and the city.
- Average 452 square ft of spacious living space
- Sheraton signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed
- 42 inch flat-screen TV
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- iPod docking station with radio alarm clock
Sheraton Club Rooms
There are 113 Sheraton Club King, 184 Sheraton Club Twin and 238 suites under under the Club floor int he Club Room category. Sheraton Club guests enjoy special access to the Club Lounge that offers complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres , evening cocktails and a variety of food and beverage options throughout the day.
- Average 452 square ft of spacious living space
- 42 inch flat-screen TV
- iPod docking station with radio alarm clock
- Sheraton signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed
- Complimentary pressing of three pieces per stay
- Complimentary full buffet breakfast in Club Lounge
- Evening hors d’oeuvres
Executive Suites
The Sky Tower houses 120 x 893 square ft Executive Suites which are designed with dark wood accents and ivory or red vases. Enjoy a welcome beverage, turndown service, early check-in and late check-out, 24-hour butler service and compliementary three-piece pressing service.
Other amenities include:
- Average 893 square ft
- 46-inch flat screen TV with DVD Player and 42-inch flat screen TV
- iPod docking station with radio alarm clock
- Sheraton signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed
- Sleeper Sofa
- Guest Powder Room
- OSIM Foot Massager
- Complimentary pressing (three pieces per stay)
- 24-hour butler service
- Special access to the Club Lounge
- Complimentary meeting room access (two hours per stay)
- Spa enhancements
- Exclusive access to poolside cabanas
Deluxe Suites
These 69 Deluxe suites in the Sky Tower offer a spacious 1,345 square feet of living space. You and your guests will have a spanking good time in the media room which comes with a karaoke player amongst other amenities:
- Average 1,345 square ft of spacious living space
- 52-inch flat screen with DVD player and 42-inch flat screen TV
- iPod docking station with radio alarm clock
- Sheraton signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed
- Media room with karaoke player
- Dining are for six-guests
- Sleeper Sofa
- Guest powder room
- OSIM foot massager
- Complimentary pressing of three pieces per stay
- 24-hour butler service
- Special access to the Club Lounge
- Complimentary meeting room access of two hours per stay
- Spa enhancements
- Exclusive access to poolside cabanas
Ambassador Suites
Family Suites
Family Suites offer a large living area for playtime with child-oriented features such as a 42-inch flat screen TV with Nintendo Wii, board games, Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bunk beds and child-size furniture.
The Sheraton Kids’ experience begins the moment junior guests check in. There is a “Kiddies Check-In” counter just for kids where they receive a Sheraton Macao Kids Pouch complete with an activity and hunt card, plus a complimentary Sheraton drink tumbler for kids who are guests in Family Suites. The Jungle Fever House offers kids complimentary cupcakes, popcorn and fruit slushies and after check-in the kids can hop on the Sheraton Buggy, a just-for-kids dune buggy, for a fun tour of the ground floor of the hotel.
The two bedroom suite offers a master bedroom for the parents and a kids’ bedroom with a Shertaon Sweet Sleeper bunk bed, a children’s craft table, armchair and ottoman, and an entertainment centre with a Wii game console and DVD player. The bathroom has children’s bathrobes and bath accessories and toys just for kids.
Cribs, strollers, baby chairs, bed guards and other amenities are available on request. Turndown for kids in the Family Suites include a fun towel origami on the bed along with cookies and milk.
Family movies are screened at the Sala pool every Sunday onto a big 10ft x 6ft screen complete with popcorn and beanbag chairs.
Presidential Suites
Eight Presidential Suites on floors 32 through 39 in the Sky Tower offer spacious living rooms including custom artwork, sophisticated dark wood, plus patterned sofa and chairs and sweeping views.
- Average 2,239 square ft of spacious living space
- 52-inch flat screen TV and 47-inch flat screen TV
- iPod docking station with radio alarm clock
- Sheraton signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed
- Media room with karaoke and board games
- Dining area for six-guests with Macassar ebony table, pantry and wet bar
- Massage treatment room
- Mahjong table topped with a leather mat
- Two bathrooms
- OSIM foot massager
- Ferragamo bath amenities
- 24-hour butler service
- Complimentary pressing services of three pieces per stay
- Special access to the Club Lounge
- Complimentary meeting room access of two hours per stay
- Spa enhancements
- Exclusive access to poolside cabanas
Check out more photos of the rooms on our Facebook Page here.
Dining Options
Besides the 20 restaurants and cafes available at Sands Cotai Central, Sheraton Macao Hotel has five food and beverage outlets offering different dining options for guests.
Bene – Italian
The cosy Italian trattoria offers authentic Italian dishes featuring seasonal lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch dishes such as wood-fried oven pizza, risotto, hand-made pasta, Italian cold cuts with cheeses and grilled meats.
Their signature dishes include Salt Crusted Sea Bass, Salumi and Pasta Carbonara in a Cheese Wheel, Tomahawk Beef with bone, Braised Beef Cheek, Risotto ai Funghi Di Bosco, and Wood Fire Oven Baby Chicken Casserole.
I enjoyed the Hokkaido Sea Scallops with crushed Potato, Green Asparagus and Black Truffle dressing and the Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci alla crema di parmigiano, proscuitto croccante.
