Commercial  ·  Interiors

THE MACANESE PHOENIX

September 7, 2023

TEXT MONISHA SIVANESAN
IMAGES COURTESY OF THE LONDONER MACAO

MUCH LIKE THE MYTHICAL CREATURE SYMBOLISING REBIRTH, THE LONDONER MACAO BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER WITH AN EXTRAVAGANT BRITISH-THEMED REIMAGINING FIT FOR ROYALTY.

Once etched with the Sands® Cotai Central name, The Londoner Macao is a recently rebranded integrated resort launched by Sands China Ltd. It comprises five opulent hotels including its all-suite namesake flagship, The Londoner Hotel which features the invitation-only Suites by David Beckham – Macao’s first celebrity designed suites. On offer are nearly 6,000 rooms in total, complemented by 3 spas, 4 health clubs, over 20 dining options, boutiques from 150 world-renowned brands as well as state-of-the-art conference facilities such as the The Londoner Arena and The Londoner Theatre – not forgetting the astonishing 13 ballrooms available too. 
 
Uniting much of the lavish complex is a bold British design that conveys both prestige and playfulness in equal measure. Various aspects of the quintessential English style – historic architecture, gentlemen’s clubs, royal traditions and the Cool Britannia chic of a global Britain – were taken as sources of inspiration to create a tangible, experiential masterpiece like no other. Coming back to the Beckham suites, 14 super luxe apartments are located on the top two floors of The Londoner Hotel. From his base in England, the British football icon and Sands Resorts Macao global ambassador worked closely with renowned London interior design firm David Collins Studio to bring them to life using his own personal touches.
Through the ‘Be My Guest’ programme, visitors can enjoy a luxurious stay alongside a few exclusive lifestyle experiences such as partaking in Beckham’s favourite dishes, handpicked cigars, whiskeys and cocktails at select restaurants. Guests staying at The Londoner Hotel which earned Forbes’ Travel Guide five-star rating within its first year of operation will also enjoy exclusive access to The Residence, a private club with themed rooms inspired by British historical figures, royalty and the arts. 
 
A destination for gourmet experiences, The Londoner Macao is home to several award-winning restaurants, including The Huaiyang Garden. Specialising in Huaiyang cuisine with a refined menu by celebrity master chef Zhou Xiaoyan, the sophisticated restaurant was awarded one Michelin star in Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2023 within its first year of opening. Joining the glamorous dining scene this summer is the Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill and The Mews, offering classic British and Thai cuisine respectively.
Honouring the beauty and history of London are several iconic English structures replicated with elaborate detailing and life-size dimensions: Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) which chimes every hour; Piccadilly Circus’ Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain; and the Crystal Palace but in atrium form to commemorate the palatial building that once stood tall. Architectural details modelled after the Palace of Westminster, Houses of Parliament and Victoria Station are also present. Other emblematic features include a red double-decker Original 1966 London Bus, red phone booths, black London cabs, statues of English personalities and a duplicate of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee State Coach.

Cool sensorial experiences are also in store such as the Buckingham Palace-inspired Changing of the Guard ceremony, enhanced by music, LED displays and special effects alongside artists playing Trumpeters, Drummers, Scots Guards and the Queen. As dusk falls over however, the Londoner Light and Sound Spectacular makes The Londoner Macao’s imposing façade come alive every hour with breathtaking visual effects from over 10, 000 lights that are fully choreographed to popular, Britishthemed musical scores – a magical sight indeed, most fitting for a resort in the ‘Las Vegas of Asia.’
For more information, please visit www.londonermacao.com