Altira Macau

Altira Macau
新濠鋒酒店 (Yue Chinese)
View of Altira Casino and Hotel
Map showing location of Altira Casino within Macau
Map showing location of Altira Casino within Macau
Location within Macau
Location Taipa, Macau
Address Altira Macau, Avenida de Kwong Tung
Opening date12 May 2007; 17 years ago (12 May 2007)
No. of rooms216
Notable restaurantsYing Chinese Restaurant

Tenmasa Japanese Restaurant
Aurora Italian Restaurant
Yi Pavilion
Monsoon
Herbal Treasures
Qi Long

38 Lounge
Casino typeLand
OwnerMelco Resorts & Entertainment
ArchitectWong Tung & Partners
Previous namesCrown Macau
Coordinates22°9′42.2532″N 113°33′17.924″E / 22.161737000°N 113.55497889°E / 22.161737000; 113.55497889
Websitealtiramacau.com

Altira Macau (Chinese: 新濠鋒酒店, Portuguese: Altira Macau), formerly known as Crown Macau,[1] is an integrated resort and casino in Taipa, Macau, SAR China.[2] The hotel complex has 216 guest rooms[3] and a spa.[4] Altira Macau is the tallest building in Taipa[5] and among the tallest 20 buildings in Macau.

History

The integrated resort was built and initially operated by Melco Crown Entertainment, a joint venture by Hong Kong–based Melco International Development Limited and Australian based Crown Limited. It opened as Crown Macau on May 12, 2007.[2] It was renamed Altira Macau on April 27, 2009, prior to the June opening of the Crown Towers Macau by Melco. Catering to clientele from Asia,[2] management of Altira Macau operated as a partnership until May 2017, when Melco International acquired a $1.16 billion controlling interest in Crown Resorts. Melco Crown Entertainment was then renamed Melco Resorts & Entertainment.[1] The resort closed for 15 days in February 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[6]

Facilities

The 160-meter Altira Macau[7][8] is Taipa's tallest building.[5] A 38 floor complex[2] of 183,000 sq. feet,[2] it has 216 guest rooms including suites and villas[3] with interiors designed by Peter Remédios.[5] The casino has 220 gaming tables and 550 slot machines.[9] Hotel features include The Spa At Altira Macau,[4] an indoor infinity pool,[5] a fitness center,[10] and a business center.

Restaurants and bars include the restaurant Ying specializing in Cantonese cuisine, the Japanese restaurant Tenmasa, the Italian restaurant Aurora,[5] Yi Pavilion,[11] Monsoon, Mocha Cafe,[3] the classical Chinese restaurant Qi Long,[11] and the 38 Lounge.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Hong Kong's Richest 2018: Gaming Tycoon Lawrence Ho Adds $1.2B To Wealth, But Aims For Bigger Prizes". Forbes. January 17, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Altira Macau Celebrates First Anniversary". The Seoul Times. Apr 28, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Altira Macau". Macau Lifestyle.
  4. ^ a b "We review Altira Spa Macau's new Prodige des Océans Face and Body Ritual". South China Morning Post. Jul 27, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Altira Macau". Forbes Travel Guide.
  6. ^ "Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business". BBC. Aug 12, 2020.
  7. ^ Cheap Macau Hotels Website Archived 2013-06-24 at archive.today
  8. ^ Altira Macau - Macau & Cotai Strip Casino Guide Archived 2010-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Page 55 - Altira Macau Statistics. Lulu.com. 2015. ISBN 9781514507452. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  10. ^ "Altira Macau".
  11. ^ a b "Dining". Altira Macau.

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