Pair your meal with the wines in the walk-in cellar. Signature drinks at Bene include the Espressotini, Strawberry Basil Mojito, Bloody Balsamico and Prosecco cocktails. Enjoy Benne’s “Caffe Pausa” coffee ritual of freshly brewed coffee made from the Moka pot accompanied by freshly-baked Italian pastries.
Sunday brunch offers a variety of stations from succulent grilled meat, fresh seafood, a selection of cheeses, freshly-baked bread and tempting desserts.
If you are having a birthday or anniversary celebration, get featured on Bene’s “Wall of Fame” and receive a personalised birthday card and a birthday song with customised lyrics. Themed movie nights, branded bibs and parting gifts add to the warm, light hearted atmosphere.
Xin – Asian Seafood and Hotpot
This five-star Asian seafood and individual hotpot restaurant offers a diverse range of Asian seafood specialties and individual hotpot buffet. Help yourself to generous servings of fresh lobsters, oysters, clams, prawns and more. Mix your own sauces to go with your cooked seafood.
Luxury Hotpot Sets offer premium ingredients such as Boston Lobster, Australian ‘Master Kobe’ Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork belly. There are also Asian barbeque dishes and Asian delights, from salads to vegetables, noodles and rice dishes and clay pot rice.
Fresh from the tank seafood is also available to be cooked by the chefs ‘Xin’ style. Signature dishes at Xin include Nonya Laksa Soup; Bossam-Korean Lettuce Wraps; Pei Pah Baby Duck with Peanut and Cumin Powder, Coconut cup cakes with Beef Cheek and Tendon Curry; Roast Duck and Mandarin with Betel Leaves and Chopped Lobster; Signature Crystal Shrimp and Black truffle Har Gao and Cucumber Salad.
The hotpot and the ala carte serving of ‘Rich’ cut Iberico Pork Char Siu are my personal favourites.
Feast – International Flavours
The World of Flavours buffet lets you gourmandise on Asian, Portuguese and Macanese delights with wood0fire roasting, grilling and Tandoor live cooking stations and other signature dishes. Desserts are one of the highlights of Feast. Visit the dessert island at the centre of the restaurant which features a variety of delectable desserts.
An extensive breakfast buffet with live cooking stations is available daily.
Palms – Just To Chill Out
This is just the place to relax and unwind any time of the day. Enjoy a morning coffee, a revitalising afternoon snack or an evening cocktail accompanied with live music. Classic cocktails, wines, tea sommelier and signature drinks such as Lychee Martinis, Sake Mojitos and Ginger Margaritas are available.
Poolside Dining
There are two poolside cafes and a poolside lounge. Located on the fourth floor, Jaya serves Macanese snacks and refreshing beverages alongside a live DJ in the evenings. To be opened in 2013, Sala offers a Latino grill and roast suckling spit and on the eight floor, Tiki serves up Go Health “Colour Your Plate” dishes from Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance and signature drinks such as Lychee Martinis, Sake Mojitos and Ginger Margaritas.
Other Amenities and Facilities
Shine Spa for Sheraton
Located on the third floor, there are 15 treatment rooms with five couples rooms and a beaut zone and hair salon, Shine Spa at Sheraton Macao Hotel is the largest Shine Spa in Asia Pacific. Treatments offered fuses Western and Eastern traditions. Products used by the spa include Shine for Sheraton products, Germaine de Capuccini, Terrake, OPI and Paul Mitchell.
24 Hour Sheraton Fitness
Sheraton has partnered with Core Performance powered by Atheletes’ Performance at Sheraton Fitness. The gym is located on the fourth floor next to Jaya Pool. The spacious fitness centre incorporates an aerobics room and fully equipped gym that is complimentary to hotel guests. The fitness equipment used is TechnoGym to help you burn those calories during your vacation.
The unique Sheraton Fitness Programme by Core Performance is a holistic programme rooted in four fundamentals: mindset, nutrition, movement and recovery. There are also exercise tools, training programmes and guidance from the fitness instructors such as Louis (in photo) to support your health and fitness goals.
The fitness centre is open 24 hours while the locker rooms, steam, sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation lounge is available from 10am to 11pm daily.
Outdoor Swimming Pools
There are three outdoor fresh water swimming pools with a total of 129,170 square ft of pool decks. Part of the pools come heated during the winter months. The pools offer a tropical foliage ambiance with views overlooking the Cotai Strip. The fourth floor houses two pools – Jaya and Sala. The Tiki Pool on the eighth floor is an adults only pool and will only be opened in 2013.
Just for Kids
There is a Kids’ Zone on the Sala Pool deck. Children aged four to eight years old can enjoy a range of activities such as face painting, colouring or cooking as well as play musical instruments, a rain-sticks board, optical spinners, a surprise cupboard and others.
If you require baby sitting while you relax, the hotel offers such service for children three and above for a fee of 80MIP per hour per child with a minimum requirement of two hours anytime within 10am and 7pm.
Link@Sheraton
Surf the web on the terminals provided or bring your laptop for complimentary wireless broadband. Here you can grab a drink or snack, read the latest news or relax with magazines, print your documents with PrintMe.com or play a board game (not complimentary). Link@Sheraton is open 24 hours.
Check out more photos on our Facebook page here.
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