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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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